Advocacy and Representation
Equipping Anglicans to challenge injustice
Across the globe, Anglicans are actively engaged in God’s mission to transform unjust structures, pursue peace, and safeguard creation.
The Anglican Communion Office supports this vital witness by amplifying grassroots voices in international diplomacy, bringing Christian ethical wisdom to complex global debates, and standing in solidarity with communities facing crisis.
Linking local church realities with international forums helps empower Anglicans to act as catalysts for change in a challenging world.
How the ACO supports global advocacy
Advocacy across the Anglican Communion connects local church realities with global dialogues. The Anglican Communion Office supports this vital work through three primary avenues of representation:
Ambassadorial Solidarity
The Secretary General represents the Anglican Communion to governments and wider society. Through regular visits to member churches around the globe, this ambassadorial ministry ensures that Anglicans facing humanitarian crises are heard, valued, and supported by the global Anglican family.
International Diplomacy
Dedicated representation at the United Nations amplifies the lived experiences of grassroots peacemakers, women, youth, and indigenous peoples within international policy. This diplomatic engagement connects local churches global decision-makers to address the world’s most pressing issues.
Theological Leadership
Anglican Commissions bring Christian wisdom into complex global debates. Through international bodies focused on science, safe church practices, and interfaith relations, the Communion provides thought leadership and equips churches to engage confidently with the pressing social challenges of our time.
Global Conversations
A shared voice for change
Creating meaningful change requires a shared voice. Across the Anglican Communion, churches, commissions, and networks collaborate on critical global issues to transform society and safeguard the vulnerable. This engagement is informed and enriched by the specialized knowledge of various expert groups and the lived experiences of local communities.
