Statements

Statement in Solidarity With Amazonian Indigenous Peoples Facing the Novel Coronavirus

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joins other organizations and communities in issuing a statement calling for the international community to take immediate measures to protect Amazonian communities from the risk of COVID-19 outbreak.

Urgent Plea to White House, IMF, G20: Cancel Debt, Expand COVID-19 Aid

As a member of the Jubilee USA Network, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined the USCCB in a letter to the White House calling for a moratorium on debt payments for poor countries hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 and Middle East Sanctions

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined other faith-based organizations in sending the following letter to the Trump administration urging the government to reconsider its use or support of sanctions or economic restrictions in the Middle East - particularly in Iran, Syria, and Gaza - in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CMEP Statement on Israel-Palestine "Peace Plan"

Churches for Middle East Peace, a network of organizations working for peace in Israel-Palestine of which MOGC is a member, released the following statement on February 25 on the Trump administration’s “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel-Palestine.

Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's New Landmine Policy

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined the Forum on the Arms Trade and many other organizations in issuing a joint statement on the Trump administration's new landmine policy.

Yes to "Querida Amazonia," the Beloved Amazon

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns gratefully welcomes "Querida Amazonia," Pope Francis's Exhortation in response to the Synod on the Amazon.

Public Charge Rule: Inhumane and Unfair

The following statement was released on January 29, 2020 regarding the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the changes to the public charge rule which bars immigrants who are recieving certain government benefits from gaining legal immigration status.

Faith4Asylum: Campaign to End the Cruel "Remain in Mexico" Policy

The Faith4Asylum campaign was launched January 29, 2020 by MOGC and its partners in the Interfaith Immigration Coalition. The following is a statement released to mark the launch of the campaign and the first anniversary of the "Remain in Mexico" policy.