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KAIROS Times: April 2025
April 3, 2025 — KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
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…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Global South, Human Rights
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…
Post filed in: Jubilee 2025, Spirited Reflections
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…
Post filed in: Jubilee 2025, Spirited Reflections
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…
Post filed in: Job Opportunities
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…
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…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
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…
Post filed in: Jubilee 2025
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…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict
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…
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…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
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…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
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…
Post filed in: Africa, Human Rights
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…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
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…
Post filed in: Calls To Action
Canadian mobilizers gather for Jubilee 2025 launch webinar, February 19
February 6, 2025
Jubilee 2025: Turn Debt into Hope campaign launch webinar to feature Indigenous and Global South voices, Canadian faith leaders What: a group of Christian organizations, led by KAIROS Canada, are coordinating Canadian participation in Jubilee 2025, a global movement to…
Post filed in: Media Releases
La population canadienne se mobilise le 19 février à l’occasion du webinaire de lancement du Jubilé 2025
February 6, 2025
Le webinaire de lancement de la campagne Jubilé 2025 : Transformer la dette en espoir présentera des voix autochtones et des pays du Sud, ainsi que des leaders religieux canadiens. Quoi : un groupe d’organisations chrétiennes, mené par KAIROS Canada, coordonne…
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Tools for Transformation: Cultivating Our Resilience in Uncertain Times
January 22, 2025
What a time to be alive. Every day (every hour?) news headlines pop up about something previously unthinkable happening in our world. I’ve been taking in small sips of news, especially post-inauguration in the U.S., trying to stay current but…
Post filed in: Executive Director, Spirited Reflections
KAIROS welcomes news of a ceasefire in Gaza
January 16, 2025
We welcome the news of a ceasefire in Gaza and pray for it to take hold. After 15 months of relentless war and unimaginable human suffering, we long deeply to see permanent ceasefire, release of all hostages and detainees, and…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Middle East, Palestine Israel Conflict
Les Canadiennes et les Canadiens se joignent au mouvement mondial pour la justice en matière d’endettement durant le Jubilé 2025
January 15, 2025
Les organisations chrétiennes invitent la population canadienne à signer la pétition en faveur de l’annulation de la dette mondiale en cette année historique du Jubilé (Toronto – Traité 13 avec les Mississaugas du Crédit) – Des organisations chrétiennes canadiennes, dirigées…
Post filed in: Jubilee 2025, Media Releases
Canadians join global movement for debt justice with Jubilee 2025 petition drive
January 15, 2025
Christian organizations urge Canadians to sign petition supporting global debt cancelation in historic Jubilee year (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – Canadian Christian organizations, led by KAIROS Canada, are calling on Canadians to join a…
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Finding hope in a tough year for climate action
December 20, 2024
“Betrayal,” “outrageously inadequate,” “embarrassing,” “shameful,” “deeply disappointing” – these are all words used to describe this year’s UN Climate Conference – COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. COP29 was slated to be the finance COP, where we expected to see progress…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
A Christmas Video for Sharing from Leah Reesor-Keller, KAIROS’ Transitional Executive Director
December 17, 2024
We are thrilled to share with you a short video message from Leah Reesor-Keller, KAIROS’ Transitional Executive Director. Please share it with your family, friends, and community. Post it on social media, share it with your contacts, or show it…
Post filed in: Executive Director
“Hope Does Not Disappoint Us” (Romans 5:5)
December 11, 2024
KAIROS received the following Christmas message from Zoughbi Zoughbi, Director and Founder of Wi’am: Palestinian Centre for Conflict Transformation. For more resources on Just Peace in the Middle East visit KAIROS’ Ecumenical Hub. Hope isn’t guesswork or speculation; hope is…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Middle East
Canada must champion peace and human rights in the Philippines
December 11, 2024
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines. It’s an opportune moment for Canada to reaffirm its commitment to peace, human rights, and justice by supporting the resumption of peace talks between the Government of…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Philippines
