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The Santa Marta 5 in El Salvador have refused to attend their retrial, citing concerns over judicial independence and safety. Despite being declared innocent in 2024, they face charges linked to their defense of water and communities against toxic mining.
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Escalation in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Over 400,000 displaced this year. The United Church of Canada supports ACT Alliance & M&S partner L'Église du Christ au Congo providing food, shelter & aid.

Donate: https://t.co/nlC0jlhAAC
Read more: https://t.co/WjhgvtFX6p

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El Salvador’s water defenders face a retrial on Feb 3—despite already being found innocent.

300+ human rights, environmental & faith groups (incl. the UCC) urge President Bukele to drop the charges & reject toxic mining.

Read more: https://t.co/fz9e8bedfL

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Trump’s exec order attacks trans, intersex, and gender-diverse people, erasing gender identity and fueling anti-gender backlash. The United Church affirms gender diversity as a gift of God. Full statement:. https://t.co/lpR8UyeX7D

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🌍✨ Fully Funded Opportunity! Join the United Church's Pilgrimage of Learning (May–Sept 2025).

Travel to global partner regions, witness their work, & engage in decolonizing partnerships.

📅 Apply by Feb 1, 2025: https://t.co/AoMjjaY281

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[CISPES solidarity @CISPES]

☠️⚠️Despite widespread popular & scientific consensus supporting El Salvador's 2017 metals mining ban, Bukele's legislators are poised to overturn it THIS Monday: movement groups are planning a rally to demand they uphold the historic ban.
#NoALaMineríaEnElSalvador

[CISPES solidarity @CISPES]

☠️⚠️ After Bukele's proposal to overturn El Salvador's historic metals mining ban sailed through commission Friday, Archbishop Escobar Alas reiterated his call on legislators to NOT approve the measure in Monday's session.
#NoALaMineriaEnElSalvador #NoALaMineríaSíALaVida

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The United Church of Canada has sent a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly urging Canada to prioritize human rights and support the resumption of peace negotiations in the #Philippines. Find out more and take action:
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The United Church of Canada and int'l allies condemn the retrial of the #SantaMartaFive in #ElSalvador, highlighting human rights abuses and judicial harassment targeting environmental activists.

Join the call for justice: https://t.co/xGlIEAcoTc

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🌍 This #GivingTuesday, you can help United Church Mission and Service partners support families facing ongoing crises. Our partners are supporting families in need around the world. Your donation makes a big difference. https://t.co/YAlR9fZGAU

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Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, decries the ruling in #ElSalvador that annulled the acquittal of #SantaMarta5 water defenders.

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Today, on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we reflect on the toll of conflict and the urgent need for peace and justice.

The United Church of Canada reaffirms its commitment to dignity for all.

Learn more: https://t.co/hw2oHUkzYu

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This Wed. at 9 AM EST: Chapel with Tarek Al-Zoughbi, Ann Duncan Gray Visiting Scholar from Wi’Am in Bethlehem. Stay for his 10 AM research presentation!
💻 Zoom: https://t.co/96kFMWLyEO

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“The litmus test for faith is how we treat the lowest & the least.”

Rev. Won Hur shares the inspiring work of Seoul Diaspora Church, ministering to Filipino migrant workers & advocating for justice. https://t.co/dIsY8sf01T

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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: The Texts of Advent: Finding Good News and Avoiding Antisemitism - https://t.co/VL5AR9vmtd

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Prayers for the Philippines. Typhoon Man-yi, the 6th major storm in a month, has left devastation, claiming lives & homes.

We stand w/ partners NCCP & UCCP aiding recovery. At #COP29, we advocate for a Loss & Damage Fund.

UCCan Global Response Fund: https://t.co/pDeGcXDz6s.

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On Nov 16, join coast-to-coast action exposing Canada’s role in F-35 production—the same jets used in attacks on Gaza. It’s time to demand accountability: https://t.co/nv0miql1b5

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

NEW: Last month, a tribunal ruled that five unjustly persecuted Salvadoran Water Defenders were innocent. The Salvadoran Attorney General has opted to appeal this verdict.

The IPS Trade and Mining Project joins 13 groups condemning this appeal. Statement: https://t.co/9mmXyaA9ZF