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Churches seek life, peace, justice and dignity for Africa

At the 50th Jubilee anniversary of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), church leaders from more than forty African countries have asked how they can rise up against the shackles of the colonial legacy, conflicts, poverty, class struggles...

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From gang member to fervent apostle of redemption through restorative justice

Eugene felt trapped. He was in prison where his fellow gang members were plotting the murder of a rival. Eugene was against the plot, but could only delay it. His gang...

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Inequality linked to violence: academic

Gender and economic inequality are prevalent in violent societies, a conference on crime reduction heard.

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Building peace amidst scars of war in South Sudan

After fleeing aerial bombings and living in a refugee camp in Uganda for 14 years, Caesaer Hakim and his family were excited that the day to return home had finally arrived.

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Church & Theology

Unity is God’s gift to the church, says Archbishop of Canterbury

Kenyan Mennonites make history by writing it

Churches are called to be peacemakers in Africa

Anglican Bishops express Solidarity with Zimbabwean Church as Archbishop of Cape Town prepares to travel to Harare

Abahlali baseMjondolo, Western Cape Welcomes Solidarity from the Cape Town Churches

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Community & Family

Community spins for charity

Supporting parents dealing with HIV/AIDS impact

50 houses to be built in one week!

Ubuntu starts at home

Churches step in to save Helenvale

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Crime & Justice

From gang member to fervent apostle of redemption through restorative justice

Working together for social justice and decent work

‘Kennedy 12’ acquitted - Bishop Rubin Phillip releases statement

Kennedy 12 case falling apart

Human trafficking: violence against humanity

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Ecology & Environment

Time for Creation 2011: A call to pray, reflect and act

Time for Creation 2011: Trees and forests shall rejoice

An environmental agenda for the churches

Threats to creation addressed at peace convocation

Timid hope at end of climate negotiations in Cancun

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Economy & Politics

Inequality linked to violence: academic

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town to participate in World Economic Forum  

Time for women to rise up, urges Tutu

South African prelate warns against bill on state secrets

Demonstrations against financial greed sweep the world

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Education & Culture

Opinion: Wrong set of values

Thousands march in Khayelitsha for minimum norms and standards

Churches need to accommodate disabled persons, African scholars say

Catholic Bishops express deep concern at the current education problems in the Eastern Cape Province

Lead across divisions

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Globalisation & Development

From degraded land to fertile land

EHAIA, an African initiative going beyond Africa

Nigerian women knit, stitch to self-sufficiency 

Responding to HIV with faith and courage

Building development by creating peace

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Peace & War

Churches seek life, peace, justice and dignity for Africa

Building peace amidst scars of war in South Sudan

Weapons of war to artifacts of peace

Violence erupts in Kenya; EMM and MCC respond with relief funds

Churches say “No more violence in the name of God”

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People & Power

Prayer Service Held in honour of Archbishop Hurley

WCC expresses gratitude for Rowan Williams’ leadership and contributions

Reconcile our children's future

An untold story of forgiveness

The season of reason is gone: The alternatives to debate are fury, insults and violence

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Race & Identity

A new South Africa will not be happier by forgetting Biko

WCC Afro-descendent conference calls for churches to use education against racism

Struggles against discrimination can benefit all

To combat racism “agents of discomfort” in churches are needed

Township and suburb on the same rugby team

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Religion & Society

Emerging Prophetic Voices

Churches seek renewed commitment to evangelism

Church council seeks to re-define mission and evangelism

Radio Veritas – The Good News. For a Change.

National Religious Leaders Forum and National Inter-Faith Leadership Council unite.

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Sex and Gender

Challenging gender inequity in pursuit of women’s health

Towards a world without gender justice

Pupils march to say 'no' to teenage sex

Women the rock of Africa

MCC supports Congolese women calling for an end to the violence against women 

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The Political subversion of the cross

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