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Christ calls us to welcome refugees as they face a cycle of violence

Anglican representatives on the of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ Multi-Religious Council of Leaders issue statement about the status of refugees.

09 March 2026

Anglicans witness the need for change in women’s access to justice systems worldwide at CSW70

An Anglican Delegation will attend CSW70 - the 70th Commission on the Status of Women from 9-19 March, held in New York, to witness the need for change in women’s access to justice systems worldwide.

09 March 2026

Bishop of Garissa visits Dadaab Refugee Settlements to encourage and equip Christian communities

The Rt Revd Dr Francis Omondi Otieno (Bishop of Garissa in the Anglican Church of Kenya) has encouraged displaced Christian communities in refugee complexes in Dadaab in North-Eastern Kenya within his Diocese of Garissa.

13 February 2026

‘Jesus was a refugee’: The Archbishop of Tanzania urges the Communion to come together to support refugees

Representatives from the Anglican Communion have recently addressed the growing issues facing refugees and displaced people.

22 December 2025

Anglicans advocate for the lungs of the earth at the United Nations Environment Assembly

Anglicans joined with other faith groups and organisations at the United Nations Environment Assembly to advocate for sustainable change to protect and restore the planet.

19 December 2025

Anglicans and Lutherans share a joint statement ahead of the United Nations Global Refugee Forum Progress Review

A joint statement has been released by the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran World Federation, reaffirming their commitment to work and respond to the growing refugee crisis ahead of the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva (15-17 December).

09 December 2025

Anglicans support efforts to improve human rights in Iraq

Anglican churches in Iraq have taken part in a United Nations process seeking to bring about improvements to human rights within Iraq.

07 July 2025

Anglicans at the United Nations urge states to work with churches to help migrants

The Anglican Communion's Representative at the United Nations in Geneva, the Revd Glen Ruffle, has addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council, asking states to work with churches to protect migrants.

25 June 2025

Multifaith group delivers ocean-positive declaration to UN officials

The third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) has concluded in Nice, France, at which Anglicans were represented as part of the multifaith group, Faiths for UNOC3.

13 June 2025

Reflections on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women’s 69th session

A youth delegation recently attended the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Anglican News spoke to youth advocates to get their reflections on the discussions. 

28 April 2025