Every year, thousands of members of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)—both faith-based and not—gather in New York City during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW). Groups exert tremendous amounts of energy to influence the commission’s outcome document, and to enforce the resolutions and conventions on which UN member states have agreed. These advocates work to impact political processes, to tell their stories and to share their lives.
This issue of Justice and Peace Links spotlights the 57th UN CSW, and its focus on the theme of “The Elimination and Prevention of All Forms of Violence Against Women …
"Find stories of resolve, courage and ingenuity in the face of the tragic, and often unforeseeable, consequences of war. Jinishian has brought compassion where there is brutality, dedication where there was neglect, and adaptability even when the obstacles surround us on all sides."
Appendices to the September 2012 Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting
September 2012 Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting minutes.
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Este recurso en español e inglés, intenta apoyar el ministerio de iglesias cuyo servicio de adoración es en español, o bilingüe. Estas ayudas no pretenden ser normativas, sino que simplemente son sugerencias y enlaces en donde conseguir otros recursos para suplementar el servicio de adoración de tu iglesia. This resource, in Spanish and English, looks to support the ministry of churches that have Spanish language or bilingual worship services. These helps do not pretend to be normative. They are simply suggestions and links to find other resources to supplement the worship service of your church. |
Este recurso en español e inglés, intenta apoyar el ministerio de iglesias cuyo servicio de adoración es en español, o bilingüe. Estas ayudas no pretenden ser normativas, sino que simplemente son sugerencias y enlaces en donde conseguir otros recursos para suplementar el servicio de adoración de tu iglesia.
This resource, in Spanish and English, looks to support the ministry of churches that have Spanish language or bilingual worship services. These helps do not pretend to be normative. They are simply suggestions and links to find other resources to supplement the worship service of your church.
Drawing on its longstanding partnerships that span the globe, Presbyterian World Mission is honored to help U.S. Presbyterians build relationships with churches and other organizations around the world. When global partners share stories of their ministry projects, U.S. Presbyterians often want to participate in these endeavors in a variety of ways, including financial contributions. World Mission is glad to process these contributions through a system that has a history of reliability and integrity. In 2011, the Presbyterian Mission Agency prepared cost comparisons using industry standard categories, so that donors could ompare the efficiency of Presbyterian Mission operations with other charitable …
The Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) met on February 8, 2013, and reviewed shareholder resolutions being submitted to corporations for their 2013 Annual Meetings. These resolutions concern social and ethical issues related to the corporations' business operations and policies. MRTI adopted recommendations on voting of proxies in support or opposition to these resolutions, or whether a formal vote of abstention should be recorded.
PHEWA’s Presbyterians for Disability Concerns (PDC) Network co-sponsors this conference and community conversation, meant for congregations & worshiping communities, community organizations & agencies, families, caregivers, faith based organizations, and service providers who believe we are better together and want to include people with disabilities. Discover how we can partner together in our communities to make inclusion a reality. Learn strategies for inclusion and make connections with others who share the same vision.
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Immigration reform is a complex issue and it pays to have the facts engaging in the debate about specific elements of reform. This resource addresses some of the most common reasons to not reform our nation's immigration laws or to partially reform the laws, as well as a response to why those arguments should not stop us in the work to achieve justice for aspiring citizens.