Throughout the world there are women and children who are the victims of exploitation, discrimination and abuse. It is time that we gave them a voice. Stand up, take action and make a difference in the world today.
SUPPORT WHITE RIBBON DAY
White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for all people to declare their opposition to one of the most pervasive human rights abuses globally, i.e., violence against women and girls. Find out about how you can support White Ribbon Day on 25th November by going to the website
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TAKE ACTION TO FREE NOBEL LAUREATE AUNG SAN SUU KYI
On 24 October 2006, Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi reached a total of 11 years in detention.. On September 20th 2005 Vaclav Havel and Desmond Tutu published a report calling for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take action on Burma . Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, has backed the report, and called on governments to act. Click here to lend your voice to the campaign to free Aung San Suu Kyi.
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GIVE A WOMAN HER OWN BUSINESS
By supporting Caritas Australia 's projects you will be contributing toward a gift of skills training and education to women in countries such as Nepal . Such a gift will unlock the potential of a hard-working woman and help her set up her own small business. The extra income she earns will mean that food, clothes, medicine and an education for her children will be within reach.
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Meet Cacilda: An amazing woman from Mozambique
Many of you may remember the dignified face of Cacilda Tam Sam who was pictured on the “Gift of Water - Mozambique ” Christmas decoration.
Cacilda is the Co-ordinator of our Caritas Chokwe Regional office in Mozambique , and a woman of extraordinary determination, compassion, and gentle wisdom. Click here to read an interview with her by Simon Stroud, Group Leader – Africa and Latin America which gives a wonderful insight into the thoughts and feelings of an amazing African woman.
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Kids Zone
Play Cafod’s card sorting game and find out more about kids' lives in different countries.
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Brisbane Art Auction
People everywhere have been doing some great things for Caritas Australia . Take a look at a recent Art Auction that was held in Brisbane
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Tell others what you have been doing
Have you done something you are proud of to address social justice issues discussed in OzSpirit. We want to know about it. Send details and pictures to ozspirit@caritas.org.au and if possible we will highlight them in OzSpirit