Swords into plowshares
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February 1, 2013Youth (age 15-35): Tell the UN about Your Migration Experience
United Nations World Youth Report 2013
The United Nations is in the process of preparing its 2013 World Youth Report (WYR) on Youth Migration and Development. The Report will offer a multidimensional account and/or perspective of the life experiences of young migrants and young people affected by migration.
Wednesday 23rd January 2013 saw the launch of a 4 week online, interactive discussion platform aimed at bringing together young migrants and other young people affected by migration to share with us, and each other, their stories and experiences. We are looking to engage with young people aged between 15-35. Have ...
October 1, 2012
Presbyterian engagement at the United Nations General Assembly
Last week, New York City welcomed world leaders to the 67th United Nations General Assembly. The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations was active in raising the voice of Presbyterians from here in the United States as well as those of our partners in the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
- Worshiped with world leaders at the opening prayer service for the United Nations General Assembly.
- Empowering Youth dialogue with the President Lobo of Honduras and the Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations.
- Official NGO observer to the General Debate with heads of state or government.
- Met ...
August 11, 2012
2012: Summer of seminars
The summer of 2012 has seen a number of groups hold seminars at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations.
- Children from the summer program of the First Chinese Presbyterian Church of New York City learned about child soldiers and made red hands
- Young people from the House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, MN and young Arab and Jewish Israelis from Givat Haviva dreamed of working for peace
- Young people from the House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, MN and Trinity, Bethel, and Emmanuel Presbyterian Churches in New York, NY explored issues related to human movement ...
August 11, 2011
Changing the World: International Youth Day
Tune in the live Webcast to listen to all the very inspiring stories of these young girls. it's all about Changing The World, which is the theme of tomorrow's International Youth Day, show your support, join the Change Your World 2011 campaign!
August 2, 2011
Poem of Peace
Poem of Peace
Today is the day of peace,
All conflicts in the world must cease!
We will try the best we can,
To lend a helping hand.
We will give free hugs and lots of love,
And raise our hands to the sky above!
Remember that we are all the same
Even though we have a different name!!
The final activity of the Youth Making a Difference event sponsored by Givat Haviva and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations involved the young people in brainstorming ideas for how to observe the International Day of Peace on September 21 ...
March 17, 2011
Call for youth participation
PLURAL+ 2011 Youth Video Festival on Migration, Diversity & Social Inclusion Calls for Youth Participation Building on the successes of the past two year’s of PLURAL+, a youth video festival on migration, diversity and social inclusion, the United Nations Alliance...
June 20, 2010
Countdown to the International Day of Peace
On June 13, 2010, the United Nations Secretary-General issue a message about the International Day of Peace which will take place on September 21, 2010. The message follows: "One hundred days from today, the world will mark the International Day...
May 24, 2010
Living the Believers’ Calling – hold a youth event
Here's a way congregations can celebrate 30 years of peacemaking: Hold a youth event that focuses on 30 hours of peace. Have youth and sponsors commit to 30 hours of learning, service, and fun that explores peace-related themes. It could...
April 29, 2010
Living the Believers’ Calling – learn about violent video games
Here's a way congregations can celebrate 30 years of peacemaking: Learn about the video games to which children and youth have access and the potentially harmful effect of viewing violent content. A free booklet by the Office of Child Advocacy...
December 11, 2009
Report 1 from our folk in Copenhagen
Check out the first report on the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen written by Bill and Carol Somplatsky-Jarman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) staff members who are attending the event. Thanks to the Environmental Ministries Office for posting their reports. They...
February 29, 2008
South Africa: That I Will Be Able to Continue This Work
For seven months, the Rev. Buhle Mpofu has served as the HIV and AIDS Coordinator for the Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (UPCSA). The church has identified addressing HIV and AIDS one of its three mission priorities. The HIV...