Foreign Policy

Divestment from Sudan

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In the 2003 Resolution on the Need for Action in Sudan, the Union for Reform Judaism asserted its support for the people of Darfur and called upon the United States and Canadian governments and the United Nations to use diplomatic and political means to stop the genocide.

El Salvador

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The violence in El Salvador, which has taken tens of thousands of innocent lives in the past three years, is the tragic result of applying a military solution to an economic, social, and political crisis.

Ending Global Poverty

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Background In 2000, international leaders, including President Clinton and Prime Minister Chrétien, gathered for the UN Millennium Summit to combat global poverty.

Endorsement of WUPJ's Support for Argentine Jewry

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UAHC Executive Committee September 23, 2002 - Adopted Background The WUPJ mission to South America this past summer had the opportunity to meet with leaders and members of the Jewish community in Argentina. The members of the mission included leaders of the WUPJ and the UAHC.

Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems

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Board of Trustees May 1969 New York, NY If the nations of the world are ever to know true peace and security, an end to the arms race must be the first order of priority.