The Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church Thanks WEA for Its Work on Behalf of Christians Facing Discrimination
May 17, 2013The Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Ignatius Zakka I., along with several bishops and archbishops of his church, has publicly thanked the Ambassador for Human Rights of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, for the work of the WEA on behalf of Christians facing disc
WEA-RLC Research and Analysis Report: Future of Minorities at Stake in Bangladesh’s Secular-Islamist Clash
May 8, 2013Bangladesh’s politics has been polarized since the nation’s secession from Pakistan in 1971, but, of late, the schism between secular and Islamic groups has deepened to a fearsome level. What began as violent opposition to the ongoing trials of liberation war criminals in recent months, has now turn
WEA Global Task Force on Human Trafficking Meets in Canada, Hosts Public Awareness Day
May 2, 2013The Global Task Force on Human Trafficking of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) will be meeting in Canada to further strategize it's objectives. By intention it does not meet behind closed doors exclusively. Within the community where the meeting takes place, an invitation was extended to local c
WEA Leadership Institute Announces New Webinar Series on Donor Motivation Starting in May
Apr 30, 2013The Leadership Institute of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA LI) announces the first webinar of a new series called “Sharpening Your Proposal.” Through this series, Rob Martin aims to enable our Evangelical Alliance members and other participants to write effective proposals by developing a clear
WEA Independent Bible Translation Review Panel Concludes its Work, Issues Report with Ten Recommendations for Wycliffe and SIL
Apr 29, 2013In the light of various controversies about Bible translation, Wycliffe Global Alliance and SIL International approached the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) in March 2012 to independently review their best practice in the translation of "God the Father" and the "Son of God." The WEA formed an indep
WEA Peace & Reconciliation Initiative Partner, the Duke Divinity School, to Hold Summer Institute for Reconciliation
Apr 19, 2013
The Duke Summer Institute, hosted by the Duke Divinity School Center for Reconciliation, will be held from May 27th to June 1st, 2013. This unique five-day intensive Institute, hosted by WEA Peace and Reconciliation Initiative partner the Duke Divinity School Center for Reconciliation, serves to nou
Religious Liberty Partnership Expresses Concern for Syrian Crisis, Releases Statement and Calls for International Day of Prayer
Apr 17, 2013Religious liberty organizations united under the Religious Liberty Partnership (RLP) have released a statement on the crisis in Syria asking the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria to pay particular attention to “vulnerable ethnic and religious minorities”, and calling for a designated day of pra
WEA Commends UN for Passing Global Arms Trade Treaty, Hopes for Significant Reduction of Illicit Arms Trade
Apr 3, 2013The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) commends the United Nations (UN) for passing the global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to regulate the international multi-billion dollar trade in conventional arms. Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, Secretary General of the WEA, said: „We congratulate both the United Nations and
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The Ambassador for Human Rights of the World Evangelical Alliance Calls for Help for Fleeing Syrian Christians
Mar 28, 2013
The Ambassador for Human Rights of the World Evangelical Alliance, Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, has challenged the media, governments, and churches to take a serious interest in the fate of the Christians being chased from their homes in Syria. He noted, “I know that many people in Syria are suffering,
WEA Wishes You a Blessed, Christ-Centered Easter Filled with the Hope of Resurrection
Mar 27, 2013
WEA Wishes You Blessed, Christ-Centered Easter