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Churches urged to respond effectively to human rights violations
Posted On 21 November 2003The annual human rights training program was organized by Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) in Kuala Lumpur, 10-16 November, to look at the human rights violations and to focus on issues and concerns affecting greatly the lives of so many people in Asia, particularly the disempowered, marginalized…-
Next Asia Sunday to be on 23 May 2004
Posted On 20 November 2003The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has decided to observe next year's Asia Sunday on 23 May 2004. The theme, "Serving together beyond boundaries" is based on lectionary texts for that Sunday, which include Jesus's prayer for unity (John 17:20-26). Dr Ahn Jae Woong, CCA general secretary in a… -
The Second School for Ecumenical Leadership Formation [SELF], 21st September to 12th October, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Posted On 20 November 2003The Youth Department of the Christian Conference of Asia conducted the Second School for Ecumenical Leadership Formation [a.k.a. SELF]. The School was a 21-day intensive training program, organized amidst the scenic hill-station surroundings of Sukamakmur, near Medan, the capital city of the… -
2. Asia Consultation Meeting of UN Secretary-Generals Panel of Eminent Persons on United Nations-Civil Society Relations, UN Conference Center, UNESC
Posted On 20 November 2003The UN SGs Panel of Eminent Persons, or High-Level Panel [HLP] as is more commonly known, on UN-Civil Society Relations met with nearly 60 representatives of national and international civil society groups in Asia-Pacific. Civil society groups included mostly NGOs focused on a variety of issues… -
HIV/AIDS Threatens U.N. Peacekeeping
Posted On 20 November 2003Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (IPS) - The spread of the deadly disease AIDS is threatening the security and stability of several U.N. peacekeeping missions overseas, said an agency official Monday. ''HIV/AIDS represents a challenge to every one of the 42,000 soldiers and police officers… -
CCA Christmas message 2003
Posted On 12 November 2003To our sisters and brothers, partners on the ecumenical journey: We greet you as Christmas approaches, inspite of living in an age of uncertainties created by war, terrorism, violence, conflicts, and economic globalization. As we welcome the child Jesus, our humble gentle saviour, may we too,… -
Consultation on Migrant Workers' Struggles
Posted On 05 November 2003Although migrant workers are hailed as economic saviors of their respective national economies, their governments are often ill equipped to respond to their needs especially when they are faced with danger and hardships abroad. Governments are also unprepared or unwilling to re-absorb returning… -
Photos from the Bangkok General Committee
Posted On 04 November 2003Ahn Jae Woong presenting the report Prawate Khid-arn presenting the report on finance Dr U Kyaw Than delivering the message at the opening worship of the CCA General Committee held from 22 to 26 October in Bangkok. Also seen in the picture are Dr Ahn Jae Woong and Suffragan Metropolitan Dr… -
Ecumenical leader calls for campaign to create a "non-bellicose world"
Posted On 04 November 2003Ahn Jae Woong, general secretary of the CCA has called for an "ecumenical campaign for a non-bellicose world." Presenting a report to the General Committee, held in Bangkok from 22-26 October 2003, he said that the campaign was necessary in this age of war and terror, created by a culture of… -
CCA unhappy over sending additional forces to Iraq
Posted On 31 October 2003The CCA has expressed its concern and displeasure over the Korean governments decision to send additional troops to Iraq. In a resolution, the 26-member General Committee of the CCA, which met from 22-26 October in Bangkok, urged the Korean government to withdraw the decision which was taken at… -
New CCA staff appointments
Posted On 29 October 2003Associate General Secretary for Finance Dr Prawate Khid-arn, a Thai national, has been appointed the Associate General Secretary for Fianace of the CCA with effect from November 1, 2003. Prawate, a member of the Church of Christ in Thailand, was a Joint Executive Secretary of the Programme Area on… -
EED delegation visits CCA Centre
Posted On 21 October 2003A German delegation from the Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (EED Church Development Service) visited the CCA Centre on October 15. The eight-member delegation was received at the centre by Dr Ahn Jae Woong, the CCA general secretary and the executive staff. A dinner reception hosted in honour of… -
Human rights training
Posted On 21 October 2003The annual human rights training programme of the CCA is being planned to be held in Kuala Lumpur from November 10 to 16. Thirty persons, selected on the recommendations of the churches and national councils, will attend the training programme. Organised by the Justice, International Affairs,… -
Inter-religious workshop to be held in Cambodia
Posted On 21 October 2003An inter-religious workshop on Conflict transformation and the study of peace will be held from December 8 to 12 at Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The workshop is being organised jointly by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Federation of Asian Bishops Conference (FABC) and the Asian Muslim Action… -
General Committee Meeting
Posted On 18 October 2003The CCA General Committee will meet on October 22-26, 2003 at the Bangkok Christian Guest House in Bangkok, Thailand. Among the agenda lined up for the meeting are the reports of the CCA General Secretary and Acting Associate General Secretary for Finance; reports on the 12th General Assembly… -
Update on the CCA General Assembly Plans
Posted On 16 September 2003A preparatory sub-committee on theme and issues of the CCA General Assembly met on 13 September in Hong Kong and reflected on the GA theme, "Building Communities of Peace for All". The committee will prepare a study booklet explaining why this theme in light of the glaring absence of peace in Asia… -
CCA General Secretary Calls for an "Ecumenical Horticulture in Our Time"
Posted On 30 June 2003During the Joint Programme Area Committees meeting in Cipayung, Indonesia, June 21-26, CCA General Secretary Ahn Jae Woong suggested a "re-invention" of the ecumenical movement using the image of an ecumenical horticulture. By this he meant processes of planting new seeds, watering a new spirit,… -
Towards a Roadmap for Peace in Korea
Posted On 16 June 2003Representatives of American and Korean churches, humanitarian agencies, the United Nations, academia and other sectors meet in Washington, DC on June 16-18 to press for a "Korean roadmap" for lasting peace and prosperity on the Korean peninsula. Building on their longstanding relationship, Korean… -
In Quest of Pedagogies of Encounter
Posted On 27 May 2003How do we build communities of peace and justice in Asia? What pedagogies of encounter with the other will help build communities? These are some of the questions behind the theme, Building Communities: Asians in Search of New Pedagogies of Encounter, which will be the focus of the Fourth Congress… -
Tourism, Tradition and Terrorism
Posted On 09 May 2003The representatives of civil society, academe and religious bodies from Australia, Bangladesh, Burma, France, Germany, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand met in Bangkok at the Consultation on Tourism, Traditions and Terrorism during April 28 - May 1, 2003. In…
Recent News
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Asian Church Leaders’ Conference affirms to strengthen diakonal collaboration through Ecumenical Diakonia Network in Asia (EDNA)
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CCA offers prayers and condolences amid widespread loss of life following disasters across Asia
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Member Churches and Councils of CCA showcase diakonal action across Asia
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CCA calls for urgent action to combat technology-facilitated violence against women
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Asian churches challenged to reclaim diakonia as a theological and missiological mandate at CCA conference on Ecumenical Diakonia
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CCA General Secretary calls for authentic, transformative diakonia at Asian Church Leaders’ Conference on Ecumenical Diakonia
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Executive Committee decides to organise major events in conjunction with the commemoration of CCA’s Platinum Jubilee in 2027
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Rev. Jung Eun Moon elected as the next CCA General Secretary
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CCA Executive Committee discusses emerging trend of “ecumenical archipelago” culture in Asia highlighted in General Secretary’s Report
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“From Amen to Collective Action”: AEWC 2025 Calls for Transformative Changes in Underlying Structures and Values
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AEWC analyses complex forms of Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and forced displacement amid escalating conflicts in Asia
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Asian human rights activists highlight deepening inequalities and violence against women across the region
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Ensuring gender equality is a shared moral and social responsibility, says CCA General Secretary at the opening of the Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference
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Renowned Filipino ecumenical leader and theological educator Rev. Dr Sharon Rose Joy Ruiz-Duremdes passes away
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WCC General Secretary welcomed at CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai
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CCA General Secretary urges greater Asian participation and solidarity in Korean Peninsula peace advocacy at WCRC General Council
