New Anti-Corruption Rule an Early Christmas Gift to the Oil Industry
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following statement on December 17, 2020, on the new Securities and Exchange Commission rule that will weaken anti-corruption efforts in the resource extraction industries.
Biden Transition Team Recommendations
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns has signed on to joint letters and reports for the Biden administration transition team.
World AIDS Day 2020
Join us in honoring World AIDS Day 2020 on December 1 by signing up for our 24 hour prayer vigil.
United States’ Formal Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement: A Reckless Decision
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns released the following press statement on November 4, 2020, regarding the United States' formal exit from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Resources
Find resources on World AIDS Day 2020, Pope Francis' Fratelli Tutti, post-election materials, and much more.
Fordham Case Against Students for Justice in Palestine
Professors and clergy speak out in support of students advocating for justice for Palestine.
A Faith-Based Vision for the UN at 75 and Beyond
This is an excerpt of a joint statement by organizations representing Catholic congregations of religious at the UN calling for key reforms to the UN System on the its 75th anniversary.
Amazon Synod: One Year Later
Networks of solidarity have been built in the year following the Amazon Synod, despite many challenges.
Chile: A New Constitution and an Open Heart
Maryknoll Sister Linda Donavan in Santiago, Chile, reflects on the historic vote for a new constitution.
Thailand: Regime Smothers Democracy Movement
The following update on the Thai government’s response to the growing pro-democracy protests was published by the Union of Catholic Asian News on October 22.
Protecting Biodiversity and Preventing Pandemics
Protecting biodiversity will help prevent pandemics caused by diseases spread from animals to humans.
Peace Agreement in Sudan
The Darfur Women’s Action Group released a statement about the peace agreement signed by the Sudanese government and the rebel alliances on Oct. 3. 2020.