November 2019

Bulletin Board Updates

Last Updated Novermber 7th 2019

Monthly updates that have been posted to the Bulletin Board can be read below:

The updates below are for those who have signed up to the Thematic Groups.

  1. UK Elections Bond's vision for building a just and sustainable world .

As the 2019 general election kicks off, we present our manifesto. We want the next government to commit to making the UK a proud global leader in international development. Here (This is actually a really strong resource that has been put together by BOND. Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development and their manifesto could be something to have to hand for the hustings that might be attended.

Here's the latest monthly update from Trócaire. News and views from Trócaire staff, plus the latest social and political developments from the countries where we work. Here

I attended the 5th SDG Stakeholder Forum in Dublin Castle here

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The Three Faiths Forum in the Mansion House gathered to examine the themes of Laudato Si. My report is here

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I also attended the October 17th ATD Event to commemorate the Eradication of Poverty Day and my report is here There were some powerful testimonies at this event.

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Newsletters that may be of interest. Here

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On Women & Children (gender equity) Here

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Indigenous Peoples here

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I attended the launch of a participatory report on poverty across 6 countries that took into account specifically the impact on those in poverty here

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Synod on the Amazon here (I followed daily and include some summaries, again pick and choose what suits).

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Green Christian Prayer Guide for November here

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Fine Gael vote with the Far Right in the EU parliament against enhanced search and rescue of migrants making perilous crossings. here

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And especially for all those who like a competition

Dec 12th 2019 UK Election. What you need to know? here (Can you guess the composition of the next House of Commons after Dec 12th 2019.

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Modern Slavery here

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On the Canonisation John Henry Newmann here

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SDGs in the UK here

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