Issues of the Day

There are many religious congregations, NGO's, and international organizations that are contributing their might to bring about a just and peaceful world. Fully conscious of a harmonious universe where nature is not ruthlessly exploited, all of them have targeted some burning issues in the area of their work. Aware of these important problems on justice, peace and ecology, let us prioritize our targets and join hands with the rest in tackling them.

Toward Justice and Peace

1. AFRICA-EUROPE FAITH AND JUSTICE NETWORK (AEFJN), an International Network of 39 Religious and Missionary Congregations working in Africa and Europe with national groups in most European countries and in some African countries, promoting more equitable relations between the people of Africa and of Europe, works for the transformation of unjust economic structures that originate in Europe and affect Africa.. Its members lobby the European Union, the national governments, and the International Institutions and create awareness among religious and Christians on structural injustices (English and French). http://www.aefjn.org

2. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), currently with 188 Member States, set sights on bringing peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication. It promotes respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms for all (English, French, and Spanish). http://www.unesco.org

3. PAX CHRISTI, an international Christian peacemaking movement, envisions a world where people can live in peace and without fear of violence, in all its forms. Members believe in the power of prayer, reconciliation, forgiveness, justice and nonviolence and of the right to live in a culture which promotes these values and treats the whole of God's creation in a respectful and just manner. http://www.paxchristi.org.uk/events.html

4. SJweb of the Society of Jesus, offers colossal and astounding information on the issues of justice, peace, and integrity of creation. Do not fail to visit it (English and Spanish). http://www.sjweb.info

5. THE COMMUNITY OF SANT'EGIDIO, a movement of lay people with more than 40,000 members, dedicates itself to evangelization and charity in more than 60 countries throughout the world. Members put emphasis on prayer, communicating the Gospel, solidarity with the poor, ecumenism, and dialogue (Choose your own language). http://www.santegidio.org

6. IRIN (Integrated Regional Information Networks) endeavours to get and to give accurate information on natural or man-made calamities so as to respond effectively to the dire needs of the people. It further supports efforts at conflict resolution and reconciliation by countering misinformation and propaganda (English and French). http://www.irinnews.org

7. SOJONET is the online presence of Sojourners, a Christian ministry whose mission is to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice.
http://www.sojo.net

8. DE LA SALLE JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION (PHILIPPINES)
Representatives from the different De La Salle and De La Salle-supervised schools come together to help improve the justice & peace situation in the Philippines. The council intends to achieve its primary goal through formation, advocacy of current issues and networking http://www.lasalipa.edu.ph/djpc/index.html

9. JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION (HONG KONG) seeks to promote justice, concern and love for the poor. http://jpcom.catholic.org.hk/engindex.htm

10. INTERFAITH CENTRE FOR PEACE (CIPAX/ Italian), is an inter-confessional center for peace. It promotes the commitment of religious forces in diverse fields for peace movement. http://www.romacivica.net/cipax

11. THE HOLY CROSS INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE OFFICE, is a vehicle for creating a well-informed, unified, public Holy Cross voice which impacts the critical justice issues of the day. The current areas of focus are: global economic justice, ecological issues, and minority rights (English, French, and Spanish). http://www.holycrossjustice.org/Default.asp

12. NEW INTERNATIONALIST PUBLICATIONS reports on issues of world poverty and inequality; focuses attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless in both rich and poor nations; debates and campaigns for the radical changes necessary if the basic material and spiritual needs of all are to be met. http://www.newint.org/index4.html