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Justice in Mining statement on the COVID-19 pandemic

11 May 2020 / Published in COVID-19

Justice in Mining statement on the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic: A call of the Justice in Mining Network to strengthen cooperation and solidarity with communities affected by mining

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact across the world on all aspects of life —the economy, social security, education, food production and the health of families and communities. In this scenario, our actions should be guided by the values of cooperation and solidarity, otherwise, marginalized people and the most vulnerable groups in society will bear the brunt of this pandemic, during and after this crisis.

The Justice in Mining Network represents Jesuit Social Centres and Jesuit organizations from all around the world that accompany communities affected by mining in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Despite living in territories rich in natural resources, most of these communities suffer from poverty, violence, inequality and a structural lack of access to education, healthcare and other basic services. Our main advocacy goal is to stop the criminalization of social leaders, human right defenders and environmental activists, while ensuring that issues of equity and sustainability are addressed by the national governments and the extractive industries.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to express our concern for our member organizations and the local communities they work with, as well as make key policy recommendations to address the challenges posed by the outbreak

To read the full statement, please click here

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(Banner photo by Didier de Failly: Artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo)

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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) stands in solidarity with the Jesuits of Mexico as we condemn the murder and mourn the loss of Javier Campos Morales SJ and Joaquín César Mora Salazar SJ. The two Jesuits were killed in Cerocahui, Chihuahua, Mexico. Religious and lay people continue to be tortured and killed as they fight for the recognition of human rights of marginalized people and stand up for peace in conflict-ridden areas. CJI supports our Jesuit and lay partners in Mexico and other parts of the Global South where they accompany poor and marginalized people in recognition of their right to live in dignity and peace.Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) se solidariza con los jesuitas de México al condenar el asesinato y lamentar la pérdida de Javier Campos Morales SJ y Joaquín César Mora Salazar SJ. Los dos jesuitas fueron asesinados en Cerocahui, Chihuahua, México. Religiosos y laicos siguen siendo torturados y asesinados cuando luchan por el reconocimiento de los derechos humanos de las personas marginadas y defienden la paz en las zonas de conflicto. CJI apoya a nuestros compañeros jesuitas y laicos en México y otras partes del Sur Global donde acompañan a las personas pobres y marginadas en el reconocimiento de su derecho a vivir en dignidad y paz.https://bit.ly/3bhmGu2#HumanRights #derechoshumanos @jesuitas_mexico @jesuitsofcanada #justiceandpeace
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