An Evangelical Voice at United Nations
Serving a constituency of some 600 million evangelical Christians in over 140 countries, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is uniquely positioned to represent an evangelical voice at the United Nations (UN). The WEA has increased its engagement at the UN, promoting freedom of religion or belief for all, peace and reconciliation, advocating for the poor and needy, and also communicating evangelical beliefs and values.
The WEA has Special Consultative Status in the Economic and Social Council of the UN (ECOSOC) since 1997. This allows the WEA to engage in advocacy throughout the UN system. The WEA is also formally associated with the UN Department of Global Communications.
See Janet Epp Buckingham’s article, “A compelling rationale for why Christians should engage at the United Nations.”
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Vision Statement
An Evangelical Voice at the United Nations
Recent News
WEA, Baptist World Alliance and Jubilee Campaign call on Libya to release those imprisoned for apostasy and abolish death penalty
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and Jubilee Campaign (JC), on behalf of a coalition with other NGOs, called on Libya
WEA encourages Bulgaria to ensure religious freedom and non-discrimination during electoral processes
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with its members, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Bulgarian Evangelical Alliance, welcomed Bulgaria’s acceptance of recommendations aimed
WEA calls on Nigeria to protect vulnerable communities, internally displaced persons and children
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) called on Nigeria to take effective, immediate and more proactive measures to prevent further attacks on Christian villages, churches, and
Next Gen Perspectives on Freedom of Religion or Belief – Human Rights Council 61st Session Side Event
“Next Gen Perspectives on Freedom of Religion or Belief” is a Human Rights Council 61st session side event organized by the World Evangelical Alliance and
WEA urges States to ensure equitable access to burial space for all faith groups
The World Evangelical Alliance strongly urged States to consult religious communities in shaping burial policies, ensure equitable access to burial space for all faith groups,
WEA urges all States to protect religious leaders defending human rights
The World Evangelical Alliance urged all States to renew their commitment to human rights and to protect religious leaders and faith actors as vital contributors