Swords Into Plowshares security Archives

June 21, 2012

War and peace in Afghanistan

Posted 2:36pm

The 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved an overture “On the War in Afghanistan.” Through this overture, the General Assembly directed that “materials appropriate for studying the effects of the present war in Afghanistan and of non-combative actions the United States might take in pursuit of the region’s stability, prosperity, and… Read more »

July 8, 2011

NGO WORKING GROUP ON WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY: STATEMENT ON THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Posted 11:53am

Below is a release from the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security: The NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security is alarmed at the latest reports by its member organizations and the United Nations of mass rape and other crimes against civilians perpetrated in the Fizi area of South Kivu by troops… Read more »

June 27, 2011

Aid, Not War in Afghanistan: An Open Letter From Religious Leaders to President Obama

Posted 10:13pm

The Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Rev. Gradye Parsons, joined other religious leaders in sending an open letter to President Obama calling for “aid, not war, in Afghanistan.” The letter begins: As your target date to begin U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan approaches, we are compelled by the prophetic vision of just… 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 »

June 20, 2011

Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Briefing on Sudan, June 20, 201

Posted 2:13pm

Below is a release from the United States Mission to the United Nations, a statement by Ambassador Rice to the Security Council on the ongoing situation in Sudan. USUN PRESS RELEASE #123 June 20, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mr. President, we welcome the news that the parties have just signed an agreement… Read more »

April 5, 2011

The Conflict Monitors – Afghanistan and Pakistan

Posted 1:30pm

From the Human Security Report Project The Conflict Monitors provide concise and current information on peace and security issues in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Each Monitor contains news, research, and data. The Conflict Monitors also provide interactive charts and maps illustrating…

February 9, 2011

2011 Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Posted 7:28pm

Development, Security and Economic Justice: What’s Gender Got to Do with It? March 25-28, 2011 Washington, D.C. Come to the 10th annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days, as we explore Development, Security & Economic Justice: What’s Gender Got to Do with It?…

January 21, 2011

A prayer by the Heads of churches in Jerusalem

Posted 6:27pm

Prayer by the Heads of churches in Jerusalem (3 persons to pray different sections) For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Heavenly Father, We give you thanks and praise for your gift to us of your only Son, Jesus…

December 23, 2010

Voices of a new generation – young people speak to UN Security Council

Posted 2:38am

On December 21, 2010, US Ambassador Susan E. Rice hosted an interactive special session of the United Nations Security Council titled, “Voices of a New Generation,” seeking to give young people (ages 13-21) an opportunity to address the world’s most…

November 27, 2010

WCC Living Letters Team to visit Philippines

Posted 6:19am

An international team of church representatives will pay a solidarity visit to churches, ecumenical organizations and civil society movements in the Philippines from 1 to 5 December. It will be the last in a series of “Living Letters” visits to…

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