WEA Religious Liberty Commission: Plot to Kill Asma Jahangir Must be Taken Seriously
Jun 13, 2012Pakistan's human rights activist Asma Jahangir, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, has courageously spoken for religious minorities around the world. Now, her own life is under threat. She revealed at a recent press conference in Lahore that the country
Global Alliance Calls for Increased Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka
Jun 11, 2012Religious liberty organizations united under the Religious Liberty Partnership (RLP) have released a statement on the church in Sri Lanka, calling for official recognition of Sri Lanka's evangelical community as represented by the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Anti-Poverty Campaigners Urge EU Leaders to Tackle Corruption
Jun 11, 2012Campaigners against world poverty have sent a letter to EU leaders in a last-ditch attempt to change the law and tackle corruption. Micah Challenge, Mission-Net, Tearfund, EXPOSED, the World Evangelical Alliance and dozens of denominations hope to ‘Shine a Light on Corruption’ and help the lives of
WEA Encourages Churches around the World to Participate in the World Refugee Sunday on June 17 and 24
Jun 9, 2012The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) together with the Refugee Highway Partnership encourages Churches around the world to participate in this year’s World Refugee Sunday which will be observed on the two consecutive Sundays of June 17 and 24, 2012.
“India should abolish anti-conversion laws” several States said at the UN
May 30, 2012On May 24, India has been reviewed by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. While some of India’s efforts to continue to improve its human rights record where noted, such as progress accomplished in the area of free education, delegations
WEA Leaders Pray for Unity and Social Justice at World Prayer Assembly in Indonesia
May 29, 2012Representatives of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) participated in the World Prayer Assembly 2012 (WPA) held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from May 14-18, which is believed to be the world's largest Christian intercessory prayer event. Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, Secretary General of the WEA, led th
Micah Challenge Releases 'The Jesus Agenda' to Inspire Christians to Take Action for the Poor
May 29, 2012Thousands of Christians in dozens of nations are being inspired to help release millions from extreme poverty with a new resource. 'The Jesus Agenda' aims to make the worldwide Church aware of God's heart for the poor including the 950 million people who go hungry every day and 350,00
WEA Encourages the Rememberance of Pentecost and the Birth of the Church
May 26, 2012When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them wer
WEA Partners to Help Ministries Cut Foreign Wire Transfer Costs
May 25, 2012New York, NY - May 25, 2012 The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has partnered with Givingwire.com to offer its members a lower exchange rate and minimal fees for international wire transfers. Powered by Western Union Business Solutions, this online service is simple and secure, allowing
WEA Partners with Unashamedly Ethical to Promote Values, Ethics, and Clean Living
May 17, 2012New York, NY - May 17, 2012 The World Evangelical Alliance is pleased to announce a partnership with the Unashamedly Ethical campaign. Unashamedly Ethical is a global community of Christians who are making a stand for values, ethics and clean living. This campaign, started by Graham Power, Ch