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August 11, 2011

Changing the World: International Youth Day

Posted 12:23pm

Tune in the live Webcast to listen to all the very inspiring stories of these young girls. it’s all about Changing The World, which is the theme of tomorrow’s International Youth Day, show your support, join the Change Your World 2011 campaign!

August 1, 2011

Protecting human rights of older persons

Posted 10:18am

The following is taken from Newsletter of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations. The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations is following the developments of these talks. Look for more information soon. The world’s population aged 60 or older is expected to double by 2050, to a record of… 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 »

November 19, 2010

A Season of Prayer with the People of Sudan

Posted 3:32am

Prayers are always in order for the people of Sudan. Prayers are particularly in order as January, 2011 draws near. A referendum on self-determination for the people of South Sudan is scheduled for January 9. On that same day, a…

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