The United Methodist Office
for the United Nations
The United Methodist Office for the UN affords The United
Methodist Church (UMC) a distinct opportunity to address
the international community about the Social Principles and
resolutions adopted by the UMC General Conference. The Office's
engagement in international affairs aims to help United Methodists
across geographical divides and political contexts to develop
lines of social action that are faithful the mission of the
UMC. The office focuses on many issues, including women's
and human rights. The UMC affirms the right of women to equal
treatment in employment, responsibility, promotion, and compensation
and affirms the importance of women in decision-making positions
at all levels of Church life. Furthermore, the office strengthens
the UMC's efforts in supporting women in all aspects of society
by upholding the basic rights of all people. The office is
a member at-large in the NGO CONGO on the Freedom of
Religion or Belief.
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