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CCI Statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Health
Human Rights Council, 59th Session, Geneva, 19th June 2025

CCI Statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education
Human Rights Council, 59th Session, Geneva, 19th June 2025

The statement delivered by Sylvia Mesesi of Christian Council International at the United Nations Webinar of Informal consultations on the Pact of the Future held on 31st July 2024. The statement emphasizes the need to respect traditional families, uphold the sanctity of life, ensure religious freedom and use of consensual language in the Summit for the Future Pact. The message calls for these principles to be explicitly included in the Pact in order to create an effective Pact.

Theme: Free Brave - Bible in the dock?! The fundamental rights of freedom of religion and expression are threatened.

Henk Jan thanked the President of Suriname for his time and interest, to which he replied: "We have to thank you. God has sent you. Without Him we can do nothing.” The President then asked Henk Jan to conclude the meeting with prayer, which, besides commitment, dedication and quality, is the main foundation for the work of CCI.

Europe is accused of colonialism by African leaders. There is a firm but almost invisible ideological gender and abortion agenda in the trade deal African and European leaders want to strike.

A new report from Church in Need shows that Christians are also facing increasing difficulties in Europe. There is an increase in violence but Christian views are also under increasing pressure.