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Media Releases
2010
Church leaders voice concerns for wellbeing of asylum seekers on Christmas Island
2 March 2010
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2009
Not all Christians think alike on human rights
24 November 2009
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Uniting Church opposes further weakening of CPRS
22 October 2009
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Uniting Church urges constructive dialogue on asylum seekers
21 October 2009
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Uniting Church welcomes human rights report
8 October 2009
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Territory Intervention highlighted for UN Rapporteur
20 August 2009
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Planet's future worth more than political points
13 August 2009
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Uniting Church stands out on human rights
30 June 2009
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Pitiful pledge bolsters industries' polluting ways
5 May 2009
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Stop political point-scoring on lives at stake
20 April 2009
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We must put a price on carbon
13 February 2009
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2008
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Government refuses to face the heat 15 December 2008 [word] |
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Where is God? 10 December 2008 (Human Rights Day) |
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Detention report falls short of Government's own standards 2 December 2008 |
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UCA opposes death penalty for Bali bombers 22 October 2008 |
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UCA says: nuclear weapons are an obscenity 18 September 2008 |
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Australians call for an open, fair and public consultation on the legal protection and recognition of our human rights 28 August 2008 The Australian Human Rights Group |
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Uniting Church welcomes detention policy changes 29 July 2008 |
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No 'Winners' and 'Losers' in Climate Change Debate 7 July 2008 |
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Heads of Churches call for peace in Palestine and Israel 4 June 2008 |
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Government must address Iraq's humanitarian needs following troop pullout 2 June 2008 |
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Uniting Church head agrees: there's more to be done 28 May 2008 |
Please note: Media Releases made prior to 1 January 2008 can be found on the relevant 'Issues' pages
Prayer resources for Sorry Day and the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation (26 May - 3 June) from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission available here on the NATSIEC website
From the World Council of Churches - 'WCC calls on churches to "renew efforts" for a fair climate deal'
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From the World Council of Churches - multimedia study series on gender violence launched for Lent: The study resources offer a weekly film focusing on the lives of women in various parts of the world, including India, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and South Africa. Each film is accompanied by a Bible study, a fact sheet, discussion starters and worship resources.
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From JustAct in VicTas Synod: JustEndChristianPersecution - take action to assist Dr Alexis Montes, a lay leader in the health ministry of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and his health worker colleagues.
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Position Vacant: Solidarity and Justice Officer, UCA South Australia (half-time position). The Solidarity and Justice Officer will resource the Church through education, advocacy and networking across a wide range of justice issues and commitments addressed by the Church.
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UnitingCare Australia Opposes Involuntary Income Management (25 Nov 2009): Uniting Care Australia National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds has called today for the Australian Government to focus on delivering effective support for disadvantaged and vulnerable families.
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