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Be Not Afraid – By John Dillon
April 29, 2013
KAIROS’ Economic Justice Program Coordinator John Dillon reflects on speaking out against injustice in the face of fear. KAIROS is celebrating 40 years of speaking out for justice through it’s predecessor coalitions. Join us on May 8th at Church of…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
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A Lenten Journey to Justice for the Earth and its People
February 7, 2013
As Lent approaches, KAIROS invites you to reflect your imprint on the earth and all who share it with us.While we have not produced a Lenten resource this year, some “vintage” KAIROS resources can, in the spirit of sustainability, be…
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A Climate Justice Advent Reflection
December 12, 2012
By Jennifer Henry For what does the bell toll? Is it joy as of a wedding or a birth? Is it a summons or obligation, as to dinner or to church? Is it alarm, crisis–a warning of imminent danger? Or is…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
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A Deadly Typhoon Strikes the Philippines- and it’s not Typhoon Pablo
December 10, 2012
A reflection from the Philippines by Norma P. Dollaga, a deaconess serving The United Methodist Church in the Philippines. Her organization KASIMBAYAN is a member of EcuVoice, the Ecumenical Voice for Peace and Human Rights in the Philippines, a KAIROS partner…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections
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Economy of Life, Justice, and Peace for All: A Call to Action
August 13, 2012
In June 2012, the Global Forum on Poverty, Wealth and Ecology of the World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded with a strong call for action to build an “economy of life” that focuses on eradicating poverty, challenging wealth accumulation and…
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KAIROS Statement on the UN Conference on Climate Change Durban, South Africa
November 17, 2011
We call on the members of our KAIROS churches and all people of good will to join us in urging the government of Canada to champion the following three goals at the November-December 2011 UN Conference on Climate Change at…
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Charting a Road Map to a Sustainable Future: Making Critical Choices
October 19, 2011
KAIROS’ Sustainability team brings together our global economic justice and ecological justice program areas, and integrates components of our partnerships and education work. That’s a big portfolio, and the staff team thought that some kind of framework would be useful…
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World Bank Out of Climate Rally
December 9, 2010
Today was marked by an intense debate concerning the role of the World Bank in climate change. World Bank President Robert Zoellick arrived in Cancún to launch a new multi-million dollar fund designed to help developing countries establish their own…
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Peace with Justice: International Day of Peace by Jennifer Henry
September 30, 2014
Jennifer Henry explains that peace of which the prophet Micah spoke is not the absence of conventional war, rather the presence of transformed beliefs and collective understandings, economic and ecological justice and democratic inclusions, human rights and greater equality.
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KAIROS’ Christmas Message from Leah Reesor-Keller
December 14, 2023
This past fall, KAIROS’ partner in the West Bank gave us a gift that I keep thinking about. It’s a handcrafted nativity scene from Bethlehem with a wall running through its centre. Wi’am: Palestine Conflict Transformation Centre presented KAIROS with…
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KAIROS Climate Action Week calls for prioritizing Global South voices at COP28
November 7, 2023
KAIROS Canada launches its third 2023 Climate Action Week, November 13-19, co-sponsored by For the Love of Creation (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – In the lead up to the 28th Conference of the Parties of…
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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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What impact will your Christmas donation to KAIROS have?
December 8, 2022
A significant one. Your donation to KAIROS’ Women, Peace and Security program will have 4X the impact! Juan Rachael Michael Roberto standing in front of the COP27 sign. Juan Rachael Michael Roberto and her colleagues are bringing women…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Statements
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KAIROS Solidarity Partners Report
November 25, 2022
KAIROS has just published a report on our Global Solidarity Partners in 2021. Read the report These partnerships are part of who we are as KAIROS. They ground and inform our advocacy work on human rights, ecological and climate justice,…
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Love, Forgive and Give – Easter message for sharing
April 13, 2022
In 2022, we are personally and collectively navigating tense moments and hostile, unnerving global events. An enduring pandemic that has changed our lives and livelihoods; the rise in racism that continues to affront human dignity, rights and justice; exacerbated mental…
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Start 2022 by calling on Canada to pass corporate accountability legislation
January 20, 2022
Thank you for being an advocate for corporate accountability in 2021. Whether you participated in KAIROS’ Women Resisting Extractivism film club, attended the launch of MERE Hub Brazil and/or the Testimonio and Storytelling event, read the report “Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Grandmothers-Land/Water Defenders Sharing and Learning Circle: Generating Knowledge for Action,”…
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
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MEDIA RELEASE: KAIROS to celebrate 20 years of spirited action for justice, October 26-28
October 22, 2021
(Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – KAIROS invites its network, member churches and partners to KAIROS Gathering: 20 years of spirited action for justice, a three-day online event held October 26 to 28 in celebration of KAIROS’ 20th anniversary. WHAT KAIROS Gathering: 20 years of spirited action for justice will feature a daily plenary session, anchored by a panel…
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Seeking new participants in the Prairies North Region
February 25, 2021
Are you interested in justice for Indigenous peoples, land defenders, migrants, women and the Earth? Are you intrigued by the idea of networking with others on local and international issues of peace, justice and equity? Are you looking for a…
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“We have courage because of your support.”
December 24, 2020
Agnes Wasuk Petia (below), the Coordinator of the South Sudan Council of Churches’ National Women’s Programme (SSCC-NWP) told us this in 2018 when she was here to talk with people across Canada about the anti-violence and peace-building initiatives spearheaded by the SSCC-NWP. Throughout this difficult, unique year, KAIROS has continued to…
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Canadian faith groups launch climate conversation initiative
November 2, 2020
For the Love of Creation releases plans for local discussion groups and nation-wide online forum Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa, ON) – Canadian churches and faith-based organizations under For the Love of Creation have launched two programs to increase dialogue on…
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Continued action needed to end attacks against human rights defenders in the Philippines with killing of Zara Alvarez
August 24, 2020
Zara Alvarez, a brave, well-known human rights defender who worked with a member organization of KAIROS partner Ecumenical Voice for Human Rights and Peace in the Philippines (EcuVoice), was fatally shot in Bacolod City on the Negros Island on August…
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Media Release: KAIROS digital hub to empower land defenders in Canada
June 15, 2020
KAIROS launches Canadian phase of MERE Hub through online events, June 16-21 (Toronto, ON) – KAIROS launches the Canadian phase of its digital platform Mother Earth and Resource Extraction: Women Defending Land and Water (MERE Hub) on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. This launch will be preceded by a series of online…
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KAIROS is NOT going away
March 27, 2020
Dear Friends, I want to reach out to you with solidarity and hope in these perilous times. We send each and every one of you our strength and commitment to weather this crisis together with our eyes and actions clearly focused on…
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Press Release: Bringing together women land defenders through digital hub
November 25, 2019
KAIROS launches Mother Earth and Resource Extraction, called MERE Hub, at Toronto event MERE Hub (Toronto, ON) – KAIROS Canada is thrilled to launch an online hub to connect and help further empower women land and water defenders in Canada…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Media Releases
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Atlantic Gathering highlights: The “aha” moments so far
May 4, 2019
It has been two full days of learning and activism at Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick. The Streams of Justice- KAIROS Atlantic Gathering commenced with an opening plenary on May 2nd evening, where the participants connected with one another…
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BC Yukon Network Gathering Agenda, April 26-27, 2019
May 1, 2019
Many feel powerless and paralyzed by their own fear, grief, anger and even shame, because of the legacy we are leaving future generations. Everything is connected; all justice, environmental, and human rights issues, locally and globally, reflect certain values that…
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Balance for Better = Equilibrium for all
March 6, 2019
This International Women’s Day we will march under the banner, Balance for Better. At first, I wasn’t sure what to make of this slogan, given the current environment. What does balance mean in a context of growing extremism, patriarchy and…
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Spirited Reflection: The time to act for justice is now
December 10, 2018
Following on the Scripture readings: Jeremiah 23: 1-6; Luke 4: 16-21 Jeremiah was one of the Hebrew prophets who insisted that living in right relationship with God was not enough. They knew that because the root of spiritual life is…
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