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31 Dec 2024 Our wishes for communication justice in 2025

Posted at 09:13h in Communication Rights, News, WACC Africa, WACC Asia, WACC Caribbean, WACC Europe, WACC Latin America, WACC North America 0 Comments

WACC President Embert Charles and officers of the Regional Executive Committees in six of WACC's eight regions share their greatest wish for communication justice in 2025. Watch WACC's New Year's message to hear the regional voices of Gregg Brekke, WACC North America Vice-President Sandra Clenem,...

Diagrams from presentations on responsible use of AI for faith-based organizations

23 Dec 2024 Engage with AI and engage responsibly, WACC Europe discussion concludes

Posted at 15:54h in Digital Justice, News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

AI is here to stay, and the imperative is to engage with it, and engage responsibly, participants concluded at the online discussion “Responsible AI for Faith-Based Organizations” hosted by WACC’s European regional association (WACC Europe) on December 17. The event featured presentations from Diakonie Deutschland and...

WACC Europe board members wearing black clothing pose as a group

20 Nov 2024 WACC Europe board considers ethical use of AI, promotion of communication rights

Posted at 15:23h in Communication Rights, Digital Justice, News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

The practical and ethical uses of AI and ways to raise awareness of WACC’s expertise and resources on communication rights were key topics when the regional executive committee (REC) of WACC Europe met last week in Wroclaw, Poland. The REC announced that the region will host...

27 Mar 2024 Ten communicators honored as WACC Laureates

Posted at 15:18h in Communication Rights, News, WACC Africa, WACC Caribbean, WACC Europe, WACC Latin America, WACC North America 0 Comments

WACC’s Board of Directors has named ten individuals as new Honorary Lifetime Members in recognition of their long-time dedication to advancing communication for all. Since 1995, WACC has celebrated individuals from around the world who have upheld the organization’s vision and mission of promoting communication rights...

05 Oct 2023 Berlin TV festival highlights ‘Belief on Screen,’ awards Hans W. Florin Prize

Posted at 16:40h in Cinema, News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

Twenty-six television productions exploring religious, ethical, and moral perspectives through a wide range of genres were showcased at the 20th European Festival of Religious Television and Online Programmes, Belief on Screen, held in Berlin at the end of September. WACC Europe organized the four-day Festival in...

12 Jun 2023 WACC launches quiz as fun tool to promote digital justice

Posted at 16:14h in Digital Justice, Digital Rights, News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

WACC has launched a new quiz as a fun way for people to test their knowledge of justice issues related to digital technology. WACC Deputy General Secretary Sara Speicher and WACC Europe President Ralf Peter Reimann, together with WACC partner the Association of Protestant Churches and...

01 May 2023 WACC Europe elects new leadership

Posted at 11:36h in News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

WACC’s regional association in Europe unanimously elected new leaders, reflected on accomplishments since its last assembly in 2019, and thanked outgoing president Stephen Brown at its assembly on 26 April. Elected as officers of the new 12-person Regional Executive Committee (REC) were: — Ralf Peter Reimann (Germany)...

27 Apr 2023 WACC Europe considers agenda for the future to promote digital justice

Posted at 20:41h in Digital Justice, News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

“AI, AI, AI!” — Is this how you feel about artificial intelligence? An online seminar on April 26 hosted by the WACC regional association in Europe offered rich perspectives for those struggling with the implications of digital transformation, for those seeking digital justice — and for...

21 Feb 2023 European television festival to explore the face of religious broadcasting

Posted at 15:26h in News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

The European Festival for Religious Television and Online Programmes is back after a Covid-enforced pause. TV producers and enthusiasts from across Europe are invited to participate in the 20th edition of the Festival on 27–30 September in Berlin, which will pose questions and seek answers under the...

A young boy wearing a pink and blue stocking cap and holding part of a loaf of bread stands in front of a soccer ball on a clearing of bare ground. A slightly older girl, also wearing winter clothing, runs towards him with a blue umbrella in her hand.

02 Feb 2023 General public can drive more just media coverage of migration

Posted at 10:09h in News, WACC Europe 0 Comments

Members of the public need to hold media accountable for coverage about migrants and refugees, and advocate for balanced, representative reporting, WACC Program Manager Sarah Macharia said at the annual conference of ACAT-France (Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture) on 28–29 January.Macharia, global...