Archive for September 2023
KAIROS welcomes Leah Reesor-Keller as Interim Executive Director
September 29, 2023
KAIROS Canada is delighted to announce that, effective September 25, 2023, Leah Reesor-Keller will serve as KAIROS’ Interim Executive Director for an eight-month term. Leah brings to the role 18 years of experience working with faith-based and social justice organizations…
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New option! Donate by e-Transfer
September 21, 2023
Along with cheque and credit card, it is now possible to donate to KAIROS by e-Transfer. E-TRANSFER PROCESS In the recipient field, enter Isabel Grigueli, KAIROS Finance Coordinator:Finance-Kairos@kairoscanada.orgIn the space provided for a personal message: Add the donor’s name and mailing address for the tax receipt Donations will be dedicated to the…
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Des femmes bâtisseuses de paix dans le Sud se rendront à Montréal, du 2 au 3 octobre 2023
September 21, 2023
Les partenaires mondiaux de KAIROS Femmes, Paix et Sécurité parleront de l’autonomisation des impacts du programme financé par le Canada, dans le cadre d’une tournée nationale (Montréal – St Lawrence Iroquois, Kanien’kehá:ka, Territoire des Mohawks et Hurons-Wendat) – La Congrégation…
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Women Global South peacebuilders to visit Montreal, 2-3 October 2023
September 21, 2023
KAIROS’ Women, Peace and Security global partners will speak to empowering impacts of Canadian funded program, part of cross-country tour (Montreal – St Lawrence Iroquois, Kanien’kehá:ka, Mohawk & Huron-Wendat Territory) – Congregation of Notre Dame will host peacebuilders from women-led…
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Women Global South peacebuilders to visit Ottawa, Oct. 2-6
September 18, 2023
KAIROS’ Women, Peace and Security global partners will speak to empowering impacts of Canadian funded program, part of cross-country tour (Ottawa – Algonquin Territory) – KAIROS Ottawa will host peacebuilders from women-led grassroots organizations from Colombia, Palestine, South Sudan and…
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The African People’s Climate and Development Declaration 2023
September 16, 2023
World leaders gathered in Nairobi, Kenya from September 4 to 8 for the Africa Climate Summit to discuss regional interests ahead of COP28. Civil society raised concerns that Western and corporate interests hijacked the Summit in their push for false…
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Women peace-builders: an investment Canada cannot afford to overlook
September 15, 2023
Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it’s a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook. The returns are vital and invaluable for all of us and for the planet. A few…
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Reflections on Interfaith Climate Action from the Parliament of the World’s Religions
September 15, 2023
My time at the Parliament of the World’s Religions was an extremely enlightening experience from beginning to end. It is not every day that you get to attend a convention of thousands of people of different identities – all hailing…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Climate Justice = Migrant Justice
September 14, 2023
Migrant rights are key to climate justice. We know that the people who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are the most impacted by it. As the impacts of the climate crisis escalate, those who contributed the least…
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On the 16th anniversary of UNDRIP’s adoption we call on full implementation across all sectors
September 13, 2023
Disponible en français The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted 16 years ago today. KAIROS Canada played an active roll in urging the government of Canada to fully implement and adopt the UN Declaration through…
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Global Climate Strike
September 13, 2023
This weekend, millions of people around the world will take to the streets to demand a rapid, just, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels as world leaders gather at the UN in New York. This year, the masses will…
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We need the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
September 12, 2023
The burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes account for almost 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. A rapid transition away from fossil fuel extraction and use is critical for limiting global warming. Yet, major climate agreements, like the…
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Let Justice and Peace Flow…and Stop the Flow of Fossil Fuels
September 11, 2023
“Future generations will never forgive us if we miss the opportunity to protect our common home. We have inherited a garden; we must not leave a desert for our children.” Joint statement from Pope Francis, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Justin…
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Women Global South peacebuilders to visit Canadians this fall
September 7, 2023
Disponible en françaisDisponible en espagñol KAIROS’ Women, Peace and Security global partners will speak to empowering impacts of Canadian funded program, September 25-October 6 (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – With Canada’s assistance, KAIROS Canada’s…
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Strengthening capacity and leadership of global partners at UN Regional Climate Weeks
September 6, 2023
KAIROS’ global partners will participate in the UN Regional Climate Weeks this fall! KAIROS secured a grant from the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) to support global partners who are eager to strengthen their capacity and leadership in climate…
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Join the movement to end abuses against migrants. Join the rally September 17
September 5, 2023
Migrants and their allies are mobilizing once again on September 17. The message we will deliver to the Canadian government is loud and clear – Regularize Everyone: It’s time. Join the Migrant Rights Network on September 17 for a massive…
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