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Desmond Tutu, 'terrorist's son' Zak Ebrahim: how religion drives their work for peace

Very different experiences of religion inspired them to dedicate their lives to effecting change

20 April 2015

Church leaders in South Sudan unite to urge peace now

World Council of Churches, South Sudan Council of Churches convene meeting to look for fresh ways forward

17 April 2015

UNMISS head visits World Council of Churches

Churches’ peace-building efforts in South Sudan focus of meeting with global ecumenical body leader

27 March 2015

Nigeria: Anglican Primate joins call for credible, peaceful polls

Archbishop, other members of elections peace committee meet with President Jonathan

26 March 2015

South Kordofan, Sudan: "Peace is our only option"

Episcopal bishop calls for talks to end war after visiting Sudanese refugees in Cairo

23 March 2015

World Council of Churches: Visit to churches in Ukraine

Ecumenical delegation looking at ways to support churches to act for peace and justice.

16 March 2015

S. Sudan: Peace campaign reaches Rumbek

Archbishop Daniel Deng said the campaign has shown South Sudan's people yearn for peace and reconciliation.

16 January 2015

S. Sudan: Church mobilises 200 peace campaigners for Lake State

The Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan is rallying 200 young mobilisers to call for peace and an end to revenge killings.

06 January 2015

Churches in Japan are witnesses of peace and justice

[WCC] “Churches in Japan are true witnesses of Jesus Christ through their words and deeds" - the Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit.

15 December 2014

WCC launches global ecumenical network for advocacy for just peace

[WCC] The World Council of Churches (WCC) has launched an Ecumenical Peace Advocacy Network (EPAN)

09 December 2014