Haiti: No to Military Intervention
Civil society leaders say repeating the mistakes of the past will not solve Haiti’s sociopolitical crisis today.
Venezuelan Migrants in Panama’s Darién Gap
Maryknoll Sisters issue urgent call for short-term volunteers to care for migrants in the juggle of Panama.
Brazil: Record Violence Against Indigenous
The Brazilian bishops say record-high violence and rights violations may have made 2021 the “worst year of the century” for Indigenous peoples.
Nicaragua: Bishop Critical of Ortega Arrested
After silencing the press and closing most NGOs, Ortega’s Sandinista government goes after the only influential independent organization left in Nicaragua – the Catholic Church.
Guatemala Emergency Human Rights Delegation
Growing crackdown on political dissent amid already significant corruption and human rights abuses raise concerns of authoritarianism.
Tanzania: Threats to Maasai Lands
Increasing threats to Maasai lands raise concerns of a systematic landgrab from indigenous pastoral peoples.
African Climate Dialogues
Community and religious leaders from across the African continent are meeting to discuss personal experiences and perspectives on key topics related to the UN Climate Talks.
Historic Climate Bill for Green Transition
Climate activists celebrate the passage of the most significant climate bill in the history of the United States while calling for bolder steps to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and correct environmental injustices suffered by frontline communities.
Pax Christi USA 50th Anniv. Conference
Nuclear disarmament is the issue of the past and future of the Catholic peace movement.
Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act
Finally! This landmark bill comes none too soon. As wildfires, floods, heat waves and drought surge throughout the planet, the cry of the earth, which Pope Frances calls us to heed in his Laudato Si’ encyclical, finally was heard in the halls of Congress. This legislation is a strong start for the United States to do its fair share to care for our common home.
In gratitude for the life of Gerry Lee
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and former director, Gerry Lee.
Resources from the July-August 2022 NewsNotes
The following resources were published in the July-August 2022 issue of NewsNotes.