South Sudan and DRC: Letter to Pope Francis
The Africa Faith and Justice Network organized an open sign on letter to the pope about ongoing challenges on the African continent prior to the papal visit to DCR and South Sudan in July.
Tanzania Land Conflict with Maasai
A potentially dangerous stand-off has erupted in north-central Tanzania after the government decided to evict up to 167,000 pastoral Maasai from their land in favor of a wealthy hunting firm owned by the United Arab Republic’s ruling family.
UN Report Says Forests are Fundamental
The State of the World’s Forest Report 2022 offers a three-pronged approach to unlock the economic potential of trees and forests while preserving their status as the greatest carbon capture technology in the world.
Clean Energy’s Mining Problem
The growing demand for minerals used in renewable energy raises the urgency to address human rights and environmental abuses common in mining.
Guatemala: Petition for U.S. Sanctions on Corrupt Leaders
An international campaign for alleviating poverty and suffering in Guatemala has launched a petition calling for new targeted sanctions by the United States.
Summit of the Americas Migration Priorities
Civil society groups outlined migration policy priorities in a letter to Pres. Biden before the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles in June 2022.
Responding to the Plague of U.S. Gun Violence
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined in the outcry and calls for action by Catholic organizations in response to the recent mass shootings in the United States.
Ukraine: Reaching a Just and Lasting Peace
Statement by participants of the Science and Ethics of Happiness Study Group at a meeting hosted at the Casina Pio IV, Vatican City, June 6-7, 2022.
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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.
Cambodia: Human Trafficking Cases Nearly Double
UCANews reported on April 8, 2022 that trafficking of surrogate mothers rose sharply despite travel restrictions imposed to curb spread of COVID-19.
Myanmar: Persecution of Christians ‘akin to Rohingya’
UCANews reported on April 26, 2022 that a new U.S. government report likens the situation of Christians in Myanmar to what the Rohingya have faced there since 2017.
El Salvador: Human Rights and Democracy at Risk
CISPES, the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, published English translations of comments by human rights experts in El Salvador on the rights abuses of thousands arrested under the state of emergency to curb gang violence.
Haiti: Campaign to Remove U.S. Political Influence
Haitian diaspora leaders launch advocacy campaign to end U.S. support for the current Haitian government and allow Haitians to lead their own democratic process.
Water and the Community of Life
Excerpts of reflections from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, first published in 2006.
UN Report on Groundwater
A new UN report highlights the threats to groundwater, a critical source of fresh water for most of the world.