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Posts Categorized: Education
September 24, 2013
From the Say No UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign In July last year the Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaimed every 25th of the month as Orange Day. Initiated and led by the UNiTE campaign Global Youth Network, worldwide activities implemented on this day by UN country offices and civil… Read more »
June 13, 2013
September 21 marks the International Day of Peace this year’s theme is Education for Peace. “It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies.” UN Secretary-General… Read more »
September 10, 2012
The United Nations Country Team in the occupied Palestinian territory has issued a study that considers what it might look like to live in the Gaza Strip in 2020. The resulting document provides an overview of current challenges and trends in Gaza as well as an extrapolation eight years forward. The study concludes: In the… Read more »
March 5, 2012
Written by Grace Bickers After advocacy training at both the Presbyterian and Ecumenical Women’s orientations for the Commission on the Status of Women and a week’s worth of insight from the remarkable women making up these delegations, I was excited to learn how the information I learned during a previous opportunity to attend the annual… Read more »
October 5, 2011
Today is World Teacher’s Day. Take a moment to give thanks to God for teachers who have touched your life. Take a moment and thank the teachers!
September 26, 2011
Forgiveness means liberation. Forgiveness means restitution and repairing. Forgiveness means reconciliation. The Rev. Hubert Rakotoarivony, International Peacemaker from Madagascar, reflected on the importance of forgiveness as he spoke to a group of 18 people from 9 congregations. Hubert, along with Dan Turk, PC(USA) mission co-worker in Madagascar, addressed the witness of the church in Madagascar…. Read more »
September 19, 2011
Environment and EcumeneA Doctor of Ministry Course at the United Nations, New York CityPresbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and Columbia Theological SeminaryJanuary 9-20, 2012 Every two years, the Presbyterian United Nations Office and Columbia Theological Seminary partner to hold a Doctor of Ministry Course on a topic of importance for the world and faith… Read more »
August 11, 2011
Tune in the live Webcast to listen to all the very inspiring stories of these young girls. it’s all about Changing The World, which is the theme of tomorrow’s International Youth Day, show your support, join the Change Your World 2011 campaign!
