Kairos Times: November 2012
December 13, 2012
Read the November 2012 issue.
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A Climate Justice Advent Reflection
December 12, 2012
By Jennifer Henry For what does the bell toll? Is it joy as of a wedding or a birth? Is it a summons or obligation, as to dinner or to church? Is it alarm, crisis–a warning of imminent danger? Or is…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
Honouring human rights defenders in photos: A KAIROS slideshow for International Human Rights Day
December 11, 2012
KAIROS marks International Human Rights Day, December 10, and the following week of celebration by commemorating the courageous work of our human rights partners in Canada and in the Global South. Through our migrant justice, Indigenous rights, women of courage and…
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A Deadly Typhoon Strikes the Philippines- and it’s not Typhoon Pablo
December 10, 2012
A reflection from the Philippines by Norma P. Dollaga, a deaconess serving The United Methodist Church in the Philippines. Her organization KASIMBAYAN is a member of EcuVoice, the Ecumenical Voice for Peace and Human Rights in the Philippines, a KAIROS partner…
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WOMEN’S REGIONAL COURT FOR JUSTICE, TERRITORY AND PEACE IN CALI – Final Verdict
December 10, 2012
WOMEN’S REGIONAL COURT Justice, Territory and Peace PUBLIC HEARING Cali, November 27th and 28th, 2012 The Women’s Regional Court was conceived as a space for the recuperation of memory, for truth, justice for women, the defense and conservation of territories, reparation…
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Regional Women’s Court in Cali – the importance of Territory
December 10, 2012
After the women’s court in Bucaramanga, I went on to Cali to participate in the regional women’s court for the region of Cauca. This court had a very strong Indigenous identity and presence, as well as a focus on territory. There…
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Un portrait des ONG canadiennes en développement international
December 10, 2012
Par Julia Sánchez, présidente-directrice générale : Le Conseil canadien pour la coopération internationale, dont KAIROS est membre. http://www.ccic.ca/ccic/ccic_f.php Ces derniers jours, les déclarations du ministre de la Coopération internationale du Canada relayées par la presse auraient bien pu porter la…
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Commissioner Marie Wilson on Lessons Learned from Canada’s Residential School Experience
December 10, 2012
The three TRC Commissioners are busy people. Justice Murray Sinclair, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Marie Wilson are present at all national events, and share the responsibility for local hearings between themselves. They’re also in dialogue with the Parties to the…
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An open letter on human rights to the President of the Philippines
December 10, 2012
4 November, 2012 To His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Malacanang Palace, Manila, Philippines Mr. President: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives unites eleven churches and religious organizations in faithful action for ecological justice and human rights. KAIROS has a long…
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From empire to the margins
December 10, 2012
Luke 3:7-18 In this third week of Advent, we are again given an opportunity to name the context, the brokenness, and the need that is awaiting the birth of the prophet and teacher Jesus Christ. We hear from John the…
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WOMEN’S REGIONAL COURT in Bucaramanga – Preliminary Ethical Ruling
December 7, 2012
WOMEN’S REGIONAL COURT Justice, Territory and Peace PUBLIC HEARING Bucaramanga, November 24th and 25th, 2012 Preliminary Ruling The Women’s Regional Court was conceived as a “space…
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CIDA and the role of the private sector in international development
December 7, 2012
A new study on the role of the private sector in international development, by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SCFAID), has been generating a great deal of public debate in recent weeks. The study recommends,…
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Overturning empire’s power
December 6, 2012
Luke 1:68-79, 3:1-6 By Miriam Spies, an MDiv student at Emmanuel College (United Church) in Toronto. Miriam is in a community placement with KAIROS. We’re posting this entry on December 6, when Canada remembers the 14 women murdered in 1989…
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Canadians Resisting Climate Change Despite Inaction at UN Talks
December 3, 2012
After the failure of UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Cancún and Durban over the last three years, it is difficult to be optimistic about the current round of talks in Doha, Qatar. The negotiations remain stalemated as parties reiterate their…
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Temples and Pipelines: Northern Gateway via the Gospel of Mark
November 30, 2012
KAIROS continues to reflect on the consequences of the Northern Gateway pipeline for Indigenous communities and all of Creation. In this sermon for Trinity St. Paul’s and Bathurst Street United Churches, Education and Campaigns Coordinator Sara Stratton explores those questions…
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Preparing for the Regional Court Women’s Court
November 30, 2012
I spent the day before the regional Women’s Court in Bucaramanga with OFP staff. As you can imagine, they were busy confirming the program and the content, and finalizing logistical details including finding accommodation and food for the 150 people who are arriving from different communities…
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The Regional Women’s Court in Bucaramanga
November 30, 2012
On November 25, the International Day to End Violence against Women, I had the privilege of participating in the regional Women`s Courts for Justice, Territory and Reparation in Bucaramanga, Colombia. KAIROS was invited to be a part of a symbolic…
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United Nations has recognized Palestine as non-member state
November 30, 2012
On 29 November 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed an historic resolution upgrading the Palestinian Territories to the status of a non-member observer state. This move by the UNGA to recognize Palestinian statehood is seen by many as…
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KAIROS déplore la détérioration de la sécurité et de la situation humanitaire en République démocratique du Congo
November 27, 2012
KAIROS suit de très près la détérioration de la sécurité et de la situation humanitaire dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC). KAIROS collabore avec notre partenaire congolais Héritiers de la Justice, un groupe de promotion des droits…
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KAIROS joins Partners in commemorating the International Day to End Violence Against Women, and the global campaign to end gender violence
November 26, 2012
November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, a global campaign that aims to bring attention to gender violence and to profile and support the…
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A reflection on the First Sunday in Advent, 2012
November 23, 2012
Welcome to the first KAIROS reflection for Advent 2012! It’s written by Miriam Spies, a United Church candidate for ministry through Emmanuel College, and KAIROS’ community placement for 2012-13 through Emmanuel. This reflection accompanies KAIROS’ first-ever Advent resource, Seeking Shelter. Learn…
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KAIROS Receives Award for Outstanding Migrant Justice Work
November 23, 2012
KAIROS was the recipient of a UFCW Canada Agricultural Workers Award, along with four others, in recognition for its outstanding contributions to improving the lives of agriculture workers in Canada. The award was presented at a ceremony in Toronto on…
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Communiqué: Changement de cap nécessaire pour amener une paix durable en RDCongo
November 23, 2012
Le 23 novembre 2012 – La prise de Goma à l’est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) par le Mouvement du 23 mars (M23) soutenu par le Rwanda constitue un affront majeur aux règles du droit international et à…
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Communiqué: Sea change needed to bring lasting peace in the DRC
November 23, 2012
November 23, 2012 : The taking of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the March 23 Movement (M23) is a major affront to international law and to the largest and most expensive United Nations peacekeeping mission in…
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KAIROS deplores the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
November 21, 2012
KAIROS is actively monitoring the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). KAIROS is collaborating with its Congolese human rights partner, Héritiers de la Justice in Bukavu, Sud-Kivu and Canadian partners active in the DRC…
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Talking Peace in Colombia
November 20, 2012
My first day in Colombia coincided with the first day of the official peace negotiations taking place in Cuba between the Colombian government and the FARC. In my meetings today with partners I was able to get a sense of the…
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Crisis in Gaza: KAIROS Partners Respond
November 20, 2012
As the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, KAIROS partner, the Near East Council of Churches (NECC), is responding with emergency medical care to the growing number of injured civilians. NECC in Gaza, a branch of KAIROS partner…
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Bringing messages from Canada to the Women’s Courts for Justice, Territory and Peace in Colombia
November 19, 2012
I am on my way to Colombia to participate in the Women’s Courts for Justice, Territory and Peace, organized by our partner, the Popular Women’s Organization (OFP), and the Movement of Women against the War and for Peace. I go…
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