Archive for May 2021
National feminist vigil in Colombia
May 31, 2021
“We cry out for a just and true peace, a peace that mobilizes us in love for other people and nature, a peace that guarantees respect for human rights, a peace that allows all Colombian families to store sufficient water…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
Become a corporate accountability advocate
May 28, 2021
On Wednesday, June 9th at 8:00pm EDT join a free virtual training to learn how you can support corporate accountability efforts in Canada. Register Now! For years, KAIROS members and networks along with other Canadian civil society actors have been…
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice
Oil drilling in the Kavango Basin
May 28, 2021
ReconAfrica (Reconnaissance Energy Africa), a Canadian company, has secured petroleum licenses for 3,542 hectares of land in Namibia and Botswana, upstream from the Okavango Delta, an area of rich and unique biodiversity that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. This…
Post filed in: Africa, Ecological Justice
Farewell from Lori Ransom
May 28, 2021
It has been a profound privilege to serve KAIROS in the role of Interim Executive Director for the first five months of 2021. Even before joining the staff, I understood the special place KAIROS occupies among organizations committed to social…
Post filed in: Executive Director
Media Release: Brazilian phase of KAIROS online gender justice and mining hub launches May 31
May 27, 2021
International panel event kicks off MERE Hub’s Brazilian phase WHAT: KAIROS Canada launches Brazilian Phase of MERE Hub with the international panel event, Women Defending Land and Water in Brazil. English-Portuguese simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Mother Earth and Resource Extraction (MERE) Hub is a living digital resource hub developed for and…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America, Media Releases
Letter to PM on a Regularization Program for Non-Status Temporary Foreign Workers
May 25, 2021
KAIROS applauds the Government of Canada for recently opening permanent residency applications to 50,000 temporary foreign workers (TFWs) with status in health care and other essential sectors. KAIROS, however, recognizing the urgent need to broaden the scope of this opportunity…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
Spirited Reflection: Pentecost message from Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle
May 20, 2021
Send forth your spirit and renew the face of the Earth.(Ps. 104) As Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle, focused on the work of reconciliation between Indigenous and all Canadians, we want to renew and celebrate the Spirit of Pentecost. Still…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
KAIROS supports temporary foreign workers at Toronto Pearson Airport
May 18, 2021
New offering part of the federally funded Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers during COVID-19 project (Ottawa, ON) – KAIROS is adding airport support services to its Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers (ETFW) during COVID-19 project to welcome, inform and assist arriving migrant workers on COVID-19 quarantine measures, vaccinations, and additional supports. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, KAIROS’ ETFW…
Post filed in: Media Releases, Migrant Justice
KAIROS calls for just peace amidst escalating violence in Israel/Palestine
May 14, 2021
KAIROS is extremely concerned about the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine and deeply saddened by the loss of life. KAIROS stands in solidarity with our partners in Palestine and in Israel and offers prayers to those experiencing extreme suffering. KAIROS laments the assault of worshippers in…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Middle East
Prayer for peace with justice in Palestine and Israel
May 13, 2021
As violence and repression escalate in Palestine and Israel, KAIROS continues to call for lasting and just peace, respect for human rights and an end to the occupation. The Rev. Andreas Thiel who is a member of the KAIROS Steering Committee and who participated in the KAIROS…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Middle East
Press Advisory: KAIROS launches new KBE Teaching & Sharing Circles series, May 18
May 13, 2021
Indigenous presenters lead online interactive sessions to foster reconciliation WHAT KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) Teaching & Sharing Circles Summer Series – Following a successful winter series, which began January 19, KAIROS’ KBE Teaching & Sharing Circles continue this spring and summer from May 18 to July 20. The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to foster positive relationships…
Post filed in: Media Releases
Joint letter to PM about Canada’s role in global vaccine equity
May 12, 2021
KAIROS has joined 25 churches, faith, interfaith, ecumenical organizations and others, all participants in the Love My Neighbour project, in sending a letter to the Prime Minister regarding Canada’s important role in increasing the number of COVID-19 vaccines distributed quickly and equitably in…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
A critical moment for upholding the human rights of Indigenous peoples
May 11, 2021
Our Nations and organizations welcome the significant progress that is being made toward adoption of federal legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. A House of Commons committee has completed its review Bill C-15…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
For the Love of Creation faith-in-action campaign
May 11, 2021
Join For the Love of Creation‘s faith-in-action campaign, which mobilizes people across Canada to reduce household GHG emissions and demonstrate support for increased federal climate action. The campaign launched on February 17, 2021 (Ash Wednesday) and will run until October 4, 2021 (the Feast of St. Francis of…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Organización Femenina Popular’s call to the international community
May 10, 2021
“Women have suffered from hunger, fear, and uncertainty in the face of deepening poverty and unemployment; we have feared that everything could get worse by having to pay more or eat less in the face of the proposed tax reform; we have felt the fragility…
Post filed in: En Español, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
KAIROS condemns the Colombian government’s violent repression of its people
May 5, 2021
Since April 28, 2021, thousands of people have taken to the streets of Colombia; the initial catalyst of the protests was the federal government’s proposed tax hike. Amid the social, economic, and health impacts of the pandemic as well as the ongoing insecurity—massacres, the targeting of…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
KAIROS’ response to federal budget 2021
May 4, 2021
Heralded as a shift from the Washington Consensus, a doctrine of free-market economic policies that prioritizes austerity over social support, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience outlines $101.4 billion in new spending targeted at those who were hit hard by pandemic – specifically women. While KAIROS applauds the shift to greater social…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice
KAIROS 20th anniversary call for submissions
May 3, 2021
Español | Français KAIROS is celebrating 20 years as an ecumenical justice organization! Join us in rejoicing and reenergizing our commitment to this work! In this present KAIROS moment, a time laden with meaning and opportunity, we invite you to…
Post filed in: #KAIROS20 Anniversary
Evento del vigésimo aniversario de KAIROS – Convocatoria
May 3, 2021
Français | English ¡KAIROS está celebrando 20 años como organización de justicia ecuménica! ¡Te invitamos a acompañarnos para celebrar y renovar tu compromiso con nuestro trabajo! En este periodo de KAIROS, un periodo repleto de significado y oportunidades, te invitamos…
Post filed in: #KAIROS20 Anniversary, En Español
Célébration du 20e anniversaire de KAIROS – Appel à contribution
May 3, 2021
Español | English KAIROS célèbre ses 20 ans en tant qu’organisation œcuménique pour la justice! Joignez-vous à nous pour fêter et pour donner un nouveau souffle à notre engagement dans ce travail! En ce moment KAIROS, un temps chargé de sens et de possibilités, nous vous invitons à porter votre regard sur le…
Post filed in: #KAIROS20 Anniversary, En français
KAIROS statement on the death of The Honourable Thomas Berger
May 3, 2021
News of the death of former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Thomas Berger on April 28, 2021 at the age of 88 resonated deeply throughout the KAIROS network. A ground-breaking lawyer and activist, Justice Berger will be remembered for his willingness to listen to and advocate for Indigenous peoples…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
New resource centre for migrant farm workers opens in Simcoe
May 3, 2021
From an article published in the Hamilton Spectator on April 30, 2021. The Centre for Migrant Worker Solidarity opens in Simcoe. They are a KAIROS partner of the Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers (ETFW) during COVID-19 project. This project is funded…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
