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Hate Crimes May Be Prevented Through Education and Example

19 Apr 2010

An elderly white man walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC and shot dead an African American Security Guard. Was it a hate crime stemming from racism and could it have been prevented?

Preventing Human Trafficking during World Cup 2010 in South Africa

19 Apr 2010

In just two months, close to one million visitors will travel to South Africa for the World Cup. This influx of people may also have the unintended consequence of creating opportunities for human trafficking.

FI Presents the "Hear it from the Experts" Series - 3 Nights, 3 Experts, 3 Issues

8 Apr 2010

Franciscans International presents the "Hear it from the Experts" Series. On three separate nights, experts will discuss such diverse topics as the Environment, Service to the Poor and Trafficking and Organized Crime. Click on the link to learn more and register for these inspiring events.

Earth Day 2010: FI and Earth Day Network Partner to Combat Climate Change

8 Apr 2010

Franciscans International has partnered with Earth Day Network for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day 2010, April 22, 2010, will manifest itself as a public referendum for world leaders to address climate change on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable.

Sr. Mary Theresa Plante Advocates Against Mining Exploitation at UN Conference on Social Development

16 Mar 2010

A descendant of the Chippewa, a Native North American Indian people, Sister Mary Theresa Plante, FMM of the FI-New York advocacy team makes a point forcefully (Photo) during her presentation on the panel, “Social Inclusion in Mining Practices: Free, Prior and Informed Consent.”

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: International Women’s Day 2010

5 Mar 2010

In his message on International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon shares his thoughts on the importance of securing the human rights for all women, a view also shared by Franciscans worldwide.

Women's World Day of Prayer 2010

5 Mar 2010

This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held in Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served before the service at 10:30 a.m. The theme is “Informed Prayer, Prayerful Action” and the liturgy has been composed by the women of Cameroon. Everyone is welcome.

Sr. Catherine: from the Olympics to God

23 Feb 2010

Twelve years ago at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, a 17-year-old speedskating prodigy named Kirstin Holum was tapped for future greatness.

The Franciscan Voice: February Issue

17 Feb 2010

We are happy to share with you our monthly newsletter: " The Franciscan Voice".

FI Advocacy Officer, Kathie Uhler, speaks about the rights of indigenous people on the NCR

16 Feb 2010

FI Advocacy Officer, Sr. Kathie Uhler's work at the United Nations has been featured on the National Catholic Reporter. Sr. Kathie explained the damaging effects of exploitative mining on indigenous populations. ( Read More)