AT THE HEART OF JUSTICE

Health Care in Canada is Threatened

When you can’t find a family doctor, or if you’re a hospital patient waiting for care – then you understand the importance of finding solutions to Canada’s shortage of doctors and nurses. Our voices are needed again at this critical time. Read the full blog post.

[Photo: Suenosdeuomi, Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)]

JUSTICE NEWS AND RESOURCES

Speak Up for Climate Action

As people of faith, we are called to speak up to protect our sacred home. In advance of creating a national climate strategy by the end of 2016, MPs are being encouraged to host townhalls across Canada this spring. Pledge to take part in the climate consultation hosted by your MP.

[Photo: People’s Climate Plan]

Severe Drought in Seven African Countries

People in seven difference countries across Africa are facing extreme drought that is causing food and water shortages. The United Church is joining Mission & Service partners ACT Alliance and Canadian Foodgrains Bank to respond to this crisis. Please donate today.

[Photo: Johannes OdC (KIA) / ACT Alliance]

Partners Responding to Japan Earthquake

In response to the Japan earthquake the United Church has supported Mission & Service partners in Japan with a contribution of US$20,000 from our Emergency Response fund. Please continue to pray for the affected people and for partners on the ground.

[Photo Credit: CWS-Japan]

Ecuador Earthquake Response

The United Church has contributed $20,000 to support relief and reconstruction in Ecuador. Your help is also needed to strengthen the response of the global ACT Alliance of churches and church-related aid organizations.Donations are gratefully accepted.

[Photo: Rosa Matamoros/ACT Alliance]

Concern over Saudi Arms Sale

The United Church calls on Canada to halt the sale of armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia—one of the world’s worst human rights violators. Learn more! Write to Minister Stéphane Dion and urge him to stop the Saudi arms sale.

[Photo: Seclusive Nature, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)]

MINISTRIES, NETWORKS, AND PARTNERS

Online Economic & Social Rights Course

Canada Without Poverty is excited to announce their NEW two-week online economic and social rights course: Putting Poverty in the ‘Rights’ Place: An Intro to Economic & Social Rights in Canada and BC! Tuesday, May 24 to Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Find out more.

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