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Join faith leaders in mobilising churches to end sexual and gender-based violence

An online event hosted by the Anglican Alliance will bring together members of the We Will Speak Out coalition and global faith leaders to discuss how to mobilise churches in ending sexual and gender-based violence. 

04 February 2015

New book to help churches challenge gun violence epidemic

"The Church should address gun violence because it is primarily a religious issue" - The Revd Canon Gary R. Hall

22 January 2015

Anglicans worldwide keep working to end gender violence

After the 16 Days of Activism, many Anglicans will continue the work needed to end one of the world’s deepest injustices.

15 December 2014

16 Days of Activism - Anglican men speak out!

Video: “As men of faith, we can take responsibility to speak out and end violence against women and girls.” 

29 October 2014

Church of South India renews commitment to protecting girls

Anguish at the violence suffered by girls, the Church of South India has relaunched its campaign for the Girl Child.

27 October 2014

Hundreds of church-goers respond to domestic violence campaign

An Us campaign to tackle domestic violence has touched hearts in Britain and Ireland

22 October 2014

Churches call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza

“Hostilities must cease. Israel, Palestine and the surrounding region must be offered the hope of peace" said World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit

23 July 2014

WCC: Small Pacific contingent to pack a big justice and peace punch

Representatives of the Pacific island nations at the WCC are returning home with big plans to embed peace and justice in their work and churches

11 July 2014

Report shines light on secretive practice

On Saturday 17 May, a nine year old Sierra Leonean girl died from complications related to female genital mutilation (FGM).

17 June 2014

Abp Welby's message to global summit to end sexual violence in war

Archbishop Justin sends a video message to the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, which is taking place in London from 10-13 June. 

12 June 2014