Monastery of Bose, Italy

Men and women who, throughout the history of the church, have set examples of Christian life have left a rich heritage to the ecumenical community. An international symposium at the monastery of Bose, Italy will explore the meaningful content which the joint remembrance of these witnesses to the faith can give to ecumenical worship.

Palestine/Israel

For the fifth season, the Joint Advocacy Initiative of the East Jerusalem YMCA and YWCA of Palestine (JAI) and the Alternative Tourism Group (ATG) are organizing the annual Olive Picking Program in Palestine which will take place from the 25th of October to the 3rd of November 2008. This agricultural event is of special significance to the Palestinian economy when all energies and efforts are mobilized.

Cardenas, Matanzas, Cuba

The consultation organized by the Ecumenical Disabilities Advocates Network (EDAN) 20-22 October in Cuba, will offer opportunities to share experiences and to discuss issues such as the causes and effects of violence, domestic violence or the role of women with disabilities in the church.

Tenjo, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Comprende dinámicas participativas con enfoques sobre Análisis y Transformacióbn del conflicto, Comunicación activa o Mensajes responsables, Autoestima y Afirmación, Construcción de comunidad, Trabajo cooperativo y otros temas seleciconados por las personas asistentes como el Perdón, la Reconciliación, Manejo de la ira, etc.

Finland

The Week without Violence is a violence prevention activity week organised for the fourth time by the Finnish DOV network and the YWCA Finland. The week takes place from 12 – 18 October 2008, but events are organised throughout the entire month of October.

Ciudad San Cristóbal, Guatemala

The consultation is part of a WCC study project on Poverty, wealth and ecological debt. It continues a process which was started at the WCC 8th Assembly in Harare in 1998 and became known as Alternative Globalization Addressing People and Earth (AGAPE) since the 9th Assembly in Porto Alegre. Today, the issue of socio-economic justice is no less pressing.

Strasbourg, France

Cette rencontre européene, qui auri lieu du 3 au 5 octobre 2008 à Strasbourg, France, est proposée par le Mouvement international de la Réconciliation et Eglise et Paix.

Worldwide

On 21 September, churches and communities throughout the world are committing to the International Day of Peace through prayer, meditation and other forms of spiritual observance. For 2008, the WCC office for the Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV) has made available prayer and liturgical resources developed in the context of this year's DOV focus on the Pacific region and its theme “Witnessing to God’s Peace”.

Geneva, Switzerland

Christians and Christian peoples have been among the first to degrade and destroy the balance in God’s creation. Today’s ecological crisis is the catastrophic consequence of a willful and manipulative abuse of God’s earth for the benefit of some of the world’s peoples. Human “progress” is accompanied by destruction and death. Creation suffers in silence.

Blantyre, Malawi

When it comes to gender issues, the main challenge for Christian men remains to be the epistemological search for what it means to be imago Dei. How do men conceive themselves as God’s image within their historical contexts especially of enslavement, colonialism and still existing racism? In the global south, the changing realities of urbanisation with more women taking up roles that ‘traditionally conceived as exclusively male (as bread winners) and the rise in men’s unemployment pause another level of challenges to the understanding of masculinity. Most men feel that they are no longer relevant. All these contextual differences and challenges need to be worked on before partnership can be...

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

The National Council for Urban (Gang) Peace, Justice and Empowerment will hold A Call to Action and Mobilization Summit in Kansas City, Missouri, from September 11-14, 2008. This summit will bring together leaders of traditional and non traditional organizations as well as indigenous leadership of street organizations traditionally denied a seat at the table to address the issues and challenges facing society today.

Bern, Switzerland

Around 65 theologians and church representatives from member churches of the World Council of Churches (WCC), theological faculties and regional ecumenical organizations will gather in Bern, Switzerland, from 10 to 14 September 2008, in order to reflect on issues such as the “Promised Land”, “the Church and Israel” and “Justice and Peace”.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

In 2008, Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS) will host the first World Conference of Women's Shelters. This event will present a new opportunity for family violence workers in Alberta and around the world to learn from international experts and each other.

Diocese of Gothenburg, Sweden

Although both the Bible and the Qur’an affirm that men and women are of equal worth and have complementary and essential contributions to make within the life of the whole community, there is no doubt that women throughout history have been relegated to a subordinate category in their religious community and in society at large. The leading role in priesthood in Christianity or religious authority in the Islamic traditions has mainly been reserved for men. Policy-making and scholarship have only exceptionally been a platform for women.

Berlin, Germany

For several decades, the Dutch Ecumenical Congregation in Berlin has been organizing the "Lotte-Holzer-Camp". The participants in the camp are going deal with the topics of past and present racism, forced labour, war and violence on the one hand, and positive experiences with and examples of equality, human rights and dialogue come true on the other hand.

Breklum, Germany

Die Ökumenische Sommeruniversität (ÖSU) 2008 präsentiert und diskutiert Möglichkeiten eines gerechteren und zukunftsfähigen Wirtschaftens in seinen Bezügen zum Frieden.

Matanzas, Cuba

Una espiritualidad ecuménica puede promover paz en contextos de violencia. Este es uno de los presupuestos del encuentro de creación de recursos litúrgicos y musicales que tendrá lugar del 26 al 31 de julio de 2008 en el Seminario Teológico de Matanzas, Cuba. Organizado por el CMI y la RedCrearte, el encuentro reunirá 12 participantes de América Latina que producirán recursos para la Convocatoria Ecuménica Internacional por la Paz, a realizarse en mayo de 2011 en Kingston, Jamaica.

A l'Arche St Antoine, Isère/France

Une "retraite-formation": une démarche de foi et de formation humaine où Evangile et sciences humaines se complètent pour nous aider à ne plus subir les situations de conflit, mais à repérer "où commence la violence ?" afin de devenir constructeur de paix, en soi et autour de soi.

Ammerdown Centre, Bath, England

Church and Peace Britain and Ireland Regional Conference 2008: What is the responsibility of the international community when a state is unable or unwilling to protect its own people? Should armed force be used? Must Christians committed to nonviolence compromise on their pacifism stance when innocent lives hang in the balance?

Stuttgart, Germany

ZEB-Zieletagung /Kairos Europa-Regionalkonferenz. Wie geht es mit dem konziliaren Prozess, dem gemeinsamen Lernweg christlicher Kirchen zu Gerechtigkeit, Frieden und Bewahrung der Schöpfung, weiter? Haben wir bei unserem Engagement für eins dieser großen Themen jeweils die anderen Bereiche mit im Blick?

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

The consultation focuses on the healing of women with disabilities in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as how to face violence and trauma in the Great lakes sub region.

Hamburg, Germany

Die Nordelbische Kirche lädt zusammen mit der Arbeitsstelle Frieden der Hannoverschen Landeskirche am 31. Mai 2008 zu einem Workshop ein, der zum Konsultationsprozess auf dem Weg zu einer ökumenischen Erklärung zum "gerechten Frieden" beitragen wird.

Paris, France

Le 3e Salon international des Initiatives de Paix s'inscrit dans le cadre de la " Décennie internationale de la promotion d'une culture de la non-violence et de la paix au profit des enfants du monde (2001-2010) " proclamée par l'ONU en 1998.

Ecumenical Institute Bossey, Switzerland

The concept of human rights is not alien to any culture. Human rights, human dignity and fundamental freedoms are applicable to every human being, everywhere. Building a culture of human rights to uphold human dignity is essential at every level of society today. It is in this context that the discussion on the universality of human rights continues to be relevant as it affirms the cardinal principle of right to freedom and equality in dignity and rights.

Bern, Switzerland

Das Theaterstück "Der Ball ist rund" wird von den Berner Kirchen im Rahmen des bi-nationalen und ökumenischen Projektes KIRCHE08 und der Dekade zur Überwindung von Gewalt präsentiert.

Ecumenical Institute Bossey, Switzerland

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IN A BROKEN WORLD

This seminar will try to bring together participants from various countries and regions of the globe, representing contexts in which violence has sadly become a daily reality.

Österreich (zu früheren Daten auch in Deutschland)

„Und dann kam Alex“ beschäftigt sich mit der Problematik Gewalt, Mobbing und Bullying unter Kindern und Jugendlichen und wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit Psychologen, Pädagogen sowie dem Bundesverband Mediation e.V. erarbeitet und bietet einen fundierten Beitrag zum Thema Gewaltprävention.

Neuendettelsau, Germany

Dieses Seminar stellt Konfliktregionen im Grossraum Melanesien vor: Bougainville, die Salomonen, Fidschi und West-Papua. Jedes dieser Länder hat eine eigene Trauma-Erfahrung aufgrund ethnischer Konflikte oder Bürgerkrieg. Namhafte Experten aus Forschung, Politik und der Zivilbewegung sowie Verantwortliche aus Ökumene und Mission informieren über aktuelle Kriesenkonstellationen und Langzeitauswirkungen der Konflikte und erörtern Anstrengungen im Interesse einer friedlichen Zukunft für den Westpazifik.

Worldwide

The DOV invites you to submit entries for the 2008 Annual focus Pacific Stories of Peace Arts Competition. Art work is being collected year round and will end in July. Winners will have their artwork featured in the 2009 DOV calendar.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

This gathering will be a forum for dialogue, discussion, and exchange of views and experience to focus on the challenges arising from the structure and orientation of contemporary, worldwide tourism, and ways forward. It will look at the role of governments, the tourism industry, and tourists in responding justly and ethically given the social, cultural, economic, political, and ecological impact of tourism.

Rochester, USA

How can we begin to guide the church away from the wrathful God of Constantinian Christianity and back into the arms of the loving, merciful God of Jesus? Current writers and proponents in this area invite to a full day of interactive dialogue on April 1, 2008.

Seoul, Korea

International Peace Symposium on “Peace and Human Security: Global Insecurity and Overcoming Violence” (March 31 – 4 April 2008) in Seoul (South Korea). The event is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the DOAM Deutsche Ostasienmission, Tomisaka Christian Center, Korean Peace Foundation, and the Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV). Participants reflected on the concept of “human security” and its relation to “Overvulnerability” and Invulnerability.

Zürich, Switzerland

Mit einem Friedenszeichen aus 1000 Personen soll ein Zeichen für den Frieden und für die aktive Gewaltfreiheit als Mittel zur Konfliktlösung gesetzt werden. Der Hintergrund der Aktion ist der Irakkrieg, der vor rund 5 Jahren am 19. März 2003 begonnen hat.

Bern, Switzerland

Für den Schutz vor Waffengewalt: Ostermarsch entlang der Aare - Pour une protection face à la violence des armes: Marche de Pâques le long de l'Aare

Biel/Bienne + Bern/Berne, Switzerland

Frauenhandel und Zwangsprostitution - Szene Schweiz. // La traite des femmes et la prostitution forcée - scène suisse.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The US Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV) Committee Meeting will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Visit the World Council of Churches' US office website on www.wcc-usa.org

Lima, Perú

Líderes de diversas opciones de fe, de instituciones de gobierno, organismos internacionales y de la sociedad civil de Perú y América Latina, se reunirán el 8 de febrero en el Hemiciclo Raúl Porras Barrenechea del Congreso de la República a exponer sus experiencias y propuestas para hacer frente a los altos niveles de exclusión social existentes en América Latina, el continente con mayor nivel de desigualdad en el mundo actualmente.

Palestine/Israel

The Olive Tree Campaign was launched in 2001 as a positive response to the systematic destruction of Olive trees, by addressing the needs of effected farmers. The Olive Tree Campaign uses the olive tree as a tool to advocate for the Palestinians right to peace with justice.

Mannheim, Germany

Im Rahmen der Tagung soll unter Einbeziehung von Gästen aus Ländern des Südens am Beispiel drei verschiedener Spannungsbögen von Gewaltzusammenhängen der Frage nachgegangen werden, wie sich diese Zusammenführung inhaltlich wie strategisch am besten auf den Weg bringen lässt und welche konkreten Umsetzungsschritte und Kooperationsbeziehungen sich hierzu anbieten.

Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

La Violencia en Puerto Rico - Congreso de Moral, dirigido por el redentorista brasileño y doctor en Moral. Se hará un análisis de la violencia hoy y cómo educar para la paz.

Baar, Switzerland

“Worship, spirituality and the IEPC” (3-5 December 2007), at the Focolare centre in Baar (Switzerland), and organised with P202. At this meeting, participants gathered to start planning the process leading to the IEPC by working out an overall framework for the Convocation, as well as by already looking at details of the spiritual life – bible studies, worship, prayer, music, silence and other forms of spiritual expressions – during and towards the Convocation.

Solo City (Java), Indonesia

Historic Peace Churches meet for an international confercene entitled "Peace in our Land" in Solo, Indonesia, December 2-7, 2007. After two previous conferences in Europe and Africa, it is now the time for Asians to share their stories and experience.

Tehran, Iran

Women from the WCC constituency and from Iran's Muslim majority as well as some Muslim women from outside Iran will begin a dialogue on the role of women in “Moving towards peace through religion” at a 25-28 November meeting in Tehran, and through preparatory discussions on the internet.

Paris, France

La Coordination française pour la Décennie a le plaisir de vous inviter au 5e Forum "La non-violence à l’école" sur le thème : "La formation des enseignants à la relation, à la gestion des conflits et à la médiation"

worldwide

Launched in 2000 by Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) for the creation of a global culture of prevention and for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as the recommendations contained in the UN Study on violence against children.

Evangelische Akademie Arnoldshain - Schmitten, Germany

Does the human family have the responsibility - or even the duty - to intervene when states are no longer capable or willing to protect some segments of their population? How can adequate information about gross human rights violations be secured? These and related concerns are on the agenda for discussion during this consultation, which is part of the European focus of the Decade and of the preparatory process leading to an Ecumenical Declaration on Just Peace to be presented to the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in May 2011.

Germany

Mit einem Gottesdienst wird am Samstag, den 10. November, um 19.00 Uhr im Ulmer Münster die 28.Ökumenische FriedensDekade eröffnet, die traditionell in den zehn Tagen vor dem Buß- und Bettag durchgeführt.

Brussels, Belgium

Overcoming violence: the role and activities of the churches and civil society. Rev. Hansulrich Gerber, coordinator of the World Council of Churches' (WCC) Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV), will give an overview of the programme and its development to date as a continuation of the conciliar process. He will also speak about the initiative of the WCC to organize the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) in 2011 to mark the end of the DOV and the continuation of the churches' commitment to just peace.

Daar es Salam, Tanzania

When does the pursuit of economical wellbeing turn into greed? This is one of the questions to be discussed at a 5-9 November ecumenical consultation in Dar es Salaam. Joint church strategies and actions for addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, excessive wealth, and ecological degradation in Africa are intended results.

Dublin Rep. of Ireland

The DOV Reference Group meets in Dublin to look at the consultative process towards the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in 2011. Plans for the various steps in that process will be reviewed and initial responses assessed: Living Letters team visits, expert consultations, invitation to theological schools, and general networking so as to move towards an ecumenical declaration on just peace.