Archive for 2023
Photo Essay Climate-Conflict-Gender Tour
October 16, 2023
After months of planning, KAIROS and network welcomed its Women of Courage (WPS) partners from September 25 to October 6 with open arms and hearts. This was part of the long-anticipated Climate, Conflict, Gender: KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, WPS
Ecumenical statement on the escalation of violence between Hamas and Israel
October 13, 2023
En Français KAIROS Canada and its member churches and agencies, condemn the current violence, against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, in Israel, Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and call on Canada to do everything in its power to support…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
Interview with Proscovia Mungasa James on CBC Cape Breton
October 13, 2023
While in Sydney, NS during Climate, Conflict, Gender: KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023, Proscovia Mungasa James spoke with Wendy Bergfeldt on CBC Mainstreet Cape Breton about the transformational work of the South Sudan Council of Churches’ National Women’s…
Post filed in: WPS
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…
Post filed in: Media Releases
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…
Post filed in: Media Releases
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…
Post filed in: Media Releases
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…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
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…
Post filed in: Op Eds
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…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
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…
Post filed in: UNDRIP Blog Updates
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…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
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…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
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…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
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…
Post filed in: Media Releases
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…
Post filed in: Climate Action Week
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…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
KAIROS Climate Action Week calls for rapid phase out of fossil fuels
August 30, 2023
KAIROS Canada launches its second Climate Action Week, September 11-17, focused on keeping the oil in the soil and letting justice and peace flow (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – As Canada and the world…
Post filed in: Media Releases
Love God, Love People: A Sincere Prayer and Hopeful Goodbye
August 25, 2023
It is with deep sadness that the Steering Committee announces the resignation of KAIROS’ Executive Director, Aisha Francis. We are very grateful for the dedication, energy and expertise that Aisha brought to KAIROS in her time here, and the vision…
Post filed in: Executive Director
Read all about it! Women Peace and Security at a Glance report for Year Five
August 24, 2023
English Français Español Progress report! Take a glance at KAIROS Women, Peace and Security Year 5 successes! More women impacted by conflict have benefited from psychosocial, human rights and legal support and are actively engaged in peacebuilding processes. More men…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, Uncategorized
KAIROS Canada calls on Manitoba to Search the Landfill for Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran
August 11, 2023
KAIROS Canada joins Indigenous peoples, the faith community, civil society and others in the call for the Manitoban government to ensure that the bodies of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran return to their loved ones. Morgan and Marcedes were murdered…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
They are on their way! Women of Courage partners to visit Canada this fall
August 9, 2023
“Supporting women in their empowerment initiatives: a matter for one and all.”Néné Lubala Neema, Héritiers de la Justice, the Democratic of the Congo They help women victims of war and conflict empower themselves to become effective peacebuilders. They assist women…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
In solidarity with asylum seekers and frontline churches and organizations
July 31, 2023
KAIROS Canada stands in solidarity with asylum seekers who have been forced to live on the streets of Toronto, and with the churches and frontline organizations that are assisting them. We call on all levels of government to respond appropriately…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Migrant Justice, Social Justice, Statements
Interview with Neema Nene Lubala at the WPS South South Exchange in Wau South Sudan
July 31, 2023
A brief interview with Neema Nene Lubala, Héritiers de la Justice participant in Wau, South Sudan, during the Women, Peace and Security partners exchange. In South Sudan the partners were hosted by the South Sudan Council of Churches
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Global South, WPS
