Joint Statement on the Violent Conflict in Ethiopia
On Nov. 17, 2021, Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA), Sojourners, and TASSC issued the following joint statement about the violent conflict in Ethiopia that includes recommendations for short- and long-term actions for building peace.
Haitian Migrants in Mexico
The following article by Daniella Burgi-Palomino was published by the Latin America Working Group (LAWG) in November 2021. It is excerpted here with permission
Growing Campaign to Restore Asylum
Nearly one year since taking office, Pres. Biden continues to violate U.S. asylum law and treaty obligations by turning away asylum seekers.
Iran Nuclear Talks Resume
In late November 2021, members of the Iran nuclear deal met in Vienna in an attempt to salvage the agreement.
Nuclear Powers Issue New Statement
Although a UN gathering to review a cornerstone nuclear treaty has again been postponed, five nuclear weapons states issued a statement expressing commitment toward preventing nuclear war.
UN: Invest in Food Systems Resilience
A UN report released after the first-ever Food Systems Summit in September 2021 focuses on enhancing the resilience and sustainability of global food systems.
Climate Change: Fierce Urgency of Now
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following statement as a reaction to the UN climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021.
El Salvador: El Mozote Massacre 40 Years On
The Washington Office on Latin American released the following statement, excerpted here, on Dec. 9, 2021, entitled “On 40th Anniversary, Search for Justice in El Mozote Massacre Must Continue.”
Ethiopia: Promoting Peace and Human Rights
On Nov. 17, 2021, Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA), Sojourners, and TASSC issued a joint statement about the violent conflict in Ethiopia that includes recommendations for short- and long-term actions for building peace
The Philippines Human Rights Act
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns has joined efforts to promote a bill that seeks to strengthen human rights protections in the Philippines
Israel-Palestine: Threat to Christian Presence
Churches for Middle East Peace, a coalition of 30 national church communions and organizations, including the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joins local churches of Jerusalem in a statement of concern for Christian communities there.
Maryknoll Sister Human Rights Hero
Maryknoll Sr. Patricia Ryan was recently recognized in Peru for her work over nearly 50 years defending Indigenous rights amid land exploitation in the Latin American country.