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October 15, 2015

A just and lasting peace for South Sudan

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“The needs of the people must take priority over the interests of the powerful.” And what the people of South Sudan need is a just and lasting peace. That’s the message shared in the UN community by the Rt. Rev. Peter Gai, moderator of the Presbyterian Church in South Sudan and Sudan.  The Rev. Gai… Read more »
February 3, 2015

To enhance the strength of human rights law

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On January 23, the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations provided a seminar for the International Law Society from the University of Baltimore School of Law on the topic of human rights.  Speaking at the seminar were: Shulamith Koenig, Founding President, People’s Movement for Human Rights Learning (formerly known as People’s Decade for Human Rights Education)… Read more »
May 30, 2013

South Sudan: Church Leaders Detained

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from Amnesty International Two members of the Presbyterian Church in South Sudan, Reverend Idris Joshua Idris Nalos and Pastor Trainee David Gayin, were arrested from their homes by security forces on 19 May. They are being detained incommunicado, without access to a lawyer or their family, and are at risk of torture or other forms… Read more »
November 19, 2012

Persecution of the Rohingya in Burma

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by Alexander Haines The Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Buddhist Burma, have faced systematic discrimination by the government and by the communities in which they live. Many have been denied citizenship, and government officials typically refer to them using pejorative terms. The Rohingya are not respected as native Burmese, and instead are thought of… Read more »
April 1, 2012

Update on Trials in Madagascar, 24 March 2012

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FJKM pastor Valisoa Rafanonerantsoa went to trial in Madagascar on 24 March 2012, accused of involvement in military opposition to the government of Andry Rajoelina.  At the end of the day the trial was adjourned without a verdict, without clear indication as to when a verdict will be rendered.  According to press accounts, there were… Read more »
December 26, 2011

Toward a More Humane Future – Article 3

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Toward a More Humane Future is a devotional study on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for use by individuals or groups. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 3 Everyone has a right to life, liberty, and security of person. Scripture       Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everlasting stream. Amos 5:24… Read more »
December 2, 2011

Words save lives

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Will you write a letter to save a life? I will. Tonight I signed up to participate in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights Global Write-a-thon between December 3 and December 11. This time period includes Human Rights Day. Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world will take part in the Write for Rights… Read more »
May 14, 2011

Amnesty International 2011 report on Madagascar

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Amnesty International has released its 2011 report on Madagascar: Human rights violations were committed with almost total impunity by the security forces, including unlawful arrests and detentions, excessive use of force against demonstrators and attacks on journalists and opposition leaders….

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March 26, 2011

Madagascar: Route to Democracy Needs Revision

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As people clamor for democracy across North Africa, the United States has an opportunity to support a return to democracy in Madagascar. The United States can do this by calling on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to revise the…

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