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“Even the word ‘help’, I didn’t know how to say it” – abuse survivor tells her story

The Anglican Communion’s Safe Church Commission have met with survivors of abuse as they gathered in South Africa last month.

07 June 2018

Funerals held for victims of bomb attacks on Indonesia churches

Funerals have been held for some of the victims of those killed in last Sunday’s suicide bomb attacks on three Christian churches in Surabaya.

18 May 2018

Anglican priest in Mexico honoured for work in US for female victims of violence

Mexican government bestows honour on the Revd María Cristernan to recognise her work for female victims of violence in the US.

16 May 2018

Trio of church bombings in Surabaya heralds the start of wave of terror in Indonesia

At least 13 people were killed when three churches in Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, were attacked yesterday (Sunday).

14 May 2018

Gunmen attack bishop of Makurdi in Nigeria’s Benue State

The Bishop of Makurdi, Nathan Inyom, has been attacked by gunmen as he travelled near Gondozua Village in Nigeria’s Benue State.

09 May 2018

Documentary profiling the fight against sexual abuse in Congo wins Human Rights award

2017 Human Rights Award by WACC and Signis goes to Dieudo Hamadi’s “Maman Colonelle”, a documentary about sexual violence.

25 April 2018

Tributes to 87-year-old US priest who died after being attacked by burglars at his home

Episcopalians in Long Island are mourning the Revd Paul Wancura, who died aged 87 from injuries suffered during a burglary at his home.

19 April 2018

Missouri faith leaders unite against proposals to ease restrictions on guns in sacred spaces

Faith leaders in Missouri have united against a draft Bill which would make it easier for gun owners to carry weapons in places of worship.

13 April 2018

University investigating “sex for pass” claims against Anglican professor

A university in Nigeria investigates claims that an Anglican priest and university professor demanded sex from a female student to pass.

11 April 2018

“Domestic violence is always wrong” – strong message from the Archbishop of Uganda

In response to an MP saying men should beat their wives, Abp Stanley Ntagali has stressed that domestic violence is “always wrong”.

03 April 2018