 Greetings!
The Education for Justice Team wishes to express its prayers to those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. We extend our heart-felt sympathy to our sisters and brothers in Haiti, Cuba, and in cities and towns throughout our nation as they grieve the loss of family members and the destruction of homes and crops. And we stand in solidarity with those engaged in post-disaster rebuilding.
It is by coincidence that the theme for this posting is on women and gender. It is widely recognized that women bear the heaviest burden when disasters strike; they face different challenges and levels of vulnerabilities as compared to their male counterparts. At the same, women also possess a unique strength in mobilizing communities in post-disaster settings in responding to the most pressing needs facing their families and communities.
The resources for this posting include:
- Fact sheets on women food producers;
- Fact sheet on human trafficking;
- Discussion guide on the documentary: Pray the Devil to Hell;
- Fact Sheet on childhood poverty in the U.S.;
- A resource on Diwali, the Hindu festival of light;
- Prayer on the elimination of violence against women; and
- Second Week of Advent Reflection
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Pray the Devil Back to Hell
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 Film Discussion
This film guides recounts the courage of Christian and Muslim women in Liberia united to end the civil war that wracked their nation for fourteen years. The women's unwavering belief for peace is a testament of how grassroots nonviolent activism can alter the history of nations.
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Women and Food Production
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Fact Sheet 
Women produce almost half of the agricultural production on the planet. Particularly in the Global South, they are doing so without many of the resources to which their male counterparts have access. This three-page resource by Daniel Costie explores how gender equity in agriculture can help reduce global hunger.
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End Violence Against Women
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Prayer 
This prayer by Jane Deren asks us to be silent for a moment hear the cries of girls and women enduring violence around the world. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is commemorated on November 25.
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Children in Poverty in the U.S.
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Fact Sheet 
This two-page resource highlights the plight of millions of children living in abject poverty in the United States. Today's children are being left behind without the most basic human supports they need to survive.
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Trafficking in Persons
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Fact Sheet 
Human trafficking is frequently referred to as a modern-day form of slavery, and is a crime against the fundamental rights and dignity of the human person. This two-page fact sheet provides an update on trafficking for 2012.
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Reflections on Justice and Peace
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Second Week of Advent 
The second piece in our Advent series explores a different aspect of Biblical justice -- the justice that occurs when those who are displaced/exiled are restored to their rightful place, i.e., bringing people to a sense of being home.
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Diwali: Hindu Festival of Light
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Inter-Religious Dialogue 
Diwali is a traditional Hindu celebration known as the "festival of light." This one-page resource explores the five day celebration which begins on November 13 in 2012.
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Sunday Lectionary Reflections
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Readings, Reflections, Connections and Prayer
The Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more.
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