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Human Rights
Upholding human rights enables a society to put people at the center of all policymaking – political, economic and social – thus protecting the life and dignity of the human person whatever its condition or stage of development. In the year 2020, the world entered into the novel coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented crisis that impacts all aspects of life and presents new threats to upholding human rights.
December 10 is International Human Rights Day. Join us in reciting this prayer by Rabbi Brant Rosen. Explore our Lenten Reflection Guide on human rights.
To understand what our faith teaches about human rights, see “Catholic Social Teaching and Human Rights.”
To learn about Maryknoll mission experience honoring and protecting human rights and the life and dignity of the human person, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, read Maryknoll’s 100 Years of Mission.
To learn about human rights advocacy, watch a 30-minute webinar, “Human Rights Advocacy and the Legacy of Sr. Dianna Ortiz.” You will also find a corresponding page of resources on current human rights issues.
To learn about new threats to human rights, see our articles featured in Maryknoll Magazine:
Upholding Human Rights During the Pandemic
A “David and Goliath” Story of Water Defenders
Call on Biden to Close Guantanamo
We condemn the prison’s continued operation as a direct violation of Catholic Social Teachings against punitive detainment devoid of any rehabilitation and in violation of the prohibitions against torture.
January – Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is a key time to educate ourselves about human trafficking and to learn to spot the signs of trafficking. Scroll down to learn what you can do. What is…
Ask Congress to exclude military aid to El Salvador in 2023
For Human Rights Day, tell Congress not to include military aid to El Salvador in the 2023 Budget
Reflections from El Salvador: Roses in December
At the heart of their faith was their focus on the holiness and dignity of each human life. By recognizing the divine in each person and giving their lives for those on the margins of this world, the church women have changed each person they touched – even our delegation, 42 years later.
Guatemala: Restore Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Corruption has affected all branches of the Guatemalan government to the effect that Indigenous leaders and human rights activists, journalists, and honest judges and prosecutors are threatened, jailed, or forcibly removed from their land.
Support the Justice for Shireen Act
Ask Congress to investigate the killing of Shireen Abu-Akleh.
Philippine Elections Raise Human Rights Concerns
The May 9 elections in the Philippines brought to power two leaders with family ties to human rights abusers.
Brazil: Deaths and Degradation in the Amazon
REPAM-Brazil demands a government response to the deaths of two leading defenders of indigenous peoples and nature in the Amazon territory.
Tanzania Land Conflict with Maasai
A potentially dangerous stand-off has erupted in north-central Tanzania after the government decided to evict up to 167,000 pastoral Maasai from their land in favor of a wealthy hunting firm owned by the United Arab Republic’s ruling family.
Guatemala: Petition for U.S. Sanctions on Corrupt Leaders
An international campaign for alleviating poverty and suffering in Guatemala has launched a petition calling for new targeted sanctions by the United States.
Christian Leaders Call for Palestinian Children’s Rights
In April, Susan Gunn, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a group of Christian leaders in sending the following letter to the House of Representatives urging them to support a bill in support of Palestinian children’s rights.
Human Rights Focus at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
At this year’s annual conference of Christian peace and justice advocates, three speakers highlighted ongoing human rights concerns in the Philippines, Colombia, and Israel-Palestine.
Call for Palestinian Children’s Rights
In April, Susan Gunn, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a group of Christian leaders in sending the following letter to the House of Representatives urging them to support a bill in support of Palestinian children’s rights.
Cambodia: Human Trafficking Cases Nearly Double
UCANews reported on April 8, 2022 that trafficking of surrogate mothers rose sharply despite travel restrictions imposed to curb spread of COVID-19.
Myanmar: Persecution of Christians ‘akin to Rohingya’
UCANews reported on April 26, 2022 that a new U.S. government report likens the situation of Christians in Myanmar to what the Rohingya have faced there since 2017.
El Salvador: Human Rights and Democracy at Risk
CISPES, the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, published English translations of comments by human rights experts in El Salvador on the rights abuses of thousands arrested under the state of emergency to curb gang violence.
Take Action for the People of El Salvador
As your representatives to address civil and human rights violations in El Salvador. The people of El Salvador are living under a state of emergency in which constitutional rights have…