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January 11, 2021

Government allows Cumbrian coal mine to go ahead

The decision undermines the government claims of global leadership on the climate crisis, says Friends of the Earth.
December 12, 2020

Six environmental trailblazers honoured as Champions of the Earth

The Champions remind us that we have in our hands the solutions, the knowledge and the technology to limit climate change and avoid ecological collapse, says the UN Environment Programme Executive Director.
July 27, 2020

Micro-enterprises in Rakhine state promote female leadership, solidarity and social cohesion

Micro-enterprises set up by the Lutheran World Federation in Myanmar are scaling up their production to meet the increased demand for reusable face masks in the camps for internally displaced people and other communities.
December 18, 2019

Medical and nursing leaders in Northern Ireland call for restoration of Stormont

Senior health leaders representing doctors and nurses in Northern Ireland have issued a statement outlining serious concerns about the unacceptable situation in the health and social care system and are calling on politicians to get the devolved institutions up and running again.
September 26, 2019

Inspection finds no evidence of abusive culture at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre

An enhanced inspection approach, used when inspectors returned to Brook House Immigration Removal Centre at Gatwick nearly two years after a covert BBC film showed apparent abuse by staff, found no evidence of an abusive culture amonfg the present staff.
September 17, 2019

UN Refugee Chief welcomes African leadership and solidarity as refugees evacuated from Libya

Rwanda and Niger offer hope to refugees and should be an inspiration to us all, says theUN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi.
September 12, 2019

Unity, fellowship and the future on agenda as WCC leadership convenes

The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee met in Geneva on 10-11 September 2019 in preparation for the WCC 11th Assembly in 2021.
July 11, 2019

Prison inspectorate publishes annual report

Too many prisons continued to be plagued by drugs, violence, appalling living conditions and a lack of access to meaningful rehabilitative activity, says the Chief Inspector of Prisons.
March 29, 2019

Lutherans affirm commitment to promoting spirit of Europe as community of countries

Bishops from German Lutheran churches have reaffirmed the commitment to promoting the spirit of Europe as a community of countries.emphasising that the ecumenical movement must play its part in shaping Europe as a peace project.
March 2, 2019

Icelandic church commits to promoting leadership of women and young people

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland has committed to ensuring that its leadership opportunities for women and young people keep pace with those in wider society.