June 2022, Justice
Community land trusts could help provide affordable housing we so desperately need
This housing model safeguards renters while changing the way we think about land
Human Rights
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June 2022, UCC in Focus
The United Church promotes global vaccine equity
The denomination has raised more than $750,000 to facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations in other countries, but is also speaking up on the issue
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April/May 2022, UCC in Focus
Quebec church offers sanctuary to Mexican asylum seekers
The Rodriguez-Flores family moved into Plymouth-Trinity United after their asylum request was denied
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Justice
‘Violence doesn’t actually build a lasting peace’: Mennonite Central Committee on Canada’s response in Ukraine
The MCC, which has a Canadian wing, also has partners and staff in the embattled country
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Justice, March 2022
Berlin’s radical renter movement has lessons for Canada’s big cities
These German tenants are fighting to keep the local market affordable
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January/February 2022, Justice
Taliban regime threatens years of activism by Afghan non-profit arts group
Omaid Sharifi, co-founder of ArtLords, says a Taliban regime would make life harder for Afghan women, the LGBTQ community, and artists
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UCC in Focus
UCC leader joins investigation into Philippine human rights violations
General secretary Rev. Michael Blair is among Investigate PH's commissioners
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Justice
Ex-employee alleges discrimination over Muslim faith at Canada’s top spy agency
Huda Mukbil told CBC News she was treated as a potential threat by her own colleagues at CSIS
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Justice
3 faith leaders on why the Palestine-Israel conflict is not a religious one
Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal challenges accusations that equate criticism of Israeli policies with anti-Semitism
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June 2021, Justice
Detained abroad? Turns out, Canada isn’t legally required to help you
Global Affairs Canada's response to citizens imprisoned in other countries varies wildly
