Justice and Peace Issues

Act justly,
love tenderly,
walk humbly.
Mich 6:8
Be the change
you want to see in the world!

Mahatma Gandhi

Sister Cecilia Poblete

Justice and Peace Coordinator for the Generalate
click here

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Statement
of the Sisters of Christian Charity with regard to Human Trafficking

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New (availalble in English):

SCC JPIC Messages

Communication about issues of Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation among the Sisters of Christian Charity and Companions of Pauline and between the SCC community and others. Feel free to comment. Check back frequently for updates.

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August 11: Day of Prayer and Fasting
Suggested Prayer Service

On Monday, August 11th, as we remember our day of fast and prayer, we are invited to “reflect on the signs of the times with the eyes of God and with women’s hearts.”

We remember, “That we commit ourselves –at local, national, and international levels- to awareness, advocacy, and action on behalf of victims of human trafficking.” (Sisters of Christian Charity Statement on Human Trafficking), (JPIC Coordinators, May, 2008, Rome)

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“Women and children are the key target groups because of their marginalization, limited economic resources and predominance in the ‘invisible’ informal labor sector.” (United Nations, Kofi Annan)

Catholic Social Teaching

“We are witnessing…a new humanism, one in which humans are defined first of all by their responsibility toward their brothers and sisters…” (Gaudium et Spes #55)

“Action on behalf of justice . . . appear to us as a constitutive dimension of preaching the Gospel . . . the Church’s mission for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from every oppressive condition.” (Justice in the World-1971 World Synod of Bishops)

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UN International Day

August 23 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition

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Our Call: The Spirit . . . is upon me . . . to announce good news to the poor . . . to let the oppressed go free. (LK, 4:18)

Our Prayer: I contemplate . . . the tears of the oppressed, with no one to protect them! ; the power their oppressors wield. No one to protect them. (Eccl. 4:1)

Our Response: THERE IS HOPE FOR YOUR FUTURE. (Jer. 31:17)

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Sonnenenergie

Beitrag des Generalats zur Bewahrung der Schöpfung

Die Solarzellen auf der Terasse von Villa Paolina

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Umwelttechnologie hilft philippinischen Slumbewohnern

Drei Millionen Menschen leben in den Slums von Manila. In den Müllbergen suchen sie nach Verwertbarem. Der Klimaschutz war bislang für sie kein Thema. Seit kurzem aber investiert eine italienische Umwelttechnologiefirma vor Ort. Und davon profitieren beide Seiten.

Video (in Deutsch)

Quelle: Tagesschau

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Prayer for the Millenium Goals
(click here)

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The Coordinators for JPIC with some members of the Generalate
during the conference in Rome, April 23-30, 2008

Reports of the Visits during the Coordinators Meeting

Refugee Center of the Jesuits "Centro Astalli"

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FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization

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Dono di Maria

Photos

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Trafficking of Human Beings
1. Prayer Service
2. Conference fo Sr. Eugenia Bonetti

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Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

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Caritas Internationalis

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Non Government Organizations -NGO

The JPIC-Coordinators at the main entrance of Villa Paolina

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Statement of the Sisters of Christian Charity

Schwestern der Christlichen Liebe

Erklärung zu Menschenhandel

Entzündet von der LIEBE Christi,
gedrängt sein LICHT in die Welt zu tragen
und lebendiges Zeugnis für sein LEBEN zu sein,
haben die Schwestern der Christlichen Liebe
die Klage einer Welt gehört,
die leidet unter Zerstörung und zerbrochenen Beziehungen.
Wir sind uns unserer Würde und Begabung als Frauen bewusst
und wollen Situationen entgegentreten,
in denen die Würde von Frauen verletzt wird.
Deshalb verpflichten wir uns
- auf lokaler, nationaler und internationaler Ebene –
unser Bewusstsein zu sensibilisieren für das Problem des Menschenhandels
und für die Opfer einzutreten.
Durch Zusammenarbeit und Vernetzung mit anderen werden wir danach streben,
Christi Licht in die Dunkelheit derer zu bringen,
die von dieser modernen Form der Sklaverei betroffen sind,
insbesondere Frauen und Kinder.

Sisters of Christian Charity

STATEMENT ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING

On fire with the LOVE of Christ
and impelled to carry Christ’s LIGHT into the world
by becoming living memories of Christ’s LIFE,
the Sisters of Christian Charity have heard the cries
of a world plagued by destruction and broken relationships.
Conscious of our own dignity and giftedness as women,
we strive to respond to situations
in which the dignity of women is violated.
Therefore, we commit ourselves
– at local, national, and international levels –
to awareness, advocacy, and action
on behalf of victims of human trafficking.
Through collaboration and networking, we will strive
to bring Christ’s light into the darkness of those affected
by this modern-day slavery, especially women and children.

Hermanas de la Caridad Cristiana

DECLARACION SOBRE EL TRAFICO HUMANO

Inflamadas en el AMOR de Cristo,
e impulsadas a llevar la LUZ de Cristo al mundo,
convirtiéndonos en memoria viva de la VIDA de Cristo,
las Hermanas de la Caridad Cristiana han escuchado el clamor
de un mundo lleno de relaciones destructivas y quebrantadas.
Concientes de nuestra dignidad y dones como mujeres,
nos esforzaremos por responder a las situaciones
en que se viola la dignidad de las mujeres.
Por eso, nos comprometemos
- a nivel local, nacional e internacional -
a despertar las conciencias, recurrir a la defensa y a la acción
en bien de las víctimas del tráfico humano.
Nos esforzaremos por colaborar y trabajar en red
para llevar la luz de Cristo donde hay tinieblas en
quienes son afectados por la esclavitud moderna, especialmente mujeres y niños.

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Public Statement
issued by
INTRATIP
International Network of Religious Against Trafficking In Person

(Click here)

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JOINT DECLARATION OF UIG/UISG AND CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS

WITH REGARD TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The Union of Superiors General (USG/UISG) and Caritas declare their commitment to work together and call on their members around the world to consolidate their collaboration in countering trafficking in human beings.

Introduction

Trafficking in human beings is seen as one of the worst affronts to human dignity and violations of human rights. The Unions of Superiors General (USG/UISG, representing more than a million religious men and women worldwide) and Caritas Internationalis (CI, with 162 Member Organizations active in over 200 countries and territories) have each, in their strategic plans, demonstrated their determination to oppose this 21st century form of global slavery. Both organisations see this as an opportune moment to declare their commitment to work together in this endeavour. It is also appropriate and timely to make a formal call on religious institutes of men and of women worldwide and on Caritas Internationalis and its member organizations to consolidate their collaboration in countering the trafficking of human beings.

An alliance between religious congregations and church based organisations will strengthen advocacy work in favour of trafficked persons and will broaden the range of resources for people engaged at the practical level in ministry to them. The alliance would work for the benefit of the victims of trafficking by enhancing the transnational channels of prevention and assistance accessible to them.

Complementary roles in a common commitment

Caritas Internationalis and the USG/UISG bring specific competences and resources to this alliance.

Caritas
Caritas Internationalis has identified four major areas for action against trafficking which are suited to its modes of action; prevention, assistance, advocacy and networking. It declares its commitment to work in these areas in its publication, "The Caritas Internationalis Commitment on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings", and initiated the ecumenical COATNET network (Christian Organisations Against Trafficking) which has taken a global dimension.

USG/UISG
In the spirit of the Congress on Consecrated Life (2004), the JPIC Commission,

working group against trafficking in women and children, acts on "the care we have

for one another that leads us to engage with the pain and suffering of our world with

all its peoples and all of creation". The USG/UISG is committed to bring to this partnership

its special skills in education of the public through publications and public meetings, sharing its experience through the formation of field workers, and through pastoral

care and rehabilitation of the victims.

We trust that this agreement between Caritas Internationalis and the USG/UISG will result in effective, mutually supportive action against the trafficking in human persons.

Rome, November 2007,

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NGO - Non Government Organizations and Network

NGO Network

Religious Orders Partnership

UNANIMA

Links, erstellt von MISSIO, zu christlichen Nichtregierungsorganisationen

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Non Violence

Exploring nonviolent living

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Death Penalty Worldwide

Blue: Abolished for all crimes

Green: Abolished for crimes not committed in exceptional circumstances (such as crimes committed in time of war)

Orange: Abolished in practice

Brown: Legal form of punishment for certain offenses

A C T !

October 10: World Day against Death Penalty

Say no to Death Penalty

Sign the appeal for an end of the death penalty

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August 20: Bench Warrant for LaRoyce L. Smith,
abolishment of the death penalty
transfer from Texas to Dallas

(Pen-friend of Sr. Adalberta)

On May1, 2008 LaRoyce wrote:

"... I am doing alright, constantly stay positive, no matter what. I take responsibility for my action, and that's all about being a man, but also allows a person to be able to move forward in life, just as I have been able to move along. Having peace is beautiful, I discovered, and I want the familiy to experience God's blessing, that is sent down upon us, when we are true in our heart and firm in our faith, and God has blessed me. I have through a lot, but my faith has kept me going and I give thanks to Him daily for having brought wonderful people in my life which have been supportive..."

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Joe R. Avila, Prisoner on Death Row in California, Quentin State Prison

On Marhc 24, 2008. Joe writes:

"... Most of th etime I have a psotive attitude about my situatuion, but also there habe been some discouraging times for me and my situation seems hopeless. But is passes and is only a phase and I am back to thinking positive once more..."

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For Your Attention!

Sehen - Urteilen - Handeln
See - Judge - Act
Ver - Juzgar - Actuar

Prayer for the Millennium Goals

Lord, we pray that we may create a vision of your kingdom here in earth:

IN A WORLD
when so many go hungry, let us make the fruits of Creation available for all.

IN A WORLD
where thousnads of our brothers and sisters do not have safe drinking water,
let us help the waters run clear.

IN A WORLD
where so many children die so young,
and so many mothers die in childbirth,
and so many families are ravaged by disease,
let us bring health and healing.

IN A WORLD
where women carry such heavy burden,
let us recognize and restore the rights of all.

LET US JOIN TOGETHER,
with a new sense of global community,
a new awareness of our need for one another
and for this fragile planet,
to meet the clear challenges of the Millennium Goals,
to bring hope as substantial as bread,
to make human dignity as visible as wheat in the fields.
Amen.

International Society for Human Rights

Internationale Vereinigung für Menschenrechte

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United Nations Development Program

Human Development Reports

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Other Links

Defending Human Rights Worldwide
(also in German and English available)
Coalition of Immakolee Workers
Unjust Working Conditions