Peace and Conflict

We call on the U.S. government and governments around the world to respect the dignity and human rights of every person and to support diplomatic resolutions in areas of conflict. We recognize the unique role that the U.S. and Congress can play in addressing and taking action on these issues.

Sign-on letters

• Faith Leader letter to President Biden on Middle East Policy (3/8/21)

Israel/Palestine

The Episcopal Church has a longstanding policy in support of reconciliation and restorative justice and advocates for sustainable, long-lasting peace. We advocate for a just and peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We lift up the work of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and their mission and life-saving ministries.

Sign-on letter

Faith-based letter to Secretary Blinken on Palestinian Displacement (4/29/21)

Yemen

The U.S government has engaged in a multi-pronged response to the conflict in Yemen. While it supports the United Nations’ efforts to find a political settlement, the U.S. continues to provide military assistance to the Saudi-led coalition, including the selling of armaments and munitions to the coalition in support of the US export market. It also continues to provide funding contributions for humanitarian aid. 

• Episcopal Church Policy: Response to Yemen Humanitarian Crisis

Iran

• Episcopal Church Statement on Iran (January 2020)

Northern Triangle: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador

• Episcopal Church Policy: Support Human Rights and Refugee Relief in Central America

Resource

OGR Spotlight: Yemen

Sign-on letter

Letter Calling for Immediate End to Saudi Blockade of Yemen (4/6/21)

Gender Justice

The Episcopal Church promotes gender equality around the world and condemns all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. By supporting U.S. foreign aid programs that prioritize the achievement of gender equality and empowerment of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, we seek to achieve a just world for all.

Episcopal Church Resources

• Statement: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (December 2020)
• Episcopal Relief and Development on Gender Equality
• Anglican Alliance: Gender Justice

Human Trafficking

The Episcopal Church, through General Convention, has long supported efforts to combat human trafficking. The Church supports legislation that protects human trafficking victims, particularly women and children. The Church also advocates for policies oriented to the recovery and reintegration of trafficking victims into society. We urge the U.S. government to work towards solutions to end modern slavery in all its forms and to partner with NGO’s, religious groups, and other governments to ensure we end this violation of human dignity.

As a member province of the global Anglican Communion, The Episcopal Church actively collaborates with international Anglican partners to confront the complex web of challenges around global migration that play a significant role in human trafficking.

Episcopal Church Resources

• Updates from Episcopal News Service
• Episcopalians Against Human Trafficking
• “Unbind and Let Go” curriculum for congregations
• Archbishop of Canterbury and Ecumenical Patriarch commit to tackling modern slavery