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“Many Women in Our Churches Have Suffered an Abortion”
Pro-life groups in Europe follow with attention the situation in the US after the decision that reversed “Roe v Wade”. Small organisations network to support women holistically. The decision
NAE, WEA’s Member Body in the US, Comments on Federal Abortion Rights Overturned in Supreme Court Decision
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) welcomes today’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson that overturns federal abortion rights based on Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The ruling represents the most
160 Million: Child Labour on the Rise
World Vision says the effect of the pandemic could mean that another nine million children could be added to this figure by 2022. Child labour affects around 160 million children
“We Have Seen Terrible Damage to the Most Defenceless People in Ukraine”
The Baptist Union of Spain has been in Ukraine monitoring the delivery of humanitarian aid. Amid the need and pain, “the churches there are experiencing a revival”. In recent months,
EEA: On Family, Trust, and Religion
In September 2021, the decision was made to focus our EEA communications work in the first half of 2022 on the theme “East meets West – West meets East”. The
Evangelical Alliance and Scripture Union Together for Families in Finland
Terry Williams is working for Scripture Union Australia but travels globally to inspire children’s workers to think not only children, but families. This year in March he was able to
Confusion Over Government Conversion Therapy Plans
After leaks and U-turns, what is happening with government plans to address conversion therapy? It has emerged that the government was planning on dropping all plans to introduce new legislation
Christian Platforms in Western Europe Connect Ukrainian Refugees with Potential Hosts
Thousands have already been hosted by families in countries like Switzerland, Germany, Spain and the UK. Websites connect refugees and potential hosts. Website platforms and apps have been set up
Child Marriage and the Race to Stop ‘I Do’
Up to 10 million more girls will be at risk of child marriage over the next decade because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To raise awareness, four teenage girls from different
Hungary and Romania: Churches Fully Engaged in Welcoming Refugees
“Church members and friends have opened their houses, we cook for them, take care of the medicines, organise their trips”, says a Christian worker in Hungary. In Romania, “churches work
Local Churches and Organisations Are Ideally Placed to Ensure That Children Who Have Lost a Caregiver to COVID-19 Receive the Support They Need
Thirteen-year-old Reena lives in Ranchi, India, with her loving mother and two younger siblings. She goes to a private school and hopes to pursue a career as a teacher when
AEA Hosts WWO’s Chief Strategic Officer, Capt. Dr. Susan Hillis in a Strategic Meeting on Collaborative Efforts with AEA’s EFOC Desk
AEA was pleased to host the Chief Strategic Officer at World Without Orphans (WWO), Capt. Dr. Susan Hillis during her visit to Kenya from 1st to 8th March 2022. Dr. Hillis was