Thanks to the Balmain Institute for hosting our Director 'Alopi Latukefu last night to talk about our work and the importance of social justice advocacy in Australia, the region and the world.

It's high time for Australia to cease all military equipment trade with Israel. See our statement at erc.org.au/edmund_rice_ce… Anthony Albanese Peter Dutton David Shoebridge Richard Marles

The 2024 AAPS Epeli Hau’ofa Annual Memorial lecture “The Ocean Is Us” which we co-hosted at the Australian Museum was delivered by Rev. James Shri Bhagwan and you can now watch Rev. Bhagwan's inspiring address @ youtube.com/watch?v=CsJu3F… James Bhagwan Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) Pacific Conference of Churches

Today we remember the fallen, their loved ones, men, women, black & white. We honour them for their sacrifice & remember the lessons & horrors of past wars in the hope that we have learnt the value of peace in this world, our communities & with each other. Lest we forget.

Australia massively under-reporting methane emissions - shocking findings by Professor Rod Sims @ the Superpower Institute, especially given Methane is more than 28 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. afr.com/policy/energy-…

Incredible to see Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan front up the Yoorook Justice Commission truth-telling hearings. One day we hope to see truth-telling commissions in every Australian State, Territory & at national level. No justice without truth. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Join the call for #nomorecoalandgas tomorrow 4pm in front of Tanya Plibersek's Sydney office AYCC School Strike 2022 aycc.org.au/rise_up_tanya_…

The Australian government's 2024 Budget lacks a clear path forward 4 First Nations, refugees & Pacific climate justice. It also fails 2 address fundamental challenges like the housing crisis & the underfunding of our public education system. Read more at: erc.org.au/response_to_20…

For the 1st time a COP Presidency has invited representatives of the Small Island Developing States - Tuvalu, Tonga & Barbados - 2 input into the #COP29 Agenda. Let's hope this results in tangible outcomes for the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. Maina Talia Edmund Rice Centre

Fantastic #climatejustice event coming up at Sydney's Australian Museum with Cynthia Houniuhi President Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change Cynthia Houniuhi 🇸🇧 #ICJAO4Climate, not to be missed!, free of charge bur registrations essential: australian.museum/event/talbot-o…

To mark Reconciliation Week 2024, please join us for our online webinar with Kabi-Kabi and Gurang-Gurang man Pastor Ray Minniecon on Thursday 30 May 5pm AEST #NRW2024 #ReconciliationWeek #NowMoreThanEver Registrations essential at erc.org.au/webinar_in_con…

Looking forward 2 this Thursday's webinar with Kabi-Kabi & Gurang-Gurang man Pastor Ray Minniecon, both online (registration essential at erc.org.au ) & in-person at our Centre in Balmain, Sydney (email [email protected] to book your spot). #NRW2024

#MarshallIslands calls for a #FossilFuelTreaty at United Nations #SIDS4! 🇲🇭 This Pacific nation, a leader in climate action, echoes the spirit of nuclear non-proliferation by taking on new weapons of mass destruction—fossil fuels. 🧵 Read about the endorsement 👉 FossilFuelTreaty.org/rmi

Fleeing their birth country many asylum seekers fear 4 their life & seek asylum in Australia where freedom, fairness & human rights are valued. When they arrive here, many are detained despite committing no crime. Will U donate 2 help them fight 4 justice? donate.erc.org.au/appeal24

There is currently an Australian Parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s response 2 Pacific Islander nation priorities. All submissions welcome, including video testimonies, by 28/06. More info @: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_… Pacific Calling Partnership Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) CANA Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change

As we celebrate #RefugeeWeek2024, join us 2 listen 2 Fatima Payman talking about her journey as the daughter of a refugee, its challenges and its achievements as a young woman of colour & the 1st hijab-wearing member of the Australian Parliament. erc.org.au/senator_fatima…

FREE Legal Empowerment Course in Ashfield, Sydney, for refugees, people seeking asylum & migrants. Please share with your networks Asylum Seekers Centre Refugee Council of Australia Registrations at Free Legal Empowerment Course: Know Your Rights - Edmund Rice Centre (erc.org.au)

Just a few days left before June 30 to donate to our EOFY appeal at donate.erc.org.au/appeal24. Thank you for supporting our work.