By Reuben Mete
In bid to gain more International community
to support and recognized the human rights of all people in particular the effects
of Climate Change and the right to self-determination of all oppressed
colonized indigenous people in the world, International Leadership Consultation
delegate representing Pacific and Papua New Guinea Mr. Reuben Mete wasted no
time to question the Head Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria Professor
Heinrich Bedford-Strohm on this.
The International Leadership
Consultation delegates were given the opportunity to meet with the Bishop only
for an hour to discussed issues related to Tolerance in Societies and Churches
as this was the theme of the three (3) weeks Consultation in Germany.
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| Mr. Reuben Mete giving his Introduction. |
“What is the roles of churches as the prophetic voice to the
issue of Climate Change ... and De-colonization and self determination of the
Maohi Nui (or Tahiti) and West Papua?” asked Mr. Mete.
Mr. Mete called on member churches
and the World Council of Churches to support, through advocacy, efforts for the
re-inscription of Maohi Nui on the list of countries to be decolonized and also
address the human rights abuse and independence in West Papua.
Mr. Mete also calls on the
governments to stand in solidarity with the people of the region who were
struggling with the challenges and negative impacts of Climate Change and Mining
impacts in their communities.
Photo: Delegates of the International Leadership Consultation
with the Bishop Professor Heinrich Bedford-Strohm.
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