A policy agenda for President Obama’s second term from communities of faith
These policy goals are endorsed by 23 faith-based organizations and have been sent to the White House, USAID and the State Department.
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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
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Fr. Ray Finch has spent his mission life among the people of the Andes in Bolivia and Peru.
Third Sunday of Lent
This week’s scripture reflection is written by Fr. Joe Healey, who has lived and worked in East Africa for many years.
El Salvador: Pilgrimage to honor religious women
Last summer, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), in conjunction with the SHARE Foundation, issued an invitation to religious women and all faith-based groups to participate in a delegation to El Salvador from November 29 to December 6.
Sign letter of conscience to Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack
From our colleagues at Pax Christi USA who received it from Interfaith Action of Southwest Florida.
Stop flow of assault weapons into Mexico
The following article by our LAWG colleagues was published on the Huffington Post.
Honduras: Take action to support Afro-indigenous communities
Your help is needed to secure the signature of your U.S. representative on this letter.
Ash Wednesday
Fr. John Sivalon, who worked as a missioner in East Africa, writes the reflection for Ash Wednesday.
Weekend of Prayer to End Slavery and Trafficking
The National Weekend of Prayer is a coalition of abolitionists and prayer leaders. The mission of the Weekend of Prayer is to mobilize prayer in the U.S. and to encourage awareness of the issue of human trafficking which is correctly called modern day slavery. Isaiah 61:1: “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on…
January 1, Solemnity of Mary
Today’s reflection is written by Sr. Janice McLaughlin, president of the Maryknoll Sisters.
Urge Senate to ratify CEDAW, the women’s rights treaty
The Women’s Rights Treaty [the Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, also known as CEDAW] is a strong tool that the international community used to protect women and girls from violence, end injustices such as forced marriage and trafficking, and provide access to education and vocational training.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12
A scripture reflection on Our Lady of Guadalupe, written by Sr. Esther Pineda of Pax Christi USA’s National Council.
Live the promise: Advent in a time of AIDS
Live the promise: Advent in a time of AIDS The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA) has set up a Daily Devotional Advent Calendar, which will be updated daily during Advent. You can navigate to any of the devotions by placing your mouse over each image and using the arrows that appear. If you would like to download the entire…
Maryknoll AIDS Task Force Prayer
A prayer for comfort, strength and hope.
Thanksgiving prayer
This prayer of thanksgiving is written by Jane Deren, senior advisor for the Center of Concern’s Education for Justice project.
Christmas Day
Maggie Fogarty, a former lay missioner who lived and worked in Bolivia, writes the reflection for today’s readings.
World AIDS Day 2012
Every year on December 1 we renew our commitment to ending the spread and affiction of HIV and AIDS.
Take action for people of San Jose del Golfo
The following alert is circulated by the Guatemala Human Rights Commission (GHRC).