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UUA President issued a statement in response to the recent Syrian refugee backlash. It begins, "After the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut, I had hoped that our elected leaders would act with love and courage for all victims of terrorism. But unfortunately, they have not..." Read More...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | November 19, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, issued this statement in response to the recent Syrian refugee backlash: "After the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut, I had hoped that our elected leaders would act with love and courage for all victims of...By Peter Morales | November 19, 2015 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: Global Engagement & Building Peace, Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
Following the devastating terrorist attacks in and around Paris, UUA President Peter Morales shares a pastoral message and a prayer from Rev. Eric Cherry, director of the UUA's International Office. … More...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | November 14, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
This interactive map contains information about Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist (U/U) headquarters and churches around the world, as well as a variety of moments/locations that occurred in chapters of the Global U/U Story, including: The United Nations Commitment U/U Global Hu...Utility | November 5, 2015Tagged as: General Assembly, Global Engagement & Building Peace, Global OpportunitiesPage/Article
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Guided by our principles, Unitarian Universalists are called to advocate for international human rights; to be a voice for the voiceless by promoting the inherent worth and dignity of all living things....Utility | October 29, 2015 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Unitarian Universalists launch refugee crisis fund, call for admission of 200,000 refugees to the United States.By Christopher L. Walton | September 11, 2015 | From UU WorldTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Human Rights, Immigration, WarPage/Article -
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and the UUA remain gravely concerned about the global refugee crisis and are committed to taking action. That's why we're announcing two new initiatives: A special UUSC-UUA Refugee Crisis Fund, with the goal of raising $250,000 in 15 days, and a...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | September 11, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Global Human Rights & JusticePage/Article -
UU–UNO Interns Jen Caplan and Audrey Carleton report from the United Nations Learn more about leadership opportunities at the competitive UU–UNO office By Jen Caplan and Audrey Carleton (re-posted from the blog of the UUA International Office) International Youth Day. The theme of this year’s...By Ted Resnikoff | August 28, 2015 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith Development, Global Human Rights & Justice, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Human Rights, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
When Ebola began ravaging West Africa, Dr. Patricia Ruze was determined to help.By Elaine McArdle | August 24, 2015 | From UU WorldTagged as: Global Engagement & Building Peace, Healing, Personal StoriesPage/Article -
The Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations was a non-governmental organization in association with the United Nations Department of Global Communications and in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.Utility | August 24, 2015Tagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
The Rev. Kate Lore, social justice minister at First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon, is blogging her 12-day journey through Israel and Palestine.By Elaine McArdle | August 5, 2015 | From UU WorldTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Spring Seminar. Our 2015 theme was International Criminal Justice: From Punitive to Restorative. Throughout the seminar participants met in collaboration groups to discuss and process the informational panels and...Utility | April 30, 2015 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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On April 25, communities in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh suffered a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. So far, reports reveal that more than 4,000 people have died and thousands more are injured or missing. Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) President Bill Schulz and Unitarian...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | April 28, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Unitarian Universalists around the world are turning their caring thoughts and prayers to the people impacted by the disaster unfolding in Nepal. The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) are considering options for effective response. And, the...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | April 26, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
The Holdeen India Program is an expression of Unitarian Universalism’s global commitment to compassion, equity, and peace. Unitarian Universalism has had ties with India of faithful solidarity and friendship stretching back to the nineteenth century. In the 1820s the Unitarian...Utility | December 24, 2014 | From Holdeen India ProgramTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Guided by our principles, Unitarian Universalists are called to advocate for international human rights, promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person. The Women’s Justice Initiative raises awareness and encourages equal rights and access for all people regardless of gender....Utility | November 24, 2014 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
I remember my 25th birthday—a quarter of a century! It felt like a major accomplishment. It has been just as significant celebrating each of my daughters’ 25th birthdays, with pride in them both and accompanying gratitude. Somehow a 25th birthday feels like a really special...By Pat Kahn | November 24, 2014 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: Children, Global Human Rights & Justice, GlobalismPage/Article -
United Nations Sunday was a wonderful way to connect UU values with the work of the United Nations. Each year the UUA Office at the United Nations (UU@UN) created a collection on UN Sunday Resources, based on a theme explored at the UU@UN's Intergenerational Spring Seminar....Utility | October 17, 2014 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
The Unitarian Universalist Association's Office of Global Connections and Emerging Communities (GCEC) provides information, resources, connections, and opportunities to support Unitarian Universalists in the United States and Canada as they explore our global faith and create new chapters in the...Utility | October 9, 2014 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
And Change it for Good United Nations (UN) has for several years tried to create that consensus. This September the UN will try again, hosting the Catalyzing Action Climate Summit 2014, at its headquarters in New York City. Representatives from hundreds of member states will be present, but this...By Ted Resnikoff | September 12, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Congregational Action, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Education, Global Human Rights & Justice, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Human Rights, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article