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World Council of Churches head meets with new director of International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

 https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc-general-secretary-meets-with-new-executive-director-of-international-campaign-to-abolish-nuclear-weapons 27 Oct 23

World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay on Oct. 26 met with Melissa Parke, the new executive director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

Discussions centered around how disarmament work, though often carried out with an emphasis on security, also requires an approach that embraces humanitarian concerns, human rights, environmental issues and health.

“We welcome the ongoing collaboration with ICAN and look forward to working with the new executive director Melissa Parke and her team as we seek to work together, to advocate for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons which is, alarmingly becoming a major concern and threat to peaceful living in the world. Our joint work in this area requires the breaking down of silos and interdisciplinary collaborations to engage in meaningful action and advocacy for nuclear disarmament,” said Pillay.

Parke reflected on why it is critical to have even more endorsements from partners at this stage of the campaign.

“At this time of heightened tensions and outright conflict, it has never been more urgent or important to take action to eliminate nuclear weapons,” she said. “Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction, the very existence of which constitute a moral injury to our beautiful earth and all of its inhabitants. We welcome individuals and partners around the world to join with us to make our planet safer, healthier and more sustainable.”

Parke noted that faith-based organisations understand with their minds and their hearts the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.

Parke reflected on why it is critical to have even more endorsements from partners at this stage of the campaign.

“At this time of heightened tensions and outright conflict, it has never been more urgent or important to take action to eliminate nuclear weapons,” she said. “Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction, the very existence of which constitute a moral injury to our beautiful earth and all of its inhabitants. We welcome individuals and partners around the world to join with us to make our planet safer, healthier and more sustainable.”

Parke noted that faith-based organisations understand with their minds and their hearts the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. #nuclear #antinuclear #NoNukes

October 29, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Religion and ethics