Members of UK Methodists might like to be aware of the following Notice of Motion on Syria that I proposed to the Methodist Conference, that was passed unanimously. It may give some ideas as to how we can help the Syrian people and some pointers for letters to MPs on what the Government can do. Thanks to all in the Conference who voted for it. Notice of Motion 202: Syria: Humanitarian Needs The Conference notes: a) As a result of the civil war in Syria that has lasted over 3 years, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has estimated that around 2.5 million people are now refugees outside Syria and around 6.5 million are internally displaced. b) A substantial proportion of the population of Syria are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, towns, cities and large sections of countryside have been devastated and many neighbouring countries are struggling to cope with the influx of people requiring help. c) The plight of Syria’s people is an affront to humanity. In view of this desperate situation and the plight of Syrians both within and outside Syria, the Conference: a) acknowledges the significant role that Her Majesty’s Government has played in providing funds to meet the needs of refugees in countries bordering Syria and encourages it, as part of its moral responsibility within the international community, to also resettle a small but significant number of refugees fleeing Syria; b) calls on Her Majesty’s Government and the wider international community to make it an urgent priority to seek a resolution to the conflict through the United Nations, based on the principles of justice and international law; c) urges the Methodist people to support medical and food relief to those in need through reputable agencies organising provision to Syria’s people, such as Christian Aid, Save the Children Fund, Oxfam and All We Can – Methodist Relief and Development; d) suggests that in praying for Syria the Methodist people should ask God that hope will take the place of despair, that justice will prevail over oppression and that peace will soon be realised in that land.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 09:04:25 +0000
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