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Affirm the role of women
Toronto, Canada - 4 Jul 2008
Though women are victims of conflicts in many ways, they are not just emblems of vulnerable sufferers, they are the ones that uphold and keep the communities, nurse and nurture the sick, the elderly and children.

Unique talk show on Arabic satellite TV promotes the rights of disabled people
Beirut, Lebanon - 5 Jun 2008
One hour is not enough! This is the name of a weekly talk show programme aired live from Beirut every Sunday.

The Media as “Agents for Peace”: a Kenyan Perspective
Toronto, Canada - 2 Jul 2008
"Africa appears incorrectly in the international media primarily as a place of disasters and violence."

Poor urban women in Medellín claim right to communicate
Medellín, Colombia - 30 Apr 2008
Working in the city of Medellín, Colombia, the Sumapaz Foundation is an NGO dedicated to promoting social development for excluded and/or impoverished sectors of society.

World Council of Churches urges international action on Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe - 25 Jun 2008
"In extreme situations, the international community has the duty to intervene in the internal affairs of a state in the interests and safety of the people."

Organizations in Middle East monitor media images of violence against women
Cairo, Egypt - 30 Apr 2008
A communication workshop in Lebanon sponsored by WACC almost two years ago has yielded unforeseen benefits.

Churches of 40 countries give witness for Mid-East peace
WCC, Geneva - 18 Jun 2008
It's time for Palestinians and Israelis to share a just peace", says Church leaders across 40 countries.

Caribbean Action Plan for Gender and Media Advocacy
Kingston, Jamaica - 28 Apr 2008
Delegates at a workshop organised by WACC and Women’s Media Watch in Kingston, Jamaica, developed a Caribbean Action Plan for Gender & Media Advocacy.

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WACC promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that defines people's common humanity, strengthens cultures, enables participation, creates community and challenges tyranny and oppression.

The World Association for Christian Communication is a UK Registered Charity (number 296073) and a Company registered in England and Wales (number 2082273) with its Registered Office at 36 Causton Street, London SW1P 4ST. It is an incorporated Charitable Organisation in Canada (number 83970 9524 RR001) with its head office at 308 Main Street, Toronto ON, M4C 4X7.