Justice and Peace Kenya January 2018 Karibu Introductions

Justice and Peace Kenya - January 2018

Karibu! Introductions

5 no-fail ways to introduce yourself! Shared experience - Justice Peace Tell a story - what are you doing today in JP in one sentence Give a ‘before’ and ‘after’ what you’ve worked on and if effects. Focus on your experience, success, what you have achieved… Be personal … tell something more about yourself

Winifred I am the JP representative for ‘Good Shepherd’ at the United Nations I am working with over 100 women to prepare advocacy points on Rural Women for the Commission on the Status of Women I have been at the United Nations for 10 years and I was able to make a statement on Human Trafficking at the opening of the General Assembly in New York in September 2017 I am 50 years in the congregation. I am social worker trained. I worked in Formation work for 20 years – was a missionary in Ethiopia for 16 years. I have always had an interest in Justice Peace issues going back to the days of also the Berrigan Brothers – Jesuits in the USA and civil disobedience in the early 70’s and President Marcos in the Philippines and People Power in the late 80’s

Justice and Peace Last Workshop March 10 -14 2106 GSIJP Office 2016 Clare Nolan Did you attend? What is your understanding of Justice and Peace? Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Justice, Peace and Solidarity Other terms What is your understanding of Justice and Peace?

Issues arising from last training ü Communications ü Human Rights in Kenya – within the Region – UN -Global ü Capacity Building ü Interrelationships Province /MDO national and GSIF ü Mission Effectiveness ü Child Protection in Kenya – within the Region – Global ü Advocacy in Kenya – within the Region – Global ü Interrelationships GSIJP Office/Province JP team/NGO Regional Designate and RIMOA and UN Global

Introduction to the Good Shepherd International Justice Peace Office GSIJP Office

Scriptural References: Let Justice flow like water… Amos 5: 24 Advent and Christmas Liturgy filled with references to Justice and Peace

Background In 1985 the 25 th General Chapter declared that “justice is an integral part of our mission of reconciliation. ” This echoes our Constitution which states that “our commitment to reconciliation demands that we promote justice. ” 2015 the 30 th General Chapter (Congregational Chapter declared

Pope Francis In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma, Pope Francis stressed that true and lasting justice and peace cannot be achieved unless the dignity of all people is protected. “Authentic justice and lasting peace can only be achieved when they are guaranteed for all, ” Pope Francis said Nov. 29 2017 “In every age, humanity experiences injustices, moments of conflict and inequality among peoples. In our own day these difficulties seem to be especially pronounced, ” the Pope said. Even though we’ve made great technological advancements, and people around the world are more and more aware of “their common humanity and destiny, ” he said, still “the wounds of conflict, poverty and oppression persist, and create new divisions. ”

Mission of the Congregation To be a presence of Jesus the Good Shepherd in the world by, Affirming the dignity of all people and creation Being in solidarity to Christ present in people marginalized by poverty and injustice Confronting oppressive and unjust structures and systems Creating life-giving communities of welcome and inclusion.

Congregational Direction Statement

Extract Congregational Direction Statement Working to end poverty, human trafficking and gender based violence Advocating with women and girls, migrants and refugees Recognizing our interconnectedness with the whole of creation we seek to realize the rights of all and achieve gender equality

International Offices - GSIJP Office – 2018 New York Winifred Doherty Cecilie Kern Barbara O’Carroll Geneva Vacant Mirjam Beike Hedwig Joehl Vienna

UN Regional Designates 2018 Marta Iris Lopez - Latin America and the Caribbean UN ECLAC Santiago Georgette Tannoury RIMOA - UN ESCWA Beirut Donatus Mbithe Lili RIMOA - UN ECA VACANT ASIA PACIFIC UN ESCAP - Bangkok

Prayer for January - “TO LOVE THE POOR MEANS TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF POVERTY” (Pope Francis) Please find attached the PDF file and the link to the NGO Prayer Network for January 2018. You can also access the prayer on the JP website at the following link: http: //rgs. gssweb. org/en/justice-peace/prayernetwork.

The JP Contact Network – Web of Growing Strength Justice Peace Contacts Who is the Justice Peace Contact for East Central Asia? Congo, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda?

Justice Peace Contact History In 1985 the 25 th General Chapter declared that “justice is an integral part of our mission of reconciliation. ” This echoes our Constitution which states that “our commitment to reconciliation demands that we promote justice. ”

Justice Peace Contact Over the past decades the Congregation has adopted structures to support this commitment, notably the NGO work and our affiliation with the UN since 1996. In the late 1990 s, a Unit-based justice network began, with JP Contact Persons or Teams in each Unit. The Direction Statement of the 30 th Congregational Chapter continues to inform our approach. The role of the JP Contact person/team is more vital than ever as we actively seek to integrate justice, spirituality and mission development in the life of our communities, partnerships and ministries.

Goalsof the Unit: JP Contact Role: The JP Contact is at service of the goals and plans of the Unit, to support the integration of justice, advocacy, and human rights in the life and mission of the Unit according to Congregational and Unit Directions. Through communication and collaboration at all levels, the JP Contact links with international and regional knowledge and trends. The JP Contact ensures appropriate dissemination of information to the Unit and, likewise, communicates Unit developments and JP news to regional and international JP structures and other structures vital to the life of the Unit, e. g. Spirituality and Mission Development.

Vision and Mission of the Unit JP Contact To be elaborated in the context of the vision, mission and strategic plan of the Unit

Role of the JP Contact Take responsibility for local coordination, animation and distribution of JP issues and materials within the Unit; take responsibility for continually updated knowledge on the GSIJP website. Participate in local JP structures that will ensure Good Shepherd has a voice in the broader Justice community - church structures, intercongregational groups, local JP commissions, and local/national networks related to ministry and systemic change, according to ministry priorities. Leadership in such bodies can link GS concerns with broader participation towards more effective development. Support and contribute to JP work of the Unit, the NGO Regional Designate, regional Mission Development Offices and the GSIJPO on issues of common concern, regionally and internationally. Share information with the GSIJPO and the NGO Regional Designate regarding Unit goals, activities, and apostolic works related to the integration of justice, especially those related to structural and systemic change.

Responsibilities 1 Meet at least annually with the Unit Leader to discuss status and update Unit goals. Annual meetings between regional JP Contacts and Regional Circle of Leaders is likewise encouraged; can be in conjunction with the NGO Regional Designate, the Regional Mission Development Coordinator and Spirituality Contacts Maintain regular communications links between Units, Leadership Teams, Formation Teams, and Justice Peace Teams, the regional NGO designate, regional Mission Development office, Spirituality Link person and the GSIJP Office NY Maintain a relationship with the GSIJPO JP Contact link (currently Cecilie). Disseminate and update information concerning Justice Peace activities of the Congregation using congregational processes and structures: Justice Peace Contact network, Congregational Communications Office, Website, Publications, Mission Development Office and the GSIJPO.

Responsibilities continued 2 Update and disseminate information to the Unit about any local church or social justice activities, according to Unit goals. Support appropriate advocacy campaigns or letter “sign-ons” consistent with Good Shepherd mission; urge regional participation and contribution at local, regional and international organizations/conferences that are relevant to Good Shepherd mission. Coordinate with other JP Contacts and NGO regional designate in the regions or across regions to support and participate in regional projects. Amplify GS voice locally by contributions to media concerning Good Shepherd Justice Peace activities around the world.

Responsibility continued 3 Communicate and facilitate links between Good Shepherd networks and other Social Justice networks. Respond to (and seek appropriate Unit response to) requests from the NGO regional NGO representatives, and the GSIJP Offices – New York/Geneva/Vienna Submit an annual report each November to the Unit Leader and to the GSIJPO, with a copy to the regional NGO designate. A form will be sent from the GSIJPO to guide information on Unit status and activities on JP integration

Accountability The JP Contact Person/Team is appointed by the Unit Leader and their first responsibility is to serve the goals of the Unit and to link Unit JP activities with the Congregation regionally and internationally.

From the ‘Good Shepherd International Foundation’

Laudato Si – An integrated approach

SDG’s an Integral Approach! “ we are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crises which is both social and environmental. Strategies for a solution demand an integral approach to combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded and at the same time protecting nature. (LSi 139)

Thank You! Winifred Doherty NGO Representative January 2018 winifreddohertyrgs@gmail. com