The Rev'd Dr Ibrahim Wushishi Yusuf, World Council of Churches programme executive for Peacebuilding in Africa (Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC)

International

WCC’s peace-building work in Africa deepens in partnership with member churches

The Rev’d 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, reflects on the focus for peace-building work in Africa in 2025, and why inter-religious dialogue is so important

International

Accompaniers in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Jordan Valley report violence in communities

Reports from the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel have revealed that Palestinian communities are defenseless against violence and are living in fear

International

Church leaders ask for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

A recent online meeting was convened by the World Council of Churches  to express solidarity and support, and to provide a safe and constructive space for sharing, reflection and discussion on the critical challenges currently facing Lebanon. The Middle East Council of Churches and ACT Alliance also participated in the virtual meeting

Spotlight Q&A

Q&A with multi-lingual Saibai elder, customary law expert, social justice icon and NATSIAC executive member, Aunty Dr Rose Elu

Meet Aunty Dr Rose Elu and find out why a US President gave her a bear hug, what class action she is involved in, what day she would like to re-live, why she is going to Azerbaijan in November, her thoughts on Reconciliation, her earliest child memory and her secret skill

International

WCC expresses profound concern over escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza

World Council of Churches general secretary The Rev’d Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed profound concern over escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza, and reaffirmed the WCC’s commitment to justice, peace, and the dignity of all peoples