Prayers for Peacemakers Archives

Five CPT members stand together, wearing red caps and blue vests, and holding out their palms towards the camera, which are painted red.

Childhood and war

CPT Colombia May 10, 2023

Colombian children face grave human rights violations as armed conflict continues to intensify

Andy Paine, Kamaran Osman, Eyaz Karam, Rebekah Dowling stand outside the CPT office, posing for the picture. There is greenery all around them.

KRG summons journalist to testify in Sherwani case

CPT Iraqi Kurdistan May 3, 2023

Kurdish journalist Eyaz Karem remains under threat even after serving time in prison. The recent court summons to testify in Sherwan Sherwani’s case may be a ploy to further persecute him.

Migrant Stations of the Cross - images of migrants and of markers of migrants who have passed during the Easter celebration

The Migrant Stations of the Cross

CPT Borderlands April 26, 2023

During the Easter season, we remember the journey of Jesus to his death while we accompany the journey of migrants to new life.

people gather on a street in Mytilini to protest treatment of migrants

Tragic train collision in Greece calls for increased demands for justice

CPT Aegean Migrant Solidarity April 19, 2023

We must demand justice for the “accidents” of the state, who continue to prioritize capital over humanity

Hundreds of people exit through one of the Israeli checkpoints at the Ibrahimi mosque after prayers during Ramadan

Another Ramadan under occupation

Michael Lloyd April 12, 2023

May the checkpoints, metal detectors, soldiers, and weapons cease, and may Palestinians move freely and feel safe in their homes, neighbourhoods, and country.

graphic image of police with an image of a banner behind them that reads "Wet'suwet'en Strong." Text overlay reads, "URGENT: RCMP raid Gidimt'en."

RCMP raids Gidimt’en Checkpoint and arrests land defenders

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network April 5, 2023

Police continue to harass and criminalize land defenders on Wet’suwet’en territory

In the foreground a person wearing a blue CPT vest and red CPT hat takes a photo of a pasture, where, in the background, several cows stand together, emaciated for lack of food.

Community of El Guayabo suffers from hunger after heavy rains

CPT Colombia March 29, 2023

Last winter’s floods destroyed food crops for the community as well as pastures which resulted in the death of livestock. Now the hot summer has dried up the land and eliminated the possibility of planting.

Fardin and his family sit on the carpeted floor with a bowl of fruit on the table in front of them and a tv and heated fan behind them,

Iranian refugee family struggles to settle in Iraqi Kurdistan

CPT Iraqi Kurdistan March 22, 2023

Even after ten years of living in Sulaimani, Fardin and his family were forced by security police to flee to Erbil, unable to find stability as refugees in Iraqi Kurdistan

Members of Apache Stronghold gather around a fire, Dr. Wendsler Nosie holds an eagle feather.

Court will rehear Apache Stronghold case for religious freedom

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network March 15, 2023

People of all faith backgrounds rally behind the effort to save sacred Oak Flat lands and set a precedent of respect for all spiritual practices

two migrants sit on a bench outside, wearing masks and wrapped in blankets, looking at their feet where three plastic water bottles stand.

As Title 42 ends, a larger border crackdown begins

CPT Borderlands March 8, 2023

The US anticipates a surge of asylum seekers arriving to the US/Mexico border after Title 42 is rescinded, resulting in tougher policies that change the parameters of migration

Prayers for Peacemakers

Building Partnerships to Transform Violence and Oppression