International Affairs
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 
Why is the Church engaged?
The Church seeks to transform unjust structures of society that
perpetuate human hunger, poverty, injustice, the abuse of human
rights and the destruction of the environment. Our efforts are an
expression of solidarity with and accountability to those who
suffer from injustices and violence.
How is the Church engaged?
Transforming unjust structures of society requires continuous
discernment, intellectual analysis, spirituality and active
engagement. The Church aims to influence the policies and practices
of governments, institutions, corporations and our own communities
in order to bring about a more just, peaceful and sustainable
world. We work with professional bodies, NGOs and Church partners
both at home and abroad.
Current areas of work
The Church is presently involved in the following areas of
work:
- The UK G8
- Human Development
- Human Rights and Religious Freedom
- Peace and Security
- North Africa and the Middle East
- Ethical Pilgrimages
- European Affairs
Emergency Appeal
Latest News
- 26 April 2013 - Sexual violence in Syria
- 25 April 2013 - Peace and security in Syria
- 23 April 2013 - Syrian refugees
- 22 April - UK relations with the EU
- 11 April - Church welcomes G8 statment on preventing sexual violence in conflict
- 5 April 2013 - striking at the causes of poverty
- 21 March 2013 - Church welcomes historic decision on aid
- 14 March 2013 - Afghanistan
- 13 March 2013 - HIV/AIDS: Commonwealth
- 7 March 2013 - Commonwealth and Commonwealth Charter
- 7 March 2013 - International Women's Day
- 7 March 2013 - Sexual Violence
- 27 February 2013 - Overseas Aid
- 27 February 2013 - Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile
- 26 February 2013 - Tibet
World Briefing
World Briefing provides a synopsis of the week's main
foreign policy and international news in Parliament and across
Government as well as a preview of the week ahead. It is produced
on a weekly basis by staff at Church House. To receive yoir copy of
World Briefing please email charles.reed@churchofengland.org
Ethical Comment
Keep up to date with the latest international and European
news by subscribing to the Church of England's foreign policy
advisor's blog Ethical Comment. You can
also follow him on twitter @ethicalcomment
Charles
Reed is part of the policy team for the
Church of England, taking a lead on foreign policy and
international and development affairs.
