CJI was at St Paul's High School and St Mary's, Winnipeg! CJI Outreach Coordinator Pieter Niemeyer held a workshop with students about the barriers that girls in the Global South face in obtaining their right to free, safe, and quality education, and what can be done to address them. Tackling the root causes of poverty and discriminatory norms, increased public funding, and advocacy in Canada are some important steps, he stressed.

Our Board of Trustees recently approved 13 new projects, ranging from addressing gender-based violence in Kenya’s Kangemi slums to strengthening the leadership of Indigenous peoples in Latin America who are defending their ancestral territories and culture.The projects, totaling $411,673, will be implemented by our Jesuit partners in India, the Dominican Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Cambodia, Honduras, Kenya, and in Latin America and the Caribbean region.The projects address issues related to the right to education, human rights and democratic participation, ecology and sustainability, the rights of forcibly displaced persons, and emergencies and humanitarian assistance.Learn more about these projects: https://bit.ly/CJIProjectsPhoto: One of the approved projects will strengthen the leadership of Indigenous peoples in Latin America. 📷 CPAL

CJI was at St Ignatius School, Winnipeg! Grade 6 to 8 students learned that while education is a human right, many children, especially girls, are still unable to go to school because of barriers such as poverty, discriminatory norms, wars and conflicts, and lack of public school funding. Noluthando Honono, who represented Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) as guest speaker, said girls' education is important in building a stable, well-rounded society, where everyone can have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Honono's speaking tour in Canada is organized by CJI and highlights its support for girls' education in the Global South. CJI supports projects of its Jesuit partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America that, among other things, enable both girls and boys to access the right to education.

Thanks to parishioners at St Ignatius Parish, Winnipeg, for attending our event last Sunday, which featured Noluthando Honono, a Catholic South African girls’ education activist. Noluthando discussed what can be done to address the barriers that girls face in obtaining their right to safe, free, and quality education. Tackling the root causes of poverty and discriminatory norms, increased public funding, and advocacy are key. Learn more about why girls’ education in the Global South is important to us all: Click link in bio and visit our website. #girlseducation #herrightourfuture #herright #jesuits #winnipeg @sajesuits

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Let's not forget SudanAs the civil war in Sudan marks its first anniversary on April 15, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) East Africa is urging the world not to forget that the conflict has uprooted about 9 million people, “making it the most severe displacement crisis” in the world today.The “horrific” level of violence in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, and other areas of the country, has forced millions to flee in bordering countries, said JRS, a partner of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI). The brutal conflict between the nation’s army and paramilitaries has already killed thousands, and triggered a humanitarian crisis, in which 18 million citizens face “catastrophic hunger,” according to the United Nations.“Despite the growing needs of the affected population, the crisis in Sudan has faded from the headlines. However, the horrendous humanitarian situation persists, with urgent requirements for protection, education, (mental) health support, and shelter,” said JRS in a press statement.With support from CJI and other Jesuit organizations, JRS is responding to the crisis by focusing on the education of displaced children who have sought refuge with their families in Chad and providing rehabilitation and health support in South Sudan. It is also providing mattresses, mosquito nets, and soap to the most vulnerable displaced people, including those with special needs and survivors of gender-based violence.Click link in bio to read the full story, JRS: Don't forget SudanPhotos by Paula Casado Aguirregabiria/JRS- East Africa#Sudan #SudanWar #sudananniversary #IDP #Sudanese

See you in Guelph! This is a free public event.South African girls' education activist Noluthando Honono will discuss the barriers that girls face in obtaining their right to safe and quality education. She will also suggest policy solutions to address these barriers.Honono's speaking tour in Canada, organized by Canadian Jesuit International (CJI), highlights CJI's support for girls' education in the Global South. CJI supports projects of Jesuit partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These projects aim to provide both girls and boys with access to education, a fundamental human right.#HerRightOurFuture #girlseducation #advocacy #humanrights #Jesuits #Canada #Guelph #publicevent #free

This event from @jesuitsofcanada might interest you!In a culture where time is our most precious commodity, meals often become just another task. But what if “finding God in everything” meant encountering God’s love in the simplest moments of our daily lives, starting with the food on our plates? Take part in "Savouring the Sacred," a reflective experience that will explore how meals can be an act of meditation and prayer, connecting you more deeply with the world around us. Rediscover the hidden joy and grace in eating and carry this prayerful attitude into every part of your day. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3xFiAqz#event #Jesuits #Canada #sacred #spiritual #reflect

• Address poverty and inequality • Increase public funding for education • Ensure that international support and solidarity, including those provided by CJI, advance gender-responsive education • Prioritize needs of women and girls in emergencies • Support education for refugee and forcibly-displaced childrenOn April 21-23, 2024, Canadian Jesuits International will host its third Youth for Others Advocacy Symposium at Saint Paul University in Ottawa.Under the theme of Education: Her right, our future, we will bring together young people from various backgrounds and regions across Canada with a commitment to learn, develop leadership and advocate on this important issue. Quality education is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and there is a global commitment to obtain universal, inclusive and equitable education by 2030. However, the world is far from achieving this goal, and girls have borne the consequences.The symposium forms part of CJI’s Youth for Others (Y4O) program, which aims to form a network of young informed and engaged students in international solidarity and justice. It seeks to introduce students to responsible citizenship and how to effect change through advocacy, interaction with politicians and visits to Members of Parliament offices.#HerRightOurFuture #Ottawa #girlseducation #educationow #Jesuits #canada #Y4O #advocacy