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Human Rights and Iran , by: Jane Deren, PhD

The U.S. media has turned its focus to Iran once again as egregious violations of human rights continue there.  On January 9, 2010, Iranian police arrested 33 mothers of young adults who were kil...more

A Pilgrimage for Peace in the Holy Land , by: Jill Rauh

Each year, the Vatican sponsors a "marathon-pilgrimage" for peace in the Holy Land in order to encourage dialogue in this conflict-ridden part of the world. This resource provides instructio...more

Prayer for an End to the Violence in Lebanon , by: Jill Rauh

God of Solidarity,
We mourn the deaths of our sisters and brothers in both Lebanon and Israel, and the displacement of over a million people. Give us the ability to feel compassion.

God of the Poor and the Vulnerable,
You call us to stand for the weak and for those who cannot protect themselves. Help us to stand for the poor and the vulnerable by working to end the continued death, destruction, and devastation, and to replace it with real dialogue and progress.

The Psychological Impact of Violence on Children in the Holy Land , by: Education for Justice

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 poor...more

Maternal Health in Afghanistan and Iraq , by: Education for Justice

Because of war and its effects on infrastructure, maternal health in Iraq and Afghanistan have declined significantly. ...more
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