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SUMMARY:International Day of Forests
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-forests-2021-03-21/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-down-syndrome-day-2021-03-21/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World Poetry Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-poetry-day-2021-03-21/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210321T080000
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SUMMARY:Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/week-of-solidarity-with-the-peoples-struggling-against-racism-and-racial-discrimination-2021-03-21/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World Water Day
DESCRIPTION:“The earth’s biodiversity\, the functioning of the various biomes and of the atmosphere\, the cycles of water and climate remind us of how versatile and fundamental this precious creature of God is.” Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development\, Acqua Fons Vitae\, p 13.\n\n\n\nWorld Water Day has been celebrated since 1993. Now a core focus of the day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day in 2021 is valuing water. \n\n\n\nIn Aqua Fons Vitae\, the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development point out that as well as an economic value\, water has a religious value\, socio-cultural and aesthetic value\, and even an institutional value and a value for peace. You can access a collection of Church statements\, tools and initiatives related Aqua fons vitae here. \n\n\n\nFor Reflection\n\n\n\nHow do you value water? \n\n\n\nWhich of the proposals in Aqua Fons Vitae are the most important for your community?
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-water-day-2021-03-22/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210323T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210323T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T051858Z
UID:942-1616457600-1616543999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Meteorological Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-meteorological-day-2021-03-23/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210324T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210324T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200106T052348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T052352Z
UID:954-1616544000-1616630399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims-2021-03-24/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210325T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210325T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200106T052700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T052704Z
UID:960-1616630400-1616716799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing UN Staff Members
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-solidarity-with-detained-and-missing-un-staff-members-2021-03-25/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210326T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210326T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200106T053124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T053128Z
UID:972-1616716800-1616803199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1975: Biological Weapons Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1975-biological-weapons-convention-2021-03-26/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210328T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200106T053241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T053245Z
UID:976-1616963400-1616967000@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Earth Hour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/earth-hour-2021-03-28/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210402T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210402T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200115T053749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T053754Z
UID:1156-1617321600-1617407999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Autism Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-autism-awareness-day-2021-04-02/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210404T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210404T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
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UID:1174-1617494400-1617580799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations established this day in 2005 through this resolution.  \n\n\n\nThe annual message for the day\, together with other resources\, are available here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-mine-awareness-and-assistance-in-mine-action-2021-04-04/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210406T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210406T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200117T032810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T032814Z
UID:1193-1617667200-1617753599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about why the United Nations declared this day here. \n\n\n\nA Crown for Australia: Striving for the Best in Our Sporting Nation \n\n\n\nToday is a great day to revisit the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2014–2015. It challenges us to look at the place of sport in our lives. Where are its strengths and how can we ensure that sport can thrive and in return can nourish our society? Equally\, what are the influences that are undermining and distorting sport’s ideals? Most importantly\, how can we work to realise sport’s potential to unite communities\, overcome differences and be a force for social justice and reconciliation?  \n\n\n\nPrayer for Good Sports\n\n\n\nGod of all sports (and none);from our small minds\,how amused you must bewhen our prayers about sportare about our own success or our team's.Whose side are you on?How do you choosewhen supporters from both sidesimplore your divine intervention?Remind us that in prayerour hearts are opened to youand our minds lifted beyond ourselves.Just as prayer changes us\,not you\, O God\,so sport too\, can lift us beyond ourselves.So we pray:We give thanks for the gift of our bodies\,for the ability to run\, walk\, jump\,swim\, catch and throw.We pray for patience and discipline\,that we may learn the joy of mastering new skills:achieving success\, and cheerfully bearing failurein the company of others.We pray that our relationships be enrichedthrough the friendships we form.May we learn to include others across bordersof language\, colour\, gender and religion.We pray that we care for others.May we especially look out for thosewho are differently abled\,and those often left on the boundaries.Through our vigilancemay we always play fair\,and ensure that no one is abused or exploited.We ask this through Jesus your son. Amen.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-sport-for-development-and-peace-2021-04-06/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210407T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210407T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103245
CREATED:20200117T032942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T012748Z
UID:1197-1617753600-1617839999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:Ubumuntu (kindness\, humanity\, greatness of heart)\, from the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Kigali\, Rwanda              Artist: Unknown.\n\n\n\nFor Reflection\n\n\n\nThe Rwandan Genocide in 1994 saw over 800\,000 Rwandans\, mainly from the Tutsi minority\, massacred by the Hutu ethnic majority in three months. Over two million Hutu’s later fled the country\, fearing revenge attacks. Fr Marcel Uwineza SJ\, a survivor of the genocide\, calls these horrific events in his home country an “intimate genocide……It was not an invasion by an outside country\, but an intensive\, systematic killing of Rwandans by Rwandans.” \n\n\n\nDehumanisation of people because of their ethnicity\, and imbalances of power that illegitimately privilege one group of people over another\, have contributed to atrocities throughout history. As Christians\, we are called to break this cycle of violence. We honour the dignity of every human person\, no matter their ethnicity\, religion\, or difference to us. Jesus offers clear teaching in Matthew 22: 34-40 on how to move forward in peace: \n\n\n\n“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart\,\nand with all your soul\, and with all your mind.’\nThis is the greatest and first commandment. \nAnd a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ \nOn these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”\n\n\n\nMarcel Uwineza SJ’s journey of healing and forgiveness: “To remember is to act so that those criminal activities never happen again. So\, to remember is to do justice.” \n\n\n\nPrayer\n\n\n\nPope Francis’ Prayer for Peace \n\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\nWill You Be My Protector? by The Good Ones \n\n\n\nWill You Be My Protector? by The Good Ones
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-reflection-on-the-genocide-in-rwanda-2021-04-07/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210407T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210407T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
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UID:1203-1617753600-1617839999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Christ the Healer Icon by Christine Hales https://americanassociationoficonographers.com/2017/10/30/feed-my-sheep/christ-the-healer-icon-details-064/\n\n\n\nFor Reflection\n\n\n\n“I came that they may have life\, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) \n\n\n\nChrist came to bring life in body\, mind\, and spirit to all people in their daily lives. Since 1950\, every April 7 the World Health Organisation highlights a specific health area of concern. In 2021\, the focus of the WHO is on building a fairer\, healthier world: “…we are calling on leaders to ensure that everyone has living and working conditions that are conducive to good health.“ \n\n\n\nChrist challenges us to offer abundant life through ensuring people can access and experience secure employment\, housing\, education\, gender equality\, a safe environment\, clean water and air\, nourishing food\, and quality health services. As Christians\, we uphold and actively support the conditions that allow all in our human family to flourish. \n\n\n\nPrayer for A Fairer\, Healthier World\n\n\n\n(adapted from the 2021 Social Justice Statement Prayer)      \n\n\n\nJesus\, you invite us all into the fullness of life.May we support one another to flourish in body\, mind and spirit.Strengthen our commitment to ensure that nobodyfalls through gaps in our systems of care. \n\n\n\nHelp us to recognise youin those who suffer ill-health today.Show us how to eliminate inequality in our health systems\, and in our world. \n\n\n\nYou drew near to thosewho were suffering in body or mind.May we too feel your nearnesswhen we struggle with health challenges.May we be one as members of Your Body. \n\n\n\nYou invite us to share in your ministryof love and true compassion.May we be empowered by your Spiritto reach out to all people in need.May we build communities of welcome and inclusion.  Amen. \n\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\nBy Our Love by Tom Kendzia                              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                            
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-health-day-2021-04-07/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210422T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210422T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200121T233451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T032334Z
UID:1243-1619049600-1619135999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Mother Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Tree of Life – Mieke Boynton\n\n\n\n\n\n Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions\, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings\, other living species and the planet we all inhabit.   Resolution establishing Mother Earth Day adopted by the General Assembly on 22 April 2009 \n\n\n\nThe United Nations designated this day in 2009. It was already celebrated in a number of different countries prior to this. You can find a range of related resources for the celebration of this day here. \n\n\n\nArtwork:\n\n\n\nTree of Life – Mieke Boynton \n\n\n\nMusic:\n\n\n\nTend the Ground – Curtis Stephan \n\n\n\n\n\nTend the Ground – Curtis Stephan
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-mother-earth-day-2021-04-22/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210423T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210423T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200121T233555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T010234Z
UID:1247-1619136000-1619222399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Book and Copyright Day
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that this date was chosen by the United Nations because it was on this date in 1616 that Miguel de Cervantes\, William Shakespeare and Inc Garcilaso de la Vega died?  \n\n\n\nRead the UNESCO resolution proclaiming the day here. \n\n\n\nAccess resources for celebrating the day here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-book-and-copyright-day-2021-04-23/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210425T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200121T234003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T234006Z
UID:1259-1619308800-1619395199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1945: First united Nations Conference opens
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-first-united-nations-conference-opens-2021-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210426T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200121T234204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T234207Z
UID:1265-1619395200-1619481599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1986: Nuclear accident in Chernobyl\, Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1986-nuclear-accident-in-chernobyl-ukraine-2021-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210428T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210428T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200121T234305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T234240Z
UID:1269-1619568000-1619654399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Day for Health and Safety at Work
DESCRIPTION:The International Labour Organisation (ILO) began to celebrate this day in 2003 however the trade union movement internationally has marked this day as the  International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers  since 1996.  This celebration is an integral part of the Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health of the ILO. \n\n\n\n As part of the 2020 World Day for safety and health at work campaign\, the ILO will produce a global report\, highlighting how a comprehensive OSH [occupational safety and health] framework at both national and workplace level could address violence and harassment in the world of work.  This includes for example incorporating provisions related to violence and harassment into OSH laws\, regulations and collective agreements and developing specific standards\, code of practices and guidelines to support the implementation of programmes and preventive measures in the workplaces. At the workplace level\, sound OSH management systems can include the assessment and control of psychosocial risks including the interplay with violence and harassment.   ILO\, World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 – Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-day-for-health-and-safety-at-work-2021-04-28/
CATEGORIES:UN International
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210501T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210501T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200129T000825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T000828Z
UID:1313-1619827200-1619913599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:International Workers Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-workers-day-2021-05-01/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210503T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210503T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200129T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T002427Z
UID:1323-1620000000-1620086399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Press Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-press-freedom-day-2021-05-03/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210506T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210506T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200228T050855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T051107Z
UID:1477-1620259200-1620345599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Password Day
DESCRIPTION:In his 2005 book Perfect Passwords\, security researcher Mark Burnett encourages people to have a ‘password day’ when thy would update important passwords. Intel Security took up the idea in May 2013 and promoted World Password Day. The day is intended to create awareness of the need for good password security and it is observed on the first Thursday of May. \n\n\n\nHere are some activities for marking World Password Day: \n\n\n\nchange your passwords – tips for creating strong passwords can be found herelayer up and implement multi-factor authentication for your important accounts – learn about layered security herelearn about using password managersmake sure your family and friends understand what makes a strong password.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-password-day-2021-05-06/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210508T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210508T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200228T051218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T051221Z
UID:1481-1620432000-1620518399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day-2021-05-08/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210508T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210508T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200228T051608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T060014Z
UID:1493-1620432000-1620518399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:World Fair Trade Day
DESCRIPTION:World Fair Trade Day is celebrated on the 8th of May\, 2021 and the World Fair Trade Organisation is calling on us to ‘Build Back Fairer’. This is a day where we can reflect on our purchasing and procurement policies and see what are the practical ways we can support ethical and fair trade practices. Catholic organisations such as Ethica and ACRATH provide practical means for us to make trade fair. For more information on the day and the Build Back Fairer statement click here. \n\n\n\nOrganised by the Fair Trade Advocacy Office and World Fair Trade Organisation\, World Fair Trade Day invites us to “Build Back Fairer” \n\n\n\n“We’ve known for a long time that something is wrong with how trade works. Our trade structures and practices are designed in a way that benefits the most powerful…who hold the power in supply chains and set the terms of international trade. Meanwhile small farmers\, artisans and workers have been left vulnerable to exploitation and struggle to earn living incomes and wages.” \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 exasperated these differences\, and the World Fair Trade Organisation is calling for the world to transform and ‘Build Back Fairer’ to deal with the underlying exploitation of people and climate at the heart of destruction of nature\, deforestation\, climate and health crises. \n\n\n\n‘Build Back Fairer’ is the theme of World Trade Fair Day and is taken from the Build Back Fairer Statement released in Sept 2020. This a day where we can reflect on our purchasing and procurement power and plan ways we can support ethical and fair trade practices. \n\n\n\nOn World Trade Fair Day\, be sure to buy fair trade products available at supermarkets\, looking for the fair trade logo or online for example\, at Ethica\, the Fair Trade social enterprise of Mary MacKillop Today. \n\n\n\nFor more information on World Trade Fair Day and the Build Back Fairer Statement go here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-fair-trade-day-2021-05-09/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210515T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210515T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T103246
CREATED:20200228T051947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T025747Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Families
DESCRIPTION:The following reflection is from Andy Hamilton SJ. Andy is an Australian Jesuit\, Consulting Editor of Eureka Street\, Editorial Consultant to Australian Catholics\, and a member of the communications team at Jesuit Social Services. \n\n\n\nThe coronavirus has put enormous pressures on all of us as persons\, and on the groups and institutions to which we belong. It has been an affliction. The response to the measures taken to address it has been mixed. Sometimes it has been narrow and divisive\, but more generally it has been extraordinarily good-willed\, generous and patient. It has opened out to a far broader and balanced conversation about other areas of life that have been affected by the virus. One of these is the family. World Family Day invites us to reflect inclusively and with broad sympathy on the family.  \n\n\n\nReflection on the family is often conducted along narrow lines in which we are tempted to focus on one set of relationships and so neglect other relationships that are equally important for healthy family life. The family\, for example\, may be seen as a stable relationship\, recognised as a marriage by state and church\, between mother and father and the children they have borne together. Many people will rightly celebrate this as the Catholic ideal of a good marriage. \n\n\n\nOthers will appeal to dysfunctional families in dismissing this as a primitive and coercive form of association that inhibits individual growth. They might emphasise the freedom of the individuals involved as central to the family. Discussions about the family will then turn to which forms of relationship justify the name of family\, and which are better. These are important questions\, but they are not the questions asked first by people living with the daily challenges and opportunities of family life. \n\n\n\nThe consequences of coronavirus have made us attentive to the complexity and breadth of the relationships involved in families which struggle under its burdens. The economic and social changes brought by the virus have shown\, for example\, the consequences for the family of relationships involved in losing casual work\, in working from home\, in the expectation that all adult members of a family will work\, in schooling\, in recreation\, staying in touch with extended family and friends\, and educational institutions\, of relationships with sport\, television and social media\, and in a house design that offers both common and personal space. \n\n\n\n After coronavirus the way in which these relationships have been shaped can no longer be taken for granted. We shall have experience of the disadvantages and advantages of other shapes we may not have considered.  The merits of working from home and of home schooling will be considered as real possibilities of which we have experience and not simply as abstract ideas.    \n\n\n\nWe shall see more clearly\, too\, how tightly the internal relationships within our families are connected to broader relationships with society. We shall have noticed how pressures of living together in a narrow space can be reflected in family violence and in mental illness. We shall find it difficult to reflect on the inner life of families without setting them against the social conditions in which they live. We shall know that if we wish to address antisocial behaviour we shall have to take account of the social problems that give birth to it. \n\n\n\nAt Jesuit Social Services we work with young people from families which have been disadvantaged. This has often reflected lacks in the way our society cares for families. \n\n\n\nWorld family day is a time to celebrate the generosity and goodness displayed in families\, and the resilience that finds life in the most unfavourable circumstances. It is also a day to ask how as a society we can best to accompany families as they prepare children for a full and generous life.   
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-families-2021-05-15/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:International Day of Living Together in Peace
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-living-together-in-peace-2021-05-16/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World telecommunications and Information Society Day
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-telecommunications-and-information-society-day-2021-05-17/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210521T235959
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SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-day-for-cultural-diversity-for-dialogue-and-development-2021-05-21/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:International Day for Biological Diversity
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-biological-diversity-2021-05-22/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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