Safeguarding the Rights of Children in Ireland: Urgent Calls for Action
In February 2023, the Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded its examination of Ireland under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The OLA Justice Desk, collaborating with others, presented critical concerns and recommendations in a joint...
2023 Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice – REGISTERATIONS OPEN
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2023 Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice Climate and Biodiversity: Thinking Ecologically "Cherishing Life on Earth" Date: Thursday, 26 October 2023, via Zoom, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (GMT+1) The highly...
Witnessing Climate Impact in Africa
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) and the Society of African Missions (SMA) are proud to announce the launch of their podcast series, "Missionary Voices: Witnessing Climate Impact in Africa," to mark the Season of Creation. This collaboration showcases the...
ACW 2023: Nairobi Hosts Global Climate Leaders
Africa Climate Week (ACW) is an annual gathering that unites leaders from governments, businesses, international organisations, and civil society to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. This year's event, ACW 2023, is particularly noteworthy, as it...
VACANCY: OLA Justice Officer
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) wish to recruit a Justice Officer, working full-time. The role will involve hybrid-working for the first year based at Ardfoyle Convent, Ballintemple, Cork, after which flexibility around remote working is negotiable. The...
Migrations in Our Common Home: Forecasting for Change
The OLA Justice Desk is pleased to announce the publication of the third briefing paper from the Roundtable on Migration in Our Common Home. The Roundtable, which is chaired by Social Justice Ireland and funded by the OLA and SMA, brings...
Social Justice is Both Spiritual Practice and a Call to Action
Social justice is not merely an abstract concept or an ideal that we aspire to. It is a call to action. It is an invitation to awaken to the reality of the world around us and to become agents of change in the name of love and justice. As we look around us, we...
International Women’s Day 2023
Theme: DigitALL - Innovation and technology for gender equality. From the earliest days of computing, women have been pioneers in the digital world, contributing their unique insights and skills despite facing countless obstacles. As we enter the age of...
AEFJN Ireland Submission to Ireland’s Voluntary National Review of the SDGs
AEFJN Ireland, of which the OLA Justice Officer is chairperson, recently made a submission to the Irish Government’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Stakeholders were invited to make...
Created in God’s Image: Reflecting on Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a deeply concerning issue as it goes against the inherent value and dignity of every human being. As Christians, we believe that every person is made in the image of God and thus should be treated with respect, love, and compassion....