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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An Evangelical Voice at the United Nations
Recent News
WEA and Baptist World Alliance urge Türkiye to engage in dialogue with the Protestant minority
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) urged the Government of Türkiye to engage in structured dialogue with the Protestant minority
WEA urges the Government of Spain to ensure access to pensions for retired Protestant pastors
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), on behalf of its members, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Alianza Evangélica Española (AEE), urged the Government of
WEA urges Sweden to withdraw proposed ban on faith-based private schools and to protect asylum seekers
The World Evangelical Alliance, representing its national member, the Swedish Evangelical Alliance (SEA), urged Sweden to respect parents’ right to educate their children according to
WEA and CSI urge Nigeria to take immediate and concrete measures against growing violence in the country
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and Christian Solidarity International (CSI) addressed the alarming escalation of violence in Nigeria and called the Nigerian Government to take
Reclaiming Identity: A Pivotal Stage in Reconciliation – Interactive Workshop at Geneva Peace Week 2025
Geneva, 17 September 2025 – The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with the Peace and Reconciliation Network (PRN), Musalaha, Healing Hearts Transforming Nations (HHTN), ONE
WEA and Salvation Army support urgent call by the Special Rapporteur on modern slavery to end the worst forms of child labour
The World Evangelical Alliance and the Salvation Army expressed their support to end the worst forms of child labour and affirmed that every child carries