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Church of Scotland Welcomes Government Decision on Human Trafficking
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, has welcomed the announcement from the Government that it will sign up to the European Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings.
Churches say Government Policy Must Support Public Service Broadcasting
The Church of England and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have said that news, religion, science, children's television, programmes reflecting community and culture as well as other 'public service' content should be freely available on television, radio, internet and mobile phones.
DiCaprio Film Draws Attention to Illegal Diamond Industry
With the premiere of the controversial new film 'Blood Diamond' focusing attention on the African diamond industry, World Vision has renewed its call for the world's diamond industry to "make good its promises to clean up the international diamond trade."
World Vision Strives for 'Life in All its Fullness' for Serbia
World Vision and micro finance institution AgroInvest are committed to striving for 'life in all its fullness' for the people of Serbia.
HIV/AIDS Concert to Seek 'Louder' Support from London
A concert promoting awareness for African-based HIV/AIDS charities will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 7 May 2007. 'Louder' will feature multiple Grammy and Dove award-winning US artists Third Day and TobyMac (from dc talk) as the headline performers at the launch event.
Church Unlikely to Gain Exemption in Gay Adoption Fight
Latest reports have suggested that the Roman Catholic Church will not gain an exemption from the new anti-discrimination laws despite the recent public debate over the ethics of gay adoptions.
MPs Table Early Day Motion on Religious Persecution in Burma
MPs have tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the United Nations to investigate violations of religious freedom in Burma. The motion, introduced by Stephen Crabb MP, coincides with the launch of a major new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) on the persecution of Christians in Burma.
World Vision Announces 'Stop the Traffik' Tour
World Vision has this week announced a UK music tour in support of global anti-trafficking campaign, 'Stop the Traffik'.
Blair, Bono Among Campaigners at World Economic Forum
Prime Minister Tony Blair, Bono, and Bill Gates are among business leaders, politicians and campaigners gathering at a five-day talking shop in the Swiss Alps.
Christian Magistrate Fights for Beliefs in Landmark Gay Adoption Case
A Christian magistrate will become the first 'judge' in the UK to take the Lord Chancellor to court in an unprecedented employment tribunal in Sheffield on Wednesday 24th January.
Churches Urged to Actively Support Single Parents
Churches are being challenged to provide greater assistance and support to the single parents in their congregations. The call is being made by Triumph Ayo-Isegun, founder of The HELP (an acronym for Healing and Empowering London Parents), a Christian based organisation set up in 1998 to work alongside churches, policy makers and service providers to provide relevant support, information, care and services for lone parents.
YMCA to Open New homes for Vulnerable Young People
The Bishop of Willesden and Mayor of Hillingdon will together open a set of brand new YMCA homes for vulnerable young people in Uxbridge next week. West London YMCA will bring hope to local young people ready for independent living when it opens the supported new homes in Uxbridge next Tuesday.
World Social Forum Discusses Using Force to Protect Vulnerable Communities
The international community's responsibility to protect endangered populations when their governments fail to do so, even with the use of force, was the centre of a lively debate at a World Council of Churches (WCC) workshop at the World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.
London to Gather Thousands from Every Nation for Global Day of Prayer
Christians from all over the world will gather together in London for the Global Day of Prayer 2007 in May. Thousands of Christians of all denominations are due to gather in East London to pray for the capital and its future.
Desmond Tutu Tells World Forum: Terrorism Cannot be Defeated in Current Climate
The war on terror will "never" be won "as long as there are conditions in the world that make people desperate," like dehumanising poverty, disease and ignorance, former Archbishop Desmond Tutu told ecumenical participants at the start of the 2007 World Social Forum (WSF) in Nairobi.
Security Tightens After Shoot-Out with Muslim Extremists in Indonesia
Security in Indonesia has tightened after 11 people were killed in a shoot-out during a hunt for Muslim extremists. It is believed that several of the suspects are related to reported anti-Christian attacks in Poso.