Posts Tagged "Statement"
KAIROS statement on U.S. attacks on Venezuela
January 6, 2026
KAIROS joins partners in Latin America, civil society groups, the World Council of Churches and churches in Canada in strongly condemning recent U.S. military attacks on Venezuela. We call for respect for international law, the sovereignty of states and the…
Post filed in: Statements
KAIROS joins 250 civil society organizations calling on the Prime Minister to safeguard feminist foreign policy commitments
December 3, 2025
KAIROS was among more than 250 organizations and individuals from across Canada, calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent and decisive action to safeguard Canada’s feminist foreign policy commitments at a time of escalating global instability and mounting attacks…
Post filed in: Gender Justice
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
From reconciliation to peace and climate justice: the enduring legacy of Pope Francis
April 24, 2025
With sorrow and gratitude, KAIROS joins communities around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. A global spiritual leader and tireless advocate for justice, Pope Francis was a beacon of hope and compassion in a time marked by…
Post filed in: Statements
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
Supporting justice and peace in the Middle East
January 19, 2024
Like so many, KAIROS is following South Africa’s application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) closely, watching, listening and hoping that the outcome will strengthen justice, peace and humanity. We share here a letter from KAIROS member, United of…
Post filed in: Middle East, Statements
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
The United Church of Canada writes to the Prime Minister pleading for immediate action to stop the current genocide
November 21, 2023
The United Church of Canada General Council Executive, its corresponding members, and the members of the National Indigenous Council issued a plea to Prime Minister Trudeau to advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, recognizing that, in the view…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
ACC and ELCIC respond to the Prime Minister reiterating their call for an immediate ceasefire
November 21, 2023
Below is ACC and ELCIC’s reply to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau response to their October 18 letter and the Ecumenical statement from KAIROS Canada in which they reiterate the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire. Download the PDF version of…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
Ecumenical statement on the escalation of violence between Hamas and Israel
October 13, 2023
En Français KAIROS Canada and its member churches and agencies, condemn the current violence, against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, in Israel, Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and call on Canada to do everything in its power to support…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
