During the latest WACC Europe online discussion, communicators from five continents examined how digital technologies intersect with fundamental questions of justice and equity. Everything is digital, and everywhere it is a justice issue, from the materials powering our smartphones to the algorithms controlling what...
Recent headlines I read run from the latest attempts by Donald Trump to own Greenland to Taylor Swift becoming the second–youngest ever inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. There doesn’t seem to be a connection, but there is – digital technology. Whether it’s the semi-conductors and...
The European Festival for Religious TV and Online Programmes is expanding space for vital dialogue with its next edition, “Belief on Screen: Communicating Religion, Faith, and Ethics,” on 23–25 September in Copenhagen, Denmark.“Being more alone in the world than for many years, Europe needs to...
Despite decades of advancement in education, politics, and economic participation, women remain dramatically underrepresented in European news media, according to findings from the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) 2025 presented at a WACC Europe discussion last month. The key regional findings, delivered by GMMP European coordinator...
WACC Europe’s board reaffirmed that advancing digital justice – including responsible AI – and tackling rising polarization will stay at the forefront of its agenda, following its hybrid meeting last week hosted by WACC partner Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World) in Berlin,...
How are women represented in the media, what progress has been made, and what is the role of communicators in shaping a more gender-sensitive media landscape?As part of the WACC Europe Morning Discussion series, communicators and media professionals gathered online on 18 February under the...
Should churches and NGOs be active on social media platforms or leave them entirely due to ethical and rights concerns? Should civil society be doing more to hold social media platforms accountable?Three prominent voices offered differing perspectives on the role of social media for civil...
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,...
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...
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...