The All Africa Convention of Church buildings has described the escalating conflicts throughout the African continent as “a major ecumenical concern” whereas resolving to observe early warning indicators of battle.
That is as AACC additionally acknowledged its dedication to initiating change by partaking with the African Union to handle violent conflicts, fight corruption, advocate youth empowerment, and promote gender fairness.
These resolutions had been disclosed in Abuja on Wednesday by the President of AACC, Rt. Rev. Arnold Temple, who led discussions on the convention’s normal meeting.
“AACC and member church buildings should proceed to observe early warning indicators of conflicts in Africa. The violent conflicts in Africa are a major ecumenical concern and a detriment to ‘silencing the weapons’ in Africa,” he stated.
Temple additionally emphasised the necessity to concentrate to the impression of armed conflicts on ladies and kids, notably the usage of ladies as weapons of conflict.
Addressing human rights points, the Meeting highlighted the significance of celebrating successes within the battle in opposition to the ills that bedevil Africa, whereas additionally agreeing to undertake the anti-gender-based violence marketing campaign, acknowledging the vital points surrounding GBV in Africa.
“We should constantly take note of the wants of marginalised teams of girls and provides them a voice and protected areas.”
On migration and trafficking, the AACC and member church buildings are dedicated to responding to stopping and caring for survivors of human trafficking.
Additionally they pledged to advertise incapacity research in theological seminaries and help individuals with disabilities who want to pursue self-employment.
In the meantime, the President of the African World Council of Church buildings, Rev. Dr. Rufus Ositelu, suggested Nigerians to guide by instance in preventing corruption.
“Our message is meant for each Africans and African political leaders. We would like this message to deeply resonate and provoke a shift in how dad and mom talk with their youngsters.”