January 8 – 14 is National Migration Week. Resources are available at the U.S. Catholic Bishops Website. Justice for Immigrants has a postcard available to send to the U.S. President and Legislators on the DREAM Act. Individuals may also encourage their Diocesan or Archdiocesan Catholic Bishops to write a letter of support for the DREAM Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform during this week.
January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
- Good News in that Wyndham Worldwide has become the latest major hospitality company to take a stand against the commercial sexual exploitation of children by signing the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct. Let’s keep urging those hotels we stay at to adopt this code.
- A documentary to be released on this day is entitled, “What I Have Been Through is Not Who I Am”. It explores “the life” through the eyes of one of child prostitution’s many victims.
- In the U.S., citizens are encouraged to contact Federal Senators and Representatives urging them to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
The United Nations has launched a campaign, “Rio+20: The Future We Want.” The purpose is to engage the world community in a global conversation in preparation for the Rio +20 Conference in June 2012. The campaign invites us to share ideas about life in the future and positive imaging of the future.
January 11 also marks the 10th anniversary of the arrival of the first prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Many are gathering to witness in Washington, DC as part of a National Day of Action Against Guantanamo. Individuals unable to attend are encouraged to call Congress telling leaders ten years is too many for detaining terrorist suspects. A message to be edited and sent to President Obama. Resources for worship, advocacy and public witness are all available here.
Striking photos of natural gas flares in PA are located here.
Louisville: A Vigil for Peace will be held on January 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Douglas Loop. Bring a candle and a sign with big letters. This is a new time for those who continue this presence on a weekly basis. This time will continue on the second Sunday of each month until further notice.
KY: "Issues Confronting the 2012 Kentucky General Assembly" contains 47 issue briefs prepared by members of the Legislative Research Commission staff. The book is NOT meant as an exhaustive list of issues that lawmakers will consider, but reflects a balanced look at some of the main topics that have been discussed in legislative committee meetings. The publication can downloaded and viewed online here.
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