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À la mémoire de notre partenaire, Pascal Kabungulu Kibembi
June 25, 2013
Le 24 de juin, les membres de la délégation KAIROS au République démocratique du Congo ont participé dans une commémoration pour l’ancien directeur de notre organisme partenaire, Héritiers de la Justice. Pascal Kabungulu Kibembi était assassiné en 2005 dans la…
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Remembering our partner and mentor, Pascal Kabungulu Kibembi
June 25, 2013
On Sunday, June 23, KAIROS delegates to the DRC took part in a ceremonial commemoration of Pascal Kabungulu, the former Secretary General of KAIROS’ partner organization, Héritiers de la Justice, based in Bukavu, eastern DRC. Pascal was murdered 8 years…
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Protecting the Water
June 21, 2013
Many of the National Aboriginal Day 2013 celebrations of Indigenous cultures taking place from coast to coast to coast have a heightened focus on water. This is an opportunity to respond to the leadership of Indigenous people who are taking…
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Photos du délégation Femmes de courage en RDC: 20 -21, Juin
June 21, 2013
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How does Canada welcome the stranger?
June 20, 2013
June 20th was established by the United Nations as World Refugee Day to honour the courage and determination of those men, women and children who are forced by persecution and conflict to flee their homes. It is a good time…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
CIDA DFAIT Letter to Ministers Baird, Fast & Fantino
June 17, 2013
“Faithful commitment “to love our neighbour,” whether down the road or across the ocean, motivates our engagement in human rights and development. Canada has a significant responsibility to contribute to building a more equitable and inclusive global community. In any…
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“Everywhere you turn there is the face of God.” 2:115 Qur’an
June 13, 2013
Kathryn Deckert: International Volunteer Exchange Program Canada Coordinator Like life, my work is cyclical. I coordinate an exchange program for young adults through the Mennonite Central Committee. Every year, 60 young adults from 23 or so countries around the world…
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AVIS AUX MÉDIAS: Une délégation de KAIROS se rend en République démocratique du Congo et se penche sur la violence sexiste et l’exploitation minière
June 12, 2013
À l’attention des journalistes dans le domaine des affaires, des affaires internationales, de la religion et de l’exploitation minière Toronto / Pour diffusion immédiate le 12 juin 2013 QUI : KAIROS : Initiatives canadiennes œcuméniques pour la justice QUOI : Délégation « Femmes de…
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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…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Media Releases
Déclaration des Églises du Moyen-Orient et de leurs partenaires à propos de la présence et du témoignage chrétiens au Moyen-Orient
June 12, 2013
Du 21 au 25 mai, le personnel de KAIROS a participé à la conférence Présence et témoignage chrétiens au Moyen-Orient organisée par les Églises du Moyen-Orient et le Conseil œcuménique des Églises à Beyrouth, au Liban. La conférence a émis…
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“Great Love”
June 10, 2013
by Sandra Beardsall St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon “Do you always watch for the longest day of the year and then miss it? I always watch for the longest day in the year and then miss it.” These are the musings…
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Ne craignez rien – 40 ans de témoignages courageux pour la justice sociale œcuménique
June 10, 2013
8 mai 2013, The Church of the Redeemer, Toronto Joe Mihevc, corédacteur en chef de Coalitions for justice Jennifer Henry, directrice générale de KAIROS Jennifer : nous sommes réunis ce soir pour célébrer 40 ans de témoignages courageux pour la justice sociale…
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KAIROS se déclare honoré de participer à l’événement national de la CVR au Québec
June 5, 2013
KAIROS a été honoré de participer à l’événement national au Québec de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation, tenu à Montréal en avril dernier, et d’avoir accueilli Vernie Yocogan Diano, une partenaire autochtone des Philippines, comme participante à cette activité…
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Report: KAIROS at the Quebec national event of the TRC
June 5, 2013
KAIROS was honoured to be part of the Quebec national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commisison in Montreal this April, and to welcome our Filipina and Indigenous partner Vernie Yocogan Diano as part of this time of listening and…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Be Not Afraid – 40 years of bold witness to ecumenical social justice
June 3, 2013
May 8, 2013, The Church of the Redeemer, Toronto Joe Mihevc, co-editor of Coalitions for Justice Jennifer Henry, Executive Director of KAIROS Jennifer: Tonight we are here to celebrate 40 years of bold witness to ecumenical social justice. We want…
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KAIROS Times: June 2013
June 1, 2013
Read the June 2013 issue.
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KAIROS, the WCC and the MECC express concern for bishops kidnapped in Syria
May 29, 2013
In April, Syrian Archbishops (Metropolitans) His Eminence Boulos (Yazigi), from the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch and His Eminence Mor Youhanna Gregorios (Ibrahim) from the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, were abducted in Aleppo. By all accounts they remain in…
Post filed in: Middle East
Hopes and Prayers for Colombia: KAIROS sends messages to the Ecumenical Forum for Peace in Colombia
May 22, 2013
‘Announcement from the Ecumenical Forum for Peace’ (PDF) Anuncio del foro Ecuménico por la Paz (PDF) On May 18-19 hundreds of church leaders, clergy, ecumenical organizations and representatives of social movements gathered for the Ecumenical Forum for Peace in Bogota,…
Post filed in: Latin America
Expression de la réconciliation présentée par les organismes liés aux églises chrétiennes du Québec
May 21, 2013
Cette Expression de la réconciliation était lue par Fr. Richard Renshaw le 27 avril, à l’événement national de la Commission Vérité et Réconciliation, Montréal : Nous sommes ici en tant que membres de différents organismes liés aux églises chrétiennes du…
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We Are Called- A theological reflection on 40 years of ecumenical justice
May 21, 2013
By Sr Sue Wilson, CSJ, KAIROS Board member for the Canadian Religious Conference. Offered May 8 at the gathering of all KAIROS Circles, Board, Southern and Indigenous partners, and guests from the former ecumenical coalitions.The day focused on the 40th…
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Colombian paramilitaries torture and murder Benedicta Joya Aponte while seeking her brother
May 21, 2013
Note from KAIROS: Just days before an Ecumenical Forum on Peace, May 18-19, we received terrible news from church partners in Colombia. Benedicta Joya Aponte, a campesina woman and sister of a local priest, was brutally murdered in their home. …
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
Middle East Churches and their partners issue statement on Christian presence and witness in the Middle East
May 21, 2013
From May 21 to 25, KAIROS staff took part in the Middle East Council of Churches and World Council of Churches conference, “Christian presence and witness in the Middle East” in Beirut, Lebanon. In a joint statement, the conference called…
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Manitoba Government Extends Health Care Coverage for Seasonal Agricultural Workers
May 17, 2013
The Government of Manitoba has acknowledged the importance of migrant workers to Canada’s standard of living by extending health care coverage for seasonal agricultural workers. The hope is that other provincial governments will follow Manitoba’s lead.
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
MEDIA ADVISORY: KAIROS Celebrates 40 Years of Ecumenical Social Justice Activism
May 7, 2013
Photo Opportunities (Toronto) For Immediate Release May 1, 2013 WHO: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives WHAT: Ecumenical worship service to launch year long activities in celebration of 40 years of ecumenical social justice activism. A reception will follow the worship…
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Take action: Ask the government to clearly identify Israeli settlement products sold in Canada
May 6, 2013
(Support for a United Church of Canada action) The United Church of Canada is inviting the ecumenical and justice community to write to the Foreign Affairs and Trade ministers, asking for proper identification of Israeli settlement products in Canadian stores…
Post filed in: Middle East
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program do not address the vulnerability of migrant workers in Canada
May 1, 2013
On Monday, April 29 the Government of Canada introduced changes to the temporary foreign workers program (TFWP). KAIROS welcomes some of the changes announced by the federal government, such as the decision to remove the provision that allowed employers to…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice