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Can the UN campaign against global poverty still succed?
An article by Bruce Duncan from 'Social Policy Connections'. Click here to download the article. Click here to visit the Social Policy Connections website.
War on poverty can be won
In a recent article for the The Age newspaper, Tim Costello discussed the importance of the Millennium Development Goals, aid and PM Kevin Rudd's attendance at the UN forum in New York on 25 September. Click here to read the article. Tim Costello is a member of the Micah Challenge panel of reference.
Pacific in trouble on MDGs
Just before a September 25 UN meeting at which governments are expected to increase their commitments to meeting the millennium goals, a Lowy Institute report says Australian aid is ineffective in helping Pacific countries meet the goals. Click here to read a Sydney Morning Herald article focusing on PNG and the Pacific.
UN: Achieving MDGs by 2015 still feasible
16 September 2008 - The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets agreed upon by world leaders in 2000, are still on course to be achieved by their 2015 deadline, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
"If we are united in mobilizing political will and necessary resources, I think we can achieve these Goals by 2015," Mr. Ban told UN Radio and the News Centre. Click here to read the article.
MDGs off track in the Pacific
Australia's pacific neighbours are "seriously off track" in achieving their poverty reduction goals by 1015 according to a recent article in the Australian. Click here to read the article.
UN: Woman's empowerment key to achieving MDGs
Women's empowerment is critical for countries in Asia and the Pacific to advance towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS, all by 2015, according to participants at a United Nations forum held in the Thai capital.Click here to read the full article.
Child Mortality a continuing challenge for the Pacific
Child mortality rates are lagging in a number of Pacific Island states according to a just released UNICEF report. Click here to read an article. Click here to read more on health.
UN warning on India child health
The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves its record on health and child protection, a UN report says. Click here to read a BBC article on the issue.
More than two billion people lack adequate sanitation: UN
The UN has released a report stating that two billion people around the world still lack adequate sanitation. Improvement in this area is essential in order for Goal 7 of the MDGs to be met. Click here to read an article discussing the issue.
Micah Challenge UK
The UK campaign has been facilitating some great activities and having a big impact. Click below to read some articles about Micah Challenge UK.
Micah Challenge inspires greater action on poverty
MPs taste injustice at anti-poverty event
Micah Challenge backed by MP for Loughborough
Australia to support women leaders in the Pacific
On 3 June, 2008 Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Bob McMullan, announced that Australia will work with Pacific governments and the UN to strengthen women's leadership in the region. Click here to read a media release.
World Bank warns of MDGs shortfalls
The World Bank has launched a new report discussing the Millennium Development Goals. The 2008 Global Monitoring Report, MDGs and the Environment—Agenda for Inclusive and Sustainable Development, warns that most countries will fall short on the goals.
"In this Year of Action on the MDGs, I am particularly concerned about the risks of failing to meet the goal of reducing hunger and malnutrition, the 'forgotten MDG'. As the report shows, reducing malnutrition has a 'multiplier' effect, contributing to success in other MDGs including maternal health, infant mortality, and education", said Robert B. Zoellick, World Bank President
Click here to view the report.
Maternity mortality gap 'widening in developing nations'
A BBC News article quoting a parliamentary committee says "of all the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations, the aim of reducing maternal mortality has seen least progress". The article is of particular relevance to Micah Challenge's 2008 campaign on maternal and child health. Click here to read the full article.
The Australian Government's responsibility to climate change and global poverty
In his article for the Sydney Morning Herald, Tim Costello draws attention to the link between climate change and global poverty, and Australia's responsibility to the global community. Click here to read the full article.
Tim Costello is the CEO of World Vision Australia, and a active member of the Micah Challenge panel of reference. World Vision is an endorsing body of Micah Challenge and a financial contributer to the campaign.
Poverty as an election issue, 2007
View a summary and response to Mr Howard and Mr Rudd's recent addresses to Christian voters.
Anglican Archbishop states his support for Micah Challenge Australia
Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen, has issued a statement outlining his support for the aims of Micah Challenge.
Response to ALP Aid Announcement July 2007
The Labor Party has committed to equaling the present government's aid commitment up to 2010 if it wins office. In addition it has promised to increase aid levels to 0.55 by 2015.This is a very positive step. For details of the new policy commitment see our response.
Federal Budget 2007
What does this year's Federal Budget mean for poor communities in our region? Have we increased spending on aid and development? Read the Make Poverty History budget review.
Micah Challenge statement on Zimbabwe 2007
Micah Challenge International has released a statement in response to the current situation in Zimbabwe. Church leaders in Africa have written to Mr Mugabe and leaders of other Southern African countries urging justice and human rights for the people of Zimbabwe. Please pray that God would strengthen Christians in Zimbabwe to stand for righteousness and that his protection would surround them. Pray that justice and peace would be a reality for the people of Zimbabwe, Angola, Sierra Leone and Mozambique.
Faith in politics
An extract from Kevin Rudd's article published in The Monthly journal in October 2006. His article draws upon the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to examine the practice of the Christian faith in the social and political realms of Australia today.
Why we must work to meet the needs of the poor
A statement by Hon. John Anderson, Member for Gwydir, endorsing the goals of Micah Challenge to speak out for the poor and defend the rights of the needy today.
Millennium Development Goals: Progress Update
Micah Challenge International has developed a summary of the progress made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The summary report is based on information provided by the United Nations.
The state cannot be neutral with respect to values
A statement by Cardinal George Pell, Archibishop of Sydney within the Australian Catholic Church, first released this statement in 2004. Recently revised, the statement provides a view on the role of the state and public expression of faith and values.
Understanding the case for aid from a biblical perspective
Catalyst is an advocacy program for Australian churches coordinated by Baptist World Aid Australia. You can check out more about Catalyst at www.catalystonline.org.au. For a quick look at some interesting new articles, click on the links below.
>> More aid, better aid bible studies
>> A case for aid briefing paper
>> Aid Q&A
What the heck is social justice?
Rose Marie Berger, an associate editor of Sojourners, is a Catholic peace activist and poet. Find out more about 2007 as a Sabbath Year at www.jubileeusa.org. This article looks at what social justice means in today's society.
Beyond Charity
Is generous giving to charity the only difference Christians can make to those in poverty? Siu Fung Wu, Global Education Officer at World Vision Australia, argues the case that we can go beyond giving money.
Papers from the Micah Network Global Consultation
Global Conflict
Paper presented by Dr Vinoth Ramachandra.
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Integral Mission and Conflict - Journeying Toward Shalom
Plenary paper presented by Deborah Storie.
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Religious Violence and Peace of Christ
Plenary paper by Dr Chris Marshall.
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Church and Community
Plenary paper by Reverend David Coffey.
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Peace and Reconciliation
Plenary paper by Rt Reverend Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo.
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