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November 30, 2017
November 29, 2017 As U.S.-based civil society organizations, we call on the Honduran authorities to ensure that the vote count for presidential, legislative, and municipal elections is conducted in a completely transparent manner. The delays and lack of transparency that have characterized the process thus far have the potential to undermine faith in the legitimacy… Read more »
November 28, 2017
World AIDS Day is December 1, and there are worrying signs that the commitment to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS is waning. The letter below, signed on to by the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness and other NGO and faith communities, urges continued US commitment. November 29, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate Majority… Read more »
October 6, 2017
Join the Office of Public Witness and the Human Trafficking Roundtable for a webinar Human Trafficking: Policy Briefing and Update October 11th 1-2pm (EST) Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked in countries around the world, including the United States. It is estimated that human trafficking is one of the most profitable… Read more »
October 3, 2017
UN member states should act to pressure Myanmar to end crimes against humanity We, a global coalition of 87 civil society organizations, urgently call upon UN member states to take immediate steps to address the human rights abuses and humanitarian catastrophe engulfing Myanmar’s ethnic Rohingya population. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN High Commissioner for… Read more »
October 2, 2017
The United States of America has once again been rocked by the violence of a mass shooting in Las Vegas. With over fifty-eight people dead and a total of 515 injured, the numbers continue to climb. Our outrage cannot be contained. Our sadness cannot be lifted. This has gone on for far too long…. Read more »
September 27, 2017
Dear Representative/Senator, Anti-Muslim vitriol in public discourse has increased dramatically, fed by inflammatory statements and support for discriminatory policies. Among the most dangerous voices fueling this religious bigotry is ACT for America, a national organization that promotes anti-Muslim rhetoric and is hosting its annual conference in Crystal City, Virginia, next week. We write, respectfully, to… Read more »
September 20, 2017
Save the Dates! Advocacy Training Weekend A World Uprooted Human migration and the impact of conflict, climate, and corruption April 20-23, 2018 in Washington, DC More information and registration coming soon!
September 15, 2017
URGENT: Stop the Dismantling of Refugee Resettlement A Refugee Admissions Goal of Less than 75,000 Is Inexcusable Background: News outlets are reporting that the Trump administration may set the refugee admissions goal for next fiscal year at less than 50,000 – which would already be the lowest goal in U.S. history. The average admissions goal… Read more »
August 15, 2017
Statement on Charlottesville Saturday was a horrific, tragic day in the annals of the United States of America. Peaceful protestors were confronted with violence. A young woman lost her life simply for daring to say no to racism. A hate group gathered to spread its toxic message and committed an act of terror. … Read more »
August 7, 2017
The NAFTA Renegotiations What You Can Do to Advocate for a Fair Trade Agreement August 15, 2017 2 pm – 3:30pm (EDT) Click here to register. Join us for a briefing with members of the faith community and experts on NAFTA to discuss what the NAFTA renegotiations will mean for citizens of… Read more »
