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This page offers you news from the global life of the World Student Christian Federation.
Recent news items listed below connect you to full stories in the Inter-Regional Office publication, Federation News, or to WSCF-related news items from other organisations.
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The Latest Edition of Federation News is out!
28/08/12
The latest edition of Federation News (the official newsletter of the WSCF) is out! Please read, email, download, print and share widely!
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FUMEC se solidariza con siete pastores de la Iglesia Presbiteriana de México que fueron suspendidos
WSCF LAC Region solidarity statement and call to prayer for the seven pastors of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico who were suspended for publicly supporting women's rights and the ordination of women.
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From SCM Zimbabwe: Students Stranded As Unregistered Colleges Shut Down
24 July 2012
Unregistered private colleges that have been mushrooming in Zimbabwe are now causing problems for students around the country as
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Trading collar for money and power: As the Anglican Church wrangle spills to St Augustine`s High School
19 July 2012
The Student Christian Movement of Zimbabwe (SCMZ) is incensed by the by the recent media reports on the early closure of St Augustine High School because of food shortages.
»»The story in The Herald of 18 July 2012... |
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Luciano Kovacs, North America Regional Secretary, Delivers Presentation on Poverty Wealth Ecology Forum at Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly
July 4, 2012
North America Regional Secretary Luciano Kovacs delivered a presentation on the WCC AGAPE Poverty, Wealth and Ecology Forum at the Presbyterian Church USA GA 30 June-7 July...
»»Read his speech here! |
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FUMEC's Declaration at the Peoples' Summit, Rio +20
June 29, 2012
We are young people from the Student Christian Movements who have come from different countries within Latin America. As part of the Environmental Justice and Youth process we are here at the People’s Summit to act, to create, and to be shaped accordingly.
»»Affirmed by the World Student Christian Federation Latin American and Caribbean Region |
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SCM Philippines' Statement on the Killing of Willem Geertman
JULY 5, 2012
The Student Christian Movement of the Philippines (SCMP) joins various sectors’ clamor for justice for slain foreign missionary Willem Geertman who was killed by still unidentified gunmen Tuesday in his office in Angeles, Pampanga.
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Theologians Share Views with Youth at Peoples' Summit, Rio +20
June 20, 2012
The discussion was organized by the World Student Christian Federation Latin America and Caribbean region (WSCF – LAC) on June 18th at the Benett Methodist Institute in Rio de Janeiro as part of the Creation Action project, a joint program created through the partnership of the WSCF-LAC and the Regional Ecumenical Center for Consultancy and Services (CREAS).
»»Strengthening local experiences... |
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FUMEC Presents Photo Exhibition on Water Justice in Latin America
12-06-26
Young people from the Student Christian Movement and grassroots organizations of the World Student Christian Federation’s Latin America and Caribbean Region (FUMEC), and of the Centro Regional Ecuménico de Asesoría y Servicios (CREAS), presented a photo exhibition, la Muestra Latinoamericana Itinerante del Agua, to bring attention to the problems surrounding water justice.
»»FUMEC Presents Photo Exhibition on Water Justice in Latin America |
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WSCF Executive Committee Sets
2012-2014 Action Plan in Berlin, Germany
30 May 2012
Committee envisions millions of Christian students speaking out and acting for peace with justice.
»»Click here for the full story |
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WSCF Prayer for Pope Shenouda III
1 May 2012
The following prayer was given in commemoration of the life and ministry of his Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. It was delivered by Middle East Regional Secretary Ms. Elsy Wakil, at a WSCF gathering in Cairo, Eygpt on 28 April 2012.
»»Read the prayer |
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Universal Day of Prayer for Students 2012
3 February 2012
The liturgy for the Universal Day of Prayer for Students on the theme of Economic Justice has been prepared by the Student Christian Movement of Sri Lanka, celebrating its 100 years, together with the WSCF Inter-Regional Office.
»»UDPS 2012 - Economic Justice |
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WSCF Call to Prayer for Egypt
19 October 2011
The World Student Christian Federation invites you to join us in prayer for Egypt. Please find a prayer attached.
»»A Prayer for Egypt |
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The new Red Book is here!
01 September 2011
It is with great pleasure that we present you our Red Book, which combines the 2009 and 2010 Annual Reports of the World Student Christian Federation.
»»Red Book 2009/2010 |
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Federation News April 2011 now available online
19 May 2011
The April 2011 edition of Federation News is now online. This edition
features an update on the WSCF Water Justice campaign, a message from
recently elected General Secretary Christine Housel, and an introduction to
the WSCF social network, wscfconnect.org.
»»Read the full FedNews here Federation News April 2011 |
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UDPS 2011
Just Water: Common Prayer for Peace and Justice
17 March 2011
This common prayer has been prepared by the Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) on the occasion of World Water Day (22 March 2011) and the Universal Day of Prayer for Students (21 March 2011).
»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html |
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JMPE 2011
L’eau juste : Prière commune pour la paix et la justice
17 mars 2011
Cette prière commune a été préparée par le Réseau oecuménique de l'eau (ROE) et la Fédération universelle des associations chrétiennes d'étudiants (FUACE) à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de l'eau (22 mars 2011) et la Journée mondiale de prière des étudiants (21 mars 2011).
»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html |
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DMOE 2011
Agua Justa. Oración en común por la Paz y la Justicia.
17-03-2011
Esta oración en común ha sido preparada por la Red Ecuménica del Agua (REDA) y la Federación Universal de Movimientos Estudiantiles Cristianos (FUMEC) con ocasión del Día Mundial del Agua (22 de marzo de 2011) y del Día Universal de la Oración por los Estudiantes (21 de marzo de 2011).
»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html |
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Weltgebetstag für Studierende 2011
Wasser und gerechter Frieden. Gemeinsame Andacht für Frieden und Gerechtigkeit.
17. März 2011
Diese gemeinsame Andacht wurde vom Ökumenischen Wassernetzwerk (ÖWN) und dem Christlichen Studentenweltbund (WSCF) für den Weltwassertag (22. März 2011) und den Weltgebetstag für Studierende (21. März 2011) vorbereitet.
»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html |
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WSCF calls on Philippine President Benigno Aquino to release illegally arrested health workers
6 November 2010
During its Executive Committee Meeting in Lebanon, the leaders of the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) called upon Philippine President Benigno Aquino to release the 43 health workers illegally arrested.
on February 6, 2010 by the Philippine military and police.
»»Read the press release |
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Ecumenical Zimbabwe Network pledges support for Zimbabwean churches in run-up to elections
12 November 2010
A report on the fifth meeting of the Ecumenical Zimbabwe Network (EZN), held in Geneva from 21 to 22 October 2010.
»»Read the full text of the statement by the Ecumenical Zimbabwe Network |
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WSCF Executive Committee condemns attack on Baghdad church
3 November 2010
At least 58 people were killed and more than 120 held hostage during an attack on the Sayidat al-Najat Church in Baghdad.
»»Read the full statement |
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Executive Committee appoints Christine Housel as new General Secretary of the World Student Christian Federation
12 November 2010
On behalf of the Executive Committee (ExCo), we bear the good news that Ms. Christine Housel has
been elected as the new General Secretary of the World Student Christian Federation!
»»Read full article |
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Vacancy notice: General Secretary of the Student Christian Movement of India
12 November 2010
Applications are invited for the post of General Secretary of the Student Christian Movement of India
»»Read the vacancy notice |
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Job vacancy - WSCF Regional Secretary, Asia Pacific office
18 October 2010
DEADLINE EXTENDED! The WSCF is looking for a Regional Secretary for its Asia Pacific Office.
»»Read about this job |
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WSCF Solidarity Statement with Pakistan and Indonesia
20 September 2010
The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) makes the following statement in solidarity and prayer with the Student Christian Movements of Pakistan and Indonesia, as well as the churches and people of Pakistan and Indonesia.
»»See full text of solidarity statement |
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Welcome to the new WSCF-E Regional Secretary
18 October 2010
David Masters has just taken over as the WSCF Regional Secretary for Europe, fresh from completing a Masters in Reconciliation Studies, in Northern Ireland.
»»Read more about our new Regional Secretary for Europe. |
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WSCF to hold climate justice leadership training session and Executive Committee meeting in Lebanon
18 October 2010
WSCF leaders from around the world will be meeting in Lebanon this month for a training session on climate justice and a meeting of the WSCF Executive Committee.
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Federation News April 2010 now available online
22 April 2010
The latest edition of WSCF's newsletter Federation News is now available. Federation News is the twice-yearly newsletter that shares the global work of the Federation.
»»See April 2010 edition of Federation News in PDF format |
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WSCF demands end to attacks on Zimbabwean Trade Union leaders
4 March 2010
The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) and its Zimbabwe Advocacy Office (ZAO) have released a statement expressing shock and outrage at the recent wave of attacks on trade union leaders by police and security forces in Zimbabwe.
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Sign the petition for the 43 health workers detained in the Philippines
24 February 2010
Californian Human Rights Advocates Deliver Petitions and Prayers for the 43 Health Workers to Senator Boxers Office. WSCF encourages people to sign the online petition to free the 43
»»See the story and the link to the petition |
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WSCF solidarity plan on Identity, Diversity and Dialogue
24 February 2010
In December 2009 students and WSCF leaders met in Thailand to discuss the Federation's 2009 theme "Identity, Diversity and Dialogue". Participants in the programme wrote a solidarity plan on the theme for action within WSCF.
»»See the full text of the solidarity plan here |
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WSCF launches Lenten study resources "Cries of Anguish, Stories of Hope"
17 February 2010
Cries of Anguish; Stories of Hope - a series of online Lenten study resources on the struggle to end violence against women - is available for use during Lent.
»»Read more about "Cries of Anguish, Stories of Hope" |
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WSCF calls for immediate release of health workers arrested in the Philippines
10th February 2010
The World Student Christian Federation expresses shock and dismay at the arrest and torture of 43 doctors, nurses and community health practitioners by the Armed Forces in the Philippines and the Philippines National Police.
»»See full text of letter from WSCF's General Secretary and Chairperson |
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General Secretary announces his resignation.
29 January 2010
WSCF’s General Secretary Rev. Michael Wallace has announced that he will stand down in May this year. Mr. Wallace (39) was elected by WSCF’s 33rd General Assembly in 2004 and re-elected at the 34th General Assembly in 2008.
»»Read more about the General Secretary and search process |
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WSCF Centennial Fund creates fund in honour of Philip Potter
23 November 2009
The World Student Christian Federation is to launch a fund named after former World Council of Churches' general secretary the Rev. Philip Potter offering young people the opportunity to develop ecumenical leadership skills.
»»Read the full story from Ecumenical News International |
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WSCF Inter-Regional News magazine: Federation News
The WSCF Inter-Regional Office currently produces a twice-yearly magazine called Federation News. Federation News contains stories on the current programmes and activities of WSCF at global and regional levels. It also carries news on current WSCF appointments and activities and news from well-known senior friends. To view a whole issue of Federation News in Adobe PDF format, please click on one of the links below.
Federation News April 2010
Federation News April 2009
Federation News November 2008
Federation News April 2008
Federation News November 2007
Federation News April 2007
Federation News October 2006
Federation News May 2006
Federation News July 2005
Federation News November 2005
WSCF in the Media
The "WSCF in the Media" page contains Ecumenical News International (ENI) and WCC media stories related to WSCF and links to WSCF related news from other media organisations. To view recent WSCF stories generated by organisations other than WSCF, click on "WSCF in the Media".
Other WSCF Inter-Regional publications such as Student World, the WSCF Book Series and WSCF Regional Publications can be found on the WSCF publications page. |
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