Posts Categorized: Families

International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Today, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations intern Kyla Korvne attended the unveiling ceremony of the Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (co-organized by the Permanent Memorial Committee, the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the NGO Relations Section, Outreach… Read more »

Three Prayer Concerns – May 16

Pibor town, South SudanPray for the people of Pibor town in Jonglei State of South Sudan where violence, looting, and displacement are increasing. Pray for the Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Mission of South Sudan as they seek to address the situation. Learn about Presbyterian partners in South Sudan. FamiliesOn the International… Read more »

Human trafficking awareness day

Today, January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness day.  On this day, we recognize the ways in which slavery continues to exist in our world today.  Whether it is in the fields for our tomatoes or in the bedroom of hotel room, girls and boys, women and men are trafficked every day. This modern slavery is… Read more »

Continued prayers for Sudan

Over the past week, we have seen reports flooding our inboxes with accounts of attacks in Abyei, a contested region in Sudan. Here are just a few statements we have seen in the past days: “According to United Nations officials…

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Sudan Advocacy Action Forum on recent events

Dear Sudanese Friends and Friends of the Sudanese people, The situation in the Abyei area is highly volatile with reports of ongoing fighting in and around Abyei town and SAF operations further south towards the Bahr el Arab/Kiir River. Insecurity…

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Continued prayers for Sudan

Over the past week, we have seen reports flooding our inboxes with accounts of attacks in Abyei, a contested region in Sudan. Here are just a few statements we have seen in the past days: “According to United Nations officials…

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Under the Big Tent

Join Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations staff under the Big Tent – June 30-July 2 in Indianapolis. Ryan will be taking part in the Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference. Mark will be with World Mission Matters. We will co-lead one of…

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Looking for a Mother’s Day gift?

Reprinted with permission from Walking with Guatemalan Sisters in Faith by Amanda Craft. Below are several suggestions about what we can do for our own mothers and /or for other mothers: 1. International Violence Against Women Act The International Violence…

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UN Security Council is updated on Libya

On February 26, the United Nations Security Council unanimously asked for a criminal investigation of Muammar el-Qadaffi’s use of force against civilians. The prosecutor, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo reported back to the Security Council earlier this morning. Mr. Moreno-Ocampo told the Security…

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