The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and International Policy presented its Report #15 on Resolution A222 (Against Caste-and Descent-Based Discrimination) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A222)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church commend the Dioceses of New York and Rochester in taking the lead in addressing the human rights violation of discrimination associated with caste and descent; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention condemn the human rights violation of discrimination based on caste and descent wherever it occurs and support its elimination particularly as it occurs within the United States and other countries both within and outside the Church; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention call on congregations throughout the Church to acknowledge the fundamental injustice of caste-and descent-based discrimination, a clear human rights violation; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention encourage all Episcopalians to engage in legislative advocacy and education at national, regional, and local levels to raise awareness of the pervasive nature of this human rights violation; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention encourage all Episcopalians become familiar with the India Network and other organizations addressing caste-and descent-based discrimination in their local areas.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #140)