Jean Duff
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Irish communitarian activist for justice and the common good; love is the way; #faithmatters; evidence speaks. @JLIFLC
'Religious leaders are often the ones on the ground receiving and integrating refugees - and staying' The start of the 'Welcoming the stranger' conference with @lutheranworld @HIASrefugees @Refugees @IslamicReliefWM. Joining as staff and with a good many others of @awon_program
For #WorldRefugeeDay, we commenced the week with faith actors incl @IRWorldwide @lutheranworld, @HIASrefugees + others, who've been key in supporting refugees and building inclusive societies. This commitment to "welcoming the stranger" is intrinsic to many faiths and traditions.
I talked to @MGEmancipation the finest radio journalist in London, for his podcast, about Ukraine, the collapse of the world order and how we should understand that imperialist Russian article prematurely celebrating victory soundcloud.com/michael-goldfa…
A baby was born in Kyiv subway, now being used as a bomb shelter, overnight on Feb. 25. Amid ongoing air raids as part of Russia’s war against Ukraine, people all across the country have been taking shelter underground and in subway stations.
The ordinary Russian citizens who are risking their lives and freedom to protest their own authoritarian government’s criminal war are demonstrating extraordinary bravery. Praying for their safety tonight as well as the safety of the people of Ukraine.
