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International Crisis Group [click]
An international, independent group which provides advice to government and intergovernmental bodies (like the United Nations, European Union and World Bank) on the prevention and resolution of conflict.
Pax Christi International [click]
A non-profit, non-governmental Catholic peace movement working on a global scale in the fields of human rights, human security, disarmament and demilitarisation, justice in the world order, and violent conflict.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute [click]
Conducts research on questions of conflict and cooperation in international peace and security.
The United Nations [click]
An international governmental organisation, aimed at bringing together all nations of the world to work for peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all people.
United Nations Peace and Security main page [click]
US Institute of Peace [click]
A nonpartisan institution established and funded by the United States Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development and increase conflict management capacity and tools worldwide.
World Federation of United Nations Associations [click]
A global network of national United Nations Associations, enabling people to connect with each other on global issues such as peace, human rights, democracy, development and international justice.
Women's International Leauge for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) [click]
An international non-governmental organisation, bring women together from around the world who are united in working for peace by non-violent means, promoting political, economic and social justice for all.
Palestine Israel Ecumencial Forum of the World Council of Churches [click]
A platform that rallies churches together enabling them to coordinate their efforts and initiatives for a just peace in Palestine-Israel.
Australian
Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Queensland [click]
A research and teaching centre, focusing on the areas of conflict analysis, prevention and management, alternative dispute resolution, peace-building and development and post-conflict reconstruction.
Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney [click]
Interdisciplinary research and teaching investigating the social and political structures and behaviours that perpetuate violence and injustice and promoting non-violent means of conflict resolution that meet human needs and respect human rights.
La Trobe University Centre for Dialogue [click]
Specialising in the theory and practice of dialogue in all its cultural, religious, political and economic dimensions, working to enhance knowledge and understanding of other opinions and values for increasing level of empathy for, and sensitivity to, the 'other'.
Sydney Peace Foundation [click]
A not-for-profit organisation, created as a partnership between business, media, public service, community and academic interests, to promote preace with justice in Australia.
United Nations Association of Australia [click]
Uniting Church Uniting International Mission Young Ambassadors for Peace [click]
Nuclear Weapons
International Atomic Energy Agency [click]
The IAEA works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. It's three main areas of work are Safeguards and Verificiation, Safety and Security and Science and Technology.
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN - International) [click]
A global grassroots movement working for an end to nuclear weapons around the world.
ICAN Australia [click]
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) International [click]
An international federation of national medical organisations, representing thousands of medical professionals and students who share the common goal of creating a more peaceful and secure world freed from the threat of nuclear annihilation.
Medical Association for the Prevention of War (MAPW) Australia [click]
Christmas Island chaplaincy: a light in the darkness
Christmas Island is a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean, yet it will seem vast compared to some of the tight spaces Rev Christine Senini worked in. And she won’t have to sleep in a bunk bed.
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae has added his name to the list of prominent Australians calling for reform to our asylum seeker policies. UnitingJustice has continually advocated for a more compassionate approach to these vulnerable members of our society.
UnitingJustice and the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined the chorus of voices calling for Constitutional recognition of the unique contribution that First Peoples have made to this country. Amendments to the Australian Constitution should also include removal of racist and discriminatory language and clauses. The open letter was accompanied by a submission to the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition made by UnitingJustice.
UJA Reference Committee member, Professor John Langmore, discusses the political momentum behind and the public benefits of introducing a financial transactions tax.
Rethink Refugees - watch UJA National Director, Rev. Elenie Poulos, reflecting on her work in refugee advocacy as part of Amnesty's information campaign
Preamble posters and Covenanting resources
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Position Vacant: Senior Media Officer
The Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia seeks to appoint an experienced media professional to the role of Senior Media Officer. Read more...
Churches solid on poker machine reform
The major Christian churches in Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to the Government’s proposed poker machine reform this morning in the face of Catholic priest Father Chris Riley’s apparent support for the inaccurate, well-funded industry campaign. Read more...