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KAIROS Partner Voices speak on UN Statehood for Palestine
September 26, 2011
At the UN General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is seeking to upgrade Palestinians’ status from non-state observer to full UN membership. Given the United States’ proposed exercise of its veto, there is concern that Palestinian hopes may once again…
Post filed in: Middle East
Amira Hass, célèbre journaliste israélienne des droits humains, en tournée au Canada
September 22, 2011
Montréal, le 24 août 2011 – Canadiens pour la justice et la paix au Moyen-Orient (CJPMO) et KAIROS – Initiatives oecuméniques canadiennes pour la justice sont heureuses d’annoncer qu’elles organiseront de concert une tournée de conférences par la journaliste israélienne…
Post filed in: En français, Middle East
Call to Action: Vigil for human rights and social justice in Colombia
September 20, 2011
On Thursday September 22nd, those able to afford the minimum $1,000 ticket price will attend a gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto to honour Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos as Statesman of the Year. The award from the Canadian Council…
Post filed in: Latin America
Re : la protection des défenseurs des droits de la personne après l’assassinat du père Reinel Restrepo à Marmato, en Colombie
September 19, 2011
“Nous aimerions, à la suite de la nouvelle de l’assassinat du père José Reinel Restrepo, curé de la municipalité de Marmato dans le département de Caldas, Colombie, exprimer notre tristesse et profonde préoccupation relativement aux sociétés minières canadiennes qui pourraient…
Post filed in: En français
KAIROS is deeply saddened and troubled by the recent murder of Father José Reinel Restrepo
September 19, 2011
View the Joint Letter ‘Re. the Assassination of Father José Reinel Restrepo of the municipality of Marmato, Colombia’ KAIROS is deeply saddened and troubled by the recent murder of Father José Reinel Restrepo, parish priest of the municipality of…
Post filed in: Latin America
Fate of Tar Sands Pipelines Crucial for Climate Justice
August 12, 2011
Please read KAIROS’ Report “Fate of Tar Sands Pipelines Crucial for Climate Justice” President Barack Obama is facing a crucial decision that will define the U.S. position on climate justice. He can heed the advice from the Environmental Protection Agency…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
Letter to Hon. John Baird re. visit of Salvadoran Attorney General Romeo Barahona
August 11, 2011
Dear Minister Baird: We write as Canadian organizations with long standing relationships with human rights, development, environmental and faith based organizations in El Salvador. Our organizations represent Canadians from across the country concerned about the increasing violence perpetrated against Salvadoran…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Latin America
Kairos Times: July 2011
July 15, 2011
Read the July 2011 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
Lawsuits on mining-related abuses will test limits of Canadian law
July 7, 2011
Four groundbreaking lawsuits have been launched in Canada over the past two years by plaintiffs alleging that they or their family members suffered grave human rights violations linked to the activities of Canadian mining companies operating abroad. KAIROS is hopeful…
Post filed in: Africa, Ecological Justice
Flickr Slideshow of the ‘Roll with the Declaration’ action in Ottawa on June 20
June 28, 2011
Thanks for the marvelous photos by Julie Graham, Art Babbish and Renauld Gregoire.
Post filed in: UNDRIP Blog Updates, Video Playlists & Photo Albums
KAIROS joins call for investigation into the murder of yet another mining activist in El Salvador
June 27, 2011
KAIROS is deeply saddened and concerned to learn that another environmental and community activist has been murdered in El Salvador. We join civil society organizations in El Salvador and Canada in calling for a full investigation into the murder of…
Post filed in: Latin America
Joint Statement on Free, Prior & Informed Consent (FPIC)
May 25, 2011
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Tenth session New York, 16-27 May 2011 Agenda Item 3(c): Free, prior and informed consent Joint Statement of: Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), First Nations Summit,…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
May 25, 2011
UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Adopted by the UN General Assembly 13 September 2007 “The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday September 13, by a majority of…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
KAIROS Times: May 2011
May 15, 2011
Read the May 2011 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
Women’s Rights : Instruments for Lasting Peace
May 14, 2011
‘Women’s Rights : Instruments for Lasting Peace’ contributes research and analysis to the KAIROS Women of Courage Initiative , a program of research, education, networking and advocacy to promote women’s rights and support women’s rights defenders in the global South….
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
World Week of Peace for Palestine and Israel 2011 resource available
May 6, 2011
Every year, the World Council of Churches hosts a Week of Peace for Palestine and Israel. They offer liturgical resources and background material, this time with a focus on Jerusalem. The WCC calls on us to remember the struggle of Palestinian…
Post filed in: Middle East
Ecumenical Conference on Mining – Final Statement
May 5, 2011
(Conferencia Ecuménica sobre Minería >>) Gathered under a banner bearing Psalm 24’s reminder – “The Earth is God’s, and all that is in it” – about 150 people from all parts of the Earth considered the impact of Canadian mining…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Conférence œcuménique sur l’exploitation minière – Finale
May 5, 2011
Réunies sous une bannière qui rappelle l’exhortation du Psaume 24 : « La terre et ses richesses appartiennent à Dieu » – environ 150 personnes de toutes les régions du monde ont réfléchi aux retombées des sociétés minières canadiennes…
Post filed in: En français
Pourquoi nous rassembler?
May 2, 2011
Nous nous rassemblerons du 1er au 3 mai 2011 à Toronto, au Canada, pour discuter des impacts des opérations minières canadiennes sur les collectivités et sur la planète. Nous avons choisi le Canada pour cette rencontre parce que 75…
Post filed in: En français
MPs delay debate on responsible mining bill
April 21, 2011
Liberal MP John McKay continues to face a barrage of criticism from Canada’s mining lobby over his modest bill to deny government financing to irresponsible mining operations. His private member’s bill, Bill C-300, will soon return for consideration by the…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
KAIROS Times: April 2011
April 15, 2011
Read the April 2011 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
Foi chrétienne et sables bitumineux: ajouter votre voix
April 12, 2011
Les sables bitumineux de l’Alberta sont l’un des points de focalisation de la campagne Repenser l’énergie de KAIROS. Nous avons tenu un forum sur les sables bitumineux le 3 octobre 2008 à Calgary, et nous sommes à organiser une délégation…
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La Campagne « Dignité pour touTEs»
April 12, 2011
Je crois que d’être libéré de la pauvreté est un droit humain. Je crois à l’égalité de toutes les personnes. Je crois que nous avons toutes et tous droit à une sécurité sociale et économique. Je crois à la dignité…
Post filed in: En français
Gratitude et espoir en temps de crise
April 12, 2011
Note: Ces réflexions de Mary Corkery, directrice générale de KAIROS, sont tirées d’une allocution prononcée lors d’une rencontre publique à Victoria, Colombie-Britannique, le 23 mars 2010. Pourquoi sommes-nous ici? Nous sommes ici parce que nous prenons profondément à cœur le…
Post filed in: En français
KAIROS calls for an end to attacks on civilians and the start of a meaningful peace process between Israelis and Palestinians
April 8, 2011
KAIROS is deeply concerned about civilian casualties in a series of attacks that have taken place in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories over the last number of weeks. These include the murder of Israeli settlers by unknown persons, and…
Post filed in: Middle East
The Rights of the Lubicon Must be Protected
April 6, 2011
“My grandmother and mother have a trap line of their own on which they go hunting and snaring but it is rare that they will bring any rabbits, moose, deer, prairie chickens, or even bears back home…With all these roads,…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
MEDIA RELEASE: Federal budget out of line with Canadian opinion on environment
March 24, 2011
For Immediate Release March 23, 2011 (Ottawa/Toronto) – Yesterday’s budget indicates that environmental priorities will continue to be neglected, despite the opinions of Canadians. “The budget announcement is one more example to add to the heap of evidence that the…
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Cross Canada KAIROS Groups Drum for Justice on Indigenous Rights
March 15, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY | 30.11.10 Photo Opportunity Toronto/For Immediate Release Tuesday, November 30, 2010 WHO: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives local groups and local churches. WHAT: Events in communities across Canada where people will drum together in solidarity with Indigenous peoples…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights