Sub-Saharan Africa ‘Crippled’ by Funding Gap
The Africa Faith and Justice Network released the following statement during the Work Bank/IMF Spring Meetings.
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.
El Salvador Cries for Freedom for the Innocent
The cardinal of San Salvador and families of the detained speak out for the thousands jailed during the suspension of civil rights in El Salvador.
Indigenous People’s Water Manifesto
The following is an excerpt from a manifesto endorsed and signed by 74 Indigenous peoples and organizations represented at the March 2023 UN Water Conference.
Vatican Rejects Doctrine of Discovery
The 500-year-old legal and political theory that justified the taking of land from native populations by colonizers was formally renounced by the Church.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Swords Into Plowshares
The virtual conference held in April featured Christian voices for peace from around the world.
Maryknoll OGC joins in asking for Nicaraguan TPS
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 120 national and local faith-based organizations to cal on President Biden to redesignate TPS for Nicaragua.
Maryknoll OGC Joins Letter to Trade Representative Tai on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 25 faith-based organizations in a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai voicing hopes for a Indo-Pacific Economic Framework that prioritizes "the planet, human rights, and dignity over profit."
Catholic Groups Ask Pres. Biden to Reconsider Deterrence Immigration Policies
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined fourteen other Catholic organizations in calling on President Biden to reverse restrictive border policies.
Maryknoll OGC Requests Biden, Yellen Support Special Drawing Rights
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a letter with over fifty other organizations calling on President Biden and Treasury Secretary Yellen to support a new allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to counteract clear recessionary pressures in the global economy.
Peru: Letter of Solidarity with Aymara, Uro and Quechua Brothers and Sisters
We are writing to express our solidarity with you and your struggle and to tell you that as Christians we recognize the great example you are setting for the whole country with your marches in defense of true democracy and human rights; you are exemplary citizens and we demand that you be respected as such.