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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.

A sign in Spanish advocating for the release of the Santa Marta 5

Report Advocates for Release of Santa Marta 5

January 04, 2024

On January 11, 2023, five Water Defenders were arrested in Santa Marta, El Salvador, by the country’s Attorney General’s Office and National Civil Police. One year later, they’re still detained.

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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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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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.