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November 8, 2012

International Day for Tolerance – November 16

Posted 7:14am

On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO‘s Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Among other things, the Declaration affirms that tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference. It is respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human…. Read more »

August 2, 2012

Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted 4:35pm

10 Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Roma, 2012

Posted 6:53am

In 2012, Presbyterian Women will join their voices with others around the world who are concerned with justice for the Roma, who are marginalized throughout Europe. Presbyterian Women and Presbyterian World Mission have created a 10-day prayer and study guide to lead up to International Day of the Roma, celebrated on April 8. Beginning March… Read more »

January 24, 2012

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust – 27 January

Posted 12:00pm

One and a half million Jewish children perished in the Holocaust – victims of persecution by the Nazis and their supporters.

Ten Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Roma starts March 30

Posted 9:58pm

Presbyterian Women have a new resource available to help us pray for and learn about the Roma people. This prayer resource is designed for use beginning on March 30. Here is a description from the introduction: The International Day of…

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