Social Justice

Timor Leste immersion
Students and teachers from Jesuit and Partner Schools across Australia took part in a Timor Leste Immersion over the school holidays in July. A group...read more

Beginning with gratitude
The environment was the focus of the third event in the “Reflections on a Just Society” series organised by Jesuit Social Services to mark its...read more

Breaking ground
The Jesuits in Timor Leste marked a major milestone on July 14 when they broke ground for the educational institute they are building in Kasait,...read more

Snapshot of mine affected countries
JRS Cambodia has made available in its website a document containing the results of its research on victim assistance in 34 countries with significant numbers...read more

Cambodia election surprise
The one surprising feature of the recent municipal elections in Cambodia was the modest success of the Human Rights Party. The party had 800 councillors...read more

From isolation to communion
Casa Ricci Social Services has been serving leprosy and HIV-AIDS infected`and affected people in mainland China for decade. We work with individuals and communities to...read more

Where the Church can serve in Myanmar
Myanmar is at a crossroads; an exciting point in its history as a nation. One of the poorest, most ethnically diverse and conflict-prone societies in...read more

Chut Wutty’s light
Once in a while, someone comes along and flashes a light on things that make others uncomfortable. May we never exchange light for darkness. Death...read more

JRS publishes guide for advocates in Southeast Asia
Jesuit Refugee Service Asia Pacific has published a practical guide for advocates of asylum seekers and refugees in five countries in Southeast Asia. Entitled “The...read more