Social Justice
Empowering women and girls to lead
I must have been about 14 years old. I was sitting in a bus with my father. Suddenly I got a rap on my head. ...read more
JRS Asia Pacific: Helping refugees in the time of Covid-19
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific is intensifying its work in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In refugee camps in northern Thailand around 2,850 refugee...read more
Jesuits in Timor-Leste, Plan International collaborate in safeguarding children’s rights
The Jesuits in Timor-Leste have taken a significant step towards the implementation of a child safeguarding policy through a partnership with Plan International, a development...read more
A farm with the UAPs at the centre
When Emmaus Farm started in 2016, its intent was to help former inmates successfully reintegrate into society. Today the farm has expanded to become a...read more
Faith-based organisations on World Refugee Day: “Know in order to understand”
“Displacement is about real people, and we must always remember that Jesus was once a displaced person.” This is the poignant reminder that 53 international...read more
Pray with faith, act with courage, never surrender
I believe you reap what you sow. If you plant hope, it will grow like a wonderful flower. Our actions reflect our intentions and our...read more
Closing ranks against Philippines’ anti-terror bill
Tensions are running high in the Philippines after its House of Representatives passed the anti-terrorism bill, which many fear could threaten human rights and be...read more
A new JCAP network for protecting minors and vulnerable adults
Safety in Ministry is the newest apostolic network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Conference President Fr Tony Moreno SJ announced the creation...read more
Laudato si’ in 2020: A call for courageous leaders
Five years after the promulgation of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home, we revisit the document in the midst of...read more