This four page resource reviews key events in migration patterns and immigration laws in the U.S up until 1903. It raises central questions about the relationship between the need for labor and attitu...more
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 inf...more
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 an...more
2008 marks the 60th Anniversary of the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights. This handy one-page resource provides a sheet of recent and relevant quotes that summarize the Church's social teaching on Hu...more
June 21 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.
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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 that...more
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 r...more
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 Le...more
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 abou...more
November 25 is the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. For this day, remember the 3,000 young women who have been murdered and mutilated in Guatemala, Mexico, and El Salvador...more
