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16 November 2014 Archbishop Halapua from the Church in Polynesia calls for G20 climate justice

The Anglican Archbishop of Polynesia, the Most Reverend Doctor Winston Halapua, has this morning reiterated the urgency of the G20 nations tackling the issue of climate change. Archbishop Halapua, Primate of the Diocese of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, delivered the sermon at a special service at St Augustine’s Anglican Church in Hamilton, Brisbane, to mark the G20 and the issue of climate change.

14 November 2014 “We need action, and we need it now” Pacific Islanders call for justice at the G20 in Australia

Media release from Anglican Overseas Aid: Voices from the 85 million strong global Anglican Communion are joining the call for climate change to be added as an urgent agenda item to this weekend’s G20 summit in Brisbane.

13 November 2014 Churches continue in fight against Ebola whilst prayers are offered by Christians worldwide

The Ebola epidemic is still raging through Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Anglican leaders and communities are joining other faith groups to take action and share accurate messaging to help in the fight against Ebola and prevent any further spread.

8 November 2014 One year after Typhoon Haiyan the Church shares news on rehabilitation, resilience and relief

One year after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, the 8th November is declared International Day for Climate-Affected Communities. Simon Chambers from PWRDF reports here from his recent visit to the Philippines and the inspiring work of the Church in relief, restoration and resilience.

6 November 2014 Global webinar shares learning and recommendations from modern slavery consultation in Rome

A global webinar that took place on Thursday 6th November invited international participants to a panel discussion and Q&A session on how churches and faith groups can respond to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Coventry-led research brings faith groups together on conflict prevention

A consultation to share learning from research led by Coventry University, in collaboration with the Anglican Alliance, Coventry Cathedral and Lambeth Palace, brings together worldwide groups to examine the faith role in conflict prevention and early warning.

3 November 2014 The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes global Anglican consultation on slavery in Rome

Anglicans from across the world have gathered today in Rome to start their four-day consultation on the churches’ response to human trafficking and modern slavery.

1 November 2014 Call to Prayer: for the G20 and for justice for the world’s most vulnerable

As the group of 20 (G20) leaders of the richest nations get ready to meet together in Brisbane, Australia on 16th November 2014, the Anglican Alliance is calling for dedicated prayer to ensure the decisions made are for the benefit of all and improve the lives of the most vulnerable.

23 October 2014 Join the Anglican Alliance webinar on human trafficking and modern slavery

Worldwide Anglicans will be gathering in Rome, Italy, from 3rd – 7th November 2014 to discuss their churches’ work to end human trafficking and modern slavery. You are invited to join an online webinar on Thursday 6th November to hear more and join the conversation.

Youth and women’s empowerment with communities in Guatemala, shared with church in El Salvador

Paulo Ueti reports on the successful work of the Episcopal Church of Guatemala to empower women and young people in environmental initiatives, financial management and reducing unemployment, which is now being shared with the Church in El Salvador.