Advocacy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/issue_justice_advocacy/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:31:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Advocacy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/issue_justice_advocacy/ 32 32 3rd Thursday Alert: Urge a ceasefire; abide by international law; release hostages & prisoners; protect civilians; and support humanitarian aid & access to Gaza https://www.globalministries.org/3rd-thursday-alert-urge-a-ceasefire-abide-by-international-law-release-hostages-protect-civilians-and-support-humanitarian-aid-access-to-gaza/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:27:26 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54213 The devastating loss of life in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories since October 7 has overshadowed what had already been one of the deadliest years for both peoples in recent memory. While efforts have intensified to halt the bloodshed, … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches New Campaign Against Gender Based Violence https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-new-campaign-against-gender-based-violence/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:29:56 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54161 This article was originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. “The Agenda 2063; The Africa we want; envisages a non-sexist Africa, where girls and boys can reach their full potential, and where men and women contribute … Read more

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]]> 3rd Thursday Action Alert – Urge Senators to hold all recipients of U.S. assistance (including Israel) accountable to human rights standards https://www.globalministries.org/3rd-thursday-action-alert-urge-senators-to-hold-all-recipients-of-u-s-assistance-including-israel-accountable-to-human-rights-standards/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:06:50 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54015 As the Israeli government’s bombing and related military activity continues in Gaza, several Senators have introduced legislation requiring reports from the Administration about accountability for the use of U.S. military assistance. These initiatives demonstrate growing frustration among elected officials with … Read more

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]]> Engage with Thursdays in Black in 2024! https://www.globalministries.org/engage-with-thursdays-in-black-in-2024/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:51:50 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53951 Join Global Ministries in observing Thursdays in Black. The Thursdays in Black campaign, started by the World Council of Churches, aims to advocate for and dream of a world without gender-based violence. In every country, gender-based violence is a tragic … Read more

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]]> Peace for the Middle East: a Pastoral Letter by the Joint Commission https://www.globalministries.org/peace-for-the-middle-east-a-pastoral-letter-by-the-joint-commission/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:33:37 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53578 En español “Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Get up and go towards the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ (This is a wilderness road.)” (Acts 8:26) The delegates of the Joint … Read more

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]]> Olive Tree Planting Program 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/olive-tree-planting-program-2024/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:13:26 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52701 A JAI-ATG program for civil international solidarity with Palestinians, as part of the ongoing Keep Hope Alive – Olive Tree Campaign, to help Palestinian farmers and their families plant olive trees in their fields subjected to the threat of confiscation. … Read more

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]]> Tell Congress: Stop Supporting Human Rights Violations in the Philippines https://www.globalministries.org/tell-congress-stop-supporting-human-rights-violations-in-the-philippines/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:14:42 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52011 The number of extrajudicial killings under former President Duterte is estimated at 30,000 and the Philippines has for the past several years been deemed one of the deadliest countries in the world for human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists. … Read more

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]]> Disciples and UCC leaders’ statement on recent Israeli operation in Jenin https://www.globalministries.org/disciples-and-ucc-leaders-statement-on-recent-israeli-operation-in-jenin/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:59:53 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51952 This week, we witnessed massive Israeli aggression into the densely-populated northern West Bank Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Jenin.  Named “Operation Home and Garden,” the full-fledged military assault included drone attacks and ground troops, resulting in the death … Read more

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]]> 3rd Thursday Action Alert: Urge the Biden Administration to support Palestinian refugees through UNRWA https://www.globalministries.org/3rd-thursday-action-alert-urge-the-biden-administration-to-support-palestinian-refugees-through-unrwa3rd-thursday-action-alert/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:25:57 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51591 June 20 is World Refugee Day.  According to the United Nations, there are now more than 110 million people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes and communities worldwide.  The war in Ukraine has contributed to the total, which … Read more

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]]> Rise of Hindu Nationalism in the United States https://www.globalministries.org/rise-of-hindu-nationalism-in-the-united-states/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:58:53 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51501 Thursday, June 27, 2023, 2pm Eastern Religions for Peace USA will be hosting a webinar conversation with Dr. Angana Chatterji of University of California, Berkley and Dr. Audrey Truschke of Rutgers University. They will discuss the rise of right-wing Hindu … Read more

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