January 2009
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joins the chorus of voices calling for an end to the violence in the Middle East. Below are links to some statements and letters on this critical issue. Also, find links events focused on ending torture, and learn about the Jubilee USA “What’s on your heart?” campaign.
Crisis in Gaza

Consider printing out some of these letters and statements and sharing them with your members of Congress, urging them to take action to end the violence in the Middle East. The statements are also linked at the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns’ website

<*>Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns’ statement on Gaza
<*>Statement by Fr. Miguel D'Escoto, MM, president of UN General Assembly, on current crisis in Gaza
<*>Pax Christi Int'l letter to United Nations on Gaza
<*>Pax Christi Int'l letter to European Union on Gaza
<*>Churches for Middle East Peace: Urge immediate U.S. efforts to end Gaza violence, restore cease-fire
<*>Statement by the patriarchs and heads of the churches in Jerusalem on the current devastating situation in Gaza


Campaigns to end torture

<*>From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT): Ten Days of Prayer: Countdown to End Torture
<*>From Witness Against Torture and other groups: 100 Days to Close Guantanamo and End Torture

Jubilee USA: What’s on your heart?
Jubilee USA has started a new campaign to welcome designated Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to his position by telling him what’s on our hearts in these difficult times. Go here to learn more.

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