CWS works with local communities to improve lives and livelihoods, meet humanitarian needs, and end poverty and injustice - a member of the global ACT Alliance.
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Small-scale Farmers like Dayaseeli are finding ways to face the big challenges. Read her story of hope and hard work: cws.org.nz/newsroom/we-are-a…
Standing up for the protection of all Humanitarian actors during conflict and war as part of @ACTAlliance
ACT Alliance members are on the ground when it matters most. Millions rely on #humanitariansofUkraine to stay safe and survive. Let’s all come together to ensure they can continue their life-saving work. We must #ActForHumanity.
#HopeInAction
Safe sailing!
On Friday, we officially launched our Sautu Voyage 2024.
On Sunday morning, Mama Uto & her crew will depart Fiji for Nukualofa to attend the #PIFLM53 later this month.
The journey will take approx. 5 - 7 days & will see several veterans & new crew members undertake the passage.
This is what is happening in #Palestine - what can be done to stop the illegal and immoral settlements on the #WestBank?
The Israelis are eliminating one of the last Christian Palestinians strongholds in the West Bank and the place I chose to stay when I was researching the Palestinian Christians in From the Holy Mountain. It is a place with an incredibly ancient history, a cradle of Christianity, and its people have some of the closest DNA matches to the people of the time of Christ. Why is no one reporting this?
For all people on the Korean peninsula we pray and work for peace.
On #Korea Peace Night, #WCC general secretary urges “we must redouble our efforts”
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At World Methodist Council, WCC general secretary asks: What does it mean to move with God? oikoumene.org/news/at-world-…
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My interview this morning with Amy Goodman @democracynow
Palestinian Christian leader @MuntherIsaac, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, is in the U.S. to push faith leaders to oppose U.S. support for Israel's war on Gaza. "If you're silent knowing how your money is being spent, that means you approve."
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On International Youth Day, young people send clear message: we are strong peace-builders #WCC
#InternationalYouthDay2024
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Much leaded medical supplies get to #Gaza thanks to the persistence and care of so many people and organisations - it's just not enough. Thanks @lutheranworld for this critical work.
The LWF has sent the first much awaited medical shipment to the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. On 10 August the hospital received the consignment including medication for cancer and other treatment, and basic hospital supplies.
Read more lutheranworld.org/news/first…
#Gaza #AVH
#WCC advocates for 24 year old Layan Nasir held by Israeli authorities without charge. #Palestine
WCC leadership meets parents of detained Palestinian Anglican student oikoumene.org/news/wcc-leade…
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Reporting from #Gaza. “The war has no rules. There is no respect for human rights, and there is indiscriminate killing,” said Hamad. “But we are Palestinian, so we don’t ever give up," Dr Bassam Abu Hamad #DSPR Gaza. #WCC @ACTAlliance
Thanks @christian_aid for speaking out. Weapons kill people. They do not bring peace.
'The only way to categorically ensure arms sold to Israel are not used in violation of human rights is with a black and white ban. That is what this new government should be ready to do. No ifs and buts.' -William Bell, Christian Aid
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Speaking truth. This is what is happening in #Palestine.
“Welcome to Hell” is a report on the abuse and inhuman treatment of Palestinians held in Israeli custody since 7 October 2023.
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OPM blames #Indonesia over tragic death of #NZ helicopter pilot #AsiaPacificReport #westpapua #killingofpilot #tragedy #decolonisation @westpapuamedia @westpapuanews
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ALT The OPM statement on 6 July 2024 from chairman-commander Jeffrey P. Bomanak. Image: Screenshot APR
Always solidarity.... for the people living with war. We pray and work for peace.
ACT General Secretary @rudelmar joins digital talks with leadership of @Oikoumene and @iamCARITAS on the situation of the #HolyLand
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#Gaza
Make this prayer yours...
🕊️☢️ WCC prayer for nuclear disarmament focuses on hope, unity, and peace oikoumene.org/news/wcc-praye… #HiroshimaDay2024
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I lament yesterday's decision by an Israeli military court to renew Layan Nasir’s administrative detention for a further four months.
This young Palestinian Christian from Birzeit in the West Bank has been held in detention since 6 April on classified evidence that leaves her facing unknown allegations with no way to disapprove them – not knowing when she will be released, all the time without being charged, tried or convicted.
This is an egregious state of affairs, as is the fact that her transfer outside the West Bank to Damon Prison is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
I ask the Israeli Government to look again at her case and that she be released. The widespread and routine manner in which Israel uses administrative detention of Palestinians as an instrument of Occupation is deeply discriminatory. It cannot be legally or morally justified.
May God watch over Layan during her detention and comfort her family at this testing time. #FreeLayan
ALT A picture of a young Layan Nasir. She has long dark hair and brown eyes. She is smiling and looking happy.
This is unbelievable for Kanak people living on their own land. #NewCaledonia.
French High Commission in #NewCaledonia reports that “the forces of order have made 2,235 arrests (1,252 in the police zone and 983 in the gendarmerie zone)”, as of 2 August. The 10pm-5am overnight curfew is maintained for another week, until 12 August.
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Kanak great chief resigns from New Caledonia's Customary Senate
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