33 resolutions were found matching the query conditions.
Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |
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2022-A022 | Commend and Endorse the Work of Episcopal Migration Ministries | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Migration Ministries and endorses its continued ministry in responding to the needs of refugees. |
2022-B008 | Call for the Cessation of Conflict in Ukraine | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention condemns the aggression launched by the Russian Federation on the sovereign and independent nation of Ukraine. |
2022-D045 | Support the Protection of LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Concurred | The 80th General Convention requests that the Episcopal Migration Ministries highlight the issues surrounding LGBTQI+ refugees and offer information on ways congregations may support them. |
2018-B021 | Call on US to Restore UN and USAID Funding for Palestinians | Concurred | The 79th General Convention strongly urges the U.S. government to restore full funding to the United Nations’ relief of poverty affecting Palestinian refugees and to repeal its freeze on aid to Palestinians. |
2018-C009 | Urge Church to Become a Sanctuary in Support of Immigrants | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention reaffirms resolution 2015-D057 on giving sanctuary, urges members to oppose unjust immigration laws and practices; encourages church entities to act in support of due process for immigrants; and reaffirms comprehensive immigration reform. |
2018-D009 | Set Forth Christian Principles to Guide Responses to Human Migration | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention establishes principles to guide the church’s response to human migration, urges Episcopal bodies to continue existing advocacy and consultations with UN and ecumenical bodies to respond to the global refugee crisis. |
2015-D033 | Support Human Rights and Refugee Relief in Central America | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention adopts a resolution broadly condemning violence in Central America and supports a range of activities that promote civil peace, protect refugees, and end inhumane detention practices against women, children and other vulnerable persons. |
2015-D041 | Denounce Violence and Pray for Peace in Syria | Concurred | The 78th General Convention denounces the slaughter and displacement of Syrians, asks for advocacy actions, and encourages prayers for peace in Syria. |
2015-D074 | Extend Temporary Protective Status to Immigrants Fleeing Abuse | Concurred | The 78th General Convention urges extending Temporary Protective Status to Guatemalans in the US and all refugees of violence, environmental disaster, economic devastation, and cultural abuse. |
2012-A138 | Urge an End to Statelessness and Discriminatory Practices | Concurred | The 77th General Convention asserts the right to nationality and urges the U.S. government and international community to end discrimination against women and children that renders them vulnerable to statelessness. |
2012-B028 | Reform Refugee Policy | Concurred | The 77th General Convention urges the U.S. Congress to reform the Refugee Act of 1980 to modernize the nation’s resettlement program. |
2012-D011 | Urge Equal Application of Immigration Law to Same-Sex Partners | Concurred | The 77th General Convention urges enactment of law allowing same-sex legal domestic partners and spouses of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to seek resident status, and solicits support from dioceses and congregations for this reform. |
2009-A033 | Urge Peace with Justice in Southern Sudan | Concurred as Amended | The 76th General Convention urges advocacy and prayer for peace and justice in the Sudan. |
2000-A053 | Adopt Migration Ministries Mission Statement | Concurred as Amended | The 73rd General Convention adopts the Migration Ministries mission statement, "The Episcopal Church in Service to Refugees and Immigrants." |
2000-B016 | Affirm Refugee Rights of Palestinians and Israelis | Concurred as Amended | The 73rd General Convention affirms the rights of Palestinians and Israelis to self-determination, independence, and sovereignty, and further affirms the right of return and restitution for Palestinians. |
1997-C017 | Support Asylum Rights of Women Fleeing Mutilation | Concurred as Amended | The 72nd General Convention supports the rights of women fleeing genital mutilation to be granted refugee status and asylum in the United States. |
1997-D016 | Take Actions to Express Church's Support of Religious Freedom | Concurred As Substituted and Amended | The 72nd General Convention takes actions to express the Church's continuing support of religious freedom. |
1997-D081 | Develop Advocacy Agenda of Refugee Admissions and Asylum | Concurred | The 72nd General Convention charges the Episcopal Migration Ministries to develop an advocacy agenda for refugee admissions, asylum and access to essential services. |
1994-A101 | Urge the US Government to Apply Equitable Refugee Policies | Concurred As Amended | The 71st General Convention urges the U.S. government to apply its refugee policies in a uniform and equitable manner without regard to the nationality, race or creed of those seeking refugee status. |
1994-D133 | Encourage the Grant of Permanent Residency Status to Salvadorans | Concurred | The 71st General Convention encourages the U.S. administration to grant permanent residency status to all Salvadorans who are now covered under temporary status. |
1991-A154 | Call on Congress to Reinstate Sanctions Against South Africa | Concurred As Substituted and Amended | The 70th General Convention calls on the President and Congress of the United States to reinstate comprehensive sanctions against South Africa until certain conditions have been met. |
1991-D203 | Call to Release Assets of Refugees of the Gulf Crisis | Concurred | The 70th General Convention calls upon the UN to pressure the governments of Iraq and Kuwait to release financial assets of Palestinians and refugees of the Gulf crisis. |
1988-B032 | Request the ACC to Assist With the Settlement of Refugee Bishops and Clergy | Concurred As Amended | The 69th General Convention calls for steps to be taken for the employment, support, and maintenance of Anglican bishops, clergy, and lay workers who are forced by political or military circumstances to flee their dioceses in developing countries. |
1988-B041 | On the Topic of Refugees | Rejected | The 69th General Convention rejects the resolution on the topic of refugees. |
1988-D113 | Urge Support to Refugees in Hong Kong | Concurred As Substituted | The 69th General Convention urges assistance and ministry to Hong Kong refugee camps and calls the governments of the U.S. and Great Britain to reconsider their policy. |
1985-B038 | Support the Ministry of St. Michael's Chapel to Political Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention opposes deportation of the Ramon Flores family and urges the U.S. government to grant political asylum to Salvadorans and Guatemalans. |
1985-D018 | Call for Granting Immigration Status to Central American War Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention reaffirms the call for the U.S. to offer safe haven to Central Americans seeking temporary refuge in our nation from civil strife in their home countries. |
1985-D107 | Request Governmental Action to Bring Relief to Cambodian Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention calls the U.S. government to take steps to bring relief to Cambodian refugees. |
1985-D125 | Urge Government to Grant Departure Status to Guatemalan and Haitian Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention urges the U.S. government to declare extended voluntary departure status for refugees from Haiti and Guatemala. |
1985-D135 | Increase Support for Refugees in the Diocese of Jerusalem | Concurred As Substituted and Amended | The 68th General Convention calls the Church to increase support for the Anglican Province of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. |
1982-A063 | Encourage Relief for Refugees | Concurred As Substituted | The 67th General Convention commends efforts to resettle refugees and encourages Episcopalians to accept refugees in their communities. It urges fair treatment of Salvadoran and Haitian refugees and permanent status for political and economic refugees. |
1979-D064 | Express Concern for Soviet Christian Refugees | Concurred | The 66th General Convention expresses concern for the Soviet Christian refugees presently residing in the United States Embassy in Moscow and asks that the Church use its good offices on behalf of these refugees. |
1979-D124 | Urge Congregations to Continue to Sponsor Refugee Resettlement | Concurred | The 66th General Convention commends and affirms the work to resettle approximately 2,300 refugees in ecumenical partnership with Church World Service and urges all congregations to continue to offer themselves as sponsors. |
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