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Reflecting on COP28 so far – a blog post by Joel Kelling
The COP28 climate negotiations are now well underway in Dubai and, for the third consecutive year, the Anglican Communion has a small delegation there. Joel Kelling, the Anglican Alliance's Middle East facilitator, is with the delegation and in this blog he reflects...
Praying for COP28
Earlier this year, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, "The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived.” In a press conference held on 27 July, he said, "According to the data released today, July has already seen the...
Ending violence against women and girls – a blog post by Mandy Marshall, the Anglican Communion’s Director for Gender Justice
In 1999 Kofi Annan, the then UN Secretary General, stated “Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot...
Archbishops of Jerusalem & Canterbury in Emergency Appeal for Diocese of Jerusalem
From ACNS The Archbishops of Canterbury and Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a joint emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The international appeal calls for prayers and donations not only for the work of the Anglican-run al-Ahli...
Attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza: we unite in prayer, with shock and grief at news of the loss of hundreds of lives
At the Anglican Alliance we grieve the appalling loss of hundreds of lives caused by yesterday's attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, praying for those bereaved and those injured amongst the courageous staff and vulnerable patients. We join the Episcopal Diocese of...
The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza issues an emergency appeal
The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem runs the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza. Its director, Suhaila Tarazi, has issued an emergency appeal to support its health services in this time of crisis. The appeal is as follows: “On 7 October 7 at 6.30 am, the people of...
How’s it growing? The Communion Forest, one year on
From tree growing and reforestation to ecosystem conservation, protection and restoration, the combined action of Anglicans is creating a ‘virtual’ forest around the world.
2023 World Day against Trafficking in Persons
In recognition of this World Day, we want to share with you stories of the work of faith communities in responding to the horror of human trafficking. Prevention of trafficking and care for the survivors are the twin axes of that work.
Prayer and lament for children in disasters
A blog post by Nicholas Pande, Anglican Alliance Disaster Resilience & Response Adviser.
Farewell and welcome: Commissioning of new Anglican Alliance Facilitator for East Asia
The Anglican Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of its new East Asia Facilitator, Dr Gay Manodon.
The Communion Forest is taking off!
From Canada to the Solomon Islands and everywhere in between, the Communion Forest team is hearing about action being taken by Anglicans on tree growing and ecosystem conservation, protection and restoration.
Record-setting Cyclone Freddy causes devastation in Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi
The world has just witnessed the longest lasting and most energetic cyclone in recorded history. Cyclone Freddy lasted 38 days and made four landfalls in three countries. It has killed hundreds, injured thousands, swept away homes, roads and schools and destroyed...