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Human Environment (1978) The world has not yet solved the problems of human environment which relate to the atmosphere, water and land. Many nations, both developed and developing, are finding it increasingly difficult to meet demands for water in agriculture, in domestic and industrial uses. Therefore, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism urges: Nations to take measures to stop waste, pollution and other harmful practices and to develop new e…

Human Rights – United Nations (1978) Women’s League for Conservative Judaism affirms the convictions that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affords a vision and hope for a better World, in which people can live in peace, guided by the concepts of justice, and freedom and concern for the worth and dignity of every person. Therefore, we call upon the United Nations, through all of its channels and agencies, to intensify its responsibility i…

Humane Slaughtering National Women’s League notes that the 85th Congress enacted federal legislation on humane slaughter which is limited to meat purchased by the government. This act may presage efforts to secure similar state laws and to extend the application of the federal law to all commerce in meat. We urge our affiliated Sisterhoods to maintain close contact with their state legislative bodies in order to be alert to the introduction of su…

Resolution of Hungary (1956) The world is witnessing in Hungary the latest example of Communist tyranny, oppression and disregard for the dignity of man. This action removes the false front of friendliness which the Soviet Union has shown to the world since the death of Stalin. The heroic revolt by the freedom-loving Hungarian people is another dramatic example of man’s unquenchable thirst for freedom which totalitarianism of whatever variety, ca…

Immigration (2017) Background: The subjects of immigration, the treatment of undocumented residents living within national borders and the absorption of refugees are highly politically charged issues in our time. The developed and economically privileged countries of North America and Europe are questioning how to balance the obligations of social responsibility with national security and economic justice for citizens. Although the Jewish communi…

International Criminal Court (1998) History records terrible crimes and atrocities committed in all regions of the world. We believe that states have the duty to bring to justice in their own courts persons responsible for genocide, other crimes against humanity and serious violations of humanitarian law. Unfortunately, this is not always done. Sometimes there is a collapse of the state’s authority or criminals gain control. A permanent Internati…

United Nations International Decade for Action (2006) Water for Life (2005 – 2015) On 23 December 2004, the General Assembly proclaimed the period from 2005 – 2015 as the International Decade for Action, Water for Life, commencing on World Water Day 22 March 2005 (resolution 58/217). The Assembly invited the Secretary-General to take the appropriate steps to organize the activities of the Decade, taking into account the results of the Internation…

International Year of Chemistry (2010) Stressing that education in and about Chemistry is critical in addressing challenges such as global climate change, in providing sustainable sources of clean water, food, energy and in maintaining a wholesome environment for the well-being of all people, the General Assembly on 19 December 2008, decided to proclaim 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (resolution 63/209). It designated UNESCO as the l…

Background Since 2003, the Canadian Council on Social Development has highlighted the socio-economic gap between indigenous women and their families and other Canadians. In a 2007 paper, the National Women’s Association of Canada reiterated “the rights to equality and nondiscrimination… between non-indigenous and indigenous individuals.” Most recently, in July 2008, the Native Women’s Association of Canada once more indicated that despite Canada’…

Integration (1962) Human dignity and the worth of the individual are basic in Judaism as well as in the spiritual heritage of America. Discrimination such as is practiced in many parts of the world and in our own country, is contrary to the spirit of both cultures. The Constitution of the United States rejects the notion that the rights of man means the rights of some men only. In spite of the progress in eliminating discrimination in transportat…