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Climate, Conflict, Gender KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023 Events
Disponible en françaisDisponible en esapgñol Toronto Decolonizing Hearts and Minds: From Where We Are to Palestine – September 29-30 Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, ON Map Sponsored by KAIROS Toronto West and serving as the 2023 Great…
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Is the new BlackBerry 10 conflict free?
February 23, 2013
This article first published in ‘rabble‘ Much of Canada is abuzz with news of Research in Motion’s launch of the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Canadians are understandably both proud of the Waterloo-based RIM, and anxious about its future. Many Canadians…
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An urgent call for peace and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
January 20, 2021
In response to growing impunity, unrest, and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and concerns raised by our partner, Héritiers de la Justice and other members of Congolese civil society, KAIROS wrote a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs urging the Canadian government to reinforce the international community and civil…
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Héritiers de la Justice, Democratic Republic of the Congo
“We have observed that where women have engaged in peace initiatives alongside men, things have changed for the better. Women are not only victims of violence, but also the best and most tireless artisans of peace. When there is peace,…
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Climate, Conflict, Gender KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023 WPS Delegate Bios
Disponible en françaisDisponible en esapgñol Héritiers de la Justice – Democratic Republic of the Congo Gérard Kwigwasa Nakahuga Gérard Kwigwasa Nakahuga is the Executive Secretary of Héritiers de la Justice (Heirs of Justice). He has been very engaged in conflict transformation,…
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Transparently opaque rigged DR Congo presidential election
February 1, 2019
The long-awaited presidential election that took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) on December 30, 2018 was mired in inconsistencies, contentiousness and deception. Congolese civil society, including KAIROS partner, Héritiers of Justice (HJ, Heirs of Justice)…
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Congolese Elections—A Step Backward
December 23, 2011
While the African Union and neighbouring countries have accepted the results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) recently held presidential and parliamentary elections, most national and international observers have said that the results were marred by substantial electoral irregularities…
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What will it take to stop the horror of war in Kivu, DRC?
February 13, 2025
Français ci-dessous 🛑#Rwandan aggression: “My message is clear: Silence the guns. Stop the escalation. Respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Respect international human rights law and international humanitarian law,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. KAIROS…
Post filed in: Africa, Human Rights
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Women Peacebuilders at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict and Gender
Women Peacebuilders at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict and Gender “South Sudan is going through all elements of the triple nexus: conflict, climate change and gender issues. This project has come at the right time. Ensuring that women are both…
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Q & A with Sr. Mary Ellen Francoeur, ‘living contemplatively in the universe’
April 13, 2017
Sr. Mary Ellen Francoeur lives with intent, focusing on “growing into being more fully human.” After decades doing peace work, seeking truth and reconciliation for Canada’s indigenous people, and in short-term healing work with communities in Rwanda and the Democratic…
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KAIROS partner in BC: Néné Lubalal highlights the need to empower women peacebuilders
June 18, 2019
KAIROS partner Néné Lubala from Heritiers de la Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rachel Warden KAIROS, partnership manager, met with members of the local KAIROS committee while in Vancouver for the Women Deliver Conference. Néné…
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KAIROS Brief on Women, Peace & Security for the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs & International Development (FAAE)
April 12, 2016
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South-South exchange meeting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
July 20, 2023
Disponible en Français ici Five delegates from the organization Héritiers de la Justice (HJ) and three from the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) are meeting from July 17 to 22, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, to exchange their experiences in…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
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How Can Canada Help End Sexual Violence in Conflict?
June 10, 2014
On June 11-13, survivors of sexual violence will gather with governments and civil society groups for the first ever Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, hosted in London by the UK Government. Over the past year, more than…
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KAIROS deplores the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
November 21, 2012
KAIROS is actively monitoring the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). KAIROS is collaborating with its Congolese human rights partner, Héritiers de la Justice in Bukavu, Sud-Kivu and Canadian partners active in the DRC…
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GivingTuesday
“When a woman is no longer silent, she is no longer alone in her struggle.” Chantal Bilulu Héritiers de la Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo is making sure that women do not have to remain silent about sexual…
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Christmas 2024
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu DONATE Christmas is a season of hope, a time to reflect on love and…
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Giving Tuesday – it’s not too late to give!
December 3, 2019
“I was born in war, grew up in war, married in war, became a mother in war, and now am a grandmother in war. When will we experience peace in South Sudan?” These were the words of Agnes Wasuk Petia…
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Hill Times: KAIROS seeking to build bridges with Liberal Government
April 27, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: KAIROS Delegation Heads to Democratic Republic of Congo – Examines Gender-Based Violence and Mining
June 12, 2013
Attention: Business, Foreign, Mining and Religion Journalists Toronto/For Immediate Release June 12, 2013 WHO: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives WHAT: “Women of Courage” Delegation to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The delegation is comprised of church and labour representatives from…
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Another human rights defender killed in the Congo
June 4, 2010
(PDF version of this article) KAIROS is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Floribert Chebeya Bahizire earlier this week in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Floribert was the executive director of La Voix des Sans-Voix (Voice of the…
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Churches gather to support democracy and peace building in Congo
June 16, 2015
Two years ago, Peter Lamont was deeply moved by testimony from Eliza, a rape survivor. The retired military judge was in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) representing the Presbyterian Church in Canada with the KAIROS’ delegation. Prior to his…
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Climate, Conflict, Gender: KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023
Disponible en françaisDisponible en esapgñol They face multiple and intersecting challenges – including climate crisis, escalating conflict and a rise in gender-based violence. And yet, in the face of this, partners of the KAIROS Women of Courage: Women, Peace and…
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Eliza’s story
June 21, 2013
I would like to share with you Eliza’s story. On the morning of Thursday, June 20, the KAIROS delegates gathered with about thirty people for a workshop on the subject of gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We…
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Update on the fate of Congolese human rights defender Golden Misabiko
October 6, 2010
On August 31st, KAIROS issued an urgent appeal for the release of Golden Misabiko, the 53-year-old President of the Katangan branch of the Association africaine de defense des droits de l’homme, ASADHO-Katanga, a respected Congolese human rights organization. Click here to…
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Women of Courage gathering and delegation
July 20, 2010
From August 15–25, 2010, KAIROS partners and supporters from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Philippines and Canada will travel to Colombia as part of the KAIROS Women of Courage delegation. They’ll visit Colombian communities that face militarization and daily…
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
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Introducing Chantal Bilulu – Héritiers de la Justice/DRC
September 15, 2022
Meet Chantal Bilulu, Project Manager for Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program at Héritiers de la Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a KAIROS WPS partner. Chantal has 8 years of experience defending, protecting and promoting human rights…
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People get ready: KAIROS delegation to DRC
June 14, 2013
– Peter Lamont Excitement is building among the delegates for our departure Sunday as part of KAIROS’ Women of Courage delegation to the Democratic Republic of Congo. I think we have prepared well for the meetings and events on our…
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