Summit of the Americas Letter on Migration Policy Priorities
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of over 100 other civil society organizations in sending the following letter to the Biden administration in advance of the Summit of the Americas meeting in Los Angeles in June 2022, explaining the coalition's priorities for advancing just and humane migration policy.
The Work to End Title 42 Continues
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns laments the preliminary injunction issued by Judge Robert Summerhays of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana that will temporarily halt the Biden administration’s effort to end Title 42 expulsions at the border.
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It is Possible to End Mass Shootings
We know it is possible for U.S. politicians and the movements they lead to overcome their differences and work together for an end to this unacceptable slaughter of human lives.
Letter to Biden on Mining for Renewable Energy
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of organizations in sending the following letter to President Biden urging him not to use the Defense Production Act to subsidize mining for renewable energy.
Letter to Congressional Leaders on Global COVID-19 Funding
As part of the Catholic Cares Coalition, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined other Catholic organizations in sending the following letter to Congressional leadership urging them to prioritize funding for global access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments.
Christian Leaders Call for Palestinian Children's Rights
In April, Susan Gunn, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a group of Christian leaders in sending the following letter to the House of Representatives urging them to support a bill in support of Palestinian children’s rights.
Over 1000 Catholic Sisters Urge President Biden to Follow Through on Ending Title 42
Over 1000 Catholic sisters sent a letter to President Biden urging him to fulfill his commitment to end expulsions of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Title 42 health order by May 23.
Catholic Sisters Letter to Biden on End of Title 42 on May 23
On May 4, over 1200 Catholic sisters sent a letter to President Biden urging him to follow through on his commitment to end Title 42 on May 23. Maryknoll sisters were among the signatories.
Resources May-June 2022
Find resources on the war in Ukraine, asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, nuclear disarmament, and much more.
Human Rights Focus at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
At this year’s annual conference of Christian peace and justice advocates, three speakers highlighted ongoing human rights concerns in the Philippines, Colombia, and Israel-Palestine.
Call for Palestinian Children’s Rights
In April, Susan Gunn, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a group of Christian leaders in sending the following letter to the House of Representatives urging them to support a bill in support of Palestinian children’s rights.