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Global Conference against Xenophobia - Human beings are equal in dignity
Messages urging love and leadership emerge from Rome as representatives at the World Conference on Xenophobia, Racism, and Populist Nationalism in the Context of Global Migration discuss the tasks of combating the world's increasing fear of "strangers".
39th Human Rights Council - Palais des Nations, Geneva
Climate Change, External Debt and Human Rights - an Interfaith discussion on how faith communities can contribute to better understanding the issue.
Upholding the dignity and rights of children in Asia requires increased synergy
“our churches and congregations must be friendly places for welcoming children at all times..." Archbishop Willem T. P Simmermata moderator of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)
A Big Job: Community & Government Working Together to Advance Refugee Settlement in NSW - Evening Lecture, Thursday 11 October 6:00 - 8.00pm
The Challenge of Politicising Multicultural Australia & How to Overcome It - Morning Conversation, Friday 19 October 7:30-9:00am. Breakfast served 7:30 am Talk 8:00 am.
AFL & Cross-Cultural Understanding - Lunchtime Lecture, Wednesday 24 October 12:00 - 1:30pm. Light lunch served at 12:00 pm. Talk 12:30 pm.
Venue for all events: Level 5, 51-57 Pitt Street, Sydney
The Luncheon Club presents
ASHER OSTRIN World expert on post-Soviet Jewish life
When: Tuesday 23 October 2018 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Where: East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation 488 Albert St, East Melbourne
We have lost another Prime Minister. Again, this is a person of talent and commitment to the nation. Upon reflection, what are the spiritual lessons?
Roundtable on Performance Appraisal Frameworks for Clergy and Church Workers (Recommendation 16.44)
31 October 2018 - St James Parish Hall, Sydney CBD
We will look at current performance appraisal tools that incorporate recommendations of the Royal Commission relating to Child Safe Standard 5: that people working with children are suitable and supported and that supervision and people management have a child safety focus.
Complete the survey to help Our Watch understand your needs
Do you work in or have an interest in the primary prevention of violence against women? If so, please consider responding to the Our Watch national survey.
A Place to Call Home: Making a home for everyone in our land
The Statement is a response to the growing problem of homelessness in Australia and the Scriptural basis of this year’s Statement is Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke10:30–35).
The 2018–2019 Statement can now be ordered from the The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC).
Daily reflections for Season of Creation
The season takes us from 1 September through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October. Christians of all denominations and locations are invited to participate in an ecumenical Season of Creation.
Climate Council 5th Birthday Panel
You are invited to a special evening to hear from the Climate Councillors and to discuss the future of climate action in Australia.
When: Wednesday 19th September 6:00 - 8:00PM
Where: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, NSW
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The Right to Peace- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70
This year's #peaceday celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
On 21 September each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world. See the Events and Prayers to help celebrate the day.
Knapsack for the Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage Bible Studies
World Council of Churches - Theological Study Group
You are invited to reflect on the diverse stories of these pilgrimages in the Bible and connect the dialogue between biblical contexts and contemporary contexts.
Jonah 4: 1-11 “Invitation to tolerance and compassion", by Magali do Nascimento Cunha
Concerned Australians express support
An open letter was delivered to the Prime Minister on 4 September 2018 urging Parliamentarians to work collaboratively to see the Modern Slavery Bill through to enactment in 2018.
Help support the men on Manus Island
WE KNOW YOU ARE THERE AND WE CARE
We need $64,000 by 19 September
Australia's 'Regional Processing' of Asylum Seekers has left hundreds of men on Manus Island living in indefinite limbo.
