Archive for November 2024
KAIROS urges Canada to halt free trade negotiations with Ecuador
November 27, 2024
On November 25, KAIROS sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging Canada to halt the proposed free trade agreement with Ecuador, which is currently being fast-tracked. The expectation is that negotiations will wrap up at the end of 2024. …
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Global South, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
Rise up against gender-based violence! KAIROS’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, November 25-December 10
November 25, 2024
Gender-based violence is on the rise globally. Racialized and Indigenous women are particularly affected by multiple levels of gender-based violence and oppression. Women human rights defenders, peacebuilders, community leaders, journalists and politicians are often targeted, attacked and killed for speaking…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Human Rights
Media Advisory – Loss and damage event
November 7, 2024
Loss and damage event to urge greater Canadian ambition at COP29, Nov 18 Webinar will feature short film premier screening and advocates at COP29 What See, Act, Learn about Climate Justice, a 60-minute webinar will feature the premier screening of…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Media Releases
Now available! Powerful new short video on loss and damage released in time for COP29
November 7, 2024
We are pleased to announce the release of a powerful new video titled Coming Together for Climate Justice on Loss and Damage. This short video dives into the urgent and pressing issue of Loss and Damage funding for vulnerable communities…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Changes to immigration a step backwards for human rights in Canada
November 6, 2024
The federal government’s recent announcement to cut immigration will do nothing to improve the rights and wellbeing of migrant workers in Canada. This announcement is based on fears that newcomers are exacerbating the housing and affordability crisis without a deeper…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Migrant Justice
In gratitude – remembering the Honourable Murray Sinclair
November 5, 2024
With sorrow and utmost respect, KAIROS acknowledges the passing of the Honorable Murray Sinclair. We send our deepest condolences to his family members. Murray Sinclair was a man of vision, dignity and kindness. Justice and wisdom shone through his leadership…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Statements
Honouring Ruth Cruikshank and her three decades of service
November 5, 2024
After three decades, Ruth Cruikshank is retiring as a KAIROS volunteer. A foundational member of the local group Dufferin KAIROS near Orangeville Ontario, Ruth served as co-chair of the KAIROS Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region from 2013 to 2015. Staff and…
Post filed in: Regional News
No mas! The assassination of Father Marcelo in Chiapas requires an urgent response from the Mexican government
November 5, 2024
The call for attention to the increasing violence experienced in Chiapas, Mexico “We have to redouble our efforts to build, from hope, against all hope, paths of peace and justice, from resistance – resilience, from creative non-violence.” – Anonymous advocate. …
Post filed in: Global South, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights
Join your community for Candles for COP
November 5, 2024
For the Love of Creation invites groups across Canada to host Candles for COP – candlelight vigils in their communities from November 15 to 17, marking the first weekend of the COP29 climate conference, held November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan….
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
