An Online Workshop to strengthen faith-based advocacy and Christian duty
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is hosting an online workshop, “Human rights: A Christian duty” on 28 November 2025.
The series will Gather young people, ages 20–30, from ecumenical backgrounds who are engaged in justice, peace, and human rights work, including those affiliated with churches, ecumenical organisations, and Christian student movements. No prior experience in advocacy writing is required.
The initiative seeks to empower young Christians to engage actively and faithfully in national and international advocacy for justice and human dignity. It will provided a space for youth to deepen their understanding of how advocacy rooted in faith can influence national and international processes such as the UN Universal Periodic Review, UN treaty body reviews, and Sustainable Development Goal voluntary national reviews.
Jesus walked alongside the outcasts and the marginalized,”… “As young Christians, we are called to follow in those footsteps — not only through compassion, but through action. These workshops are about equipping youth with the skills to raise their voices in ways that transform systems and uphold the God-given dignity of every person.” Abigayle Bolado, Youth Engagement programme executive.
The workshop will take place in two sessions to accommodate different time zones, but will have the same presentations or topics of discussion:
Schedule A: 09:00–11:30 CET
AEDT 7:00-9:30 pm Sydney/Melbourne
ACDT 6:30-9:00 pm Adelaide
AWST 4:00-6:30 pm Perth
AEST 6:00-8.30pm Brisbane
Schedule B: 13:00–15:30 CET
AEDT 11:00pm-1:30 am Sydney/Melbourne
ACDT 10:30pm-1:00 am Adelaide
AWST 8:00-10:30 pm Perth
AEST 10:00-12.30am Brisbane
More information: Ecumenical Youth Workshop to strengthen faith-based advocacy and Christian duty | World Council of Churches “Human rights: A Christian duty” on 28 November. | oikoumene.org | News | 30 October 2025