Pray for strength for First Nations women in leadership roles in their communities and in grass roots social justice work. Pray for Canadian settlers to effectively deter the colonial oppression of predatory sexual assault by non-native men against First Nations women.

Give thanks for God’s gift to young Iraqi Kurds of openness and honesty in both naming violence in all its forms and imagining alternatives. Ask for humility and reawakened hope of older, "wiser" ones to listen, believe and act in new, redemptive ways.

The classroom was cold and crowded with old and squeaky benches. We began moving them aside a bit, to make room for the exercises. A group of girls came in and eagerly sat in the front benches. "Oh, there's no electricity! We can't show them the film clips that we've prepared!"

CPT Iraqi Kurdistan met with two shepherds who had spent nearly three weeks in Iranian detention last fall. The shepherds said they were grazing their flocks in Iraqi Kurdistan territory when they were kidnapped by Iranian border guards.

God, guide Colombian authorities into effective deterrence of threats against civilians, and
vigorous promotion of human rights, participatory democracy and social justice.  Protect and
embolden threatened women's rights defenders Yolanda Becerra and Gloria Amparo Suarez
and their families, until their work is accomplished.

After threats against leaders of the Women's Popular Organization
(Organización Femenina Popular, OFP) and their families, Christian
Peacemaker Teams requests letters to President Santos sent through
Colombian Embassies and Consulates.

Hundreds gathered outside Toronto's Police Headquarters on St. Valentine's
Day to remember beloved Aboriginal women stolen by violence, apathy and
prejudice.

On Monday 11 February a settler's car hit Jamil Fakhoury,
a 9-year-old Palestinian boy, near the Ibrahimi school in
the old city of Hebron.

Indigenous Haudenausonee
and settlers weave a future
after an agreement's first
400 years.

Lord, restore dignity to those who demolish homes, irrigation systems and olive groves, who practice bombing and shooting all night near residential areas, or oppress by other weapons from the arsenal of occupation.  By the prayers of the faithful, from intended oppression, fashion Beloved Community.