pat zerega

This morning in Rome, Pope Francis released a letter to the US Bishops. We are grateful for the support, moral encouragement, and prayers of the Holy Father, to the Bishops in affirmation of their work upholding the God-given dignity of the human person. ow.ly/yM5B50UXN5e

I and millions of other Lutherans in the US have sincerely held religious beliefs that include welcoming the stranger and caring for the vulnerable. Lutheran Social Services provides crucial aid to many, and we can't let Elon shut them down, which he has no legal power to do

📢 #Uzbekistan Should Emphasize Workers’ Rights to Maintain Momentum for Responsible Sourcing. The Cotton Production System Still Turns to Forced Labor when under Pressure. Our press release about the 2023 cotton harvest: cottoncampaign.org/news/uzbekista…

Big News: GoodWeave is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Jacoby as our new CEO! Jacoby brings to GoodWeave significant expertise in responsible business, workers’ and human rights, and...

The situation in the Congo may sound hopeless. But I shared something concrete you can do to help, on "In the Room with Peter Bergen." Hear the whole episode here: rb.gy/836t0

Another day, another sack of cobalt gathered by a child in the Congo in hazardous conditions…earning him about a dollar, which likely means the difference between eating or not. This the logic of a global economy whose kings of industry sacrifice human dignity for profit.

WESTERN PA 🆘 Hundreds of mail-in ballots have been reported as incorrectly dated. If you submitted a mail-in ballot in Allegheny County, please make sure your name isn’t on this list. Having the wrong or no date means your ballot won’t count. alleghenycounty.us/elections/inco…

Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Alizeta in Ouagadougou to pursue their dream? kiva.org/invitedby/pat6… via @Kiva

We commit to #sustainableinvestment practices supporting human rights. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, we join 54 investors w/ $1.7T+ USD to condemn Russia’s invasion & provide steps to guide portfolio actions in support of Ukraine. Full statement: ow.ly/sTh950J9mSc

“We remember them because empathy, in policy and practice, will be our way out of this pandemic.” statnews.com/2022/05/10/the…

What did it take to end state-imposed #ForcedLabor in #Uzbek cotton production? 15 years of advocacy & campaigning led by civil society, a strong commitment by brands to not support and benefit from forced labor, and the Uzbek government's political will shorturl.at/ioIOU

Burmese soldiers invade Catholic cathedral, detain archbishop bit.ly/3KpJ94L via @cnalive

Nadira Narine presents the 2021 Legacy Award to the amazing Rev. David Schilling during ICCR's 50th-anniversary gala, #ICCRKeepingTheFaith @dschilling44 @nadiranarine

Great pleasure to share with you the news of the lifting of the boycott of Uzbek cotton. It’s announced at today's Press Conference by the Cotton Campaign. International participants encouraged brands and retailers to take a fresh look at sourcing opportunities in Uzbekistan

.@usfashion President Julia Hughes on how brands now looking to source #UzbekCotton can ensure responsible sourcing by joining in partnership with the Cotton Campaign and local NGOs.

Allison Gill, Cotton Campaign Steering Committee member & Forced Labor Program Director, @GLJhub @ILRF on ending the call for a global boycott of #UzbekCotton and the risks and opportunities going forward:

We are so excited to see you next week at RSN's @OECD Forum side session, ft. RSN founder/CEO @PatiJurewicz, reps. from Pakistani textile mills, and Due Diligence experts managing the YESS Pilot. You don't want to miss it! Register below. bit.ly/340TGU2

The @cottoncampaign is lifting its call for a boycott of #UzbekCotton after @UzbekForum found no state-imposed #ForcedLabor in 2021. But #HumanRights risks in the nascent Uzbek textile industry remain: cottoncampaign.org/news/cotton-ca…

A great life has left us. Thanks, and RIP: npr.org/sections/goats…