Sign the Statement of Solidarity with the Guatemalan Peoples
International solidarity is needed to signal to corrupt and anti-democratic government officials in Guatemala that the world is watching.
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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
I Surrender: A Memoir of Chile’s Dictatorship
Orbis Books publishes firsthand account of two years in the repressive dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet for the fiftieth anniversary of Chile’s coup.
Israel-Hamas War: ‘End the War Now’
Churches for Middle East Peace (www.cmep.org) released the following statement on Oct. 26, in response to rising fears of catastrophic civilian casualties in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas War: Faith Leaders Call for Peace
The most violent year in the Holy Land in decades now culminates in outright war.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sr. Becky Nyaki, MM, sees a lesson on the nature of wisdom in the scripture readings.
Catholic Call-in to the White House: Support Ceasefire Now
Join us in asking President Biden to do all he can to de-escalate the conflict and call for a humanitarian ceasefire, allowing for a corridors of humanitarian aid to reach the people in Gaza who are in urgent need of food, water, shelter, medical care, and electricity.
Maryknoll OGC Joins Catholic Groups in Calling on President Biden for Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and 38 other Catholic groups signed a letter to fellow Catholic President Biden on the war in Israel Palestine asking for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and release of hostages.
Maryknoll OGC Joins 60 NGOs in Calling on Congress for De-escalation in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 60 faith and civil society groups that signed a letter to Congress requesting their help de-escalate the violence and stop further loss of life.
Support Ceasfire Now
On Oct. 17, the Al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, managed by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was bombed, killing hundreds of civilians. Read their statement expressing grief and a cry…
Maryknoll Signs Letter to Biden Requesting Targeted Sanctions Against Corrupt Guatemalan Officials
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was represented among the over 380 people who signed the letter to Biden requesting targeted financial statements against the specific corrupt Guatemalan government officials who are actively undermining the country’s democracy.
Maryknoll OGC Signs Letter to Congress Calling for De-escalation in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 27 faith groups that signed a letter to Congress requesting their help de-escalate the violence and stop further loss of life.
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sr. Geraldine Brake, MM, shares for World Mission Sunday how she sees the face of God in those she serves.
Take Action for Peace in Israel Palestine
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns is deeply concerned for those affected by the violence in Israel/Palestine. We echo the words of Pope Francis who said, “I am following with…
Articles on Restorative Justice from Maryknoll
Links to four articles on the work of restorative justice done in Brazil by Maryknoll Missioners.
Maryknoll OGC Asks DHS to End Deportations to Haiti
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 73 other organizations in asking the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to suspend deportation flights to Haiti. The U.S. Embassy ordered American diplomats to leave Haiti and issued a “Do Not Travel” Advisory for Haiti back in July. Still, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to fly immigrants back to the dangerous country.
Tell Congress to renew funding for PEPFAR
Fr. Rick Bauer says in an opinion piece in the New York Times: “PEPFAR has meant that millions of H.I.V.-positive children and adults who were near death have been brought back to life.”
The Plight of Christians and Palestinian Children in the Holy Land
Extremism has led to the most violent year in the Holy Land since 2005.
UN: Insufficient Progress on Development Goals
Midway to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals of 2015 are woefully behind schedule.