Maryknoll Statement on Biden’s Climate Finance and Vaccine Pledges
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following statement on September 23, 2021, in response to President Biden's recent announcements regarding climate finance and vaccine equity.
Letter to Congress on Climate Finance in FY 2022
"These investments are also key to building credibility and influence so that the U.S. can unlock more ambitious climate action from other countries, delivering benefits at home and abroad. At present, U.S. climate finance contributions are significantly behind that of other countries, which risks undercutting American efforts to maintain global influence..."
Letter to President Biden on Sanctions Policy
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed the following letter to President Biden urging him to complete a review of U.S. sanctions policy.
Letter on Supporting Afghan Evacuees
"We welcome vulnerable Afghans arriving in our communities and ask for your support to help them fully integrate and thrive as they adjust to their new homes. At no other time has our moral responsibility to uphold these principles been greater."
Resources September-October 2021
Find resources for taking action to help Afghan refugees, for the Season of Creation, for the International Day of Peace, and much more.
Campaign for Global Vaccine Access Continues
Faith leaders in the United States continue to call on the U.S. government and global leaders to ramp up access to COVID-19 vaccines, especially for impoverished countries around the world.
Conscience and Vaccine Acceptance
Dr. Don McCrabb, chair of the Catholic Cares Coalition and executive director of the U.S. Catholic Mission Association, wrote the following article on conscience and the Church’s encouragement of COVID-19 vaccines.
Maryknoll Society on Enacting Laudato Si’
Fr. Frank Breen, MM, summarizes a major paper issued by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers calling on its members to listen to, identify with, and respond to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.
Myanmar: Famous Nun Helps COVID Patients
The following article, excerpted here, was first published by UCA News on August 13. This article was published in the September-October 2021 issue of NewsNotes.
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.