WCC NEWS: Consultation will explore “Faith Perspectives on Reparations, Sustainable Development, and Economic Justice”

The World Council of Churches is organizing a consultation 15 April on “Faith Perspectives on Reparations, Sustainable Development, and Economic Justice.” Photo: Paul Jeffrey/Life on Earth Pictures 11 April 2024 Faith-based and civil society organizations will come together to engage with the theme of the third session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent and its implications for the work of religious organizations working with and for People of African Descent. Τheιr expectations and aspirations to the United Nations, through the upcoming Permanent Forum for People of African Descent occurring on 16-19 April, will be thoroughly discussed. The recommendations will center on what states and other actors could do to redress the historic exploitation and harms that Africans and people of African descent have suffered. The pre-session consultation acknowledges that racial justice is not simply a matter for Christians but for all faith communities to grapple with. The hybrid consultation will also include faith interventions from world religions.   Register here to participate live in this event, Monday 15 April, 2 pm CEST Learn more about the WCC work on overcoming Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 352 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney Geneve 2 1211 Switzerland