Message of the South Sudan Catholic Bishops
A call for peace in Sudan and South Sudan from the Bishops of South Sudan after a three day meeting.
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Peace and Nonviolence
The work of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns on peace is focused on identifying and eliminating the root causes of violence and conflict with a focus on specific regions, expressions of violence and areas of conflict affecting Maryknoll missioners, and U.S. aggression and national security policy (e.g. war on terrorism). The nexus of violence and poverty is clear. Unless we dedicate ourselves to building true human security for all, nations – especially poor ones – will continue to fall victim to an unending cycle of economic, political and social violence.
Maryknoll Leadership Statement on Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti
Maryknoll Leadership Statement on U.S. elections 2012: Sustainable peace and security for all
Maryknoll Leadership Statement: A call for the abolition of torture
POLICY BRIEF: Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Invest in Peace
WEBINAR: Nonviolence and the Web of Creation
WEBINAR: Human Rights Advocacy and the Legacy of Sr. Dianna Ortiz
WEBINAR: Rethinking Security in a Pandemic: No Justice, No Peace
WEBINAR: Sanctions — Nonviolent Tool or Lethal Weapon?
WEBINAR: Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Invest in Peace
Letter from the Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy
The following is the text of a letter to Dr. Bonnie D. Jenkins, the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, delivered on June 15 by the International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms.
A Letter from Churches for Middle East Peace
Dr. Mae Elise Cannon wrote a letter to supporters of Churches of Middle East Peace on June 23, 2023.
Korea: Peace Action Seeks End to War
Seventy years after armistice, Korean Peace Now! Grassroots Network and Women Cross DMZ are working to see the official end to the war.
Sudan: War Resumes
Two generals vie for the vast resources of Africa’s third largest country; ordinary people are caught in between.
Maryknoll OGC Asks Biden to Not Transfer Cluster Munitions
Cluster munitions are among the most harmful weapons to civilians, as they are designed to disperse indiscriminately across a wide area and often fail to explode on initial use, littering communities with unstable unexploded ordnance and causing devastating harm to civilians, and especially children, years after a conflict ends.
Central America Update
Guatemala holds a general election June 25th amidst political corruption and crackdowns, meanwhile El Salvador renews its State of Exception yet again.
Pray, Study, Act for World Africa Day
May 25th marks the 60th anniversary of World Africa Day. Maryknoll missioners in Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and most recently, Chad, invite us to celebrate the diverse beauty and…
Petition G7 Leaders – Climate and Nuclear Weapons
Call on G7 leaders meeting in Hiroshima to protect the future of our planet. Leaders can protect the planet by enacting the “Climate Peace Clause” and taking real steps toward…
Maryknoll OGC Asks for a Human Rights-focused Root Causes Intitiative
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 32 other religious and humanitarian groups in calling on the White House for a Root Causes Initiative that uses diplomacy to “combat corruption, promote respect for human rights, worker rights, and the rule of law, and encourage inclusive governance.”
Pray, Study, Act for Haiti
Haiti has seen growing instability since the 2010 earthquake, exacerbated by the assassination of their president in 2021. For Haitian Mothers Day, celebrated on May 28th, let us keep in mind those caught up in the turmoil.
South Korea: U.S. Nuclear Subs Enter Conflict
For the first time in 40 years, the United States will send nuclear submarines to the Korean Peninsula as part of a nuclear weapons deal with South Korea.
Sudan: Civil Society Needs Support to Stop War
Two rival generals of Sudan’s military have agreed to a three-day ceasefire but fears remain of an all-out civil war.
Christians Lobby for Peace in the Holy Land
Churches for Middle East Peace held a summit for Christians to hear about the state of human rights in Israel and Palestine and to meet with their congressional representatives.
Peru: Christians Express Solidarity with Indigenous Protesters
Over 400 Christians in Peru signed an open letter in March 2023, to express their respect and support for the Aymara, Uro and Quechua peoples marching in defense of democracy and human rights.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Swords Into Plowshares
The virtual conference held in April featured Christian voices for peace from around the world.
Tell Congress and Pres Biden: Suspend Security Assistance to Peru until Repression Ends
Write to express concern regarding the disproportionate and exaggerated response police unleashed upon protesters in Peru since the December coup attempt.
Tell Congress: Support Philippines Human Rights Act
It is urgent that the United States refuse to fund institutions responsible for human rights abuses in the Philippines.