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The role of the DOV Office of the World Council of ChurchesThe DOV Office of the World Council of Churches serves as a catalyst for the Decade. Its role is not in operating programs but rather in
This is being done primarily through the following means: Web Site - The DOV’s main instrument of information sharing and communication (approx. 200,000 hits per month). Annual DOV Focus in a particular region to mobilize and sensitize churches of that region for the DOV, mainly through Regional Ecumenical Organizations and National Councils of Churches. The Focus has a theme and logo, highlights work in the region and encourages churches to more intentional collaboration on the issues related to violence. International Day of Prayer for Peace – since 2004, the WCC’s call to prayer for peace on the International Day of Peace on September 21 finds increasing resonance in churches and movements around the world. e-News – this is a free periodic electronic update for subscribers in four languages. The aim is to send information or links every other week. Newsletter – a printed publication for the DOV Network, published twice a year in four languages. Occasional publications or videos – The DOV study guide “Why Violence? Why not Peace?” exists in a dozen languages and has been circulated well over 60,000 times, partly through the internet. A recent video is Religion, Power and Violence, an educational resource on inter-religious considerations. Peace to the City Network – Early during the Program to Overcome Violence (POV), one of the highly visible campaigns was the Peace to the City Network with its 7-point peace plan. Under the DOV and its promoting alliances, the PCN will hopefully be revitalized. |
