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	Deepening Knowledge in Human Rights Advocacy Dec. 3, 2008 – From 2-9 November 2008, this year’s training held at the Kalundu Study Centre run by the Franciscan Sisters of Assisi was focused on the UN human rights instruments and mechanisms, including the Human Rights Council and its newly established mechanism, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures. ()
	Capacity Building Formation in Kinshasa: Advocacy for Human Rights and Project Management Dec. 3, 2008 – The second annual Franciscans International formation for the Franciscan Family, that took place in Kinshasa from 7-24 August 2008, focused on strengthening the capacity of the Franciscan Family to defend human rights and to develop and manage local projects. ()
	A Call to All Franciscans Dec. 2, 2008 – A Day of Prayer and Fasting ()
	Keeping the Promise: Keeping HIV and AIDS As A Priority Dec. 1, 2008 – ()
	2009 Franciscans International Calendars Nov. 27, 2008 – FI's 2009 Calendar commemorates the work of Franciscans at the grassroots all around the world. ()
	Join the "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign" Nov. 27, 2008 – This year's theme is: Human Rights for Women - Human Rights for All: UDHR60. Watch this space for regular updates leading up to December 10, UN International Human Rights Day. ()
	FI Welcomes Sr Kathie Uhler OSF, New Advocacy Officer for the New York Office Nov. 26, 2008 – ()
	SFO Re-elect Minister General Nov. 20, 2008 – Franciscans International (FI) is delighted to share the good news that Ms Encarnación (Encarnita) Del Pozo has been re-elected as the Minister General SFO. ()
	Fr. Donal O'Mahony OFM Cap recognized with 2008 Peace Award Nov. 6, 2008 – Franciscans International is delighted to announce that our brother Fr. Donal O'Mahony, OFM Cap has been recognized with the 2008 Peace Award from the Interfaith Foundation of South Africa. ()
	Vietnamese Catholics protest government's decision to transform nunciature into a public park Oct. 30, 2008 – Despite the government's promise to return the building to the Roman Catholic community, in September 2008 the government opted to create a public park on the site of the former apostolic nunciature. ()


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