Catholic Commission for Social Justice
On Tuesday, June 26, the world will observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The World Drug Report 2017 states that 29.5 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders, including dependence. Opioids are the most harmful. Read what it says about how drug money affects the economy.
On Wednesday June 20th the world will observe World Refugee Day (WRD), a day when we “we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees” (UN).
Archbishop Jason Gordon has launched an Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR). AMMR calls on the nation to use this opportunity on WRD to commit to stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees and to promote their human rights. Let’s pray and act to ensure that there is a place at the table of life for all.
Today is Father’s Day! Let’s take some time to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that our fathers in T&T and in the world face.
I don’t think we need research to tell us how important it is for children to have both parents in their lives. And while the nuclear family is under threat, this does not absolve either parent from ensuring that they play a key role in their children’s lives.
As Krystine Batcho states: “Although both fathers and mothers can be sensitive and effective parents, some theorists argue that fathers serve a special role in their children’s development (Paquette, 2004)….With many fathers living separately from their children, it’s important to remember that the essence of closeness isn’t geography; it’s love. When asked if he and his father had been close, Robert De Niro reflected: ‘You can be close to people and not always see them…it is important to recognise also that fathers are impacted by their children.’”
“We must move much faster if we are to honour our commitment on ending child labour, and we need to do it together” UN.
On Tuesday, June 12, we will observe World Day Against Child Labour on the theme: Generation safe and healthy. Pope Francis has lamented the fact that “tens of millions of children are forced to work in degrading conditions, and are victims of slavery and abuse, harassment and discrimination. I truly hope that the international community will extend children’s access to social protection to eradicate this curse. We all need to renew our commitment, especially families, to protect the dignity of every boy and girl and to offer them the opportunity to grow in a healthy environment. A peaceful childhood allows children to look at life and the future with confidence.”
THE CATHOLIC COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (CCSJ) and THE FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST AUGUSTINE CAMPUS invite you to a Symposium on
Saturday 9 June from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
at The Faculty of Law Auditorium, The Noor Hassanali Auditorium, UWI
THEME: Understanding and promoting Restorative Justice in TT
Speakers include:
Archbishop Jason Gordon, Archdiocese of Port of Spain
Glenda Jennings-Smith, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Security
Gregory Delzin, Attorney-at-Law & Chair, TT’s Sentencing Commission Board
Hazel Thompson-Ahye, Attorney-at-Law & Licensed Trainer on Restorative Practices
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Carlos Coraspi, Commissioner of Prisons, Offender Management
Ceron Richards, President of the Prisons Association
Alloy Youk See, Social Worker, Mediator former Welfare Officer, Prison Service, & Talk Show Host
Andrew Douglas, Inmate, Maximum Security Prison
Natasha de Leon, Inmate, Women’s Prison
Welcome remarks: Prof. Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Dean, Faculty of Law, UWI, St Augustine Campus
Moderator: Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Attorney-at-Law
For further information contact Leela Ramdeen on 299 8945 or 622 6680 FREE ENTRY