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Social Justice News 2007

December:
UN: Child malnutrition levels reach critical in Darfur
HRW charges a killing field in Kathmandu
Bringing fair trade business to a little town called Bethlehem
Catholics called to combat climate change?
10 ways to shop for justice this Christmas
CRS urges vital U.S. effort to stop HIV
A Christmas prayer for peace in Bethlehem
UN reports declining conditions for Iraqi refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan
War, what is it good for? 'Unprecedented environmental damage'
Christians join world-wide climate change rallies
Church issues guidelines to contain Ebola panic in Uganda
Israel risks peace process with new home construction
Death threats for Brazilian priest

November
Almost 3 milllion in Bangladesh in need of 'life saving assistance,' says UN
CRS responds to Bangladesh typhoon crisis
Bishop says situation worsening in Somalia as fighting rages
Japan whalers depart in controversial humpback hunt
UN committee vote moves worldwide death penalty moratorium
CAFOD: Somalia worst humanitarian disaster in Africa
World must keep spotlight on Burma generals
Iran 'problem' calls for diplomacy, not war drums say U.S. bishops
CLINIC urges DHS to suspect immigration enforcement during relief efforts
Lethal injection on trial
CRS responds to Mexico and Caribbean flood crisis
Thousands attend beatification of Franz Jägerstätter

October
Catholic Charities USA applauds House SCHIP compromise
Catholic conscientious objector and martyr beatified
They've got the whole world in their plans; ethical design takes on real-world problems
A world of press freedom reviewed; African journalists fare the worst
CRS urges 'safebox' reserve for long-term food security program
Darfur's many troubles 'will not go away quickly'
Catholic Charities USA 'disappointed' at failed SCHIP veto override
UK curator visits San Salvador to help preserve Romero relic
CRS to Congress: On World Food Day we can do more!
Terminator seeds: They won't be back
Iraqi Arabs seek refuge in Kurdish north
Flood-hit Ugandans are forgotten says Kampala Archbishop
Church groups gear up for week of action for better trade
Affordable housing measure now before the Senate
Fifteen years of conflict have cost Africa dearly
Zambia's first president joins a fast unto debt
Trade week of action begins against international debt
A sporting chance in the developing world
Former soldiers plant seeds for the future in DR Congo
Kenyan church groups resist "bullying" on free trade pacts
Catholic Charities says Bush veto "imperils health of nation's children"
Burmese military stamps out democracy protest
Can you take peace pass/fail? USD launches School of Peace Studies
NEW RESOURCE: Picking up the Pieces in Uganda
Cost of war comes home to Chicago gapper's delay

September:
Caritas calls on Myanmar to allow peaceful protests
Worst flooding in decades threatens large parts of Africa
Jesuit Refugee Service lawyer wins UN's Nansen Award
CRS in emergency response to Indonesia quake
Food prices buoyed by biofuel affect aid
Monetized food aid under scrutiny
Appalachian activist honored with peace award
Hope for peace as President of Sudan meets Pope
New UN report reviews conflict over resources in West Bank

August:
The numbers improve, but is U.S. poverty really down? Catholic Charities USA says we can do better
USCCB Labor Day statement stresses Catholic Teaching; urges restart of immigration debate
CRS in emergency appeal for Peru quake victims
Clean water scarce despite Angolan oil wealth
Advocates wary of 'secretive' NAFTA talks
Working a way out of global poverty
UN highlights Afghanistan conflict’s impact on civilians
CRS delivers emergency aid to Peru
Iraq violence takes on pregnant mothers, infants
CRS builds shelters for 750 displaced families in Darfur
South Asia floods affect millions
Israeli human rights group calls for remapping travel restrictions on Palestinians in West Bank
Japanese bishops appeal for nuclear weapons ban
UN: Darfur's people need more protection
Cheers for Congress on children's health care votes
Sudan: Darfur rebels gather for talks
Living standards collapse in Zimbabwe capital
New UN-African Union force could improve security in Darfur

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