WSCF News

This page offers you news from the global life of the World Student Christian Federation.

Recent news items listed below connect you to full stories in the Inter-Regional Office publication, Federation News, or to WSCF-related news items from other organisations.

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Universal Day of Prayer for Students 2012

3 February 2012

The liturgy for the Universal Day of Prayer for Students on the theme of Economic Justice has been prepared by the Student Christian Movement of Sri Lanka, celebrating its 100 years, together with the WSCF Inter-Regional Office.

»»UDPS 2012 - Economic Justice 		 
WSCF Call to Prayer for Egypt

19 October 2011

The World Student Christian Federation invites you to join us in prayer for Egypt. Please find a prayer attached.

»»A Prayer for Egypt 		 
The new Red Book is here!

01 September 2011

It is with great pleasure that we present you our Red Book, which combines the 2009 and 2010 Annual Reports of the World Student Christian Federation.

»»Red Book 2009/2010 		 
Federation News April 2011 now available online

19 May 2011

The April 2011 edition of Federation News is now online. This edition features an update on the WSCF Water Justice campaign, a message from recently elected General Secretary Christine Housel, and an introduction to the WSCF social network, wscfconnect.org.

»»Read the full FedNews here Federation News April 2011 		 
UDPS 2011 Just Water: Common Prayer for Peace and Justice

17 March 2011

This common prayer has been prepared by the Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) on the occasion of World Water Day (22 March 2011) and the Universal Day of Prayer for Students (21 March 2011).

»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html 		 
JMPE 2011 L’eau juste : Prière commune pour la paix et la justice

17 mars 2011

Cette prière commune a été préparée par le Réseau oecuménique de l'eau (ROE) et la Fédération universelle des associations chrétiennes d'étudiants (FUACE) à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de l'eau (22 mars 2011) et la Journée mondiale de prière des étudiants (21 mars 2011).

»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html 		 
DMOE 2011 Agua Justa. Oración en común por la Paz y la Justicia.

17-03-2011

Esta oración en común ha sido preparada por la Red Ecuménica del Agua (REDA) y la Federación Universal de Movimientos Estudiantiles Cristianos (FUMEC) con ocasión del Día Mundial del Agua (22 de marzo de 2011) y del Día Universal de la Oración por los Estudiantes (21 de marzo de 2011).

»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html 		 
Weltgebetstag für Studierende 2011 Wasser und gerechter Frieden. Gemeinsame Andacht für Frieden und Gerechtigkeit.

17. März 2011

Diese gemeinsame Andacht wurde vom Ökumenischen Wassernetzwerk (ÖWN) und dem Christlichen Studentenweltbund (WSCF) für den Weltwassertag (22. März 2011) und den Weltgebetstag für Studierende (21. März 2011) vorbereitet.

»»http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/seven-weeks-for-water.html 		 
WSCF calls on Philippine President Benigno Aquino to release illegally arrested health workers

6 November 2010

During its Executive Committee Meeting in Lebanon, the leaders of the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) called upon Philippine President Benigno Aquino to release the 43 health workers illegally arrested. on February 6, 2010 by the Philippine military and police.

»»Read the press release 		 
Ecumenical Zimbabwe Network pledges support for Zimbabwean churches in run-up to elections

12 November 2010

A report on the fifth meeting of the Ecumenical Zimbabwe Network (EZN), held in Geneva from 21 to 22 October 2010.

»»Read the full text of the statement by the Ecumenical Zimbabwe Network
WSCF Executive Committee condemns attack on Baghdad church

3 November 2010

At least 58 people were killed and more than 120 held hostage during an attack on the Sayidat al-Najat Church in Baghdad.

»»Read the full statement 		 
Executive Committee appoints Christine Housel as new General Secretary of the World Student Christian Federation

12 November 2010

On behalf of the Executive Committee (ExCo), we bear the good news that Ms. Christine Housel has been elected as the new General Secretary of the World Student Christian Federation!

»»Read full article
Vacancy notice: General Secretary of the Student Christian Movement of India

12 November 2010

Applications are invited for the post of General Secretary of the Student Christian Movement of India

»»Read the vacancy notice 		 
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Job vacancy - WSCF Regional Secretary, Asia Pacific office

18 October 2010

DEADLINE EXTENDED! The WSCF is looking for a Regional Secretary for its Asia Pacific Office.

»»Read about this job 		 
WSCF Solidarity Statement with Pakistan and Indonesia

20 September 2010

The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) makes the following statement in solidarity and prayer with the Student Christian Movements of Pakistan and Indonesia, as well as the churches and people of Pakistan and Indonesia.

»»See full text of solidarity statement 		 
Welcome to the new WSCF-E Regional Secretary

18 October 2010

David Masters has just taken over as the WSCF Regional Secretary for Europe, fresh from completing a Masters in Reconciliation Studies, in Northern Ireland.

»»Read more about our new Regional Secretary for Europe. 		 
WSCF to hold climate justice leadership training session and Executive Committee meeting in Lebanon

18 October 2010

WSCF leaders from around the world will be meeting in Lebanon this month for a training session on climate justice and a meeting of the WSCF Executive Committee.

»»Read more 		 
Federation News April 2010 now available online

22 April 2010

The latest edition of WSCF's newsletter Federation News is now available. Federation News is the twice-yearly newsletter that shares the global work of the Federation.

»»See April 2010 edition of Federation News in PDF format 		 
WSCF demands end to attacks on Zimbabwean Trade Union leaders

4 March 2010

The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) and its Zimbabwe Advocacy Office (ZAO) have released a statement expressing shock and outrage at the recent wave of attacks on trade union leaders by police and security forces in Zimbabwe.

»»see full story 		 
Sign the petition for the 43 health workers detained in the Philippines

24 February 2010

Californian Human Rights Advocates Deliver Petitions and Prayers for the 43 Health Workers to Senator Boxers Office. WSCF encourages people to sign the online petition to free the 43

»»See the story and the link to the petition 		 
WSCF solidarity plan on Identity, Diversity and Dialogue

24 February 2010

In December 2009 students and WSCF leaders met in Thailand to discuss the Federation's 2009 theme "Identity, Diversity and Dialogue". Participants in the programme wrote a solidarity plan on the theme for action within WSCF.

»»See the full text of the solidarity plan here 		 
WSCF launches Lenten study resources "Cries of Anguish, Stories of Hope"

17 February 2010

Cries of Anguish; Stories of Hope - a series of online Lenten study resources on the struggle to end violence against women - is available for use during Lent.

»»Read more about "Cries of Anguish, Stories of Hope" 		 
WSCF calls for immediate release of health workers arrested in the Philippines

10th February 2010

The World Student Christian Federation expresses shock and dismay at the arrest and torture of 43 doctors, nurses and community health practitioners by the Armed Forces in the Philippines and the Philippines National Police.

»»See full text of letter from WSCF's General Secretary and Chairperson 		 
General Secretary announces his resignation.

29 January 2010

WSCF’s General Secretary Rev. Michael Wallace has announced that he will stand down in May this year. Mr. Wallace (39) was elected by WSCF’s 33rd General Assembly in 2004 and re-elected at the 34th General Assembly in 2008.

»»Read more about the General Secretary and search process 		 
WSCF Centennial Fund creates fund in honour of Philip Potter

23 November 2009

The World Student Christian Federation is to launch a fund named after former World Council of Churches' general secretary the Rev. Philip Potter offering young people the opportunity to develop ecumenical leadership skills.

»»Read the full story from Ecumenical News International 		 

WSCF Inter-Regional News magazine: Federation News
The WSCF Inter-Regional Office currently produces a twice-yearly magazine called Federation News. Federation News contains stories on the current programmes and activities of WSCF at global and regional levels. It also carries news on current WSCF appointments and activities and news from well-known senior friends. To view a whole issue of Federation News in Adobe PDF format, please click on one of the links below.

Federation News April 2010
Federation News April 2009
Federation News November 2008
Federation News April 2008
Federation News November 2007
Federation News April 2007
Federation News October 2006
Federation News May 2006
Federation News July 2005
Federation News November 2005

WSCF in the Media
The "WSCF in the Media" page contains Ecumenical News International (ENI) and WCC media stories related to WSCF and links to WSCF related news from other media organisations. To view recent WSCF stories generated by organisations other than WSCF, click on "WSCF in the Media".

Other WSCF Inter-Regional publications such as Student World, the WSCF Book Series and WSCF Regional Publications can be found on the WSCF publications page.