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March 26, 2013

Human trafficking is focus of church consultation in Cuba

Posted 9:55am

Last week, I joined members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches in Cuba to focus on human trafficking. The consultation provided the opportunity to meet with global church partners to explore ways that our churches can work together to stop human trafficking. Below is a press release from the World Communion of Reformed Churches outlining… Read more »

June 23, 2011

Secretary General elected to new term

Posted 8:50am

UN Photo/Mark Garten On Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously voted to give Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and second five year term. The Secretary General is chosen in a two-step process. Article 97 of the UN Charter states that, “The Secretary-General shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation… Read more »