Resources May-June 2021
Find information on our recent statements and upcoming webinars, resources on women and peacebuilding, opportunities to take action, and much more.
Add Your Name for Nuclear Disarmament
All are invited to sign on to a newspaper ad with a message for nuclear disarmament addressed to our Catholic President and Members of Congress.
Hong Kong's National Security Law
The Georgetown Center for Asian Law published a report on the impacts of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Updates on Israel-Palestine
Pres. Biden reinstates U.S. funding for aid to Palestinian refugees and U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum introduces a new bill to protect the rights of Palestinian children and families.
Vatican Backs Debt Cancellation for African Countries
The Vatican has stated that it supports debt cancellation for African countries struggling to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic on top of other urgent crises.
Special Drawing Rights Explained
Since the pandemic started in March 2020, civil society across the world has been calling for a new allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in response to the health, economic and social emergency.
Protecting Biodiversity and Restoring Earth
The Vatican hosted a webinar to promote protecting biodiversity as a means of restoring the Earth and human life.
Protecting the Oceans: 2021 Monaco Blue Initiative
At a gathering in Monaco, ocean experts discussed how 2021 could be a year to catch up on ocean protection goals.
Now is the Time to Close Guantanamo
Twenty-four Senators sent the following letter to President Biden on April 16, 2021.
Brazil: Corruption Investigations Wreak Economy
The economic consequences of the Car Wash corruption scandal match the far-reaching political turmoil that continues to overshadow Brazil.
Calls for Necessary Cuts to 2022 Military Budget
President Biden’s proposal to increase the military budget comes at a cost for other integral human security needs.
U.S. Return to Climate Action
The new U.S. climate commitments represent the United States’ return to global efforts to combat climate change.