IPC: Connections
UN Prayer Initiative 11/18-20 Event goals
International Prayer Initiative for the United Nations November 18-20, New York City and East Rutherford, New Jersey In connection with the UN Universal Children’s Day our theme and focus will be “Children and Youth: Investing in the Future” Since its inception, the United Nations has been on a mission to…
International Prayer Initiative for the United Nations November 18-20 2013 New York City Schedule
“Children and Youth - Investing in the Future: A Time to Pray and Partner for Action at the United Nations” Program Schedule November 18 Participants arrive and proceed to the hotel 7:00 pm Welcome and Opening Gathering Worship Introductions of different country delegations Briefing Prayer together…
Typhoon Haiyan evacuees share tales of loss and survival
Walter Valdez, a 33-year-old waiter, lost his wife and three children when the typhoon hit Tacloban. Two of his children are missing. UNHCR/R. Rocamora CEBU, Philippines, November 15 (UNHCR) – Jane Ilagan knew something was wrong when she tasted the "salty rain." The storm surge that accompanied Typhoon Haiyan in…
UNHCR works to avert winter discontent for Syrians in Jordan
Two youngsters wrapped up against the cold at the Za’atri camp reception centre. They are from the western Syrian city of Homs. UNHCR / G. Beals ZA'ATRI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan, November 14 (UNHCR) – The deserts that mark the border between Syria and Jordan are covered in a sea of…
