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"Provide clergy, laity training to prevent violence" - Anglican women

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:03:00 -0100

Women from around the Anglican Communion have called for clergy and laity to receive training to "recognise violence and to address it effectively".

"Remember the survivors" - Japanese Anglicans to Communion women

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:35:00 -0100

Japanese Anglicans made an heartfelt plea for prayer to their Communion sisters today, following an update of the post-disaster situation in their country.

Male focus important at UN Commission on Women, says England rep

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:02:00 -0100

Mandy Marshall, the Churhc of England representative at this year's UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), says that educating men and boys is key to preventing violence against women, adding that faith groups must lead the way.

Anglicans, Episcopalians told: "We are all complicit in human trafficking"

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:31:00 -0100

A panel on the issue of human trafficking told a live and Internet audience today that everyone is complicit, and needs to do whatever he/she can to prevent it.

Ambassador praises Communion, but calls for women's equality

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:48:00 -0100

Long-time champion of protection for women and children, Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury today paid tribute to the work of the Anglican Communion to end violence against women and girls.

UN Ambassador to tell Anglicans: "Ensure women's equality"

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:34:00 -0100

Renowned Bangladeshi diplomat Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury will be telling Anglican women from around the world that the end of violence against women is only one step in ensuring gender equality.

Ecumenical panel kicks off UN forum on indigenous issues

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:11:00 -0100

In the 1850s, native people living in the western United States signed “peace” treaties with the U.S. Government in exchange for land; land that was to provide a safe homeland and economic opportunities

Statement from Anglican Delegates of the 56th Session of the UNCSW

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:59:00 -0100

“The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges” was this year’s priority theme.

Rural Women Speak Out at CSW

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:23:00 -0100

Rural women from around the world met this week to discuss the challenges and highlights of working to empower women in their countries and communities, at an event sponsored by UN Women, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the NGO Commission on the Status of Women Forum and other partners, including the Center for Women's Global Leadership, the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations, and the Feminist Task Force.

UN agency honors Tutu as champion against hunger

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:00 -0100

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Jan. 26 is honoring Nobel Peace Prize laureate and activist Desmond Tutu, archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, South Africa, for his efforts in the battle against hunger and his advocacy on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Anglican Women gather in New York to consider Communion's advocacy efforts

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:00 -0100

Twenty women from countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Uganda and India are visiting the Anglican United Nations Office (AUNO) next month to engage with the UN’s 56th Commission on the Status of Women, which this year has ‘empowerment of rural women’ as its priority theme.

Anglican Communion women welcome Primates' commitment to tackle violence against women and girls.

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:09:00 -0100

The commitment by Primates at the January meeting in Dublin to work to eliminate violence against women and girls has been warmly welcomed by the Communion’s International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

The United Nations, the Bible, and the Church on gender-based violence, gang rape and trafficking.

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:33:00 -0100

A statement from the Anglican Observer at the UN, Ms Helen Grace Wangusa, at the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

Communion report to the UN highlights Anglicans' work towards hitting poverty targets

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0100

Anglicans from across the world have contributed to a report to the United Nations about church-supported projects that are working to meet the Millennium Development Goals.

Archbishop of Canterbury's video message to mark UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:31:00 -0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today issued a video message to mark the opening of the United Nations Summit on the Millennium Development Goals in New York.

Anglicans to meet in Geneva to promote peace and justice

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:03:00 -0100

Some 35 members of the Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN) will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, from 13 - 20 March, 2010. Representing over 20 countries and all the world’s continents, participants will learn more about making their voices heard within the UN system in Geneva. In parallel, they will be introduced to UN policies and programmes to inform their own work on peace and justice worldwide.

Anglican women gather in New York for 54th annual UNCSW

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:27:00 -0100

Thousands of women from around the world, including more than 90 representing the Anglican Communion, will gather in New York March 1-12 for the 54th session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women to undertake a 15-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

The United Nations Conference on the World Economic and Financial Crisis

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0100

The United Nations Conference on the World Economic and Financial Crisis and its Impact on Development on June 24,2009 was officially opened by the President of the GA Father Miguel D'Escoto. The ACC is represented by a delegation which includes the following people with expertise in FfD: Hellen Grace Akwii-Wangusa, Avelina Del Aguila Alvarez(Mexico), Esperanza Beleo(Phillipines), Christina Rees(United Kingdom), Albert Gyan, Bishop Herbert Donovan and Yvonne O'neal, these delegates were drawn from all regions of the Communion. Avelina from Mexico was a speaker at that event …More

High Level Meeting on the World Economic and Financial Crisis to be held June 22-24

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:33:00 -0100

The United Nations is convening a three-day summit of world leaders from 24 to 26 June 2009 at its New York Headquarters to assess the worst global economic downturn since the Great Depression. The aim is to identify emergency and long-term responses to mitigate the impact of the crisis, especially on vulnerable populations, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account the needs and concerns of all Member States…More

AUNO Statement of the 53rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:43:00 -0100

This year’s 53rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was focused on the priority theme of the equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS. Fifty Anglican delegates from 27 of our 38 provinces came with country status reports out of which they identified advocacy points for speaking to the official Draft Agreed Conclusions. The delegates drew strength from sessions of worship that provided a faith perspective and value base for their responses. They worked hard and participated effectively and competently in all aspects of the two weeks programs, including engaging country Missions…More

A Statement from Anglican Delegates to the 53rd Session of the UNCSW

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:30:00 -0100

This year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was focused on the priority theme: the equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS.

Anglicans Unite in Support of the UN Millennium Development Goals in New York

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:59:00 -0100

Archbishop of York, U2’s Bono, Queen Rania of Jordan and Prime Minister Gordon Brown, join the “Class of 2015” during special session of the UN

Archbishop of York - Calls for Joint Action to Achieve "Education For All" at UN Emergency Summit

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:51:00 -0100

The Archbishop of York launched the "Education For All" initiative during a session of the UN's emergency summit on Millennium Development Goals yesterday.

UN Media Advisory

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:34:00 -0100

Date of Event: September 25, 2008. St John the Divine Cathedral, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York USA. Anglican Act of Witness in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals

An Interfaith Service of Recommitment and Witness to Achievements of the MDGs

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:17:00 -0100

Thursday, September 25, 6 p.m. Press: Media welcome. Free, no advance reservations Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Dr Hellen Wangusa, Anglican Observer at the United Nations, cordially invite you to attend An Interfaith Service of Recommitment and Witness to the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Prayer Reminder

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:16:00 -0100

September 25th - A Day for Recommitment and Witness to the Achievement of the MDGs "The Provinces of the Communion call for a day of prayer and fasting and witness on 25th September 2008 when there is a special session of the United Nations to discuss the Millennium Development Goals." (2008 Lambeth Conference Reflections Document)

World Leaders to boost action to end extreme poverty

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:49:00 -0100

At United Nations high-level event, 25 September Business, Foundation and Activist Leaders to Announce Initiatives as Part of Mobilization to Reach Millennium Development Goals

Gordon Brown speech to the Walk for Witness rally 24 July

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:51:00 -0100

Let me say first of all that I am privileged and I am humbled to be at a conference of so many men and women fro whom I have got the utmost respect, the greatest admiration, and the highest affection.

Walk of Witness Press Coverage

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:59:00 -0100

Newspaper press coverage from the Lambeth Conference 'Walk of Witness'

Keep the Promise

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:46:00 -0100

And a very, very warm welcome to Lambeth Palace. I’m delighted that we’re able to welcome you to our modest home here. Particularly delighted by the solidarity that has been shown in this morning’s walk, which I think has been a memorable experience. And like all of you I’m sure, I’m very, very grateful for those from other Christian Churches and other faith communities who have so generously joined us this morning to witness together.

A Speech from the Anglican Observer to the Episcopal Divinity School

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:30:00 -0100

A Speech Delivered on Commencement Day at the Episcopal Divinity School by Hellen Grace Akwii-Wangusa Anglican Observer and Personal Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury at the United Nations.

The Speech can be Download here

Challenges of Meeting the MDG Goal on Education

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:43:00 -0100

Presented at: St. Thomas Episcopal Church Columbus-Georgia by Hellen Grace Akwii-Wangusa Anglican Observer and Personal Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury at the United Nations.

Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes Education as a right and that elementary education shall be free and compulsory. The intrinsic value of education is:

In its ability to add meaning and value to ones life without discrimination.
In that it has an indispensable means to unlock and protect other human rights

The Full Speech can be downloaded here

UN Human Rights Council - 6th Session (Part II), December 2007

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:57:00 -0100

Two topics followed closely by AUNO Geneva were high on the agenda of the concluding part of the UN Human Rights Council's 6th session in December; namely, the situation in Darfur and interreligious issues. As well as extending the mandates of the Special Rapporteur on Sudan and on the freedom of religion or belief, five other mandates were extended (health, internally displaced people, housing and terrorism). In terms of expert groups, the group on Darfur was terminated, while a new group on the rights of indigenous peoples was created.

The 52nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:44:00 -0100

A significant number of women gathered from across the Anglican Communion to provide input to the annual session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, meet with other NGOs, and meet amongst themselves. What better occasion than to join our concerns for improving the lives of women and children

Anglican Observer at the UN: a Year in Review

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:23:00 -0100

As we are about to enter Advent, it is good time to sum up the challenges and achievements of the office of the Anglican Observer at the UN in 2007 and an appropriate time to share with you our plans for the upcoming year 2008. The arrival of Hellen Wangusa, the new Anglican Observer at the UN opened a new chapter in the history of this office.

Anglicans Working Together on AIDS

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:08:00 -0100

A Cathedral where people can come to be voluntarily tested for HIV, hospitals offering antiretroviral therapy, home-based care to help with adherence to medication regimes, youth groups offering support and prevention education, palliative care and practical help to those living with HIV. These are all part of the Anglican response to HIV & AIDS which is described in a new report.

UN Human Rights Council - 6th Session (Part I), September 2007

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:09:00 -0100

For the first time in the UN Human Rights Council’s short existence, substantive issues took slight precedence over institutional issues during this September leg of its sixth session. Although the Council still had work to do to finalise the Universal Periodic Review process, the session involved lively discussions on several issues, including the defamation of religion. In this regard, AUNO Geneva signed a statement as part of its work on religion and spirituality at the UN. In the end, a successful bid for a ‘Special Session’ on Myanmar managed to re-focus the Council’s efforts on working together to protect human rights worldwide.

UNAIDS Programme Co-ordinating Board (PCB) - June 2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:32:00 -0100

As part of their mandate to build relationships between the Anglican Community and UN bodies based in Geneva, representatives from AUNO Geneva were recently amongst the 300 or so participants to attend the 20th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Co-ordinating Board (PCB).

UN Human Rights Council - 5th Session, June 2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:30:00 -0100

Apart from a few notable substantive items – including an intervention from Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the situation in Beit Hanoun, and a report providing a roadmap for addressing human rights violations in Darfur - the fifth session of the UN Human Rights Council focussed on finalising its basic institutional infrastructure. This was achieved by way of a Presidential text, which was dramatically agreed upon just minutes before a midnight deadline on June 18th. The main implications of this text are as follows:

Mapping the Anglican Response to HIV/AIDS

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:28:00 -0100

By launching a new project to map the Anglican response to HIV/AIDS in Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia, the Anglican-UN Office (AUNO) in Geneva aims to encourage more partnership between international and public health agencies and the Anglican Communion.

A New Anglican UN Office in Geneva

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:24:00 -0100

The opening of a Geneva office in April 2007 hails a new phase for Anglican representation at the United Nations. Funded through a grant from the Anglican Communion, the office is a physical sign of Anglican commitment to the international humanitarian issues that are central to UN work in Geneva.

UN Human Rights Council - 4th Session, March 2007

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:19:00 -0100

Since the creation of the UN Human Rights Council in 2006, (to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights – see Geneva Digest Feb-July 2006,) attention has focussed more on procedural issues than on substantive issues. This fourth Session of the Council was no exception, and such discussions continued to dominate the proceedings – although the majority were held outside the main meeting in specific groups, each concentrating on a different aspect of the new Council. Of great interest and tension are the terms of reference for the annual review of each state’s human rights performance during the previous year, as well as the elections of new members. These discussions are ongoing and will be finalised at the 5th Session to be held from 11-18th June.

Hellen Wangusa to be Installed UN Anglican Observer on Sunday

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:56:00 -0100

Trinity Church Wall Street New York to host celebration of this new ministry. The new Anglican Observer at the United Nations, Mrs Hellen Grace Akwii-Wangusa of Uganda, will be installed during the 11 a.m. Eucharist at the historic New York Episcopal Church, Trinity and St Paul's, Wall Street on Sunday, February 4th 2007. The Bishop of Auckland, the Rt Revd John Paterson, chair of the world-wide Anglican Consultative Council (ACC), will preach at the service and the rector, the Revd Dr. James Cooper will preside at the Eucharist. This will be followed by a special “handing over” ceremony of Hellen Wangusa to her new position as Anglican Observer, by the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uganda, Mr. Adonia Ayebare.

Ugandan Woman appointed Anglican Communion Observer at the United Nations

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:44:00 -0100

Mrs Hellen Grace Wangusa, the United Nations Africa Co-ordinator of the Millennium Development Goals, has accepted the call to be the next Anglican UN Observer. The Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, in consultation with the Archbishop of Canterbury, announced the appointment of Mrs Wangusa today in London

The Archbishop of Canterbury condemns the escalating violence in the Middle East

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:01:00 -0100

Writing to the Heads of Churches in the Lebanon, Dr Williams said 'I have been alarmed at the spiral of violence, the vicious circle of attack and retaliation, that has developed over the last few days. My prayers and sympathy are with the principal victims, the innocent civilians on both sides of the border, who now live in terror and are powerless to prevent the collective suffering at the hands of Hizballah and the Israeli military

New Observer at the UN Sought for Important Global Role

Tue, 30 May 2006 13:32:00 -0100

The post of Anglican Observer at the United Nations will shortly become vacant with the retirement of the current post holder, Archdeacon Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Matalavea, in June. A tribute to the Archdeacon will appear in the next issue of Anglican Episcopal World and she was honoured with the Cross of St Augustine by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the recent meeting of the Joint Standing Committee of the Anglican Consultative Council and the Primates.

Closing Statement of the ACC Delegation to the 50th Session of the UNCSW (2006)

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:08:00 -0100

Greetings from the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) Delegates to the 50th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW). We would like to acknowledge the great advances and achievements over the last year especially the unanimous approval of ACC Resolution 13-31 by the Anglican Consultative Council in Nottingham

Anglican delegates prepare for 50th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:41:00 -0100

More than 100 delegates to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) from the Episcopal Church and 36 other provinces throughout the Anglican Communion gathered February 24 to begin two weeks of focused attention on issues that face women around the world

Anglican women's DVD promotes gender balance, equality in Communion and world

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 11:24:00 -0100

With the soon-to-be released DVD 'Shall We Gather: Anglican Women Together,' Anglican women have taken another step toward making their voices heard loud and clear.The DVD documents the 2005 gathering of the Anglican Communion's delegates to the 49th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Anglicans Join Ecumenical Partners in Global Poverty Forum

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:00:00 -0100

A Call to Partnership- Communique from the Consultation of Religious Leaders on Global Poverty September 13, 2005 Please note: Attending the consultation: the Secreary General of the Anglican Communion Canon Kenneth Kearon, Lord Carey of Clifton, Archbishop Ndungane of Cape Town, the Archbishop and Primate of Canada, Bishop John Chane, and some 30 other global Christian leaders. Ed.

Internal Poverty Conference set for Washington

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 15:37:00 -0100

International Church Leaders Unite to Insist Poverty Reduction Targets Be Met More than 30 leaders of Christian denominations worldwide will gather at Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, Sept. 11, to affirm the UN plan to halve extreme poverty by 2015 and propose stepped up action to eradicate poverty throughout the world. Participants will call for a recommitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals as laid out by UN members in 2000.

UN Observer Named Member of the Order of Samoa

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:26:00 -0100

The Anglican Observer at the United Nations, Archdeacon Taimalelagi F. Tuatagaloa-Matalavea, was recently named a Member of the Order of Samoa, her native country.

Statement of the Ecumenical Women 2000 Coalition

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 15:36:00 -0100

Ecumenical Women 2000 is a coalition of Christian denominations and ecumenical organizations at the United Nations focusing on the global intersections of religions, human rights and gender. As a delegation of seventy-five women of faith representing all regions of the world, we unequivocally support the Political Declaration

ACC's delegation to the 49th Session of the UNCSW (2005)

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 15:35:00 -0100

The unity of the Anglican Communion was positively demonstrated when 41 women from 27 provinces gathered as the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) delegation to the 49th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting in New York 28 February- 11 March, 2005

Anglican Observer represented at Commission

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 11:23:00 -0100

Members of the Anglican-UN Representation in Geneva will be attending the Human Rights Commission - a major annual conference drawing together UN member states, national institutions, international organisations and NGOs/Civil Society - on behalf of the Anglican Observer at the United Nations. Topics of vital interest to members of the Anglican Communion are on the agenda, including: Promotion and Protection of Human Rights; Rights of the Child; Indigenous People's Issues; Women and the Gender Perspective; Religious Freedom; the Right to Development; Racism Those with an interest in the Commission can find out more on http://www.ohchr.org

Documentary highlights Rwandan women

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 10:51:00 -0100

Anglican women joined other participants in the 49th session of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) gathered at the United Nations Church Center for a screening of Ladies First, a film highlighting the new roles of Rwandan women in government, business, education and reconciliation.

MU at the United Nations

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 10:49:00 -0100

For the first two weeks in March, the Mothers' Union will be represented at the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and will be involved in discussions with governments, other NGOs and women on the progress made in achieving gender equality worldwide.

Anglican women gather to lobby UN on women's lives

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:29:00 -0100

Eighty-one Anglican women gather in New York City beginning February 24 for two weeks of meetings and lobbying in support of the Anglican Observer to the United Nations during the 49th session of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)

Statement from the Advisory Council to the Anglican Observer at the UN

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:15:00 -0100

This morning during the annual meeting of the Advisory Council to the Anglican Observer at the United Nations (ACAOUN) we received the shocking news from Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal in Jerusalem about the aggressive entry into Saint George's Cathedral, Jerusalem, by Israeli Special Polices Forces.

Anglican Observer at UN to lead forum

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:29:00 -0100

Set to visit an Episcopal parish known for feeding as many as 1,300 needy people daily, the Anglican Observer at the United Nations is scheduled to preach at 11am on Sunday, 29 August, at Holy Apostles Church near Madison Square Garden - site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) 30 August to 2 September.

A photo gallery from the fund-raising dinner for the Anglican Observer at the United Nations

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:27:00 -0100

A photo gallery from the fund-raising dinner for the Anglican Observer at the United Nations, held 18 June 2004, in Greenwich, Connecticut, with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, and several hundred supporters of this crucial Anglican Communion work

Internationalism and Beyond - the Most Revd Rowan Williams

Sat, 19 Jun 2004 16:43:00 -0100

Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams Internationalism and Beyond Speech on the occasion of a fund raising dinner for the Anglican Observer to the United Nations.

Statement from the ACC delegates' gathering at the 48th Session of the United Nations Commission

Tue, 16 Mar 2004 09:53:00 -0100

The Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) delegation to the 48th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meeting in New York, 1-12 March, 2004 examined two themes from the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action, “Men and boys in gender equity” and “Women’s equal participation in conflict prevention, management, resolution and post-conflict peace building."

Ecumenical team concerned about lack of provisions for proposed Global Fund for AIDS

Sat, 02 Jun 2001 12:20:00 -0100

A team representing the World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed concern about a lack of provisions for the proposed Global Fund for AIDS.

Samoan Church Leader appointed Anglican Observer at the United Nations

Sat, 27 Jan 2001 12:09:00 -0100

Archdeacon Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Matalavea, 55, has been appointed the new Anglican Observer at the United Nations. She succeeds Bishop Herbert Donovan who has served as the Interim Observer.

Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

Tue, 09 Jan 2001 10:58:00 -0100

"The Anglican Church through the Anglican Consultative Council and the Peace and Justice Network can and should be major participants in the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance," said the Rt Rev Herbert Donovan, the Interim Anglican Observer.

UN Observer Addresses ACC-10

Wed, 30 Oct 1996 13:29:00 -0100

With his employers looking at a budget crisis in the next few days, the Anglican Observer at the United Nations used a hi-tech multi-media presentation to back his impassioned plea to support his ministry among the world's diplomats. The U.N. representative is responsible to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Consultative Council through the Secretary General. Bishop James Ottley, who gives the Anglican Communion a voice at the UN, alternated between smooth diplomacy and inspired preaching to get his message across to members of the Anglican Consultative Council here Sunday night