Tag: human rights
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Listening to Stories of Injustice
“Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.” — Isaiah 1:17 (NRSV) Justice Begins With Listening Across the world, communities continue to […]
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World Day of Prayer
Prayer is one of the most powerful gifts God has given the Church. World Day of Prayer reminds us that when we pray, we join a global chorus of believers […]
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World Day of Social Justice
Let Justice Roll Each year on February 20, people around the world pause to recognize the World Day of Social Justice. Established by the United Nations, this day calls attention […]
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, we remember the millions of victims of the holocaust. The horrors perpetrated by the Nazi party against Jewish individuals stand as a stark reminder of what happens when prejudice […]
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International Human Rights Day
On December 10, communities around the globe observe International Human Rights Day. This date marks the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that affirms the […]
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, we affirm that every person is created in the image of God and worthy of dignity, belonging, and joy. Around the world, people with disabilities continue to face barriers […]