Birmingham Justice and Peace Commission Spring Newsletter
This edition opens with an appreciation of the work of David Jenkins who is retiring after 8 years of service. read more
Jubilee Debt Campaign: Global South debt payments increase almost 50% in two years
Today Jubilee Debt Campaign have launched new figures that average government external debt payments in the global South have risen read more
WCC NEWS: “Water means life,” says German advocate for sustainability.
Andrea Müller-Frank works as the Right to Food officer at the Policy Department of the German Bread for the World. read more
Birmingham J&P Commission part-time Administrator
The Archdiocese of Birmingham, on behalf of the Justice & Peace Commission is looking to recruit a part-time Administrator (12 read more
Refugees applying to live in UK face being sent home after five years
guardian.com (09.03.17) reports that: Tens of thousands of refugees who apply to live permanently in Britain are to be required read more
*** NJPN Action of the Week *** Mental Health cuts
The government’s changing the rules so that people with mental health problems can’t get essential financial support called Personal Independence Payment read more
UN: World faces largest humanitarian crisis since 1945,
Stephen O’Brien, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, states that; “The famine in South Sudan is read more
New economics Foundation: budget dodged the big issues
Marc Stears, Chief Executive, New Economics Foundation states that “We’re facing the biggest economic challenge in decades. Work is precarious, read more
WCC gravely concerned over Israel’s travel ban
The World Council of Churches (WCC) today expressed grave concern about a new law passed on Monday by the Knesset read more
We Rise: Global Justice Now Youth Network
Join the Global Justice Now Youth Network on Saturday 1 April for a day of discussion, debate, live performance and movement read more