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Bishop Jonas Jonson: Speak peace and hope to people

How can churches maintain their prophetic and critical voice, at the same time speaking peace and hope to people? Why is unity among Christians still relevant today, and can we still trust international law and international organizations? Bishop Jonas Jonson speaks on the relevance of the 1925 Life and Work conference in Stockholm, which resulted in establishing both the World Council of Churches (WCC) and its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA), recently gathered for its 60th meeting in Athens, Greece.

05 June 2025
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Biodiversity Crisis & Faith Action: Webinar on International Biodiversity Day

22 May 2025

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Faiths for Biodiversity coalition and the ecumenical Season of Creation team, invites you to a critical webinar addressing the unprecedented ecological crisis. With species extinction rates up to 1,000 times higher than natural levels and approximately one million animal and plant species threatened, this event will explore the moral and spiritual dimensions of biodiversity loss and present pathways for faith communities to take meaningful action through prayer and transformative repentance.

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“Joint Interfaith Statement to the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”

As people of faith representing diverse traditions, united in our common belief in the sanctity of life and the pursuit of justice, peace, and human dignity, we commend the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) for your historic commitment and leadership in working toward a world without nuclear weapons. Each signature and ratification affirming this Treaty is an act of courage and beacon of hope, and we applaud you.

06 March 2025
Commission on International Affairs
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WCC Central Committee Potsdam, worship service celebrated in Berlin for the launch of the Decade to overcome Violence, Sunday 4 February 2001, Photo: WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, an Orthodox Hierarch of International Recognition

Upon the admission of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania to “Evangelismos” Hospital in Athens at the beginning of January 2025, expressions of widespread acceptance and appreciation emerged from people of all educational backgrounds and ages, from various societal circles (ecclesiastical, academic, political, journalistic), as well as from international inter-Christian and interfaith communities and beyond.

27 February 2025
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Displaced people with kids

Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel

16 - 22 September 2024

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) invita tanto a personas como a iglesias de todo el mundo a orar, movilizarse y mostrar su solidaridad con la población de Tierra Santa durante la Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel, que se celebrará del 16 al 22 de septiembre de 2024.

En todo el mundo
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Displaced people with kids

Semaine mondiale pour la paix en Palestine et Israël

16 - 22 September 2024

À l’occasion de la Semaine mondiale pour la paix en Palestine et Israël, qui se déroule du 16 au 22 septembre 2024, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) invite les Églises et la population du monde entier à prier, mener des actions de plaidoyer et manifester leur solidarité avec les personnes vivant en Terre Sainte.

Dans le monde entier
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Displaced people with kids

Weltwoche für Frieden in Palästina und Israel

16 - 22 September 2024

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) lädt Menschen und Kirchen in aller Welt ein, im Rahmen der Weltwoche für Frieden in Palästina und Israel vom 16. bis 22. September 2024 für die Menschen im Heiligen Land zu beten, Fürsprachearbeit für sie zu leisten und solidarisch an ihrer Seite zu stehen.

Weltweit
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Participants of the GEM School 2024

Global institute convenes leaders in Kenya to reimagine a just economy

From 19-30 August, 27 church and youth leaders from 23 countries gathered in Limuru, Kenya, for the 7th edition of the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School). The participants included church leaders, pastors, theological students, finance, economics, and ecological justice experts.

03 September 2024
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En el Día Internacional de la Juventud, los jóvenes envían un mensaje claro: somos importantes constructores de paz

El 12 de agosto, jóvenes de todo el mundo participaron en el Día Ecuménico Internacional de la Juventud del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), organizado bajo el tema “Un viaje de justicia, paz y unidad: un llamado a poner fin a la violencia”. El evento, que tuvo lugar en línea, puso de relieve las experiencias y la resiliencia de los niños, niñas y jóvenes que viven en zonas de conflicto, destacando la necesidad urgente de paz y apoyo.

15 August 2024
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Am Internationalen Tag der Jugend haben junge Erwachsene eine klare Botschaft: Wir engagieren uns leidenschaftlich für den Frieden

Am 12. August haben junge Menschen weltweit am Ökumenischen Internationalen Tag der Jugend des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) teilgenommen, der sich unter dem Thema „Eine Reise der Gerechtigkeit, des Friedens und der Einheit: Ein Aufruf zur Beendigung der Gewalt“ versammelt hat. Diese Online-Veranstaltung hat die Erfahrungen und die Widerstandskraft junger Menschen und Kinder in den Mittelpunkt gestellt, die inmitten von Konflikten leben, und darauf aufmerksam gemacht, wie übermächtig der Wunsch nach Frieden und Unterstützung ist.

15 August 2024
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Message clair des jeunes à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la jeunesse: comptez sur nous pour œuvrer à la paix

Le 12 août, des jeunes du monde entier ont pris part à la Journée œcuménique internationale de la jeunesse du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), réuni-e-s sur le thème «Cheminement de justice, de paix et d’unité: un appel pour mettre fin à la violence.» Cet événement en ligne a mis en exergue les expériences et la résilience des jeunes et des enfants en situation de conflit, soulignant le besoin urgent de paix et de soutien.

15 August 2024
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A headshot of a man from the pacific with his eyes closed praying

On International Youth Day, young people send clear message: we are strong peace-builders

On 12 August, young people across the world participated in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical International Youth Day, which convened under the theme "Journey of Justice, Peace, and Unity: A Call to End Violence." The online event highlighted the experiences and resilience of young people and children living amidst conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for peace and support.

14 August 2024
Event
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Ecumenical International Youth Day 2024

12 August 2024

On August 12th, the United Nations observes International Youth Day. Since 2019, the World Council of Churches has introduced its own Ecumenical International Youth Day through the Youth Engagement desk. Throughout the years, the EIYD has addressed pertinent social issues for young people, such as mental health, issues with indigenous groups, and climate justice. Last year's theme focused on Young People’s Voices from the War zones.  

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