Letter on Rohingya Genocide Determination
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was one of 95 organizations to sign onto this letter calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to name the treatment of the Rohingya in Myanmar as genocide.
Philippines: Human Rights and 2022 Elections
Human rights and peace organizations are deeply concerned about Philippine President Duterte’s attempt to remain in power after the 2022 elections.
Pax Christi International Statement on Afghanistan
Pax Christi International issued a statement, excerpted here, on the situation in Afghanistan.
U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Afghans and U.S. faith groups navigate great challenges as they respond to the crises surrounding the U.S. military withdrawal.
Guatemala: Statement on Migration and El Petén
The following is an excerpt of an English translation of a May 25 statement by Fr. Flavio Pereira Tercero and lawyer Ramón Cadena analyzing the root causes of migration in Guatemala, especially the El Petén region, in anticipation of U.S. Vice Pres. Kamala Harris’ June 2021 visit to Guatemala.
Guatemala: Addressing Roots of Migration
Guatemalan groups expressed disappointment with Vice Pres. Kamala Harris’s visit to the country in June.
U.S. Immigration and Budget Reconciliation
The Fiscal Year 2022 budget resolution proposals recently passed by the House and Senate include opportunities for citizenship for many undocumented U.S. residents.
U.S. Border: Title 42 and MPP Remain
Two Trump-era policies severely restricting access to asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained or been recently reinstated, to the dismay of immigrant advocates.
Economy of Francesco Initiative Progresses
The Economy of Francesco, Pope Francis’ initiative for young people committed to reimaging a just economy, will convene a global virtual gathering on October 2.
Just Transition For Defense Industries
The Institute of Policy Studies’ National Priorities Project offers ways to transition the U.S. military away from environmental destruction and toward more sustainable jobs. This article by Shea Leibow is reprinted with permission.
UN Report: Hopeful Actions for a Code Red Climate
In August 2021, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report on the precarious status of Earth’s changing climate.
Joint Letter to Sec Blinken Urging Rohingya Genocide Determination
Dear Secretary Blinken, We, the undersigned organizations, write to urge you to publicly determine that the state of Myanmar has committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people...