Articles by Janet Epp Buckingham
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August 22 is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. A time to remember those who have suffered and died because of their faith in Nigeria and around the world. To remember those who have lost loved ones, those who remain displaced, those who are still missing, and those who are struggling to rebuild their lives. May remembering lead us not only to prayer, but also to action. -
Why the United Nations needs saving
Last week, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced that the UN could run out of money by July. The main reason is that the United States has virtually ended its contributions. Why should Christians care at this time of global crisis and the dissipation of alliances unlike anything the free world has experienced since the formation of the UN? Because the issues are not merely political they're theological. -
A missing piece from Mark Carney's speech at Davos 2026
In Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney captured global attention by declaring "the rules-based order is fading. The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must." Notably absent from Carney’s speech was any mention of human rights and any confidence in the maintainer of the rules-based order, the United Nations. And that is a problem. -
A compelling rationale for why Christians should engage at the United Nations
Why bother with the UN? Contrary to conspiracy theorists, representatives of World Christianity can have a positive influence on global politics in such a way that helps churches flourish and the gospel spread as a blessing to all nations. In this opinion, the Director of the World Evangelical Alliance Office to the United Nations in Geneva gives us a behind the scenes view of how we can influence the UN to better appreciate the role of faith in society.
