Français ci-dessousAt a time of escalating and intersecting global crises—climate breakdown, conflict inequality, and economic instability—Canada has a critical opportunity to lead with justice and compassion. In a letter sent on May 5 to Prime Minister Mark Carney, members of…
May 8, 2025 — Jubilee 2025
Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago
May 2, 2025
As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It can start by rediscovering its leadership on debt cancellation and becoming a strong ally to countries…
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
May 1, 2025
May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), a day set aside to honour the lives that have been lost, the families left in pain, and the strength of…
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Civil society presses G7 on debt and climate at 2025 C7 Summit
May 1, 2025
Civil society’s calls for debt cancellation and climate justice took a step forward April 14-15, thanks in part to the leadership of Global South and Jubilee Canadian advocates at the 2025 Civil 7 (C7) Summit in Ottawa. Beth Lorimer, KAIROS’ Ecological…
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Boost your petition drive: best practices from Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada animators
May 1, 2025
As part of the Jubilee: Turn Debt into Hope campaign, KAIROS and its partners are working to collect as many petition signatures as possible ahead of the G7 Summit in Calgary this June. At this time of writing, Development and…
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Organize or Participate in a Jubilee Rally June 15
April 30, 2025
Français ci-dessousTake Action for Jubilee: Turn Debt into Hope! Join the global call for debt justice by organizing a local rally in concert with the G7 Jubilee People’s Forum. On June 15, as Forum participants take to the streets of Calgary…
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From reconciliation to peace and climate justice: the enduring legacy of Pope Francis
April 24, 2025
With sorrow and gratitude, KAIROS joins communities around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. A global spiritual leader and tireless advocate for justice, Pope Francis was a beacon of hope and compassion in a time marked by…
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KAIROS 2025 Easter message
April 14, 2025
Let’s renew our commitment to the Earth and all of CreationDear Friends,This Easter season, we invite you to take a few moments to watch the KAIROS Easter video.Please share it with your family, friends, congregation, community, or on social media….
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
Canadian Christian leaders call on federal politicians to protect and strengthen global aid commitments
April 10, 2025
Français ci-dessousIn the lead-up to the federal election, held April 28, nearly 30 national Christian denominations and organizations, including seven member churches of KAIROS, have issued a united, non-partisan appeal to all political leaders: protect and strengthen Canada’s global aid…
Post filed in: Global South, Human Rights
Attending UNCSW69: a journey of connection, reflection and advocacy
April 1, 2025
Attending the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York was nothing short of transformative. There are many challenges facing women, especially women who are migrants. Yet there is an energetic and…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Human Rights
Leaving no one behind: Commission on the Status of Women, SDG5, and the future of feminist advocacy
March 31, 2025
“Progress is possible, but it has been far too slow, uneven, and fragile.” UN Women, UN entity for Gender equality and for Women empowerment. From March 10 to 16, I was a Canadian delegate at the 69th United Nations Commission…
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Beyond debt: the deeper meaning of Jubilee
March 28, 2025
At first glance, the Jubilee Debt Cancellation campaign evokes a sense of compassion.Many of the world’s lowest-income countries have debts they cannot possibly pay. The interest rates are so high that money, which should be going to basic goods such…
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From the pews to policy change: St. Joe’s Jubilee signature success!
March 27, 2025
In the Gospel reading of the last weekend in January, the lectionary recounted Jesus’ first words ever spoken in public. (So, the message must have been of utmost importance!)If we were to ask ourselves, “Who is this Jesus?” The answer…
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Exciting opportunity! KAIROS is recruiting its next Executive Director
March 25, 2025
We are glad to share that KAIROS is now recruiting for the role of Executive Director, seeking an individual who is passionate about human rights and ecological justice, who can work collaboratively across a diverse constituency, and who brings strategic…
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A step towards justice: KAIROS and partners welcome ICC arrest of former Philippine President Duterte
March 21, 2025
KAIROS welcomes the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the thousands of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines during the “War on Drugs,” constituting crimes against humanity.We stand in solidarity with…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Philippines
Elbows linked!
March 19, 2025
Here in Canada where I live, the rallying cry of “Elbows up!”, drawn from hockey, is pulling together people across the country in spirit of solidarity and resistance to American aggression.Imagine if our shared rallying cry, for people concerned about…
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Jubilee 2025 Official Launch
March 5, 2025
Canadian Jubilee 2025 – Turn Debt into Hope officially launched on February 19 with a webinar demonstrating the breadth of this work and its supporters. At the launch webinar, Canadians joined the global campaign, a movement for economic and ecological justice….
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Ecumenical Statement of solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli partners
March 5, 2025
KAIROS, church leaders and heads of church agencies have signed an ecumenical statement in solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli partners, calling on the international community to hold Israel and Hamas accountable for their violations of international law. Appalled by the…
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In solidarity with women migrant workers this International Women’s Day
March 5, 2025
Bénédicte arrived in Canada with the same hopes carried by countless migrant women. She sought opportunity, financial security, and a better future for her children.Like many others, she entered through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This program ties migrant workers…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Human Rights
Happy International Women’s Day
March 4, 2025
This is what women’s empowerment looks like Empowerment means standing together, lifting each other up, and ensuring equal opportunities for all… Whoever needs to hear this today, we see you, we hear you, and we believe you. Because what you say…
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From grief to action: “Listening to the Land” workshop series in Ottawa (Kichi Sībī watershed) opens for registration
March 3, 2025
KAIROS is pleased to announce a new project for 2025 titled Listening to the Land. This project will take place from March 22 to July 5 in Ottawa (unceded Algonquin territory). Listening to the Land is an interactive workshop series…
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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 is gravely…
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KAIROS 2024 Global Partners Report: building and sustaining hope amidst adversity
February 12, 2025
We’re pleased to share the KAIROS 2024 Global Partners Report, which features the powerful impact of our global partners and global solidarity. From Guatemala to Kenya, KAIROS’ 14 partners—driven by courage, resilience, and a commitment to human rights, ecological and…
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KAIROS’ 2025 Calls to Action
February 6, 2025
The news is grim. Wars rage on, the climate crisis deepens, and attacks on vulnerable populations escalate. Authoritarian leaders gain ground, emboldened by a Trump presidency in the U.S.Gender-based violence and the destruction of creation continue unchecked. Reconciliation with Indigenous…
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