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KAIROS Times, March 2026
Join us March 11: Climate, Conflict and Gender Forum + program launch

Don’t miss our online forum, held March 11 from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. EDT, to formally launch KAIROS’ Women Peacebuilders at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict and Gender project. Co-funded by Global Affairs Canada, this project is designed to strengthen women’s leadership and collective action for climate justice and sustainable peace through training, advocacy and economic tools. Hear from KAIROS global partners and build solidarity across regions. Interpretation in English, French and Spanish.
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International Women’s Day 2026 – the power of women peacebuilders and human rights and land defenders

As the world becomes even more dangerous for women – especially those supporting communities, building peace and defending human rights and land and water – KAIROS’ Leah Shifferaw and Rachel Warden each reflect on International Women’s Day – the challenges faced by vulnerable women and those defending their rights and their vital work in creating sustainable and just societies. We will also share posts from some of our Latin America partners throughout the month. Visit our website for more reflections to come!
Migrant women are not invisible 

This International Women’s Day, celebration isn’t enough. KAIROS' Leah Shifferaw reminds us that migrant women power Canada’s farms, factories, care work and communities - yet many are kept temporary, tied to employers, burdened by recruitment debt and denied stable pathways to status. Gender justice requires migrant justice: safety, permanence, regularization and dignity without conditions.
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In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential

In her op-ed published in The Hill Times on March 4, KAIROS' Rachel Warden argues that in a fractured world, real security can’t be measured by weapons alone. Women peacebuilders mediate conflict, defend rights and respond to climate shocks. Canada must prioritize long-term, flexible support for their lifesaving work from the ground up.
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Posts from our Latin American partners - climate justice is gender justice!

From KAIROS' Silvia Vasquez-Olguin - Global Partnerships Coordinator, Latin America and Gender Justice. 

March is Women's Rights Month. I would like to invite you to learn more about Latinas por el clima, Red Latinoamerica de Defensoras, Kaji Ajpop Guatemala, and OFP in Colombia through their posts, their stories and their plans to promote women's rights. There can be no gender justice without climate justice - climate justice is gender justice!

We will share social media posts from our Latin American partners throughout March.

De Silvia Vásquez-Olguín, coordinadora de alianzas globales, América Latina y justicia de género. 

Marzo es el Mes de los Derechos de la Mujer. Les quiero invitar a conocer más sobre Latinas por el clima, Red Latinoamericana de Defensoras, Kaji Ajpop Guatemala y OFP en Colombia a través de sus publicaciones, sus historias y sus planes para promover los derechos de las mujeres. No puede haber justicia de género sin justicia climática: ¡la justicia climática es justicia de género!

Compartiremos publicaciones en redes sociales de nuestros socios latinoamericanos durante todo el mes de marzo.
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Invest in women

This International Women’s Day, invest in women who are transforming a world marked by war and climate disruption. 

KAIROS partners with women peacebuilders who are negotiating, organizing and protecting their communities in some of the most challenging contexts. Your support fuels this work and strengthens movements for peace and climate justice. 
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Urge your Member of Parliament to turn debt into hope! 

Write to your MP today and help turn debt into hope. Canada can use its influence to cancel unsustainable sovereign debt, reform the global financial system and ensure climate finance builds economic opportunity and resilience in communities hit hardest. Add your voice with a quick letter - then share the action with friends. 
Send your Letter
More actions to turn debt into hope! 

Help us build momentum for the Turn Debt into Hope campaign! In addition to writing to your MP, ask them to table an official Parliamentary Paper Petition (25+ signatures), join the MP lobbying campaign and/or register for the April 14 online rally. If you are in or near Ottawa, join us for the April 28 rally on Parliament Hill. 
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Close to 67,000 petition signatures to date! 

66,966 people in Canada have signed the Jubilee 2025: Turn Debt into Hope petition! Help us reach 100,000 signatures by the end of April when we formally present the petition on Parliament Hill on April 28. 
Sign, Share & Animate the Petition
 
Support youth in their quest for justice and peace 

Model Youth Justice brings youth (15–30) and adult allies together to grow as peace and justice practitioners through experiential learning, multi-faith sharing and community-building. After an inspiring inaugural gathering at Hidden Acres in 2025, Model Youth Justice returns August 7–9. Join this vibrant, inclusive weekend of dialogue, teamwork and hope - and learn how to participate or support.
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KAIROS joins NGOs in lobbying Parliament Hill during International Development Week  

During International Development Week (February 2-8), KAIROS’ Danielle Kamtié joined Cooperation Canada on Parliament Hill to remind MPs and senators that international development isn’t charity - it’s a strategic investment in stability, prosperity and security. Read Danielle Kamtié’s reflection on why backing local women peacebuilders strengthens Canada’s credibility and global influence. 
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Testing new Faithful Climate Conversations on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty 

For the Love of Creation’s Local and Congregational Engagement group has completed two English trainings for a new generation of Faithful Climate Conversations, this time using the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as a test topic. This training comes just in time to have a conversation in your church or community on or ahead of Earth Week. A French train-the-trainer session will be offered on March 31, 12:30-2:30 p.m. EDT. If you are interested in receiving the guide materials or in attending future training sessions, please contact Shannon Neufeldt at sneufeldt@kairoscanada.org
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Taking stock of the path before us, by Murray Pruden

In this winter season, we share stories, stand still and gather around the warm fire.

I gather my wood for the fire and breathe in the crisp air of the winter presence. I listen to the sounds of the forest surroundings - the songs of the winter birds, the hum of the breeze or the crackle of ice breaking. This is the time to listen to the world around us and contemplate the path we are on.

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise was created as a teaching tool, a way to help non-Indigenous people start a path of understanding and a path to learning our histories. This teaching tool was created many years ago. Today many Indigenous people, leaders and knowledge keepers continue to lead this exercise. It was once told to me by a good person that the KAIROS Blanket Exercise is not an exercise or tool anymore but a ceremony.
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Upcoming

Earth Week – Together for the Love of Creation

For the Love of Creation invites all faith communities to be part of Earth Week 2026 – Together for the Love of Creation. During the week of April 19-26, engage in a climate justice activity of praying, learning and/or acting. Let’s make hope visible across the country. Mark Earth Week in a way that reflects and challenges your community. Visit  the FLC Earth Week site to learn more and add your event to the map!
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