MCC has advocacy offices in Ottawa, Washington, Ontario and at the United Nations in New York.

MCC statements

What do MCC and our partners have to say about current events or major issues like climate change or global conflicts? Learn more in these featured statements.

MCC U.S. NPJM Office statements and letters

MCC U.S.'s National Peace and Justice Ministries (NPJM) staff drafts position letters and supports key joint statements as a way of bolstering support for congruent causes and clarifying its position on U.S.-policy-specific issues.

U.S. advocacy

Date: January 2, 2026

Summary: Mennonite Central Committee joins other international humanitarian organizations in warning that new Israeli registration measures could force INGOs to halt operations in Gaza and the West Bank, severely restricting life-saving aid at a time of extreme civilian need. They call on Israel to stop deregistration proceedings and on donor governments to use their influence to protect independent, principled humanitarian action and ensure civilians continue to receive essential assistance.

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MCC Canada P&J Office statements and letters

The Peace & Justice (P&J) Office is MCC’s voice to the Canadian government, advocating for policies that support our work of relief, development and peacebuilding.

Canada advocacy

Date: January 2, 2026

Summary: Mennonite Central Committee joins other international humanitarian organizations in warning that new Israeli registration measures could force INGOs to halt operations in Gaza and the West Bank, severely restricting life-saving aid at a time of extreme civilian need. They call on Israel to stop deregistration proceedings and on donor governments to use their influence to protect independent, principled humanitarian action and ensure civilians continue to receive essential assistance.

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MCC UN Office statements and letters

The MCC United Nations (UN) Office is a platform for church and MCC partners across the world to advocate, communicate and educate regarding social and political policies and practices that promote justice, peace and reconciliation.

UN advocacy

Date: January 2, 2026

Summary: Mennonite Central Committee joins other international humanitarian organizations in warning that new Israeli registration measures could force INGOs to halt operations in Gaza and the West Bank, severely restricting life-saving aid at a time of extreme civilian need. They call on Israel to stop deregistration proceedings and on donor governments to use their influence to protect independent, principled humanitarian action and ensure civilians continue to receive essential assistance.

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