CNI calls for the support of the Uniting Church to tackle human trafficking

July 27th, 2010

The General Secretary of the Church of North India, Rev. Dr Enos Das Pradhan, has called for the support of the Uniting Church in Australia in combating the shocking crimes of sex trafficking and child labour in north-east India.

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Take Action Locally for Global Justice this Federal Election

July 21st, 2010

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With the Federal Election fast approaching, UnitingWorld encourages Uniting Church members throughout Australia to take action in their local communities to campaign for poverty alleviation, for justice for developing countries that struggle to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change and for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
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Congratulations to the Right Rev. Sir Samson Lowa

July 14th, 2010

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UnitingWorld congratulates the Right Rev. Sir Samson Lowa, Moderator of the United Church in PNG and former member of the UnitingWorld Reference Committee, who is now a Knight of the British Empire (KBE).
He was awarded the KBE in recognition of his ongoing service to education, community and the United Church in PNG during the [...]

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IPTL Concerned Over Proposed Asylum Plan

July 14th, 2010

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The Moderator of the Protestant Church in Timor-Leste (IPTL), Rev. Moises A. da Silva, has expressed concern over the proposal by Prime Minister Gillard to establish a regional processing centre for refugees in the country, saying that he cannot understand why refugees attempting to reach Australia must be sent to a country that is already [...]

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