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Statement on Anti-Terrorism Act in the Philippines

The Philippines’ new ‘Anti-Terrorism Act’ which took effect on Saturday, 18 July 2020, and will be implemented later this month, undermines basic freedoms and human rights as it gives overreaching powers to the Philippines government and paves the way for large-scale violations of human rights. The new law will criminalise acts that incite terrorism “by means of speeches, proclamations, writings, emblems, banners, or other representations”. It also bestowed the President with the power to create an Anti-Terrorism Council that could tag individuals and groups as terrorists, allow…

CCA General Secretary denounces armed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh region

CHIANG MAI: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, denounced in the strongest terms the ongoing armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The region, home to 150,000 people, has already witnessed over 300 casualties comprising both soldiers and civilians.

In a statement released by the CCA General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara said, “The CCA, following the gospel call to be peacemakers and reconcilers, condemns all armed conflicts and appeals for peace, especially…

Human Rights of Migrant Workers in the Gulf 2 May 2012, Alwaye, India

Consultation on ecumenical ministry in post-tsunami situation

Thirty-three participants from 14 countries gathered in Sri Lanka from 26 to 30 January 2005 for a Christian Conference of Asia-initiated consultation on the theme “Ecumenical Ministry in Post-Tsunami Situation.”

Among the participants were representatives from the countries devastated by the December 26 tsunami: Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Through this consultation, the ecumenical movement offered its solidarity and support to the churches and communities that have suffered so…

NCC general secretaries issued the following communique

Consultation on ecumenical ministry in post-tsunami situation

Thirty-three participants from 14 countries gathered in Sri Lanka from 26 to 30 January 2005 for a Christian Conference of Asia-initiated consultation on the theme “Ecumenical Ministry in Post-Tsunami Situation.”

Among the participants were representatives from the countries devastated by the December 26 tsunami: Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Through this consultation, the ecumenical movement offered its solidarity and support to the churches and communities that have suffered so…

Consultation on ecumenical ministry in post-tsunami situation

Thirty-three participants from 14 countries gathered in Sri Lanka from 26 to 30 January 2005 for a Christian Conference of Asia-initiated consultation on the theme “Ecumenical Ministry in Post-Tsunami Situation.”

Among the participants were representatives from the countries devastated by the December 26 tsunami: Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Through this consultation, the ecumenical movement offered its solidarity and support to the churches and communities that have suffered so much.

Background

One month from the date of the tsunami,…

CCA Assembly 2015 Report from the Public Issues Committee

The Christian Conference of Asia gathered in Jakarta for its 14th Assembly from May 20th to May 27th 2015. The Assembly invites us all to affirm that we are ‘Living Together in the Household of God’. We listen to each other, share our burdens and struggles, celebrate our joys and give voice to our concerns.

 The delegates of the churches councils of Asia present these concerns and issues to the Assembly. We outline them on behalf of those who approached the committee and wanted these particular issues to be taken seriously by the CCA in its program planning and by the CCA members.…

Constitution of Nepal

Dr. Kali Bahadur Rokaya General Secretary National Council of Churches of Nepal PO Box 4875 Kathmandu, NEPAL

Dear Dr. Rokaya:

This message comes with our greetings and felicitations from the Christian Conference of Asia to you as one of its Presidents.

You have called our attention that the last day for the drafting of the Constitution of Nepal, the repository of laws of governance and the rights of the people of Nepal is tomorrow, 31st August 2011.

The Christian Conference of Asia, its General Committee, member Churches and Councils join me in offering our…

CCA General Secretary denounces shooting at mosques in New Zealand
 

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has denounced a bloody shooting at worshippers in the Al Noor mosque and the Linwood masjid in Christchurch, New Zealand in which 49 people have been reported dead, and 20 injured.

The shooting occurred today at 13.40 hrs (New Zealand Standard Time) during a Friday afternoon prayer.

Responding to the tragic incident in New Zealand, the General Secretary of CCA Dr. Mathews George Chunakara stated, “No matter what faith we adhere or ethnicity we belong to, everybody should be able to live in an atmosphere where peace and security is…

Christian Conference of Asia condemns police harassment against the clergy in the Philippines
Posted on 27 June 2019

Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) condemned the continued operations by the military and the police in the hinterlands of Mindoro province and other parts of the Philippines as a result of the Oplan Kapanatagan (Operation Plan Stability) “all-out war policy” of the government.

Police intimidation of a district superintendent and an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church in the Philippines is the most recent incident reported of the high handedness of the police against the pastors, which has been happening in several parts of the country.  

Statement on Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians in India

The Indian caste system is probably the longest surviving system of dehumanisation in the world. The segmentation among the various castes is so rigid that no one can change from one caste to another caste. It is expected that a person born in a particular caste remains permanently confined to it until death. In addition to this segmentation, the caste system defines the nature of the occupation to be allotted to each caste. The Dalits in India have been at the bottom of this totem pole for centuries in all spheres of their lives — social, economic, and political. Owing to the entrenched…