Press conference for Senate bill on human rights and anti-corruption in Honduras
Federal Plaza 230 S. Dearborn St., ChicagoJoin us for a press conference calling on Senator Duckworth to sign onto the Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021. Senator Durbin is an original co-sponsor of the bill, introduced by Senator Merkley of Oregon. Can't join us? Click here to find a description of the bill and a sample script; call your[…]
La Lucha Sigue Film & Panel with Bertha Zúniga Cáceres & Miriam Miranda
World Premiere of La Lucha Sigue a new film about Honduran land defenders followed by a panel discussion with Bertha Zúniga Cáceres and Miriam Miranda In Honduras, the most dangerous place in the world to be a land defender, the Lenca and Garífuna people are not backing down. They are fighting to uphold their rights[…]
Immigration Legislation & Executive Action Webinar
Register at https://tinyurl.com/crlnwebinar1 Plan to join us for this informative zoom update on immigration legislation and executive actions. You will receive an email from ICIRR after you register with the zoom link.
Indigenous Peoples’ Human Rights in Migration Webinar
Join us on March 24 at 4 PM PT // 6 PM CT // 7 PM ET for "Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights in Migration," a webinar featuring Juanita Cabrera Lopez (Maya Mam), Luis Marcos (Q'anjob'al Maya), Giovanni Batz (K'iche' Maya). Please share with your networks! REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/IndigenousHumanRightsWebinar TAKE ACTION: https://bit.ly/IndigenousHumanRightsAction INTERPRETATION: Mam Maya, Spanish, English[…]
Good Friday Walk for Justice
Good Friday Walk for Justice: Rise Up and Roll Away the Stone! This event stems from the Christian tradition of the Stations of the Cross, where Jesus walked to his execution. Who is being crucified today and what “stones” block their pathway to new life? At each station, we will name a particular form of[…]
TPS Webinar
Register at http://tiny.cc/crlnwebinar2 Join us to learn more about advocacy campaigns to gain permanent residency for current TPS holders and to expand TPS to include people from more countries. After you register you will receive an email from Alianza Americas with zoom information.
Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia
CRLN is seeking congregations to participate in the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia in April and May of 2021. We will distribute educational resources on Colombia’s Peace Process, the need to implement it fully, and the ever-growing number of victims. We can work with you to help plan virtual worship and action opportunities[…]
Virtual Ecumenical Advocacy Days – Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored
EAD 2021 is an opportunity to advocate for climate justice and support the global movement centered and led by people and communities most vulnerable to climate impacts due to historic racial and colonial inequalities. #EAD2021 hopes to passionately advocate and reimagine a world that lives out the values of justice, equity, and beloved community. EAD[…]
Chicago Rally Calling for an End to the U.S. Blockade of Cuba!
Michigan Avenue and Ida B Wells Drive in downtown Chicago 60605Chicago Rally for an End to the U.S. Blockade of Cuba! Carlos Lazo, a Cuban-American school teacher and Iraq war veteran, has been on a 1,300 mile pilgrimage -- with six other Cuban Americans—all the way from Miami! He will arrive in Washington, DC on July 25 to present the Biden Administration with a petition[…]
2021 Pedal for Peace: Bike, Run or Walk in Your Barrio
Every year, CRLN and partner organizations in Illinois host Pedal for Peace, which raises funds that connect us with communities in Latin America and immigrant communities in Illinois. People everywhere have their dreams and goals for receiving education, access to health care, and a chance to participate in meaningful ways as citizens. This year, Pedal[…]