OLA Justice Desk
The OLA Justice Desk promotes a more just world from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching through advocacy, awareness raising and working collaboratively on projects.
Upcoming and Current Projects and Events
The 2023 Intergenerational Climate Conference
This year, the Fourth Conference will highlight the relationship between the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis. Together, with guest speakers and through interactive exercises, we will explore the meaning and importance of thinking ecologically.
Date: Thursday, 26 October 2023 via Zoom
Unfortunately individual registrations have closed.
Schools may still register here: Schools Registration
Past Projects and Events
Make it Your Business
The OLA Sisters, as founding members of the Irish Antenna of the AEFJN, are supporting the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights. Find our more here: OLA Sisters Co-Found New Irish Antenna of AEFJN
An Overview of the Universal Periodic Process
You are invited to watch the overview of the Universal Periodic Review process of the UN Human Rights Council and our joint submission. We have presented and explained the joint submission to the UPR of Ireland to which many of you added your signatures of support.
Other Projects
- Migrations in Our Common Home: As the world grapples with the devastating consequences of intensifying climate change, this policy brief examines how climate change is impacting migration.
- The Letter – A Faith-Based Discussion: Earlier this year, we hosted a thought-provoking discussion on “The Letter – A Message for our Earth”, a powerful film-documentary that sheds light on the urgent need to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
Past Projects and Events
Religious Against Racism
We partnered with various Religious to highlight some of the concerns and recommendations from the report on Ireland by the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination .
Global Economics, Local Impacts
An interactive development education webinar to mark International Women’s Day.
Other Projects
Latest Justice Blog Posts
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...
2023 Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice – REGISTERATIONS OPEN
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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,...
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