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Rev. Dr Ibrahim Wushishi Yusuf, World Council of Churches programme executive for Peacebuilding in Africa and coordinator of the WCC Africa Regional Programme Office in Abuja, Nigeria, took time to reflect on the focus for peace-building work in Africa in 2025, and why inter-religious dialogue is so important today. Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/eDGMU_NT

Professor Achim Wennmann from the Geneva Graduate Institute says it is essential for churches and networks of churches striving for peace to be as close as possible to individuals on the ground and listen intently to what makes for conflict dynamics, talking to friends and foes in the process. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eW2izxqt Photo: Peter Kenny/WCC

#WCC has signed the Call to Action on the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. 🌍 This initiative strengthens our collaboration with global partners in addressing hunger and poverty worldwide. Join us in supporting this movement toward a more just and sustainable future. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 👉 Share this post and learn more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/e-2PkRu7 #EndHunger #GlobalSolidarity #WCC 📸 Marcelo Schneider/WCC

🌍 “We are advocating for solutions that honor the interconnectedness of creation and recognize biodiversity as a cornerstone of ecological and human resilience,” said Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, #WCC general secretary. The World Council of Churches is at the forefront of advocating for creation care and justice as the triple COP journey begins." 🌱 This initiative emphasizes global collaboration on climate action and social justice. Now is the time to act! #ClimateJustice #Sustainability ##COP16Colombia 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gem3D35m 📸 Sean Hawkey/Life on Earth Pictures

As the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle this week is dedicated to the churches and people of the #Caribbean, ambassadors and staff of various region’s Missions to the UN are joining the morning prayers organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC). 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eeBUtSQB 🙏 Ecumenical prayer cycle: https://lnkd.in/eTPuEyu6

🌍💧 Water for Life: Bridging the Gap Between the Right to Water and Food Join us on 22 October for this global event addressing the intersection of water rights and food security. With expert speakers and collaborative solutions, this event is an essential platform for policy makers, activists, and organizations focused on sustainability. Secure your participation today: https://ow.ly/7sEP50TNzwQ #WaterForLife #RightToWater #Sustainability #FoodSecurity

We join in 🖤#ThursdaysInBlack🖤 solidarity. As the Norwegian Bishops Conference meets in Oslo. they take a moment to mark #ThursdaysInBlack. As Bishop Ingeborg Synove Midttomme writes, "Thursdays in Black in solidarity with all affected is important for us and our responsibilities as Bishops. We live in a world with increasing numbers of violence and rape in armed conflicts and wars. We will work together to lift up the dignity of every human being." Participants in this week's training on women's human rights advocacy will put their solidarity against gender-based violence into action. Staff - gathered in the WCC offices or working from home - continually make visible our commitment to end rape and violence. 🔗Join us: https://lnkd.in/eDHBQqFz 📸: Bishops Conference/Church of Norway, Gloria Koymans/WCC

At the #WorldFoodDay webinar, #WCC urged systemic changes to break the hunger cycle. 🌍 Global leaders highlighted that addressing the root causes of hunger requires more than charity—it demands justice and transformation within food systems. 📹 Watch the recording: https://ow.ly/5nrN50TNAYv 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/FkBC50TNAYw #EndHunger #Sustainability #WorldFoodDay

Join our #WCC webinar today and learn from global experts on food security and sustainable systems. #WCCFoodJustice #WCCwebinar #WorldFoodDay Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehacMVmD

We’re proud to highlight the Weekend of Prayer and Action Against Hunger, where churches unite globally to confront the hunger crisis through spiritual and practical measures. Co-organized by WCC, ACT Alliance, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva, Lutheran World Federation, World Evangelical Alliance, World Methodist Council, and World Vision, this movement addresses hunger by connecting it to key issues like land and water security. #EndHunger #SustainableDevelopment #FaithInAction #GlobalPartnerships ➡️ https://ow.ly/6VaT50TLnC0