The right to communicate must apply not only to human beings, but all living beings, says the Rev. Dr. Young-cheol Cheon, who was named one of WACC’s 12 honorary life members in...
Acknowledging that “achieving communication rights for all is a long
process,” Julienne Munyaneza says WACC’s work remains as important
today as when it was founded 50 years ago....
A “modern day parable” about a young Macedonian woman who breaks church and patriarchal traditions has won the Ecumenical Jury prize at the 2019 Berlin International Film Festival.
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Noting that communication is as critical as food, water, shelter and medicine in a humanitarian crisis, the London-based Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities Network (CDAC) has launched a guide on how to improve...
Two international church film and media organizations presented an honorary award to Dieter Kosslick, renowned director of the Berlin International Film Festival, during an ecumenical reception in Berlin February 10....
The Creative Centre for Communication and Development (CCCD), a WACC partner, has launched a series of training aimed at empowering Zimbabwean women and girls with citizen journalism skills....
WACC Latin America, WACC North America and WACC Africa recently elected new Executive Committee members for their regional associations....
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Twenty-three young Palestinian women activists have strengthened their communication and media skills and increased their knowledge of women rights and freedom of expression following a year-long project, Young Women Advocate for their Rights...
The World Association of Christian Communication (WACC) is launching a new communication initiative on the border of Venezuela and Colombia to improve access to information and intercultural dialogue for migrants and their host...
Portfolio includes revitalising WACC’s public profile, partnerships in Europe, as well as ongoing governance and membership issues.
...To authorize the corporate restructuring of the Corporation.
...Engaging in dialogue about joint priorities in the areas of sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and human rights advocacy.
...WACC’s take on the world of digital communications and social media.
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Forum highlights innovation and power shifts.
A rapidly changing world demands new thinking and new solutions.
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New entrants in the WACC hall of fame.
...Notice of the Meeting of Members of WACC Canada on Monday, 25 June 2018....
The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) marked its 50th anniversary with a symposium on 14 May exploring new challenges in the field of communication for social change.
...WACC pursues its vision of a world in which people are free to speak up for human rights.
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The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes communication as a basic human right, essential to people’s dignity and community. WACC advocates full access...
Ordinary resolutions and special resolutions to be put before Members.
...The courage of one person to fight against sexual abuse in a war-torn country.
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The proportion of stories that clearly challenge gender stereotypes has hardly changed since 2005.
...Certificate to be awarded by ITU Secretary-General on March 20.
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Community radio stations promote democratic participation by enabling marginalized people to exercise their rights....
2018 – A great time to be part of WACC!...
Honesty and trust underpin WACC's advocacy of communication rights.
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WACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr Karin Achtelstetter, to take on new position....
Communication rights are crucial to civil society in Africa and the Middle East.
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International Migrants Day 18 December 2017.
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WACC urges members and partners to stand by oppressed and marginalised peoples.
...A tool for understanding where governments are succeeding and failing in their duty to promote and protect people's communication rights.
...WACC event takes next step in news coverage of migration.
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Media play a significant role in perpetuating and challenging social norms.
...Millions of children around the world do not enjoy the basic right to communicate.
...Call for European news media to end invisibility of refugees and migrants.
...Collective memory is now digitally mediated.
...Communicating peace involves the right to memory.
...Communicating climate justice effectively is a key part of the struggle post-COP23.
...UNESCO conference in Jamaica focuses on education and transformation....
Consultation in Costa Rica focuses on “Communication and Social Change: Beyond the SDGs”.
...On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, WACC calls for greater solidarity with the world’s poor.
...Journalists attacked in Algeria while promoting local language and media.
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New station dedicated to Lumad stories, news reports, alternative music and advocacy songs.
...International Literacy Day (8 September 2017) is promoting “Literacy in a digital world”.
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A new mother attends a culturally sensitive counselling session at the Jose Domingo De Obaldia Hospital in David, Panama. Photo courtesy of UNFPA/Guadalupe Valdes. A key component of communications rights is recognition...
Digital platforms and social media need to demonstrate reliability, transparency, and legitimacy.
...In celebration of his 70th birthday, the 44 year-old study centre has been renamed the Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre.
Participants at a workshop to help build the capacity of Indigenous women broadcasters and sector leaders, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, by WACC and Cultural Survival partner Radio Kairan. Photo Credit: Cultural Survival On...
Study and discussion programme inspires international students.
...An important tool for promoting the rule of law, fighting corruption and ensuring other rights.
...Changing media landscape and role of media in sustainable development discussed.
...United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at the launch of the Plan of Action for Religious Leaders and Actors to Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes....
Looking forward to tackling new challenges together with WACC members and partners worldwide.
...Accessibility and affordability are communication rights.
...Exploring new ways to tackle the complex, ever-changing challenges to the right to free expression.
...How to respond to the so-called post-truth era and issues such as misinformation, fake news, sensationalism, and alternative facts?
...The mass media are key drivers in the spread of information, and/or misinformation about human trafficking.
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SIGNIS – the World Catholic Association for Communication – is celebrating 90 years of work in the field of social communications, peace-building, and cinema.
...A television film dealing with how eight Dutch monks remaining in a monastery originally built for 120 decided to move to Schiermonnikoog, an island in the north of the Netherlands,...
On World Refugee Day, 20 June 2017, recognizing that the world is still witnessing unprecedented numbers of people fleeing their homes for safety, the World Association for Christian...
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...Ecumenical Jury Prize at Cannes goes to the Japanese film Radiance.
... How mass media and, more recently social media, are transforming the world we live in.
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Positive as well as negative trends in freedom of expression and information worldwide.
...WACC’s Officers call for media outlets and news editors to abide by ethical principles of balanced and fair reporting....
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...Cahier africain wins annual award for portrayal of impact of armed conflict on lives of women in Central Africa.
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The Meeting of Members will review documents related to 2016.
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Un curso dinámico, interesante y abierto a los aportes de las personas que deseen participar.
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An essential condition that defines a ‘humanitarian situation’ is a communications crisis.
...RCC is a public resource on communication about religion and faith values.
Social media tools have been widely used to hold governments accountable and facilitate uncensored conversations....
Unpacking how achieving gender equality can be pursued with a religious lens.
...People of faith rally to end silence and stigma and to remove barriers to gender justice....
Everyone needs to become more vocal and active in this important debate.
...Challenging gender roles in both religion and media will help women make progress on both fronts.
...Mobilizing women and men everywhere will achieve the goal of gender equality.
...The elimination of extreme poverty, the reduction of inequality, the protection of the planet can only be achieved with effective communication.
...Ending news media sexism is crucial to achieving gender equality....
Helping to support the communication rights of all, especially the poorest, most excluded, and most vulnerable people and communities.
...The AGM will review documents related to 2016.
...Hungarian film wins Golden Bear and prize of Ecumenical Jury.
...Murri Selle - “an indefatigable supporter of WACC’s mission.”
...Our never ending fascination with new technologies of communication.
...Marking World Radio Day, WACC promotes the communication rights of local communities.
...Empowering women broadcasters from three community radio stations in central Uganda.
...A panoramic film that adds up to more than the sum of its parts.
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Report promotes freedom of expression as a basic human right that allows people to express socioeconomic, political and cultural rights.
...WACC is bringing brings 19 project partners from 17 countries to participate in a consultation on “Gender and Media: Challenges and Opportunities in the Post 2015 Era”.
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Information on how-to on install a community provider using radio, cable, or a mesh network.
...An ancient form of communication recounts India's long history.
...The WACC UK AGM will review documents related to 2015.
...Threats to cartoonists are a barometer of free speech in today's multicultural and multifaith societies.
...Simon Chambers, newly appointed ACT Alliance Head of Communications, finds warm welcome at WACC General Secretariat.
...Devising ways of ensuring that persons with disabilities can fully realise their right to freedom of expression and information.
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In many countries, community radio was established as a response to different kinds of struggle about socio-economic or cultural issues. In Nigeria, the establishment of community broadcasting is related to...
Democracy activist and journalist Emily Lau spoke to participants attending the WACC consultation on “Linking Communication Rights to the Sustainable Development Goals”, Hong Kong, 16 December 2016.
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