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If we want to change tomorrow, we must start today

This September, in New York, I attended the United Nations (UN) Summit of the Future. This event brought thousands of people from across the globe together. It included: heads of state, government representatives, civil society actors, faith-based actors, young people, and activists. Together we discussed the future of our world and the multilateral system, and a Pact for the Future document was adopted by governments. 

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

Online Event- CET time zone

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.  

Online Event- CET time zone

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.  

Online Event- CET time zone

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2024 Toolkit

Young People and Their Voices from the Warzones 2nd Edition
Andrei Ursulean
Stefan Wilson

Young People and Their Voices from the Warzones continues the theme of last year’s Ecumenical Youth Day. Political insurrection and ideologies have permeated the fabric of society. This has caused division and hatred, resulting in the loss of innocent lives.

Addressing the realities young people face in the world today represents a moral imperative for, and a crucial aspect of, peace-building. Through this toolkit, the World Council of Churches, via its Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM), invites all member churches and ecumenical partners to participate in this year’s International Youth Day. By doing so, we affirm youth agency and draw attention to the situation of young people living in the realities of wars, conflicts, and injustice, whether in civil or cross-border wars. 

This document is adapted from the 2023 toolkit and contains adaptable resources and suggested ways to observe this day.