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Die Schwestern der Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace-Gemeinschaft, einer Gemeinschaft katholischer Nonnen in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey/USA, haben in den vergangenen vier Jahren Aktionärsbeschlüsse in Bezug auf die Citigroup beantragt, in denen sie die Muttergesellschaft von einer der größten Investmentbanken der Welt dringend auffordern, ihre finanziellen Verflechtungen mit Projekten für fossile Brennstoffe zu überdenken, die indigenen Gemeinschaften Schaden zufügen.

Erik Svanberg and Maria Bäcklund, through the Christian Council of Sweden, have served as national coordinators with the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. They both are losing their jobs, as the programme has been paused because of changes by the Swedish government in funding priorities. Svanberg and Bäcklund reflected on the life-changing aspects of their work, and their wish that the programme will continue.

Prof. Susan Lea Smith von der Willamette-Universität in Salem, Oregon/USA, ist Mitglied in der Kommission für Klimagerechtigkeit und nachhaltige Entwicklung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirche (ÖRK). Sie erklärt im folgenden Interview, wie sich Kirchen durch eine Beteiligung an Klimaklagen für mehr Klimagerechtigkeit einsetzen können – und sollten.

Prof. Susan Lea Smith, from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon (US), is a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development. She reflected on how churches can—and should—become involved in climate-related litigation in pursuit of climate justice.

Ambassador Amira Hanania, a Palestinian diplomat and media veteran, serves as the representative of the Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Europe. A Christian from Bethlehem, she has dedicated her career to journalism and diplomacy. Recently, she completed a documentary titled “Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows,” which sheds light on the history of Christians in Palestine and the challenges they face. 

Anton Goodman is director of Partnerships for Rabbis for Human Rights. He took time to reflect on how and why Rabbis for Human Rights values its partnership with the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel; the challenges ahead; and ultimately the vision for a just and peaceful future.