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  Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum

  A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed into Honiara this week, bringing a call for climate justice, peace and ocean protection as leaders gathered for the Pacific Islands Forum. The voyage was timed to coincide with the opening of the regional summit on Monday, Sept. 8. A young Anglican woman from Polynesia, 20-year-old Kakala Tevi of Tongan and Fijian heritage, has joined other young people on the sailing mission to underline contemporary issues of importance to her generat

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  Church leaders denounce flood control corruption scandal in Philippines as ‘moral abomination’

  Church leaders in the Philippines have issued a sweeping condemnation of alleged large-scale corruption in the country’s flood control projects, warning that the misuse of billions of pesos has worsened the suffering of ordinary citizens during recent typhoons and floods. Their statement adds moral and spiritual weight to mounting political pressure as Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensify probes into the projects.

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  Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention

  A Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior.

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  Colombia: Petro government proposes churches pay taxes on commercial activities

  The government of Gustavo Petro has introduced a sweeping tax reform bill in Congress that would require churches in Colombia to pay income tax on their commercial activities. Worship-related work such as congregational meetings, Masses, services, or prayers would remain exempt.

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  ‘We need each other as helpers, friends, companions, and partners’ to strengthen the Church’s mission, says European Evangelical Alliance co-leader Connie Duarte

  European evangelicals must hold fast to hope in Christ and pursue unity across borders if they are to strengthen their witness, said Connie Duarte, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance. She described hope and unity as inseparable, reminding believers that “without hope, we are most to be pitied,” and that the church grows stronger when it works together in Christ.

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  ‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women

  Lord David Alton, a veteran Christian human rights campaigner, has urged European governments to act after a United Nations committee raised concerns about reports of forced abortions and sterilisation of women with disabilities in some European Union member states.

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  Concerns raised over limited sign language access during Jamaica election debates

  As Jamaica heads to the polls on Sept. 3, questions have been raised about the quality and consistency of sign language interpretation during the televised debates that shaped the campaign. Advocates for the Deaf and hard of hearing community, which makes up an estimated 1–2 percent of the population, say reliable access is essential to ensure full participation in the democratic process.

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