Dear reader,
We can look back on a fruitful quarter. On the one hand, this fills us with gratitude; on the other, it fills us with concern that much work remains to be done.
North America - Abortion and threatened freedom of education
During the month of April, CCI had the opportunity to bring attention to the work in Alberta, Washington State and British Columbia. At the UN in New York, CCI witnessed the failure to reach a final document that included abortion as a human right. The United States withdrew from the consensus, see later in the newsletter. However, the article by our board member in the U.S. shows that there is also plenty to do in the U.S. when it comes to freedom of education: “We need to promote schools where parents, not bureaucrats, are in control of their children's destiny.” CCI is fully committed to that.
Africa - ‘The last man standing’
Two conferences were attended in May in Uganda and Kenya. The main focus of the conferences was the shared mission to eliminate all forms of modern colonialism and ideological imposition from the continent. CCI encourages African countries to remain steadfast in their own cultural values. Thanks to our Africa Policy Officer for her work on this continent.
Europe - Digital Services Regulation (DSA) and LGBTQ strategy
We had the chance to provide critical feedback to the European Commission on the law that seeks to regulate the online services industry. Read why this could lead to a form of censorship and Christian persecution. We also made recommendations for the renewal of the LGBTQ Equality Strategy for 2026-2030. “The EU must guard against ideological absolutism under the guise of inclusion.”
Geneva - Defense of the natural family, religious and personal freedom and unborn life
Three different themes were addressed at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva: defense of the natural family, religious freedom of educational institutions and unborn life. We also collaborated on curtailing the role of the World Health Organization (WHO), such as blocking vaccination requirements in the pandemic treaty. Thanks to the work of our Geneva policy officer, opportunities to make our voice heard are expanding. We hope that with your support this will continue to be possible!
We thank everyone who has supported us recently with prayer, compassion or donations.
On behalf of the CCI team,
Henk Jan van Schothorst
Director Christian Council International
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