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Aboriginal Rights
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by United Nations – despite Canadian government opposition
(13 September 2007)
Joint Press conference: Government at odds with Canadian public opinion on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(9 November 2006)
House of Commons Aboriginal Affairs Committee expresses support for the United Nations Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
(8 June 2006)
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Canadian government must play a more principled and constructive role
(12/02/04)
Canada’s Record On Aboriginal Children Condemned At United Nations
(19/09/03)
KAIROS to Seek Changes to Government's Proposed Legislation for Resolving First Nations Claims
(16/07/02)
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Asia Disaster
Canadian coalition demands demilitarization of aid in Aceh, as Indonesian military continues attacks
(06/01/05)
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Climate Change
KAIROS Faith Groups Across Canada send an Earth Hour Message to Harper Government
KAIROS Groups Across Canada Hold Earth Hour Events
Lights Out for Earth Hour: KAIROS and Church of the Holy Trinity Host Event
A Call For Climate Justice – A KAIROS statement to Canada and the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali
(11 December 2007)
Groups Challenge billions in subsidies for oil and gas companies
(14 November 2007)
KAIROS and faith communities active at United Nations Climate Change Conference in Montréal
(28 November 2005)
Celebration of Kyoto Protocol: Groups Call for Government and Industry Leadership in Meeting Targets
(16/02/05)
Churches to question Imperial Oil on its renewable energy policy at shareholder meeting
(19/04/02)
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Colombia
Profound Concern Over Human Rights in Colombia Expressed
(20/06/02)
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Ecumenical
News release from KAIROS’ Quebec partners: Church involvement at the first Quebec Social Forum
(28 August 2007)
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Executive Director
KAIROS Announces New Board Executive
(09/01/08)
KAIROS announces new Executive Director
(18/06/03)
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Group of Eight
Media advisory: Beyond Live 8 and the G8: In-depth analysis of G8 Summit by KAIROS- Canadian NGO experts on debt cancellation now available
(19 July 2005)
Church Coalition makes Public 10,000 "Invoices"
(25/06/02)
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HIV and AIDS
Canadian Churches host international Ecumenical Pre-Conference on AIDS in advance of the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006)
(8 August 2006)
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Iraq
Canadian Churches Cry NO to Iraq War
(25/09/02)
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Middle East
KAIROS Middle East delegation leaves for the region
(11/03/04)
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Philippines
News release: POLITICAL KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES MUST STOPDelegation to visit Canada, U.S., and Europe to draw international attention to attacks on activists
(26 February 2007)
Mexican and Philippine towns bear brunt of destructive Canadian mining practices: federal government fails to respond
(20/10/05)
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Ref
u
gees
National Conference Draws Canadian and International Activists Calling for Improved Immigration System
(6 June 2006)
Undocumented Workers in Canada Share Their Stories – Borderless Film Premier
(May 2, 2006)
Government Delays Response on Refugee Appeal Division
(20 June 2005)
Thousands tell government:“Obey your own laws; implement appeal process for refugees.”
(30 March 2005)
Church Leaders Welcome Dialogue With Immigration Minister
(30/09/04)
Refugees and Sanctuary in Canada: The Churches Respond
(04/08/04)
"Safe Third Country" Agreement puts Refugees at Risk
(19/06/02)
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Resource Extraction
Media Release -- “Dirty Water”Advocacy Tour Demands Ottawa Adopt Recommendations to End Canadian Mining Abuses
(29 May 2007)
Media advisory-- KAIROS “Dirty Waters” Tour: Activist Experts and Canadian Church Leaders Demand Ottawa Adopt Recommendations to End Canadian Mining Abuses
(22 May 2007)
KAIROS Calls for Binding Legislation at Federal Roundtable in Calgary on Oil, Gas and Mining – Colombian Mine Union Activist Participates
(October 10, 2006)
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Sudan
Media advisory:Seven Steps for Peace in Darfur – KAIROS Takes Message to New United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva
(7 March 2007)
Masses Scream for Action at Toronto Global Day for Darfur Rally Headlined by Senator Roméo Dallaire, Bedouin Soundclash, and Justin Trudeau
(17 September 2006)
Senator Romeo Dallaire, Bedouin Soundclash and Justin Trudeau headline
major rally for Darfur in Toronto Sunday
(15/09/06)
KAIROS joins Jewish and Muslim communities in a call to save lives in Darfur
(04/11/04)
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Trade
Mexican Community visited by KAIROS Delegation Celebrates Important Victory
(06/05/05)
Delegation to Mexico looks at poverty, murder, Canadian mining practices and other free-trade by-products
(08/03/05)
Canadian church leaders witness the failures of NAFTA in Mexico
(29/03/05)
KAIROS Joins Thousands in Miami Protesting FTAA Talks
(14/11/03)
KAIROS joins Common Frontiers Partners to Launch "FTAA: It's Hazardous To Your Health" Campaign
(04/11/02)
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War onTerror
First Major Intervention by Citizens' Groups in Federal Election: KAIROS Among 25 National Organizations to Launch "Our Canada Project"
(29/03/04)
KAIROS Urges Federal Government to Adopt Human Security Agenda
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Women
Women from Sudan, Palestine, and Columbia to Deliver Urgent Message to Canadian Government:
Support Community Based Peace Initiative
(04/11/25)
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Water
Media release: Thousands of Canadians demand Ottawa endorse water as a human right on World Water Day 2007 – KAIROS and other groups spearhead cross country events
(22 March 2007)
Media advisory: Coast to coast, Canadians speak out for clean water – World Water Day
(21 March 2007)
Media advisory: KAIROS “Bottled Water Hall of Shame” to be Disclosed Following NFB Screening of Films on the Right To Water
(March 15, 2007)
KAIROS Joins Water Justice Tour in Nova Scotia
(20/02/07)
Water Water Day: Canadian Groups Mobilize for the Right to Water at Home and Abroad
(06/03/20)
Kairos Heads To World Water Forum In Mexico
(09/03/06)
Public Access To Safe Water At Risk: Churches Demand Action
(06/10/05)
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