International Court of Justice Rules on South Africa’s Genocide Application
January 26, 2024
Statement of The United Church of Canada on the January 26, 2024 ruling of the International Court of Justice on South Africa’s request for provisional measures against Israel.
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Partners report public health catastrophe unfolding in Gaza
January 22, 2024
Executive director of Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees Near East Council of Churches (DSPR-NECC) writes Global Partnership staff in gratitude for supporting the work in Gaza and the Middle East, and to offer an update.
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Canada should support South Africa's application to the ICJ
January 12, 2024
General Secretary the Rev. Michael Blair urges the Canadian government to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice on Israel's breach of its obligations under the Geneva Convention, and to ban arms sales to Israel.
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Joint Statement Addresses Vulnerability of LGBTQI+ Refugees
January 04, 2024
The United Church of Canada one of 75+ civil society organizations to call on countries to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution.
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Two Letters, Two Leaders: Responses to Middle East Conflict
December 15, 2023
The United Church advocates for a lasting and just peace in Middle East by supporting Prime Minister Trudeau’s call for ceasefire and by urging President Biden to uphold international laws.
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New Regional Council Executive Minister Announced
December 07, 2023
The General Council Executive approved the appointment of the Rev. Mark Laird as Regional Council Executive Minister, Western Ontario Waterways, Horseshoe Falls, and Antler River regional councils.
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Leadership Counts Midterm Report Results Released
December 06, 2023
The Leadership Counts survey was a collaborative effort between General Council staff in Member Engagement, the Office of Vocation, and Anti-Racism and Equity.
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Climate Crisis Is Also a Spiritual Crisis
November 30, 2023
The United Church’s virtual COP28 delegation is making important connections between spirituality, faith communities, and climate change.
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Dear Prime Minister
November 20, 2023
The General Council Executive, its corresponding members, and the members of the National Indigenous Council issued a plea to Prime Minister Trudeau to advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Youth Delegation to Attend United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
November 20, 2023
The United Church of Canada COP 28 young adult delegation will virtually attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
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