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Make a Red Hand: Work for Human Rights

Celebrate Human Rights Day by making a red hand to advocate for the rights of children. December 6, 2011 by Mark Koenig, Director of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations   The wolf shall live with the lamb . … Continue reading

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Petition for Climate Justice

Do iT in Durban Join the National Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice campaign in the quest to seek climate justice during the United Nations negotiations in Durban. People of faith are bringing the religious voice to bear on the need to address climate … Continue reading

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Christian leaders say yes to Palestine U.N. membership

International law, basic fairness at stake, say PC(USA)’s Parsons, others October 25, 2011 − From the Presbyterian News Service Leaders of four denominations, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s General Assembly Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons, have issued a statement backing the Palestinian Authority’s … Continue reading

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Petition for Palestinian Statehood

An Open Letter on Palestinian Statehood From Presbyterian Christians in the United States Sign the Petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/palestinebidforstatehood/ A petition for UN membership for the Palestinian state. It takes very little time to sign the petition (please disregard the automatic request … Continue reading

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