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March 4, 2013

The 57th Commission on the Status of Women begins!

Posted 1:27pm

This morning at 10:00 am, the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women began. Presbyterian delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women members Evelyn Pugh and Elisa Boles were there for the opening ceremonies! Meagan Manas was also present – she took the photo. Other members of the delegation… Read more »

August 24, 2011

The United Nations, Israel and Palestine – An Overview

Posted 10:33pm

Since 1948 General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its predecessor denominations have repeatedly addressed the Middle East and particularly Israel and Palestine. The Presbyterian position has consistently been to affirm the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign state within secure, internationally recognized borders and the right of the Palestinians to self-determination,… Read more »

August 15, 2011

Interim Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

Posted 4:19pm

Today, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Heiner Bielefeldt issued his interim report to the United Nations General Assembly. The report includes the activities of the Special Rapporteur, the role of the State in promoting interreligious communication and conclusions and recommendations from the Special Rapporteur. The Presbyterian Ministry at the United… Read more »

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