Human Rights

A Summer Prayer for Children

This prayer expresses gratitude for the summer season and asks God for safety and the freedom to play for all children.  

Human Rights, China and the 2008 Olympics

Lesson Plan
The 2008 Olympics have provided a venue to focus a spotlight on the human rights abuses of the Chinese government. They also hold a teachable moment. This three-page resource includes background...
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Crisis in Darfur Intensifies

A Background Resource, Prayer and Action Guide. The conflict in Darfur continues to spiral out of control.  Since 2003 when conflict broke out in the Darfur region of Sudan, the Church has been...
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Human Rights and Catholic Social Tradition

This resource provides four pages of recent and relevant quotes that summarize the Church's social teaching on human rights, as well as discussion questions.  

Prayer for Refugees

June 20 marks World Refugee Day. We pray for all those who are forced to flee from their homes due to war, violence, hunger or economic desperation.  

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns is a moving story set in the turmoil of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. This book discussion guide includes a timeline and discussion questions...
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Women in Darfur

This timely four-page resource focuses attention on what is happening to women in Darfur. Read about the realities of women in the refugee camps and the challenges they face on a daily basis. This...
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Lesson Plan: Blood Diamond

Lesson Plan
The movie Blood Diamond has helped to spark awareness about conflict diamonds: diamonds that are often harvested illegally and used to fund ongoing conflicts in places like Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra...
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Women's Rights - Spanish unit

The Women's Rights Unit has now been translated into Spanish for use with your Spanish-speaking populations. The unit includes CST quotes, prayers, case studies, facts, and activities to educate...
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Litany of Women Saints

Litany
This litany celebrates the lives and examples of the many women saints who continue to inspire us today. The litany is excerpted with permission from Sr. Joan Chittister's "Litany of Women for the...
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Darfur Crisis Worsens: A Call to Conscience

Since the signing of a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and one of the three rebel groups in Darfur in May 2006, the violence has only worsened, with more civilian and humanitarian aid...
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Sex Trafficking in the United States: Facts and Victims' Stories

Sex trafficking is more widespread than commonly realized, with trafficked persons having been discovered in all 50 states, and 91 cities. This 2-page factsheet details the situation. Stories of real...
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