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Unitarian Universalist

United Nations Office

Holly Sarkissian, Envoy Coordinator

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Envoy Program

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UU and UN Principles

• The inherent worthand dignity of everyperson

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Justice, equity andcompassion in humanrelations

• The goal of worldcommunity with

peace, liberty, and justice for all.

• The dignity and worthof the human person

• Equal rights of menand women, and of nations large andsmall

• Unite our strength tomaintain internationalpeace and security

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Employ internationalmachinery for theeconomic and socialadvancement of allpeople.

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LGBT Human Rights

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LGBT vs. SOGI

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender

•Exclusive, Static, and Limited „Labels‟  

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EurocentricSexual Orientation and Gender Identity

(and Expression)

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Inclusive & Unlimited•Non-Eurocentric

• “Real or Perceived”  

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Women’s Initiative for 

Security and Peacebuilding

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The Convention on the Elimination of All forms of

Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)The Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against

Women (CEDAW) is considered as an international bill of rights forwomen, CEDAW outlines standards for ratifying countries to meet inthe treatment and rights of women.

The treaty was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979. Asof October 1, 2009, 186 countries have ratified the Treaty for theRights of Women. Among the countries that have not yet ratified it areSudan, Somalia, Iran and the United States. By accepting theConvention, States commit themselves to undertake a series of measures to end discrimination against women in all forms, including:

* to incorporate the principle of equality of men and women in their legalsystem, abolish all discriminatory laws and adopt appropriate onesprohibiting discrimination against women;

* to establish tribunals and other public institutions to ensure the effectiveprotection of women against discrimination; and

* to ensure elimination of all acts of discrimination against women bypersons, organizations or enterprises.

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Climate Change

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Supporting theInternational Criminal

Court

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Faith and Ethics Network for the ICC

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Every Child is Our Child

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Intergenerational Spring Seminar2012

April 12-14, NYC

Beyond Borders:

Breaking Boundaries of Race &Immigration

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