Myanmar: Peace is possible
Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, in a message published by ZENIT on June 26, calls for an independent investigation of war crime allegations and appeals for an end to crimes against the Rohingyas minority. On June 30, the government of Myanmar, led by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, denied visas to UN investigators.
Philippines: Mindanao, Maute, and Martial Law
Fred Goddard, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner and former executive director of the Maryknoll Affiliates who works with the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute in the Philippines, wrote the following article on June 26, which was Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic holy day that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Ten year anniversary of Story of Stuff
Annie Leonard’s seminal video about consumption was released in 2007, instantly becoming a viral hit, and inspiring a book, in-depth website, and a series of videos and campaigns that fuel a movement for social change.
Labour Party proposes ownership reforms
In a stunning turn of events, the Labour Party in the U.K., led by Jeremy Corbyn, defied expectations in a snap general election on June 8 and gained 30 seats in the House of Commons. The following article, published in the July-August 2017 issue of NewsNotes, examines Labour’s proposal for ownership reforms, which, if implemented, could have a profound impact on the U.K. economy.
Building bridges in the age of migration
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns has begun a process of discernment to decide how best to offer compassion and welcome and promote justice and peace for migrants and refugees.
After Paris: The work for climate justice goes on
President Trump may have left the Paris climate agreement but we, and thousands of others in the U.S., are still in. The following article was published in the July-August 2017 issue of NewsNotes.
Our vision of a culture of nonviolence
Amid the reality of conflict and violence around the world, peacemakers work to cultivate seeds of peace.
Successful accord addressing worker safety and livelihood in Bangladesh extended
New agreement between unions and companies provides additional accountability structures and time to remediate residual issues that continue to threaten worker safety and livelihoods.
World Refugee Day 2017
We offer the following resources for study, prayer, and action in support of refugees.
Israel's occupation of Palestine: 50 years too long
Twenty Christian faith leaders ask President Trump to work toward the end of Israel's occupation of Palestine.
The work for climate justice will go on
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns is very disappointed that President Trump has decided to remove the United States from the Paris climate agreement.
NAFTA renegotiations: Put people and creation at the center
The Trump administration announced plans to renegotiate NAFTA.