Did you know that the United Nations has proclaimed 2015-2024 the International Decade for People of African Descent? In proclaiming this Decade, the international community is recognizing that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): DEVELOPING… on Tuesday, explosions in the Port of Beirut killed more than 100 people, injured thousands, and forced over 300,000 people from their homes. One Oxfam colleague described the situation as “apocalyptic.” This is an emergency … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/08/05/solidarity-around-world-beirut-reels-after-disaster-leaves-300000-displaced-100-dead Published on Wednesday, August 05, 2020 by Common Dreams “Really heartbreaking to watch what happened in Beirut. Thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this devastating explosion.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer The destroyed port a … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/24/un-calls-temporary-basic-income-worlds-poorest-27-billion-people-lifeline-amid Published on Friday, July 24, 2020 by Common Dreams “The case for implementing this proposal is unimpeachable and world leaders should proceed immediately.” By Julia Conley, staff writer A stranded mother carries her child by a road … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): As Congress is debating a series of economic stimulus packages to address the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, we must ensure they make fact-based decisions to put money in the … Continued
From the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (http://www.usglc.org/): At this critical moment, USGLC members from across the country are urging Congress to step up the global fight against COVID-19, and we need your voice to join them today. Please reach out to … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/21/warning-hammer-blow-pandemic-un-food-agencies-say-coronavirus-could-double-global Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by Common Dreams A new report states 265 million people could face food insecurity by the end of 2020, up from 130 million last year. By Julia Conley, staff writer Soacha’s … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has … Continued
From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this link. In the last several days, leaders in Congress have been debating which federal resources and international policies our communities still need to adequately address the … Continued
