March 2020

Worth Reading:

1. 8 Myths About Ending Extreme Poverty More here
2. HS2: the human cost of Britain’s most expensive ever rail project More here (It has been announced by Boris Johnson on Feb 11th that the HS2 is to go ahead).
3. Number of workers living in poverty rises for third straight year. Nearly one in five is now living in poverty in the UK. MOre here
4. This is the 2019/20 edition of JRF’s annual report on the nature and scale of poverty across the UK and how it affects people who are caught in its grip. More here
5. Poverty eradication only possible with structural transformation, says BIC (Bahai International Community). More here

February 2020

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1. Social Justice Ireland the relevant issues for this month here
2. Explore these EarthBeat Features:

Small Earth Stories: Readers share their climate moment in 150 words and a photo. You can submit your own story too.

Events Calendar: Learn about upcoming environmental events in your area and online.

Visit our Interfaith Climate Tracker list on Twitter for a collection of faith climate action from around the world..

1. How to Stop Freaking Out and Tackle Climate Change A New York Times Article here
2. THE COST OF FLEEING CLIMATE CHANGE Here A New York Times Article.
3. What can I do to stop climate change?Travel, food and more More here from the Friends of the Earth (here)
4. Letter to Friends Around the World. Ending Extreme Poverty here
5. A Newsletter from Overcoming Poverty here
6. 12 things to watch in 2020 and what it could mean for international development BOND NEWS here
7. Ways to Be Heard at the GFMD, within the UN Migration Network, and UN Civic Space Consultation (+Reports from Global Refugee Forum) More here
8. Passionist Solidarity Network. This is also a very well put together newsletter and can be viewed here.
9. SDG Knowledge Hub. Lots of different stories here on the SDGs from around the world. Here
10. European Anti-poverty Network Ireland welcomes the publication of the new Roadmap to Social Inclusion 2020-2025, however questions the failure to benchmark social welfare rates to adequacy. More here More about them on https://www.eapn.ie/
11. A Newsletter from the International Rescue Committee can be read here. Each January the International Rescue Committee releases a Watchlist of humanitarian crises that threaten to worsen in the year to come. Here are our top ten countries to be watching—some of them may surprise you.
12. A really informative Newsletter here from Spark: Church Action on Poverty (UK) This contains a yearly review , scripture, editorials, voices from the margins and indeed suggestions for the lay person as they learn and work. (Professional and a great read).
13. This e-newsletters is from the Adorers' Office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation because of our association with- an Adorer of the Blood of Christ. Here (US) There is a lovely piece on Climate Change.
14. NewsVision Jan 2020: From the team at World Vision Ireland, happy 2020! We're so grateful for your invaluable support and wish you a wonderful year. Find in this edition our annual survey, an article on the 'Benefits of Fundraising' and the upcoming International Day of Education. More here

January 2020

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1. Pax Christi International Toolkit for Peace Advocacy More here
2. Maryknoll Notes. A bi-monthly newsletter of information on international justice and peace issues .They can be found here
   1. Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday Reflection...........................3
   2. UN Climate Talks End in Disappointment ............................4
   3. Pope Francis: “Re-animate the Economy”...........................5
   4. Global Fragility Act: Action for Peace...................................6
   5. Trade: NAFTA Reform Falls Short .......................................7
   6. Burma: Crossing the Point of No Return...............................8
   7. ‘The Report’: Film on CIA Torture Program........................10
   8. Geo-engineering: Solar Radiation Management.................11
   9. North Korea: Human Cost of Sanctions.........................12
   10. Outcry Against Deaths of Migrant Children ......................13
   11. Statement on Israeli Settlements.....................................14
   12. Resources.........................................................15
3. National Migration Week here and their booklet / toolkit is full of resources and information. More here
4. Conference of the Presentation Sisters Newsletter here
5. Around the world in pictures from Trocaire here
6. Free access to Conference videos and papers from the Social Justice Ireland AGM on November 26th 2019
7. Dóchas newsletter that is published each Wednesday here
8. 'Prosperity for All': Wales unveils new short-term climate vision More here
9. Eco Congregation Newsletter here
10. Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination report into Racism in Ireland. Recommendations here
11. Birmingham Churches Together newsletter here
12. SDG Newsletter here
13. Letting Love Loose from Paul Bodenham in the Midlands UK here (This is a really well put together newsletter for all)
14. Edmund Rice International Newsletter here
15. Dochas Wednesday report here

December 2019

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1. Newsletter from the SDG Watch Europe network - NOVEMBER / December 2019 here
2. The latest from Hestia UK who are concerned with homelessness and trafficking and modern slavery. here
3. Coalition 2030 Newsletter for November here
4. SDG Watch Europe Special October Edition here (you can have a look at the Ireland page here and the UK page here
5. And at Church Action on Poverty. They would like to draw our attention to some of the stories, resources and reflections that they have shared on their blog recently: here
6. UN Women's Report here, There is a lot here and not all of it will interest all but feel free to pick and choose that which suits or resonates.
7. I enclose the latest Opening Doors newsletter here, where you can read about our latest developments here at Peter McVerry Trust as they continue to support homeless people and communities across Ireland.
8. And in the UK The next Home Secretary must step up protections for migrant survivors of domestic abuse like me. Sign the Petition here
9. Good Energies Alliance Ireland Newsletter More here
10. Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns More here
11. Upcoming Events; NJPN North West E-Bulletin; Advent Resources; NJPN Conference 2020; News Links More here (UK)
12. Coalition 2030 Newsletter Here

November 2019

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1. NJPN North West E-Bulletin November 2019 Here
2. We are delighted to say that our Report to CERD is written and has been submitted to CERD. Here
3. Our 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.
4. 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
5. Edmund Rice November Newsletter can be found here
6. THE CLIMATE REVOLUTION IS HERE Young people across the planet have become instrumental and a leading voice in taking action against Climate Change and for Climate Justice. This resource explores the issue of Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals. It is designed for Global Educators, Youth Workers, Development Education practitioners, trainers, climate activists, changemakers of all shapes and sizes but in particular those working with the current generation of young people. This is a fantastic Resource and can be found here
7. World Vision newsletter can be found here
8. You can have a look at An Taice Press releases here
9. Development Perspective Newsletter can be found here
10. New Story Hub - blog posts from the past week More here. There are some great contributions in this resource.
11. Birmingham Churches Together here This has some very interesting events, reports, invitations to prayers, resources, election coverage and more.