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Children, HIV and the church

According to the 2024 global UNAIDS update, approximately 120,000 children acquired HIV in 2023. Only 57% of the estimated 1.4 million children living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy in this year. In comparison, 77% of the overall population of persons living with HIV have access to antiretroviral therapy. 

WCC gravely concerned by attacks on Lebanon

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep sadness and grave concern over the escalating violence and attacks on Lebanon. As followers of Christ and stewards of peace, we reaffirm our commitment to justice and the protection of human dignity and lives,” he said. We unequivocally condemn the use of violence, particularly in civilian areas, which has caused immense suffering, destruction, and the tragic loss of life.”

WCC moderator speaks during Focolare meeting

Catholic, Protestant, and Anglican bishops from all over the world took part in an international ecumenical online meeting of the Focolare Movement on 19 September. World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm spoke about the WCCs work in the face of the world’s grave challenges. 

Climate-Responsible Finance - a Moral Imperative towards Children

“It is now time for financial service providers to accelerate the shift to renewables. They have the power – and the responsibility. The scientific and moral imperative is clear: there must be no new investment in fossil fuel expansion, including production, infrastructure and exploration.” Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, in support to the launch of the initiative on 9 May 2022.”

General Secretary

Salvemos las vidas de los niños

Guía para una banca responsable
Frederique Seidel
Jodie Salter

La emergencia climática representa la amenaza más peligrosa para la vida de los niños y las niñas y la supervivencia de las generaciones futuras. Los combustibles fósiles –carbón, petróleo y gas– son, con diferencia, los que contribuyen más significativamente a la emergencia climática mundial, ya que suponen más del 75 % de las emisiones mundiales de gases de efecto invernadero y casi el 90 % de todas las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2). Por este motivo, detener nuevas inversiones en la expansión de los combustibles fósiles es una de las maneras más eficaces de agilizar las soluciones climáticas y salvar las vidas de los niños.

Retten von Kinderleben

Überlebenshilfe durch verantwortungsvolles Banking
Frederique Seidel
Jodie Salter

Die Klimakrise ist sie größte Gefahr für Kinderleben und für das Überleben künftiger Generationen. Fossile Brennstoffe – Kohle, Erdöl und Erdgas – tragen mit Abstand am meisten zur Klimakrise bei. Sie machen 75% der weltweiten Treibhausgasemissionen und beinahe 90 % aller Emissionen von Kohlendioxid (CO2) aus. Eine der wirkungsvollsten Möglichkeiten, Lösungen für die Klimakrise voranzutreiben und Kinderleben zu retten, ist daher, neue Investitionen in den Ausbau fossiler Brennstoffprojekte einzustellen.