01 Jun 2026 AI everything – Except humanity
We’re talking about AI but with little, if any, convergence between industry and civil society. If the silos endure, risks will too. ...
29 May 2026 Project in Nigeria reshapes national discourse on digital violence against women
A WACC-supported project led by Journalists for Christ International Outreach has brought online misogyny and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) into the mainstream as priority public policy issues in Nigeria.The suppression of women’s voice through acts of violence remains prevalent in Nigeria, and the emerging indicators...
20 May 2026 Latest Media Development proposes paths to other, more inclusive technological worlds
“It is a challenge to engage with digital communication technologies in ways that relate meaningfully to local community realities, and yet without undermining inherent values and traditional knowledge,” writes Media Development editor Philip Lee. A response can be found in a closer study of digital media...
20 May 2026 New WACC interns to support digital justice work, strengthen impact through tech
WACC is pleased to welcome two new interns to our global team. Both are working with digital technologies to strengthen our mission of communication for all....
11 May 2026 The deeper human questions: Why the church needs to be a conversation partner on AI
Artificial intelligence is not only a technical revolution, “[i]t is also a crisis of rhythm, meaning, truth, and human formation,” stated Stiven Naatus, director of advocacy at the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (ELCF), a WACC member, in his presentation at...
29 Apr 2026 The hidden cost of AI: Digital colonialism and the Global South
A recent WACC Europe discussion featured a presentation by journalist Ingo Dachwitz on the largely invisible workforce, concentrated in the Global South, enabling artificial intelligence and social media feeds. The myth of artificial intelligence When Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the US Congress in 2018, facing questions...
17 Apr 2026 WACC partners advance rights-based approach at landmark communication gathering in Latin America
WACC project partners from across Latin America and the Caribbean joined hundreds of communication practitioners, community media organizations, universities, and civil society actors from more than 20 countries at the 3rd Festival JUNTANZA for Communication from Our America in Quito, Ecuador. [caption id="attachment_66957" align="alignleft" width="300"] Alma...
16 Apr 2026 Digital justice symposium closes with joint commitment to action
The symposium “Our Common Future: Advocating for Digital Rights and AI Accountability” drew to a close with a shared commitment to advocacy, education, and networking among faith-based, ecumenical organizations, and civil society actors. The symposium brought together 25 invited participants representing key ecumenical networks and partners...
16 Apr 2026 WACC Latin America organizes for communication justice rooted in regional values and beliefs
WACC’s Latin America region gathered for a member’s meeting on 20 March in the context of the 3rd Juntanza Festival for Communication from Our America. Lea en español The aim of the meeting was to rethink the regional association’s path and renew its leadership, who take on...
15 Apr 2026 Diverse voices speak for digital rights, AI accountability
The race to develop ever-more advanced artificial intelligence applications is dominated by tech companies in the United States and China. Are human rights and benefits for all being ignored for gains in wealth and power for a few?In the run-up to the symposium “Our Common...