Pacific churches have rejected a United States proposal to terminate the UN decolonization mandate. The group, led by Rev. James Shri Bhagwan, argues that self-determination remains essential for remaining territories. They cite the 2019 Chagos advisory opinion to support the right to self-determination. The churches emphasize that the region still suffers from nuclear testing fallout in places like the Marshall Islands. They assert that colonized peoples deserve to have their 1960 promises kept rather than being used in political campaigns. The Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism concludes in 2030, and the group urges acceleration of this work instead of abolition.
Volunteers in Hawaii are preparing drop-off locations for Operation Christmas Child during National Collection Week from November 16 to 23. The annual program collects toys, school supplies, and personal care items to fill shoeboxes for children in need worldwide. According to a news release, Samaritan’s Purse aims to reach 12.8 million children this Christmas with help from local churches. Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham noted the joy these gifts bring in areas affected by war, poverty, and disaster. Since 1993, the project has distributed over 244 million shoeboxes in 175 countries and territories.
Volunteers in Hawaii are preparing drop-off locations for Operation Christmas Child during National Collection Week from November 16 to 23. The annual program collects toys, school supplies, and personal care items to fill shoeboxes for children in need worldwide. According to a news release, Samaritan’s Purse aims to reach 12.8 million children this Christmas with help from local churches. The initiative has distributed over 244 million shoeboxes to more than 175 countries since 1993. Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham noted the joy these gifts bring, even in areas affected by war or poverty. More information is available on the organization's website.
Pacific churches have rejected a United States proposal to terminate the UN decolonization mandate. The group, led by Rev. James Shri Bhagwan, argues that self-determination remains essential for remaining territories. They cite the 2019 Chagos advisory opinion to support the right to self-determination. The churches emphasize that the region still suffers from nuclear testing fallout in places like the Marshall Islands. They assert that colonized peoples deserve to have their 1960 promises kept rather than being used in political campaigns. The Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism concludes in 2030, and the group urges acceleration of this work instead of abolition.
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