Tell Honduras: Stop the violence
Two environmentalists murdered in less than two weeks. Tell Honduras: “Stop the violence!”
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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
Urgent! Honduras: Email Congress by Monday
Ask your Congressional representative to sign on to a “Dear Colleague” letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Treasure Jack Lew calling for justice and peace in Honduras.
Urgent! Honduras: Protect Gustavo Castro Soto
The life of Mexican human rights defender Gustavo Castro Soto is at grave risk in Honduras! Please send emails and call now!
Israel/Palestine: Life in a Palestinian village
On February 23, the mayor of Wadi Foquin, a Palestinian village in the West Bank, spoke at a congressional briefing on the living conditions for the residents. He and other speakers appealed to the U.S. Congress to put pressure on Israel to halt the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Nepal: One year after the earthquake
The following article is an update on the work of Maryknoll Father Joe Thaler in Nepal, one year after a massive earthquake struck the country.
Honduras: ¡Berta Cáceres presente!
The following statement, published in the March-April 2016 issue of NewsNotes, is by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns on the assassination of Berta Cáceres in Honduras on March 3. We are shocked and saddened to learn of the assassination of Honduran environmental activist and indigenous leader of the Lenca people, Berta Cáceres. Berta Cáceres’…
El Salvador: Breakthrough in case of Jesuit martyrs
After almost thirty years of impunity, there may finally be some measure of justice for the six Jesuit priests and two women murdered by the Salvadoran military in San Salvador in 1989.
Guatemala: Political transition and protests
Since his inauguration in January, former comedian and now President Jimmy Morales has faced an intense Congressional transition and renewal of mass protests in Guatemala.
Guatemala: Indigenous peoples’ rights
In February, Maryknoll Sister Ann Braudis joined fellow Maryknoll Sister Eva Canales in Guatemala to investigate human and land rights violations perpetrated against poor and indigenous people.
Mexico: Pope Francis calls for open hearts
In February, Pope Francis completed a six-day pastoral visit to Mexico. With five key moments, the pope addressed the full spectrum of Mexican society and delivered a clear moral message about corruption and poverty, violence, and migration that transcends national boundaries and speaks to the whole world.
Take action: ¡Berta Cáceres presente!
Urge the State Department to assist the government of Honduras in finding and holding accountable the murderers of Berta Cáceres.
February 8: International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking
Find resources for prayer, study, and action.
Urgent: Tell your Senator to welcome Syrian and Iraqi refugees
Call 1-888-897-9753 to tell your Senator not to shut down the U.S. resettlement program for Syrian and Iraqi refugees.
Catholics tell Congress: Welcome Syrian refugees
On November 20, 14 Catholic organizations, including the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, sent a statement to members of Congress regarding the Syrian refugee crisis and the need to welcome Syrian refugees.
Guatemala: Former military officers arrested
In early January, Guatemalan police arrested 18 people on charges of crimes against humanity, as part of an ongoing investigation into forced disappearances that occurred between 1981 and 1988 against indigenous communities.
Africa: Pope Francis and the Periphery
During his first visit to Africa, Pope Francis gave two important speeches to non-church groups that were remarkable in their global message about peace, poverty, and the environment.
A new year, an ever-increasing hope
Our message for the new year: As a people of faith we believe in love, not hate; we believe in the redemptive power of nonviolence and compassion; and we come together as children of God facing the new year in hope.
Urge White House NOT to conduct raids of Central American refugee children
Call the White House at (202) 456-1414.