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Welcome to the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative

Here's What's New

Justice Happenings
Information about gatherings, programs, resources and activities that help promote social justice.
·	Global Warming website from Union of Concerned Scientists
·	Parish Bulletin Inserts on Immigration--Many Faces in God's House
·	Food and Climate Connection Video
·	Read the latest report from Bro. Steve O'Neil from the Marianist NGO at the UN
·	Open Hearts, Open Minds & Fair Minded Words - A Conference on Life & Choice in the Abortion Debate on Oct. 15-16 in Princeton NJ. Get more information.
·	Adele Social Justice Project Community Starters
·	Things Marianist: How We "Do" Social Justice. To view an image of the front cover: Click here. To order copies of this six-page pamphlet: Click here. Resource for Community Reflection/Discussion: How Marianists do Social Justice Click here. Social Justice the Marianist Way: for use with High School Students Click here.
·	Food Expenditure for one week around the world. How does the USA compare to spending around the world? To find out Click here.

·	MSJC Annual Report
·	Want to find a film with a social justice theme? Click here for some suggestions.
·	MSJC Display Board available - can be used at conferences, workshops, and other gatherings. Tells the key things about MSJC and how people can be involved in our work of social justice. Click here to see it. It's yours to use! Contact us if you want to use it.

Justice Reflections

This month's reflection comes from Bill Farrell, S.M. regarding child exploitation in Guatemala.

To read the entire reflection click here.

Be an Advocate for Justice

Pakistan Needs Your Help

The flooding in Pakistan is beyond belief. Catholic Relief Services has been on the ground in Pakistan since 1954 and is now asking for all of us to give generously to help with the urgent and massive relief effort. Click here to donate.

A Million Minutes for Peace - Sept. 21

Join people across the globe in praying for peace at noon on September 21, the United Nations International Day of Peace.

We Need a New Start

A new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) calls for reducing the number of U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons, and includes methods to verify these reductions. The treaty must now be ratified by the Senate by at least 67 votes. Let your senators know that you support ratification of New START as a necessary step towards a world without nuclear weapons.

Support Bangladeshi Workers

In a major act of international solidarity, both the 11 ½ million member AFL-CIO labor federation in the US and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Britain have released strong statements of solidarity in support of the Bangladeshi garment workers modest demand for a new minimum wage of 35 cents an hour. The Global Economic Justice Team is also supporting this effort. Read the AFL-CIO statement and the TUC statement , then send a letter to Wal-Mart in support of the minimum wage increase.

Help Lay Marianists in the Congo – Here’s How

Is your community, group, school, ministry interested in participating in a pilot project that will build partnerships with Marianists in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Are you willing to be part of the solution to the violence, rape and other abuses that have plagued this country for so long? If so, click here to read about this new project of the Global Economic Justice Team.

Support the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity (BCWS)

BCWS has had their NGO registration canceled by the Bangladeshi government which severely limits their activities. In addition, the Bangladeshi government has continued to harass and intimidate BCWS staff in an effort to prevent them from organizing workers. Click here to take action.

Support the Millennium Development Goals

Last year at the UN, President Obama pledged support for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Urge him to follow through on his pledge at the upcoming summit of world leaders.Sign the petition from ONE.