Advocacy Articles
Read the articles we’ve written about social and environmental justice and peace, driven by our advocacy work and Catholic social teaching.
Gaps in New Zealand’s laws are enabling child trafficking
In August 2024 the New Zealand Human Rights Commission released a report on the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme - the country's leading temporary work visa. Their findings indicate there are significant gaps to be addressed to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
Why does Caritas disagree with the proposed Treaty Principles Bill?
In August 2024 the New Zealand Human Rights Commission released a report on the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme - the country's leading temporary work visa. Their findings indicate there are significant gaps to be addressed to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
Set up to fail the most vulnerable: The Accredited Employer Work Visa
In August 2024 the New Zealand Human Rights Commission released a report on the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme - the country's leading temporary work visa. Their findings indicate there are significant gaps to be addressed to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
Advocacy starts at home: Our New Year’s resolutions
Working for social justice starts in improving our own actions. To that end, we will be working to reduce our carbon footprint, improve our accessibility, and look for human rights issues in our supply chains this year.
“Praise God”: What does Laudate Deum mean for us?
In Laudate Deum, Pope Francis continues the call for environmental justice that started with Laudato Si’. We explore the connection to Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s work.
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