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The World Council of Churches (WCC) has launched the “Turn Debt into Hope” campaign, a global call to address debt injustice and climate inequality, which prevent vulnerable nations from meeting fundamental human rights.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay was invited by Yerlan Alimbayev, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and permanent representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations 

The 11th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs will take place on 3 April 2025, in New York City, exploring the vital role of faith-based organizations and civil society in shaping multilateral solutions to global crises. 

In a letter to church leaders in Syria, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended deep love and solidarity during a time of profound uncertainty and upheaval.

World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm spoke at a conference on racial justice hosted by the Diocese in Europe of the Church of England from 4-7 December. 

A new publication, TUMEWEZA: Compendium of Good Practices for Ensuring Disability-Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Gender-Based Violence Services in United Republic of Tanzania, debuted on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will visit Canada from 4-9 December, a visit during which he will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Council of Churches, as well as meet with member churches and ecumenical organizations in Canada.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, in a statement, expressed its fundamental commitment, shared with the United Nations, to cooperation across boundaries and lines of division, as well as shared purposes for peace, human rights, justice, protection of the environment, and sustainable development.