Catholic social teaching
Labor Day Realities
Tue, 09/06/2011 - 3:52pm — Anonymous
By: James Porter
Labor Day was made a federal holiday in 1894 to celebrate the strength and spirit of the American work force. This year, Labor Day was celebrated in the midst of an economic crisis, with unemployment spiking across the country. Immigrants have often been a scapegoat for those looking for someone to blame for the bad economy. From the Irish immigrants of the early 1900’s to the Hispanic immigrants of today, as each wave of immigrants has come to the U.S. seeking a better life and more opportunities, they have been greeted by people who are ready to point a finger.
World Refugee Day 2011: The Role of NGOs
Mon, 06/20/2011 - 4:27pm — Anonymous
By: James Porter
“1 refugee without hope is too many” – The theme of this year’s World Refugee Day as established by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reflects some of the realities of the current refugee population in the world. The number of people forcibly displaced has reached a 15-year high with more than half being children. Almost 44 million people (15.4 million refugees, 27.5 million internally displaced people, and 850,000 people seeking refugee status), were forcibly displaced in 2010. Additionally, 4/5 of the world’s refugees are hosted in developing countries, where many stay for years with little hope. (Read more in UNHCR’s report: Global Trends 2010)
Mother's Day: Hope for All
Sun, 05/08/2011 - 1:03pm — Anonymous
By: James Porter
For Mother’s Day this year, I sent my mother flowers because I could not be with her to celebrate. All over the country, moms received cards and gifts, sat down for Sunday brunch, and felt the love and joy that comes with being a mother. However, there are many other mothers who like mine, could not be with their children, but for very different reasons.
International Migrants Day: Protecting the Rights of All
Sat, 12/18/2010 - 11:39am — AnonymousBy: Maria M. Odom*
On December 4, 2000, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed December 18 International Migrants Day. This day began as a commemoration of the ten-year anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. Today, ten years after the proclamation, and twenty years since the adoption of the Convention, it is important to reflect on the need to protect the rights of all migrants.
Making DREAM a Reality
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 2:06pm — ccornavacaMaking DREAM a Reality
By: Christie Valentine*
In a Papal message for migrant and refugee day, Pope Benedict XVI stressed the importance of supporting migrant children’s education:
World Refugee Day 2010: What’s Your Definition of Home?
Fri, 06/18/2010 - 3:58pm — AnonymousBy: Crista Cornavaca and James Porter
CLINIC Conference Highlights Importance of the Refugee Act’s 30th Anniversary
Thu, 03/25/2010 - 10:25am — AnonymousBy: Jennie Guilfoyle
World Day of Migrants and Refugees - Protecting the Rights of All
Sun, 01/17/2010 - 8:39am — AnonymousJanuary 17, 2010 marks the 96th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. In a statement prepared for the day, Pope Benedict XVI said:
Human Trafficking Awareness Day - Our Moral Obligation
Mon, 01/11/2010 - 5:51pm — AnonymousThe International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that there are “12.3 million adults and children in forced labor, bonded labor, and commercial sexual servitude at any given time. Of these victims, the ILO estimates that at least 1.39 million are victims of commercial sexual servitude.”[1] More than 56% of all victims of human traff
International Migrants Day - A Reflection
Fri, 12/18/2009 - 6:29pm — AnonymousIn view of this week’s introduction of legislation for comprehensive immigration reform, it seems appropriate that on International Migrants Day, we take a moment to recognize the struggles, contributions, and other issues that face people on the move.
