Guantanamo: Actions on the anniversary
January 11, 2014 marks the 12th anniversary of the opening of the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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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
Torture: Help survivors in detention receive legal services
The Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition invite your signature on this petition to the Justice Department, requesting an expansion of a legal defense program for detained asylum seekers.
Prayers, action for South Sudan
The South Sudan Action Network on Small Arms offers this action for January 1; Pax Christi International sent the following message of solidarity to the people of South Sudan on December 27, 2013.
Support freedom of movement, not occupation
For this “third Thursday” alert for December, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus in what is now Palestinian land, we call attention to the fact that Palestinians face severe limitations on their right to movement.
Call for peace wishes and prayers for Bethlehem
Each year during Advent, Pax Christi International invites prayers and wishes for peace in the Holy Land.
7th Annual Bethlehem Prayer Service
The National Cathedral in Washington, DC hosts this annual prayer service for peace in the Middle East.
Take action to end the Gaza blockade
For this “third Thursday” alert for November, tell your members of Congress that the people of Gaza need hope, not collective punishment. Tell them it is time to take action lift the Gaza blockade.
Urge Senate to vote to close Guantanamo
From our colleagues at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT).
Tell Congress to end the war on drugs in Mexico and Central America
Mexico and Central America face extreme levels of violence since the war on drugs was intensified in the region; urge the U.S. Congress to stop funding this war.
Solitary confinement: Penitence, or torture?
The following was written by Kelly Kundrat, an intern with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, and was published in the November-December 2013 NewsNotes.
Latin America: Deteriorating relations with U.S.
The following article appeared in the November-December 2013 NewsNotes.
Guatemala: Communities release statement
The following piece, published in the November-December 2013 NewsNotes, was prepared by Eben Levey, an intern with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
Honduras: Intimidation in upcoming election?
The following was written by Eben Levey, whose internship with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns focuses on Central America issues. Eben will participate in an election-monitoring delegation in November.
November-December 2013 NewsNotes
The November-December 2013 NewsNotes includes a report on Brazil’s debt, reflections on the World Food Prize and Pope Francis, and an update on Cambodia, among other topics.
Settlements and their impact on movement and access
For this “third Thursday” alert for October, tell your Members of Congress in person or in writing that you oppose ongoing Israeli settlement expansion, particularly its effects on Palestinian movement and access.
Bolivia: Sign petition to bring Goni to justice
The following petition, posted to Change.org, was prepared by former Maryknoll lay missioner Maggie Fogarty, who served with her family in Bolivia.
Honduras: Take action for social movement leaders
The following alerts are circulated by SOA Watch and the International Labor Rights Forum.
Support a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel
The following alert is the “third Thursday” alert for September.