Posts Tagged "palestine & israel"

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

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

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

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

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

Uphold inherent sacredness to end the cycle of violence: the heart of the Canadian Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage

June 5, 2024

“A belief in the sacredness of life and that all people deserve to live in dignity and safety is what brings us here today,” said Leah Reesor-Keller, KAIROS’ Transitional Executive Director, in her opening remarks during the press conference on…

Post filed in: Human Rights, Palestine Israel Conflict, Social Justice

Event

WHAT’S FAITH GOT TO DO WITH IT?

WHAT’S FAITH GOT TO DO WITH IT? A 3 Religions Forum in Solidarity with Palestians Under Occupation May 14th, 7pm-9pm OFL Tower 2 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Toronto In Person/Online Registration by May 10 To register: bloordaleunited@gmail.com or…

KAIROS follow up letter to the Prime Minister

November 28, 2023

KAIROS sent a follow up letter to Prime Minister Trudeau expressing cautious optimism at the recent news of a four-day pause in the Hamas-Israel war and release of some civilian hostages and reiterating the call for an immediate ceasefire and…

Post filed in: Statements

Solidarity spells M.U.J.E.R.

November 24, 2023

Post from San Pablo, Cantagallo. Colombia Women from the neighbourhoods around San Pablo, Sur de Bolivar gathered at the Organizacion Femenina Popular (Women’s House) to discuss the details of the upcoming vigil for peace and against violence  and to send…

Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage

Light a Candle – Join KAIROS and OFP on Nov 25 for a vigil to end violence against women

November 24, 2023

Greetings from Barrancabermeja Colombia. It’s wonderfully inspiring to be back in Colombia with the Organización Femenina Popular (OFP). It’s good for the soul to be with an organization that believes in the capacity of women to make dreams a reality,…

Post filed in: Gender Justice