WELCOME
OUR MISSION
In bold discipleship with Christ and in solidarity with churches and other partners in the Middle East, Canada and globally, UNJPPI works to engage, nourish, and channel energy in The United Church of Canada toward the goal of a just, sustainable peace in Palestine/Israel in alignment with international law. This peace would exist within a political framework whereby everyone who lives in Israel / Palestine would enjoy equal and full human rights and political self-determination. Towards this end, UNJPPI facilitates education, promotes partnerships, coordinates advocacy, and encourages action, both within and beyond the United Church.
WHAT CAN I DO?
To join the network, please subscribe to the email list to receive a newsletter once a month with updates and action ideas.
Educate yourself. This website is a source of resources and news that can be used in leadership in communities of faith and regional councils as well as recommendations of actions to promote justice and peace in Palestine/Israel. Almost every page has a 'What Can I do' section with suggestions for concrete actions you can take.
A coordinating team meets regularly. You are welcome to express interest in joining the coordinating team or one of our Committees (including Advocacy, Communications, Conference Planning and more).
WHAT IS UNJPPI?
Our future and their future are one. Either the cycle of violence that destroys both of us or peace that will benefit both.UNJPPI seeks to raise awareness of the conditions of Palestinians under the illegal Israeli occupation and encourages action to pressure the state of Israel to end the violent occupation of and on-going settler-colonial project that includes building Israeli only settlements on Palestinian land. UNJPPI agrees with Palestinian churches, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch that Israel is an apartheid state. The illegality of the Israeli occupation and the reality of apartheid was confirmed by the International Court of Justice ruling of July 2024.
TAKING ACTION
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
Lean about Activities that UNJPPI is involved in and see how you might be interested in getting involved.