Resources, statement for World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel

Brussels – The annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel is slated for 15-22 September this year. During this week — which includes the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September — church organisations, congregations, and people of faith will be organising worship services, educational events, and acts of support in favour of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians.

Today, Pax Christi International has released a statement in observance of the 2019 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. The statement addresses the week’s official theme, “Humanity and Equality in God’s Creation”. The statement begins:

“On the occasion of the 2019 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (15-22 September), sponsored by the World Council of Churches, Pax Christi International joins the call for all to acknowledge and defend humanity and equality in God’s creation. Fundamental to our faith, and that of our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters, is the core belief that all persons are created by God. As children of a gracious and loving Creator, our humanity and equality are unassailable. These principles, in the secular realm, form the basis of international law and are enshrined in the 1948 United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). They are the bedrock of a just, humane and free society…”

Read Pax Christi International’s statement for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel in its entirety at these links:

• English
• French
• Italian
• Dutch
• German

Additionally, throughout the week, use this infographic (pictured right) with a quote from Pax Christi International Co-Presidents Bishop Marc Stenger and Sr. Wamuyu Wachira on social media with the hashtag #WWPPI.

More resources at:

• Additional resources, events and actions by Pax Christi UK
• Resources from the World Council of Churches