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In this Q&A, Rev. Frederic Muir shares vital lessons UUs can learn from confronting historical wrongs.By Ethan Loewi | October 8, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Covenant, Economic Justice, Global Human Rights & Justice, History, History, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, News, Oppression, Politics, Power, Social Justice, UU History, UU IdentityPage/Article -
Our Unitarian Universalist principles affirm the dignity of every person, justice and compassion in human relations, and the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Our UU faith calls us to recognize that all bodies are sacred, and that each person is endowed with the2025 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, LGBTQ Issues, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcome & Inclusion for LGBTQPage/Article
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A statement from the Office of the UUA President and other senior national staff reaffirming our Unitarian Universalist commitment to shared values, even amid ongoing and escalating violence between Israel and Hamas.September 23, 2024 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: #SideWithLove, Global Human Rights & Justice, PluralismPage/Article -
In a letter to the Fort Point Boston Neighborhood and local businesses, the UUA reviews the successful emergency housing initiative implemented in early 2024, which has now concluded.July 17, 2024 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
Immediate Concerns: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that the year 2023 was the hottest year in recorded history for planet Earth....2024 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Climate Justice, Global Human Rights & Justice, Social Witness ProcessPage/Article
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Our Unitarian Universalist faith draws on the moral imperative of radical love, and despite all odds, calls us to uphold a world where liberation is real and we all thrive. Our faith community has long recognized the horrors of violent antisemitism against generations of Jewish people and we...2024 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & Conflict, Social Witness ProcessPage/Article
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Whereas, UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt’s report beautifully reflected upon the profound horror and loss in the Middle East, which is amplifying growing antisemitism and anti-Arabism and islamophobia in the U.S. and beyond;Whereas, real harm that has come to and continues to be suffered...2024 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & Conflict, Social Witness ProcessPage/Article
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Unitarian Universalist academics live and serve at the intersections of the academy and our religious communities. We condemn the rapidly escalating violent repression of pro-Palestinian, anti-war student movements on college campuses across the United States.By Sofía Betancourt, Rosemary Bray McNatt, Elías Ortega | May 2, 2024 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
Each year the Unitarian Universalist Office at the United Nations (UU@UN) hosts an Intergenerational Spring Seminar. The 2023 theme was Demilitarization & Abolition: Resist Policing and Empire....Utility | March 18, 2024 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building Peace, Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
The UUA reiterates its condemnation of the Israeli military’s ongoing violence against Gaza and joins with voices across the globe urging and immediate and total ceasefire, the provision of humanitarian aid, and the safe return of all hostages and prisoners.By UUA Administration | February 14, 2024 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & ConflictPage/Article -
The UUA joins the chorus of voices urging a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, the admittance of humanitarian aid, and the restoration of power and water to Gaza to prevent the further loss of life.October 17, 2023 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & ConflictPage/Article -
On the occasion of Bruce Knotts' retirement, we would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for his fifteen years of service as Director of the UUA Office at the United Nations....By Bruce Knotts | October 4, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building Peace, Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & ConflictPage/Article -
Register today for the Post-Imperial Futures conference! Scholars. Activists. Ministers. Leaders: The legacy of Empire and its desire to dominate and mark out Otherness has us participate in harmful colonial enterprises. Participants will be equipped with resources and practices to live into the...By Global Connections & Emerging Communities | September 29, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global OpportunitiesPage/Article -
On Friday, September 23, from 3:30 - 5 pm ET, The Unitarian Universalist Association will be hosting an in person event, “UNGA Resolution on Human Right to Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment” as a part of the Holistic Climate Solutions Summit. Convened during 2022’s UN General Assembly...By Global Connections & Emerging Communities | September 21, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global OpportunitiesPage/Article -
This year's UN Sunday theme is Climate Justice: Climate Forced Displacement. We encourage you to use the materials below to craft a service that is uniquely suited to your congregation. UU@UN has created this UN Sunday Resource Packet to support your creation of a United Nations Sunday....By Global Connections & Emerging Communities | September 9, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global OpportunitiesPage/Article
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As July has come to a close, be sure to remember Disability Pride Month and challenge yourself to learn more about disability and listen to disabled people.By Katie Kurnick | August 15, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
“Violence is not striking us by chance; this violence has a target.” - Ana Paula Oliveira, Brazilian Human Rights Defender On June 22, 2022, the International Service for Human Rights hosted a virtual event titled “Resisting police violence: Demanding justice and accountability for victims of...By Zane Taylor | August 4, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & ConflictPage/Article -
Just days before the June 2022 G7 Summit, where world leaders meet to face the biggest challenges that exist in our world, Roe v. Wade was overturned in the United States, ending 50 years of federally protected abortion rights. Prior to meeting for the G7 Summit, the United States’ allies voiced...By Katie Kurnick | July 14, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
This post was originally sent out on June 20 via a monthly email message from Director Bruce Knotts of the Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations. Subscribe to the UU@UN email list. The Keynote speakers at this year’s Intergenerational Spring Seminar were the Pacific...By Bruce Knotts | June 23, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building Peace, Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
This post was originally sent out on May 6 via a monthly email message from Director Bruce Knotts of the Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations. Subscribe to the UU@UN email list. We are all justifiably horrified by the carnage resulting from the Russian Invasion of...By Bruce Knotts | May 9, 2022 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & ConflictPage/Article