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Women Global South peacebuilders to visit Ottawa, Oct. 2-6
September 18, 2023
KAIROS’ Women, Peace and Security global partners will speak to empowering impacts of Canadian funded program, part of cross-country tour (Ottawa – Algonquin Territory) – KAIROS Ottawa will host peacebuilders from women-led grassroots organizations from Colombia, Palestine, South Sudan and the…
Post filed in: Media Releases
The African People’s Climate and Development Declaration 2023
September 16, 2023
World leaders gathered in Nairobi, Kenya from September 4 to 8 for the Africa Climate Summit to discuss regional interests ahead of COP28. Civil society raised concerns that Western and corporate interests hijacked the Summit in their push for false climate…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Women peace-builders: an investment Canada cannot afford to overlook
September 15, 2023
Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it’s a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook. The returns are vital and invaluable for all of us and for the planet.A few years…
Post filed in: Op Eds
Reflections on Interfaith Climate Action from the Parliament of the World’s Religions
September 15, 2023
My time at the Parliament of the World’s Religions was an extremely enlightening experience from beginning to end. It is not every day that you get to attend a convention of thousands of people of different identities – all hailing…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Climate Justice = Migrant Justice
September 14, 2023
Migrant rights are key to climate justice. We know that the people who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are the most impacted by it. As the impacts of the climate crisis escalate, those who contributed the least…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
On the 16th anniversary of UNDRIP’s adoption we call on full implementation across all sectors
September 13, 2023
Disponible en françaisThe United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted 16 years ago today.KAIROS Canada played an active roll in urging the government of Canada to fully implement and adopt the UN Declaration through its Let…
Post filed in: UNDRIP Blog Updates
Global Climate Strike
September 13, 2023
This weekend, millions of people around the world will take to the streets to demand a rapid, just, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels as world leaders gather at the UN in New York. This year, the masses will…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
We need the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
September 12, 2023
The burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes account for almost 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. A rapid transition away from fossil fuel extraction and use is critical for limiting global warming. Yet, major climate agreements, like the Paris…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Let Justice and Peace Flow…and Stop the Flow of Fossil Fuels
September 11, 2023
“Future generations will never forgive us if we miss the opportunity to protect our common home. We have inherited a garden; we must not leave a desert for our children.” Joint statement from Pope Francis, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Justin…
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Women Global South peacebuilders to visit Canadians this fall
September 7, 2023
Disponible en françaisDisponible en espagñolKAIROS’ Women, Peace and Security global partners will speak to empowering impacts of Canadian funded program, September 25-October 6 (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – With Canada’s assistance, KAIROS Canada’s global partners…
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Strengthening capacity and leadership of global partners at UN Regional Climate Weeks
September 6, 2023
KAIROS’ global partners will participate in the UN Regional Climate Weeks this fall! KAIROS secured a grant from the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) to support global partners who are eager to strengthen their capacity and leadership in climate…
Post filed in: Climate Action Week
Join the movement to end abuses against migrants. Join the rally September 17
September 5, 2023
Migrants and their allies are mobilizing once again on September 17. The message we will deliver to the Canadian government is loud and clear – Regularize Everyone: It’s time. Join the Migrant Rights Network on September 17 for a massive cross-country…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
KAIROS Climate Action Week calls for rapid phase out of fossil fuels
August 30, 2023
KAIROS Canada launches its second Climate Action Week, September 11-17, focused on keeping the oil in the soil and letting justice and peace flow (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – As Canada and the world battle…
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Love God, Love People: A Sincere Prayer and Hopeful Goodbye
August 25, 2023
It is with deep sadness that the Steering Committee announces the resignation of KAIROS’ Executive Director, Aisha Francis. We are very grateful for the dedication, energy and expertise that Aisha brought to KAIROS in her time here, and the vision…
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Read all about it! Women Peace and Security at a Glance report for Year Five
August 24, 2023
English Français Español Progress report! Take a glance at KAIROS Women, Peace and Security Year 5 successes! More women impacted by conflict have benefited from psychosocial, human rights and legal support and are actively engaged in peacebuilding processes. More men…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, Uncategorized
In solidarity with asylum seekers and frontline churches and organizations
July 31, 2023
KAIROS Canada stands in solidarity with asylum seekers who have been forced to live on the streets of Toronto, and with the churches and frontline organizations that are assisting them.We call on all levels of government to respond appropriately and…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Migrant Justice, Social Justice, Statements
Interview with Neema Nene Lubala at the WPS South South Exchange in Wau South Sudan
July 31, 2023
A brief interview with Neema Nene Lubala, Héritiers de la Justice participant in Wau, South Sudan, during the Women, Peace and Security partners exchange. In South Sudan the partners were hosted by the South Sudan Council of Churches
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
Where the Thunderbirds Live
July 26, 2023
Last week I was fortunate to spend time with northern Anishinaabeg in Thunder Bay. I am no stranger to this city and lived in the East End while I attended high school, working at Victoriaville Mall in a small educational…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
WPS African partner brings WPS program to life at the South-South Exchange in Nairobi
July 24, 2023
We are in Kenya and South Sudan for the KAIROS Women of Courage Women Peace and Security (WPS) program South-South Exchange. This exchange is between KAIROS partners, Heritiers de la Justice (HJ) from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
Exchanges for peace
July 21, 2023
“Exchanges provide a forum for knowledge exchange and learning of best practices that can be replicated in our country.”We would like to refer to this South South exchange between The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) and Héritiers de la…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
Rassemblement Sud-Sud d’échange entre la République Démocratique du Congo et le Sud Soudan
July 20, 2023
Available in English herePartenaires d’exécution du Programme Kairos Femmes de courage : Femme, Paix et Sécurité (WPS) respectivement en République Démocratique du Congo et au Sud Soudan depuis avril 2018, cinq délégué-e-s de l’organisation Héritiers de la Justice (HJ) et trois…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
South-South exchange meeting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
July 20, 2023
Disponible en Français iciFive 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 promoting…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
Women, Peace and Security Partner Exchange between the South Sudan Council of Churches and Héritiers de la Justice begins in Nairobi
July 17, 2023
From July 16-30, 2023, KAIROS Women, Peace and Security (WPS) partners- Héritiers de la Justice (HJ) from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) – are coming together for a partners’ exchange in Nairobi…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, WPS
Camp Micah calling! Youth encouraged to participate in this social justice camp
July 4, 2023
Help foster the next generation movement for peace and justice. Please encourage a young person to attend Camp Micah for the experience of a lifetime. August 20-25, 2023 Ages: 14-18 years Sliding scale payment option Sign up today! Camp Micah…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Social Justice, Youth
Groundbreaking videos showcase stories of Sixties Scoop survivors
June 22, 2023
The Sixties Scoop Network released 12 groundbreaking in-depth video interviews with Sixties Scoop survivors on National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2023). The videos are part of its In our own Words: Mapping the Sixties Scoop Diaspora project, funded by…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Social Justice
Take Action to ensure that Canadian funding to the Government of the Philippines does not harm human rights defenders.
June 15, 2023
KAIROS joins the United Church and a growing number of churches and civil society organizations in expressing grave concern that the Canadian government is inadvertently enabling continued attacks on human rights and human rights defenders by providing financial, programmatic, and…
Post filed in: Global South, Human Rights, Philippines, Social Justice
Canada recognizes KAIROS partner for gender, climate and peace work
June 14, 2023
Global Affairs Canada awards Organización Femenina Popular during the second annual Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Awards Ceremony(Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – KAIROS is thrilled to announce that Global Affairs Canada (GAC) awarded the…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, Latin America, Media Releases, Social Justice
