Southern Asia Advocacy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/sasia_advocacy/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:01:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Southern Asia Advocacy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/sasia_advocacy/ 32 32 Rise of Hindu Nationalism in the United States https://www.globalministries.org/rise-of-hindu-nationalism-in-the-united-states/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:58:53 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51501 Thursday, June 27, 2023, 2pm Eastern Religions for Peace USA will be hosting a webinar conversation with Dr. Angana Chatterji of University of California, Berkley and Dr. Audrey Truschke of Rutgers University. They will discuss the rise of right-wing Hindu … Read more

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]]> Asia Pacific Forum Letter of Solidarity with Sri Lanka https://www.globalministries.org/asia-pacific-forum-letter-of-solidarity-with-sri-lanka/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:04:53 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=47458 Global Ministries is a member of the Asia Pacific Forum (APF), an ecumenical organization that includes many mainline protestant denominations in North America. Derek Duncan, Area Executive for East Asia and the Pacific, serves as one of the co-chairs. This … Read more

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]]> Pray for Sri Lanka As It Experiences Severe Economic Crisis https://www.globalministries.org/pray-for-sri-lanka-as-it-experiences-severe-economic-crisis/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:16:54 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=47382 Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The visible manifestations are: Severe shortages of food, fuel, medicines and other essential commodities, long queues at groceries … Read more

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]]> UN Secretary-General Must Act Regarding Increasing Repression of Religious Minorities https://www.globalministries.org/un-secretary-general-must-act-regarding-increasing-repression-of-religious-minorities/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:31:59 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=45000 The undersigned organisations raise serious concerns about violations of freedom of religion or belief in Burma/Myanmar, which have increased significantly since the military illegally seized power on 1 February 2021. The South Asia Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief … Read more

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]]> Film Festival on Justice, Peace and Harmony https://www.globalministries.org/film-festival-on-justice-peace-and-harmony/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:59:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=44283 On the occasion of 13th Anniversary of the Kandhamal Day Human beings have suppressed, oppressed, mutilated, humiliated and neglected their own fellow human beings due to many reasons throughout history. One of the reasons for such human rights violations in … Read more

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]]> Together in Hope: A Journey through Southern Asia https://www.globalministries.org/together-in-hope-a-journey-through-southern-asia/ Mon, 17 May 2021 15:50:56 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=42579 Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Join Brande Crosby, Global Ministries Communications Associate, for the premiere of a 37-minute travel documentary, “A Story from Southern Asia,” about her encounters with people of the region and their initiatives for hope and … Read more

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]]> Military Coup in Myanmar: A serious challenge to a fragile democracy https://www.globalministries.org/military-coup-in-myanmar-a-serious-challenge-to-a-fragile-democracy/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:33:23 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=37295 Myanmar woke to the news on February 1 that the military had seized control of the country. The takeover was announced in a statement aired on a military-owned television station. It said the top army commander was in charge and a … Read more

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