Posts Tagged "Human Rights"
Canada must act with moral leadership and courage on Gaza
November 3, 2025
Temporary pauses in violence in Gaza have not protected civilians, restored safety or upheld international humanitarian law. This is not a ceasefire, even in name, when the assault against the Palestinian people continues and hundreds of Palestinian civilians, including women and children, are killed. The International Court of Justice has issued binding measures, and…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Uncategorized
KAIROS denounces violence against Indigenous partners in Ecuador
November 3, 2025
KAIROS strongly opposes the criminalization of Indigenous leaders in Ecuador who peacefully demonstrate to express their concerns. KAIROS supports their cry: “We are not terrorists.” Ecuador’s armed forces have retaliated against its civilian population for demonstrating peacefully to defend and…
Post filed in: En Español, Global South, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
D’s journey: A promise betrayed, a voice for change
October 17, 2025
Part of the “Migrant voices: truth and transformation” Docuseries D* left her home in South Asia, carrying more than her suitcase. She carried hope. An experienced manager and community leader, D aspired to skillfully contribute to a country that promised…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Migrant Justice
Transformation Starts with People – A Video Message from Tania Principe, Executive Director
September 17, 2025
Dear Friends, I’m honoured to share this short video with you. It speaks to transformation—and to the power of people-centred movements that, together, can turn the tide toward justice. This work is never done alone. When we watch, share, and…
Post filed in: Executive Director
KAIROS joins global call for justice in historic ICC hearing on Duterte, former president of the Philippines
September 3, 2025
On September 23, in The Hague, the International Criminal Court (ICC) will hold a critical hearing to determine whether charges against Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine President, will proceed. This moment represents a vital step toward accountability for the thousands…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Philippines, Social Justice
Un héritage de courage : l’impact durable de Pascal Kabungulu, 20 ans plus tard
August 27, 2025
Le 31 juillet dernier marquait le 20e anniversaire de l’assassinat de Pascal Kabungulu, ancien directeur général de Héritiers de la Justice, partenaire de KAIROS à l’époque et encore aujourd’hui. À l’époque de son assassinat, je n’étais pas avec KAIROS, mais…
Post filed in: Global South, Human Rights
A legacy of courage: Pascal Kabungulu’s enduring impact 20 years later
August 27, 2025
July 31 marked the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Pascal Kabungulu, the former executive director of Héritiers de la Justice, a partner of KAIROS then and now. I was not with KAIROS at that time, but through my work with…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Global South, Human Rights
Indigenous youth as agents of change on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9, 2025
Each year on August 9, we mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day established by the United Nations to promote and protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples around the globe. It is also an opportunity to…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Against trafficking, for dignity: what justice looks like on July 30 and every day
August 6, 2025
July 30 is the International Day Against Trafficking in Persons. We are called to remember the millions of people exploited through forced labour, sexual violence and coercion and to take bold and urgent action to address human trafficking, which is…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Migrant Justice
Declaration of Pagtatanim interfaith conference now available
July 29, 2025
KAIROS was a proud co-sponsor of the conference, Pagtatanim: Sowing Seeds of Faith Solidarity for the Filipino People’s Struggle for Peace which brought together over 70 people of faith, members of the clergy and human rights activists from 13 countries…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Philippines
A call for global church leaders to take a courageous stand against injustice, impunity, and the desecration of sacred places
July 18, 2025
The following letter from Dr. Ramzi Khouri, Head of the Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine, urgently addresses global church leaders in response to recent attacks on Christian sites in Gaza and the West Bank. It highlights the…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Middle East, Palestine Israel Conflict
A 20 year continental embrace
July 9, 2025
20th Anniversary of the Latin American Network of women defenders of social and environmental rights. This week, the Latin American Network of Women Defenders of Social and Environmental Rights (The Network or La RED for short in Spanish) is celebrating…
Post filed in: Global South
Ecumenical letter to PM calls for decisive and concrete action on ending genocide against the peoples of Gaza.
June 17, 2025
KAIROS, church leaders and heads of church agencies have sent an ecumenical letter to Prime Minister Carney, calling for decisive and concrete action towards ending the genocide against the peoples of Gaza. The letter was written on June 16, days…
Post filed in: Human Rights
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G7 Jubilee People’s Forum
G7 Jubilee People’s Forum and Public Actions Training and networking for Jubilee 2025 and beyond Français ci-dessous Calgary, Alberta June 12-15, 2025 Details and updates here. Register here. Forum populaire du Jubilé du G7 et actions publiques Formation et réseautage…
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
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
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
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 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
“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
This Christmas, we invite you to be part of the change we all long for – a world of hope, justice, and dignity.
December 10, 2024
Hope, again, is not naive optimism or despairing pessimism: it is an active, nonviolent and shared struggle for justice and peace. -Zoughbi Zoughbi, Director at KAIROS partner organization Wi’am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center. At KAIROS, we are Indigenous Peoples,…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
Amplifying KAIROS partners: voices for human rights and gender justice on International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2024
December 10 is International Human Rights Day, a day that commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It not easy to talk about human rights today, never mind celebrating it. The idea of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Human Rights
Jubilee 2025: A Call for Global Debt Justice
December 4, 2024
In 2025, KAIROS will lead a Canadian Ecumenical Jubilee campaign, in step with a global debt relief effort, inspired by the Jubilee tradition from the Book of Leviticus. Rooted in faith, Jubilee calls for the release of debts, liberation from…
Post filed in: Jubilee 2025
16 Days of Activism: highlighting the unique struggles of Palestinian women in war and under occupation
December 2, 2024
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global campaign that runs annually from November 25 to December 10, aiming to raise awareness about violence against women and girls. However, in the context of Palestine, this campaign…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Human Rights, Middle East, Palestine Israel Conflict
Rise up against gender-based violence! KAIROS’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, November 25-December 10
November 25, 2024
Gender-based violence is on the rise globally. Racialized and Indigenous women are particularly affected by multiple levels of gender-based violence and oppression. Women human rights defenders, peacebuilders, community leaders, journalists and politicians are often targeted, attacked and killed for speaking…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Human Rights
