Bangladesh: Seeking Justice for Factory Fire
Eight years after 112 died in a fire at a garment factory, survivors stage protest calling for help from the prime minister. UCANews published this article, excerpted here, on November 25, 2020.
Hurricanes Devastate Central America
Two devastating hurricanes hit Central America in November, leaving widespread destruction for local communities already struggling from the fallout of the pandemic.
Border Agencies Prepare for Change
Immigrant social service agencies on the U.S.-Mexico border are preparing for rapid changes in the months ahead.
Pope Francis On Universal Basic Income
Guaranteed monthly income is seen as a way to stabilize society in an era of turbulent shocks and change.
Opposing Armed Drone Strikes in Kenya
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns opposes the U.S. military launching armed drone strikes in volatile northern Kenya.
Zimbabwe: A Way Forward with Fratelli Tutti
Dr. David Kaulem, Dean of the School of Education and Leadership at Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare, Zimbabwe, offers Pope Francis’ concept of political charity described in Fratelli Tutti as a way to break the cycle of polarization and economic despair.
The Roots of Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict
Maryknoll Fr. Frank Breen provides background on the deadly fighting that has gripped the northern part of Ethiopia since November 2020.
How To Avert a COVID-19 Global Debt Crisis
Wider, deeper debt relief and the issuance of Special Drawing Rights are needed to address the global economic crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faith Leaders Call on Congress to Certify Election Results
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed a public letter calling for Congress to fulfill its legal duty to confirm the U.S. presidential election results on January 6, 2021.
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.