World Council of Churches (WCC)

The World Council of Churches (WCC) was founded in Amsterdam in 1948. WCC brings together more than 340 churches, denominations and church fellowships in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world, representing some 400 million Christians. WCC is a global ecumenical movement rooted in the life of Christian churches called together to promote unity, common witness, service to human need and breaking down barriers between people seeking justice and peace. The work for Justice, Peace and Creation has an active Women's Programme in the Decade to Overcome Violence 2001-2010. Activities in 2002 included a joint programme with the World YWCA and LWF Women's Programme to visit with women and children in conflict situations to record violence that women experience and ensure that women are supported after conflicts. From 25 November- 10 December 2004 , WCC will hold "On Wings of a Dove," a worldwide campaign on overcoming violence against women and children.