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International Justice and Action

International Social Justice

The diverse theologies that make up the global Unitarian Universalist tradition are centered around inspiring lives of activism for a more just, loving, and inclusive world. The Sixth Principle of Unitarian Universalism speaks of working towards achieving the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. International engagement is a key element of the justice work that Unitarian Universalists are involved in every day.

Learn more about the specific programs and organizations that are powered by and through Unitarian Universalism and how you can be involved in contributing to our global story by taking action for justice.

Young adults participating in a UN seminar. — The UUA's United Nations Office (UU-UNO) is well known throughout the United Nations system as a prominent supporter of human rights for all, especially those who have long been marginalized, and as a strong advocate for peace and the protection of our planet. There are many opportunities to be involved with the work of the UU United Nations Office, such as becoming an Envoy for your congregation or by attending the annual Intergenerational Spring Seminar.

UU-UNO

Students in India smile for the camera. — Advancing justice and equity in India since 1984, the UUA's Holdeen India Program (UUHIP) partners with organizations that stand with the country's most vulnerable citizens as they seek dignity and empowerment.

Translating UU values into bold action, UUHIP supports long-term organizational partnerships in a spirit of solidarity and global community.

Holdeen

Smiling students in the Every Child is Our Child program seated in a classroom — The UU United Nations Office launched its Every Child is Our Child (ECOC) program in 2005 to directly address United Nations development goals. The program is a close partnership between the UU-UNO and the Queen Mothers Assocation of Manye Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It supports children in Manye Krobo who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS to attend school and receive health care.

ECOC

UUs from the UU Congregation at Rock Tavern taking part in the March for Peace and Planet with signs calling for a world without nuclear weapons. — Beyond the UUA, Unitarian Universalists and our interfaith partners are deeply involved in justice work around the world - learn more about international justice partners whose work you can be involved in!

Global Justice Partners

Participants in conversation at the UU-UNO's Intergenerational Spring Seminar — There are many opportunities to connect with internationally-focused Unitarian/Universalist justice efforts and action. Take a look at our Calendar of International Events and get involved!

Calendar of Events

International Programs of the UUA

When War Was Declared Illegal: The Kellogg-Briand Pact

When War Was Declared Illegal: The Kellogg-Briand Pact
By Joanne Dufour
Oona Hathaway and Scott Shapiro begin their book The Internationalists with...
Rohingya Flight Gives International Criminal Court Myanmar Crimes Jurisdiction

Rohingya Flight Gives International Criminal Court Myanmar Crimes Jurisdiction
By John Washburn
The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over crimes against the...
The Significance of a Treaty as it Applies to the New START Process

The Significance of a Treaty as it Applies to the New START Process
By Joanne Dufour
If conflict is inevitable in human relations, so might be efforts to reconcile...