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Climate, Conflict, Gender KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023 Events
Disponible en françaisDisponible en esapgñol Toronto Decolonizing Hearts and Minds: From Where We Are to Palestine – September 29-30 Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, ON Map Sponsored by KAIROS Toronto West and serving as the 2023 Great…
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Héritiers de la Justice, Democratic Republic of the Congo
“We have observed that where women have engaged in peace initiatives alongside men, things have changed for the better. Women are not only victims of violence, but also the best and most tireless artisans of peace. When there is peace,…
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Is the new BlackBerry 10 conflict free?
February 23, 2013
This article first published in ‘rabble‘ Much of Canada is abuzz with news of Research in Motion’s launch of the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Canadians are understandably both proud of the Waterloo-based RIM, and anxious about its future. Many Canadians…
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An urgent call for peace and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo
January 20, 2021
In response to growing impunity, unrest, and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and concerns raised by our partner, Héritiers de la Justice and other members of Congolese civil society, KAIROS wrote a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs urging the Canadian government to reinforce the international community and civil…
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Transparently opaque rigged DR Congo presidential election
February 1, 2019
The long-awaited presidential election that took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) on December 30, 2018 was mired in inconsistencies, contentiousness and deception. Congolese civil society, including KAIROS partner, Héritiers of Justice (HJ, Heirs of Justice)…
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Christmas 2024
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu Christmas is a season of hope, a time to reflect on love and joy…
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Climate, Conflict, Gender KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023 WPS Delegate Bios
Disponible en françaisDisponible en esapgñol Héritiers de la Justice – Democratic Republic of the Congo Gérard Kwigwasa Nakahuga Gérard Kwigwasa Nakahuga is the Executive Secretary of Héritiers de la Justice (Heirs of Justice). He has been very engaged in conflict transformation,…
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“When a woman is no longer silent, she is no longer alone in her struggle.” Chantal Bilulu Héritiers de la Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo is making sure that women do not have to remain silent about sexual…
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Q & A with Sr. Mary Ellen Francoeur, ‘living contemplatively in the universe’
April 13, 2017
Sr. Mary Ellen Francoeur lives with intent, focusing on “growing into being more fully human.” After decades doing peace work, seeking truth and reconciliation for Canada’s indigenous people, and in short-term healing work with communities in Rwanda and the Democratic…
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Congolese Elections—A Step Backward
December 23, 2011
While the African Union and neighbouring countries have accepted the results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) recently held presidential and parliamentary elections, most national and international observers have said that the results were marred by substantial electoral irregularities…
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Climate, Conflict, Gender: KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023
Disponible en françaisDisponible en esapgñol They face multiple and intersecting challenges – including climate crisis, escalating conflict and a rise in gender-based violence. And yet, in the face of this, partners of the KAIROS Women of Courage: Women, Peace and…
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KAIROS Brief on Women, Peace & Security for the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs & International Development (FAAE)
April 12, 2016
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How Can Canada Help End Sexual Violence in Conflict?
June 10, 2014
On June 11-13, survivors of sexual violence will gather with governments and civil society groups for the first ever Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, hosted in London by the UK Government. Over the past year, more than…
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TORONTO & BARRIE: KAIROS Women of Courage Partners Speak Out for Peace
KAIROS Canada is bringing together for the first time, our five international Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security program partners from South Sudan, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, and Palestine. On Sunday November 25, 2018, join our partners…
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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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Climate, Conflict, Gender : KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit – Montréal
Montréal Climate, Conflict, Gender KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit – October 2 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:15 PM) Congregation de Notre-Dame, 2330 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1G8 Map Join us on October 2 for an…
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Election Resource: GENDER JUSTICE
Bringing Women to the Peace Table in the 2019 Federal Election Women-led grassroots organizations are laying the foundations for sustainable peace in the world’s most volatile regions. Despite being victimized many times over in conflict and post-conflict situations as a…
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KAIROS partner in BC: Néné Lubalal highlights the need to empower women peacebuilders
June 18, 2019
KAIROS partner Néné Lubala from Heritiers de la Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rachel Warden KAIROS, partnership manager, met with members of the local KAIROS committee while in Vancouver for the Women Deliver Conference. Néné…
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Women of Courage Partner Tours and Delegations
Partner Tours and Delegations KAIROS’ Women of Courage partner tours have given Canadians from coast to coast the chance to meet our courageous partners and to amplify the voices of human rights defenders, Indigenous women and peacebuilders from our local…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: KAIROS Delegation Heads to Democratic Republic of Congo – Examines Gender-Based Violence and Mining
June 12, 2013
Attention: Business, Foreign, Mining and Religion Journalists Toronto/For Immediate Release June 12, 2013 WHO: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives WHAT: “Women of Courage” Delegation to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The delegation is comprised of church and labour representatives from…
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Churches gather to support democracy and peace building in Congo
June 16, 2015
Two years ago, Peter Lamont was deeply moved by testimony from Eliza, a rape survivor. The retired military judge was in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) representing the Presbyterian Church in Canada with the KAIROS’ delegation. Prior to his…
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Giving Tuesday – it’s not too late to give!
December 3, 2019
“I was born in war, grew up in war, married in war, became a mother in war, and now am a grandmother in war. When will we experience peace in South Sudan?” These were the words of Agnes Wasuk Petia…
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Bracing for violence, praying for justice
December 21, 2016
DR Congo update – December 21, 2016. The Congolese people are bracing themselves for social unrest and violence after the mandate of President Joseph Kabila expired at midnight on Monday, December 19. Gerard Kwigwasa, the executive secretary of Héritiers de…
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Hill Times: KAIROS seeking to build bridges with Liberal Government
April 27, 2016
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Héritiers de la Justice in DR Congo overcame language challenges to engage virtually in #CSW65
March 30, 2021
en français | en español KAIROS partner in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Héritiers de la Justice (HJ) participated in workshops during the virtual United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women Session 65, March 15 to 26, 2021 (CSW65) based on a number of themes related to increasing capacity for programming within the framework of the Women, Peace and Security project. HJ…
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New report on gender violence in the DR Congo
July 3, 2009
This report makes for difficult and very important reading. Sponsored by a KAIROS partner, the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa (FECCLAHA), it details the violence endured by women in conflict zones…
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South-South exchange meeting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
July 20, 2023
Disponible en Français ici Five 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…
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TORONTO: Chantal Bilulu, Democratic Republic of Congo, KAIROS Partner
‘‘When a woman is no longer silent, she is no longer alone in her struggle.’’ KAIROS invites you to meet Chantal Bilulu, Coordinator, Héritiers de la Justice, Democratic Republic of Congo When: Thursday, June 4 @ 7 p.m. Where: Trinity…