• Salvos urge UN delegates to pursue justice

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Leaders from The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) have attended and provided statements at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The session, which began in Geneva on 23 February, concluded on 31 March. During the event, attendees sought to address some of the world’s most urgent human rights challenges.

The Salvation Army took the opportunity to speak on critical issues affecting the most vulnerable. General André Cox (Retired) and Mr Markus Hofer delivered verbal statements - one on the right to adequate housing, and another speaking firmly against the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children.

In his statement, Markus reminded delegates that, as humanity faced increasing threats to justice, they were called to speak up for the voiceless, the poor, the needy, and the widowed; and to be neighbours, peacemakers, and advocates for hope, even during the most challenging times.