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Posts By: Mark Koenig
May 28, 2015
by Dan Dorrow My name is Dan Dorrow. My internship with the Presbyterian Ministry at the UN during this summer of 2015 fulfills my final Master of Divinity requirement at Princeton Theological Seminary. I look forward to learning about and contributing to the Ministry’s important work here as I discern my post-graduation future. I am… Read more »
May 27, 2015
by Nathan Jumper Basic Facts Western Sahara is formally listed by the United Nations as a “Non-Self-Governing Territory.” This means that it possesses neither independence nor formal incorporation in another country. Located on the Northwestern coast of Africa, South of Morocco and North of Mauritania, Western Sahara is comprised of a population estimated at 550,000,… Read more »
May 26, 2015
From the United Nations: The UN General Assembly, by its resolution 60/119 of 8 December 2005, requested the annual observance of the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories. In the UN Charter, a Non-Self-Governing Territory is defined as a Territory “whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government”. In 1946, several UN… Read more »
May 26, 2015
From our colleagues in the Office for Public Witness: The detention of Palestinian minors by Israel raises serious concerns about lack of due process and ill-treatment. These concerns serve as a call to action for those who feel a responsibility to care for the most weak and vulnerable members of society. According to the Israeli… Read more »
May 22, 2015
During an interfaith prayer service at the Tillman Chapel at the Church Center for the United Nations, participants prayed and lit candles for our sisters and brothers affected by violence and natural disasters. For whom do you pray?
May 22, 2015
by Nathan Jumper and Amelie Clemot The NGO Committee on the Status of Women/New York and the NGO Committee on Mental Health recently held a panel session in the UN community on the relation between gender equality and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs are currently divided into four categories: cancers, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and… Read more »
May 21, 2015
The United Nations has designated today as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. God created human beings, a diverse family, to live together and to love one another as God loves us. This day, and every day, provides an opportunity to celebrate our God-given diversity. Here are 10 simple ideas from the United… Read more »
May 20, 2015
If you are in the New York city area, we invite you to attend an event with the Rev. Alonzo Johnson on the Educate a Child initiative: Educate a Child: Transform the World: A National and International Initiative The Rev. Alonzo Johnson Associate, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Noon –… Read more »
May 20, 2015
If you are in the New York city area, join us and our partners for an interfaith Intercessional Prayer Service for People Affected by Violence and Natural Disaster.Friday, May 22 at 1:00Tillman ChapelChurch Center for the United Nations Corner of E. 44th Street and 1st AvenueThe service is organized by the chaplain at the Church… Read more »
May 19, 2015
by Amelie Clemot My name is Amelie Clemot and I will be interning at the Presbyterian Ministry at the UN this summer of 2015. I am a rising sophomore at Wesleyan University and am studying Psychology and International Relations. My goal this summer is to learn more about the UN and its relationship with NGOs… Read more »
