The following resources are available from the Presbyterian Peacemaking United Nations Office. An order form is provided for free items; visit the Presbyterian Marketplace for PDS items.

The Presbyterian United Nations Seminar Program Brochure
This brochure describes the Seminar Program of the Presbyterian United Nations Office, a ministry of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. These seminars are available to groups desiring to learn more about the United Nations and issues important to the U.N. and Presbyterians.
PDS: 70-270-94-006

The United Nations: A Spiritual Encounter
This video helps people understand the United Nations, its work for the first fifty years and why people of faith have continued to support the U.N.
PDS: 70-270-95-013

The United Nations and the Future
The September/October, 1994 edition of Church & Society Magazine investigates the work of the U.N., its history, the present, the future and Presbyterian involvement with the U.N.
PDS: 72-630-94-605

Convention on the Rights of the Child: Information and Action Guide
This resource addresses the content of the UN Children’s Convention and the failure of the US to ratify the Convention. It includes Presbyterian social witness policy regarding children, information on the Convention’s potential impact on families, suggestions for advocacy at the local level and worship resources. Single copies free. Order here.

Platform for Action: A Summary
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted unanimously at the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 by 189 countries, reflects an international commitment to goals of equality, development and peace for all women. Single copies of the summary are available at no charge, 25 cents each when ordering multiple copies (Checks payable to Presbyterian UN Office). Order here.

Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979 and ratified by 161 countries, CEDAW has not yet been ratified by the United States. It has been termed the international bill of rights for women. The packet provides information on the Convention, advocacy strategies, Presbyterian social witness policy, worship and educational resources. Developed in partnership with the Presbyterian Washington Office. Single copies free. Order here.

World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance: Information and Advocacy Packet
The World Conference (WCAR), taking place in South Africa in September 2001, has the potential to be an important turning point in the international struggle to end racism. The resource packet contains information on the WCAR, the issues likely to be discussed, the conference process, the activity of the churches, and global racism. Includes case studies and worship resources. Single copies free. Order here.

Women in Latin America
This information packet includes articles and recommended resources as well as advocacy suggestions on immigration, sweat shop labor, economics, spirituality and triumphs of Latin American women. Single copies free. Order here.

When We Are All Strong Together: Understanding Gender Discrimination, Building Gender Justice
This 160 page study guide on women’s issues provides in-depth analysis in everyday language. This resource addresses the Fourth World Conference on Women, women’s human rights, violence against women, women and the media, women’s health, girls and women and economics.

Order from Presbyterian Distribution Services (800) 524-2612. $10 each/$9 for ten or more. PDS# 70-270-97-020.

Women and Religious Extremism
This reading packet focused on religious extremism in Afghanistan and Pakistan includes an extensive collection of articles and a list of advocacy organizations you can contact for more information or to get involved. Single copies free. Order here.

Women and Economic Justice: Visions for a New Century
Church & Society Magazine, November/December 2000
In March 2000, over 130 people attended the Women’s Advocacy Conference for Economic Justice: Vision for a New Century. The conference addressed global, national, and local issues of economic justice. This issue of Church & Society continues the examination of how women worldwide are impacted by economic injustice.

Order from Presbyterian Distribution Services (800) 524-2612. $2.50 each. PDS# 72-630-00-606.

Look at the World Through Women’s Eyes: Bringing Beijing Home
Church & Society Magazine, May/June 1996
The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 was held in Beijing. The work done there and the work for women’s human rights is presented in this issue.

Order from Presbyterian Distribution Services (800) 524-2612. $2.50 each. PDS# 72-630-96-603.

Office Information Packet
This includes information on upcoming seminars as well as background information on the Presbyterian UN Office and the United Nations itself. Single copies free. Order here.