Send messages of solidarity to our partners in Palestine in the crossfire of the US-Israel war against Iran
March 20, 2026
Send messages of solidarity to our partners in Palestine in the crossfire of the US-Israel war against Iran “We are in more dire need of prayers and solidarity than ever before.” Zoughbi Zoughbi, director of Wi’am: Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre, our partner in the…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Middle East
Water is life: Indigenous women, sacred waters and our shared responsibility
March 19, 2026
For many Indigenous Peoples, reflection on World Water Day does not begin and end on a single day. Protecting water is a daily responsibility, grounded in culture, spirituality and relationship to the land. Water is not simply a resource. It is life…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
Bill C-12 will harm newcomers and leave structural challenges unresolved
March 6, 2026
Take action by sending a letter to your Senator Take action by sending a letter to your Senator Bill C-12 is currently under review in the Senate at a moment of heightened public debate about immigration in Canada. In recent years, some…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Migrant Justice
Honouring the Indigenous women leaders and sacred life-givers this International Women’s Day
March 5, 2026
As we enter into International Women’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize all the strong, brave and passionate Indigenous women who take on the role of land defending, taking action for justice all while caring for children, families and communities. As Indigenous Rights Coordinator…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential
March 4, 2026
An Op-Ed by Rachel Warden, printed in The Hill Times’ March 4, 2026 issue In celebrating International Women’s Day, it’s impossible to ignore the shadow cast by rising authoritarianism, armed conflict and climate instability, a shadow that women feel acutely. Governments, including our own,…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Human Rights, Op Eds
Migrant women sustain Canada. It’s time for rights and status
March 3, 2026
An International Women’s Day reflection International Women’s Day is often a celebration. We honour progress, spotlight leadership and applaud women breaking barriers. But movements for gender justice also demand truth. They ask us to look beyond the women who are…
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Support youth in their quest for peace and justice
March 2, 2026
On a warm September weekend in 2025, 37 people – youth between the ages of 15 and 30 and adults who support them – gathered at Hidden Acres Retreat Centre near New Hamburg, Ontario. This new gathering, called Model Youth Justice, was a convergence of voices from many walks of life. Its aim…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Social Justice, Youth
International Development Week on the Hill: Canada’s strategic investment in prosperity, security, and global influence
February 18, 2026
During International Development Week (IDW), February 1 to 7, I was on Parliament Hill discussing the vital role of international assistance with Parliamentarians. Representing KAIROS, I joined other members of Cooperation Canada, a coalition of civil society working on global humanitarian and development assistance. Representatives from…
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Urge your MP to support the No Loopholes Bill to cut off flow of weapons to Israel
February 2, 2026
The No More Loopholes Act will go to a vote in Parliament at the end of February. The critical window to act to pressure MPs to vote for it is right now. Please write to your Member of Parliament to support the…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Palestine Israel Conflict
Debt Justice in 2026
January 8, 2026
Français With the passage of Epiphany on January 6, the Year of Jubilee 2025 has ended. However, the Jubilee vision of justice lives on! The Canadian Coalition for the Turn Debt into Hope campaign continues its work in 2026, focusing on engagement with Parliamentarians and the delivery of the petition signatures to the House of Commons. …
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KAIROS statement on U.S. attacks on Venezuela
January 6, 2026
KAIROS joins partners in Latin America, civil society groups, the World Council of Churches and churches in Canada in strongly condemning recent U.S. military attacks on Venezuela. We call for respect for international law, the sovereignty of states and the…
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Learn How Your Christmas Gift to KAIROS is Helping Move Justice Forward
December 19, 2025
When you make a Christmas gift to KAIROS, you strengthen a movement for human rights and ecological justice, one rooted in relationship, courage and collective action. Your support fuels every part of our work: from advancing truth and reconciliation on Turtle Island through…
Post filed in: Calls To Action, Ecological Justice, Gender Justice, Human Rights, Migrant Justice
Jubilee in a Wounded World
December 19, 2025
Jubilee Preaching Aid for December 28, 2025 Readings for the First Sunday after Christmas Day Isaiah 63:7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas, for many of us, arrives wrapped in images of angelic choirs, warm lights, and promises of…
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Let’s choose solidarity this International Migrants Day
December 18, 2025
December 18, International Migrants Day, is often marked with statements of appreciation and calls to “celebrate diversity.” And yet, across Canada and around the world, political decisions are being made that actively undermine migrant workers’ rights. In Canada, the continued…
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A Christmas Message from the KAIROS Team
December 17, 2025
As Christmas approaches, we’re pleased to share a short message of gratitude and reflection from the KAIROS team. We invite you to watch the video — and share it with your family, friends, and networks. Make your Christmas gift here. This is…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Executive Director, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
Join us in putting an end to illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank
December 16, 2025
Write to your Member of Parliament today While the world is watching the horrors and devastation of the genocide in Gaza during the so-called ceasefire, another crime against humanity – “the silent genocide” – is unfolding in the West Bank. Although there has been little…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Palestine Israel Conflict
Hope for International Human Rights found in local courage and activism: An International Human Rights Day reflection
December 10, 2025
Last year, I struggled to write a reflection on International Human Rights Day. This year, finding words feels even more difficult. Unbelievably, the world has become more hostile to human rights and human rights defenders. We are witnessing escalating human…
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The stories of Two-Spirit youth must continue: A 16 Days reflection
December 9, 2025
The following content may be triggering. For Two-Spirit crisis support in Canada, call or text 988 for immediate, culturally-safe help. Back in one of my home communities, a boy was coming to terms with his sexuality. He turned to his…
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Finding the warrior to help end gender-based systemic violence
December 8, 2025
It is the traditional role of Indigenous men to protect the women, children and the community. However, the term “warrior” has been grossly misrepresented for many years. It is true that in the past, Indigenous men were forced to take…
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Light in the darkness
December 8, 2025
Jubilee Preaching Aid for December 21, 2025 Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18–25 For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we are approaching the Longest Night — that…
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Women migrant workers’ acts of activism – quiet, consistent and rooted in hope
December 7, 2025
Throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I am reminded that the call to end violence in all its forms is at the heart of KAIROS’ work for justice, peace and right relationship. These 16 Days invite us…
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When courage meets the climate crisis: Patricia Mungcal on activism and hope
December 6, 2025
Patricia Mungcal was a COP30 Delegate with the ACT Alliance. She sent us a video reflection of her experience there and on being an environmental activist in the Philippines as her response to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence….
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A Blanket of Snow
December 5, 2025
Jubilee Preaching Aid for December 14, 2025 Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:46b-55 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Where do we find joy in the campaign for debt cancelation? By the third Sunday…
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Male allyship at the heart of peacebuilding in South Sudan
December 5, 2025
During the regional meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa (FECCLAHA), in October 2025, I interviewed Gabriel Duar, the Youth Link Coordinator at the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC)….
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Beth Lorimer: Letter to the Editor
December 4, 2025
KAIROS’ Beth Lorimer pushes back against the claim, raised in a Globe and Mail op-ed, that Canada’s foreign aid is to blame for slow progress on sustainable development. In her letter in today’s Globe and Mail, Beth highlights what really…
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The beauty and the burden: Indigenous realities at COP30
December 4, 2025
When I think back on COP30, one of the first things that stands out is how often I saw Indigenous words, concepts and teachings being used in meeting titles, in discussion themes and even in the branding of events. And…
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