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The ISJC is The Salvation Army's strategic voice to advocate for human dignity and social justice on behalf of the world's poor and oppressed.
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Use by: 2015 is a scrapbook of great ideas for halving poverty.
Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan says: "2015 is a special date. The end-goal of a prophetic moment in 2000 when 189 countries agreed to halve extreme poverty within 15 years: poverty that enslaves so many of our neighbours...This annual scrapbook will help us join with millions from around the world in pursuing freedom for our neighbours over the next four years."
Use by: 2015
NEW A Spanish version of the PowerPoint(TM) presentation used in the Pathways to Justice workshop is now available.
Pathways to Justice downloads
Jesus and Justice is a book-length study that has been developed by the International Social Justice Commission. It is available here in English, Spanish, French and Danish as a downloadable PDF file.
Jesus and Justice
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New ISJC Director Announced
Lieut-Colonel Geanette Seymour will succeed Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan, who retires from active service 30 June, 2012.
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Being a Student Intern at the ISJC
Alyssa Miller is a social work student currently completing her placement with the International Social Justice Commission. Alyssa writes about her background, passions and hopes for her time at the ISJC and beyond.
Read Alyssa's article.
While Women Weep
It is not enough just to memorize William Booth’s call to action, "While women weep as they do now, I'll fight". Colonel Gwenyth J. Redhead reminds us that we, too, must be committed to "fight to the very end" against social injustice.
Read Colonel Redhead's blog entry....
Morning Prayers at the UN led by Salvation Army Officer
Major Susan Naua from Papua New Guinea, one of the Salvation Army delegates visiting New York for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, led Prayers at the UN church centre on March 1, 2012.
Read Major Naua's message....
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 56th Session
Young Salvationist delegates speak about the influence CSW has had in their lives as the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women takes place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from Monday 27 February to Friday 9 March 2012.
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EXPOSED. Shining a Light on Corruption
Christians around the world will raise their voices together in a united response against corruption in 2013.
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Download the paper on Ethical Leadership and freedom from hunger (PDF)
Think Piece: Think Peace
Amanda Merrett, an ISJC intern, has written this thought-provoking piece about embracing one's faith and the ways it encourages inclusiveness, love and peace.
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Trafficking in New York City
Kristen Folde, a Norwegian living in New York City, writes about his time at the ISJC studying for his Masters Degree in Global Studies with a focus on Trafficking in Persons in New York.
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Social Protection Floor
The Social Protection Floor (SPF) is a basic set of social rights, services and facilities that every person should enjoy. Find out more and sign the petition here.
A Call for Climate Justice
Whether we personally see the effects yet or not, Climate Change, in all of its complexity and danger, is here to stay. But just how big is this issue? And how are we as seekers of Christ’s justice to respond? These are the questions we set out to address in "A Call for Climate Justice".
This resource was released weekly in seven parts, commencing the last week in August. The complete document is now available for dowload as a PDF file.
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