SOCIAL JUSTICE

The goals of the workshop

• Foster a clearer understanding of human rights

• Learn about human rights advocates from one another's tradition

• Train participants in the use of non-violent communication and interaction

The Participants

51 college women, faculty, and community leaders of various faith traditions–

Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, IUSB,

Bethel College, Purdue,

Ohio Northern,

Universal School

Ivy Tech, Girl Scouts

of America, and others

Facilitators: Linda Wolf

and CWIL Planning Team

What are Human Rights?

Human life is sacred and the dignity of each person is the foundation of a moral vision for society

Meal of LiberationEach person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society—in economics and politics, in law and policy directly affects human freedom and dignity

We hear the cry for justice

from people throughout the world

Viewing of the Saint Mary’s production of Kerry Kennedy’s play Speak Truth to Power directed by Professor Katie Sullivan, Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre, Saint Mary’s College

SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER

HUMAN RIGHTS• Civil and Political Rights• Social, Economic, Cultural RightsOur sacred traditions call us to secure

all rights for all peopleRight to Food Right to WorkRights of Women Rights of RefugeesRights of ChildrenEnvironmental RightsRight to Development

Human Rights AdvocatesEach of our traditions have models and leaders who teach us the pathway to peace and justice

Next Steps

• The participants developed action plans for ongoing education about human rights and advocacy for human rights.

• Each person renewed her commitment to continue the dialogue and proposed that the 2005 session be devoted to “Compassionate Listening Training.”

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