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Supporting Human Rights and Reconciliation Support the Archbishop of Canterbury and other Anglican leaders who with Islamic leaders honor teachings in our traditions which work to avoid coercion and respect individual liberty. Oppose any governmental legal system which violates fundamental human rights. (GC 2003) Condemn domestic and international trafficking of persons for sexual purposes. (GC 2003) Encourage dioceses to educate Episcopalians about the plight of and need to support women and children of all faiths in war-torn areas, including Israel/Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia, Sudan, and Liberia. (GC 2003) Urge the President to address the issue of global warming and take the necessary steps to reduce green house gas emissions in the U.S. (EC 06/01) Call on U.S. Government to pressure the Government of India to recognize untouchability as a crime against humanity and abolish practices of untouchability. (GC 2000) Observe United Nations’ decade of non-violence. (GC 2000) Respond to our Anglican partners as to the most appropriate help the Church can provide to combat religious persecution in their countries. (GC 1997) Call for fair employment and investment in Northern Ireland. (EC 11/94) Commend to Anglican Communion information on contraceptive and reproductive health care services, and encourage governments to seekremedies to reverse rapid population growth. (GC 1994) Support and affirm religious freedom. (GC 1988) Urge U.S. Government to work for abolition of torture worldwide. (EC 06/84) Support ministry of reconciliationin Ireland. (GC 1982)