Advocacy Articles
Read the articles we’ve written about social and environmental justice and peace, driven by our advocacy work and Catholic social teaching.
Indigenous rights? Democracy? Peace? What matters in New Caledonia
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.
The voices of the Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit
Advocacy Team member Peter Lang writes about his experiences at the 2023 Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit in Sydney and Canberra, connecting with indigenous leaders and advocating to Australian politicians.
Yesterday’s news? Revisiting crises the headlines have moved on from
In order to promote peace, we must remain in solidarity with those around the world affected by conflict and disasters, even as the headlines move on to other issues.
Fossil fuels at COP28: The good, the bad, and the uphill battle
The final agreement of COP28 led to much controversy over its language on fossil fuels. We explore the good and bad parts, and where we go from here.
What does COP28 mean for Loss and Damage?
COP28 negotiators announced the creation of a global Loss and Damage fund. We explore what this means, and what it is missing.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific focus at COP28
COP negotiations often crowd out the voices of our Pacific neighbours. We believe Aotearoa has a duty to uplift their voices and fight for their rights.
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