Human Rights

Fact Sheet & Handout

Protests and Crackdown in Bangladesh

In August 2018, members of the peaceful student protests for safer roads in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were violently attacked by the government. The students were protesting for safer roads after two...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Students in Bangladesh

In August 2018, members of the peaceful student protests for safer roads in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were violently attacked by the government. The students were protesting for safer roads after two...
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Creative Voice

Remembering the World’s Disappeared

In commemoration of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (August 30), Creative Voice Jimmy Francisco Ortiz Rodríguez reflects on the impact his two uncles’...
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Prayer

Prayer for Indigenous Peoples

This prayer invites us to promote the human rights of indigenous populations while celebrating a common global community and recognition that all of creation is sacred.  
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Prayer

Prayer for Gaza

This prayer laments the ongoing conflict and bloodshed between Israelis and Palestinians and petitions the international community to bring an end to this violence.  
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Human Rights Through the Principles of Catholic Social Thought

This series of resources explores the intersection of human rights and Catholic social thought and will be updated monthly. Introduction Refugees, Human Trafficking, and the Principle of Life...
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Prayer

Prayer for Child Laborers

Too many young children around the world still work, often in hazardous conditions; this prayer reminds us who some of these child laborers are and why they need our advocacy and support.  
Toolbox

El Salvador

This collection of new and revised resources celebrates the many social justice heroes from El Salvador who have led the Church in its pursuit of social justice, human rights, and the dignity of...
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Prayer Service

International Conscientious Objectors Day: Remembering Those Who Resist War and Embrace Nonviolence

As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the lives of men and women—past and present, who have resisted and continue to resist war on the grounds of freedom...
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Prayer

Prayer for Conscientious Objectors

In this prayer we remember those who are guided by their consciences to take a stand against war.  
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Film Discussion Guide

Hacksaw Ridge

As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the life of conscientious objector, Private Desmond T. Doss, who vowed to remain faithful to the commandment, “Thou...
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Film Discussion Guide

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

Sophie Scholl was a German university student who spoke out about the failings of the Nazi regime despite the cost. This film discussion guide provides questions to reflect on her words and...
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