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Pope Paul VI Populorum Progressio - On the Development of Peoples "Development cannot be restricted to economic growth alone. To be authentic it must be well rounded; it must foster the development of every person." 
 Web of the Cross
 Call to Action: make sure the Australian Government supports disabled rights
 North South East West - a 3600 view of climate change
Women's History Month 2007
Visit the WHM website where you will find some wonderful features such as: Gallery 2007 where you can browse photos and stories relating to this year's theme; Who's Who '07 with links to the bios of some interesting women; and the updated Books for '07 which contains a reading list relevant to the theme.  Disability and Development – Ensuring rights and stopping discrimination. 
"Disability is an issue that does not exist in isolation. If we do not understand this, the development that we expect to achieve will not be possible', said Abdus Sattar Dalal as he launched the Australian Disability and Development Consortium (ADDC) at the Australian Federal Parliament House on 26th February. The launch of the ADDC is very timely as it comes as the UN has put forth its first human rights convention this century focused on establishing the rights of People with Disabilities. Nations are being called to sign the UN Convention on 30th March 2007.
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NSW: Liberating the captives
SA: Make Indigenous Poverty History Forums In 2007, NATSIEC will be holding forums right around Australia, where local speakers will talk about their experiences of poverty with a particular focus on solutions and hope for the future. If you would like to attend, host, or help organize a forum, go to: www.ncca.org.au/natsiec/
World Water Day - March 22
NSW: A Christian experience in Islam Be surprised and provoked by the experiences of people who've stepped outside their spiritual comfort zone to encounter another People of the Book ─ Muslims. Guest speakers will include Fr Patrick McInerney of the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Dialogue; Fr Dan Madigan, SJ, Islamic scholar; Geraldine Doogue & Peter Kirkwood, authors of Tomorrow's Islam; and Ann McDowell, student of Muslim-Christian relations. For this and other events go to.. |
The Brisbane Catholic Peace and Justice Commission have compiled Web of the Cross which offers a Lenten reflection resource with social justice themes which complement the themes and stories of Caritas Australia's Project Compassion. Go to their website at 
Caritas Australia is urging you to send letter or an email to Ministers Brough, Downer and Attorney General Ruddock, to ensure that our elected representatives give the UN Convention of Peoples with Disabilities the priority that is deserves. Help make a difference by writing to a Minister today. 
North South East West is an exhibition coordinated by The Climate Group which is currently touring the world. This exhibition shows how climate change impacts on our lives, including the physical environment, human rights, food, health, development, technology, the economy, urban life, leadership and the natural environment.
Arm in Arm: Indigenous and non-Indigenous Women Working Together is the theme for this years Women's history Month and celebrates the ways many Indigenous and non-Indigenous women have worked together. The inspiration came from the women who played a major role in the 1967 Referendum which removed from Australia's constitution the clause discriminating against Aboriginal people.
A Year Six class in Queensland, Australia have created this great blog about activities they are undertaking for Caritas Australia's Project Compassion appeal. The purpose of their blog is to inform families and friends and anyone who drops by about the cool stuff they are doing in their class this year. 
Caritas K's offers your community the opportunity to cover kilometres for compassion by running, walking, cycling or swimming as a way of connecting with those who have to cover many kilometres each day to fetch water, obtain food, get to school or market, or simply to survive.
