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June 27, 2011

Support Women’s Rights – Ratify CEDAW

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John’s Gospel records the story of Jesus and a woman engaged in a long conversation at a well. Jesus recognized and honored her humanity as he did the humanity of all the women he encountered. Jesus consistently affirmed the dignity and worth of each person. Here is one way you can follow his example: Participate… Read more »
June 23, 2011

Secretary General elected to new term

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  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

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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 »
June 10, 2011

Come Holy Spirit to the people of Sudan

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Come Holy Spirit, come to the people of Sudan.Come Holy Spirit, come to break the hold of violence.Come Holy Spirit, come to turn the people around.Come Holy Spirit, come to draw the people together.Come Holy Spirit, come to build unity within diversity.Come Holy Spirit, come to lead the people in paths of peace.Come Holy Spirit,… Read more »
June 7, 2011

High-Level Talks on HIV/AIDS at the UN

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U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan Rice gave a statement about HIV/AIDS to the Security Council this afternoon.  She said, “Two decades of often heroic international efforts to extend the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS have significantly alleviated the health effects of the disease, but most people living with HIV still… Read more »
June 6, 2011

UN and religious freedom

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The United Nations Human Rights Council and the General Assembly have encouraged the continuing efforts in all parts of the world of the Special Rapporteur [for religious freedom and belief] to examine incidents and governmental actions that are incompatible with the provisions of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of… Read more »
May 31, 2011

Concerns for Christians in Egypt

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We are again saddened to hear of religious discrimination in Egypt.  Today, we read of the burning of Coptic Churches.  We read: “I am feeling threatened, as does my community. I don’t feel safe as a Christian at home,” from a 25 year old pharmacist. Since the riots in Egypt have started, we continue to… Read more »
May 7, 2011

Prayers for UN staff killed in Bolivia

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The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations encourages all to join in prayer for four UN staff members and two others killed in a plane crash in Bolivia. We pray for family, friends, colleagues, and all who grieve at the…

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May 5, 2011

UNRWA stages its first Gaza Marathon

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From the United Nations News Centre (here’s a slightly different version from UNRWA): 5 May 2011 – Gaza’s first-ever marathon took place today as some 1,500 athletes defied the sweltering heat to compete in a series of running events organized…

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