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2017
United Methodists in U.S. defend the right to boycott and divest
July 2017
Resource: Legislative successes at 2017 Annual Conferences
Listing resolutions adopted and actions taken, by resolution and by region
July 2017
Twelve United Methodist Missionaries Write to Donald Trump
Open letter opposes moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
February 2017
UMKR welcomes new United Methodist investment fund
Notes the need to apply long-standing church policy on Israeli occupation to other church funds
April 2017
2016
UMKR commends UNSC Resolution, US role in its passage, and Kerry's statement
December 2016
UMKR questions Israeli crackdown on humanitarian aid
August 2016
United Methodist General Conference calls on Israel to end unjust practices
May 2016
Caterpillar has NOT adopted the Ruggie Principles
April 2016
United Methodist pension fund excludes and divests of Israeli banks
January 2016
2015
UMKR celebrates boycott success in Palestinian territories
October 2015
Eight more annual conferences call for divestment
July 2015
UMKR welcomes new investment fund, while noting problems
January 2015
2014
United Methodist Church Divests G4S
June 2014
2013
UMKR Leader Receives National Award from US Campaign
September 2013
More United Methodists Divest from Israeli Occupation
June 2013
2012
UMKR Supports 15 Christian Leaders' Letter: Review U.S. Military Aid to Israel
November 2012
Energized by General Conference
May 2012
Announcing JVP Rabbinical Council Support
April 2012
UMKR Response to Pension Board's Resolution
March 2012