
In Pakistan, Millions Homeless for Winter; Looking at Structural Issues
We cannot forget those who continue to suffer in the wake of natural disasters around the world: read the latest on the earthquake victims in Pakistan as winter approaches, and consider issues of...

Violence, War, Women
This two-page resource/bulletin-insert explores the specific injustices women face during war and in the aftermath of war. A Vatican commission on women spokesperson recently addressed the UN with...

The Psychological Impact of Violence on Children in the Holy Land
Children in the Holy Land experience violence as a part of their daily lives. Children are especially vulnerable to long-term effects of this violence. The Catholic Social Teaching option for the...

Sign of Hope: Operation Day's Work
This student-run campaign, focused on helping students become aware of socially justice issues and solidarity with others across the world, offers a sign of hope.

Child Soldiers in Uganda
Up to 20,000 children in northern Uganda have been kidnapped and forced to fight in a conflict that has been raging for 19 years. Other children flee from rural areas to villages to sleep at night,...

Poverty, War, and the Environment in Darfur
This article and reflection is on the continuing violence in Darfur and its root causes, such as poverty and environmental destruction. Use this resource for group discussion or as a bulletin...


Hurricane Katrina and U.S. Citizens in Poverty
This two-page fact sheet/bulletin insert is on Hurricane Katrina and U.S. Citizens in poverty. For a variety of reasons, the poor have felt the impacts of the hurricane worst of all.

Indigenous Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
This fact sheet on Indigenous Women in Latin America and the Caribbean highlights problems and signs of hope for indigenous women in that region.

Bolivia's Troubles: A History of Colonialism, Poverty and Inequality
This fact sheet details the history behind the recent unrest in Bolivia, where the Catholic Bishops have called for a democratic resolution to that country's problems.

Case Studies on Women Refugees
Women who seek asylum in the U.S. have particular difficulties as refugees. This fact sheet describes their situation and includes several case studies.

Refugees Around the World
For World Refugee Day on June 20, or on other occasions, use this fact sheet to read about refugees from different countries around the world.