September-October 2022

Pax Christi USA 50th Anniv. Conference

Nuclear disarmament is the issue of the past and future of the Catholic peace movement.

Historic Climate Bill for Green Transition

Climate activists celebrate the passage of the most significant climate bill in the history of the United States while calling for bolder steps to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and correct environmental injustices suffered by frontline communities.

African Climate Dialogues

Community and religious leaders from across the African continent are meeting to discuss personal experiences and perspectives on key topics related to the UN Climate Talks.

Tanzania: Threats to Maasai Lands

Increasing threats to Maasai lands raise concerns of a systematic landgrab from indigenous pastoral peoples.

Guatemala Emergency Human Rights Delegation

Growing crackdown on political dissent amid already significant corruption and human rights abuses raise concerns of authoritarianism.

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Nicaragua: Bishop Critical of Ortega Arrested

After silencing the press and closing most NGOs, Ortega’s Sandinista government goes after the only influential independent organization left in Nicaragua – the Catholic Church.

Brazil: Record Violence Against Indigenous

The Brazilian bishops say record-high violence and rights violations may have made 2021 the “worst year of the century” for Indigenous peoples.

Venezuelan Migrants in Panama’s Darién Gap

Maryknoll Sisters issue urgent call for short-term volunteers to care for migrants in the juggle of Panama.

Haiti: No to Military Intervention

Civil society leaders say repeating the mistakes of the past will not solve Haiti’s sociopolitical crisis today.

Philippines: Take Action to Protect Human Rights

Members of Congress and human rights activists raised concerns leading up to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.