After Charlottesville
After violent clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters at a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12 left dozens injured and one woman, Heather Heyer, dead, there has been a much needed national discussion on racism, fascism and nonviolence.
The NAFTA we need: Open and transparent, serving the common good
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns calls for an open and transparent NAFTA renegotiation that values people and Creation over profits.
Israel/Palestine: Sources for information and links to articles
Links to excellent sources for information and articles concerning the State of Israel and the Palestinian people.
Opposition to funding for a border wall
On July 25, nearly 100 environmental, faith, immigration, and civil rights organizations sent a letter to the members of the House of Representatives detailed our opposition to funding for the construction of a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Africa: Migration trends and patterns
There are numerous influences in Africa pushing and pulling people to migrate either within their country, or across, away from, or into the continent, spreading new ideas and changes in culture.
UN: Nuclear ban treaty negotiations
Maryknoll Sister Elizabeth Zwareva reports on the negotiations at the United Nations to adopt a treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading toward their total elimination.
Resources from July-August 2017 NewsNotes
Prayers for South Sudan and World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, video about crimilization of protest in Peru, a podcast about innovative nonviolent resistance campaigns around the world, and more.
Israel/Palestine: Hope despite occupation
June 10 marked a grim anniversary—fifty years of Israeli occupation of Palestine following the Six Day War.
Africa Rising: The Kilimanjaro Declaration
A new Pan-African movement is gaining momentum in an effort to build strength by joining forces to work for peace, justice and dignity across the continent.
Zimbabwe: Bishops appeal for peace in elections
In advance of the general election in 2018, the Zimbabwe Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter calling on the government and citizens to respect the Constitution and reject the use of violence and coercion.
Central America: U.S. policy denies human rights
The newly unveiled U.S. policy is of little help to Central American families who live in fear.
Peru: U.S. mining company revives lawsuit
On June 8, the U.S.-based company that owns the infamous and now-shuttered lead smeltering plant in La Oroya reintroduced a lawsuit claiming that the government of Peru violated a trade agreement and cost the company profits by establishing regulations to protect the environment in La Oroya.