Taxonomy Term: Human Rights

GC38 War Crimes (2003W116)

WHEREAS the Nuremberg Tribunal identified a war of aggression as a crime against humanity, calling it “the supreme… continue reading

GC33 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990U515)

We welcome the fact that 22 countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Children and that it is now in… continue reading

GC31 Peace in Central America (1986P212)

WHEREAS we believe in God of love and justice; and WHEREAS our United Church of Canada has a heritage of support for… continue reading

GC42 Treatment of Prison Inmates (GC42 2015 - 069)

The 42nd General Council (2015) direct the General Secretary, General Council to: a) contact the Prime Minister, the… continue reading

GCE Report on AIDS (1986R213)

Theological Affirmation We affirm that the Christian conviction that God loves and cares for all people includes… continue reading

GC29 Refugees from El Salvador (1982R224)

WHEREAS we have been informed of investigations by church groups from the United States of America which indicate that… continue reading

GC31 Refugee Claimants Rights (1986R214)

WHEREAS the right for all refugee claimants physically in Canada to an oral hearing on the merits of their refugee… continue reading

GC32 Racism (1988R117.02)

WHEREAS various individuals and organizations in Canada are publishing and distributing “hate literature” against Jews… continue reading

GC32 Racism (1988R117.01)

Having heard petition #81, the Sessional Committee No. 11 recognizes the theological rationale and preamble, but offers… continue reading

GCE Support for Congregations Giving Sanctuary to Refugees (1992S715)

On motion of Buckley/Wiegand it was proposed that having heard and considered Petition 68 and the Sessional Committee… continue reading