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pat zerega retweeted
11 Feb 2025
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
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pat zerega retweeted
2 Feb 2025
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
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pat zerega retweeted
1 Feb 2024
đ˘ #Uzbekistan Should Emphasize Workersâ 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/uzbeâŚ
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pat zerega retweeted
6 Sep 2023
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, workersâ and human rights, and...
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pat zerega retweeted
29 Aug 2023
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
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pat zerega retweeted
11 Jan 2023
Another day, another sack of cobalt gathered by a child in the Congo in hazardous conditionsâŚearning 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.
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pat zerega retweeted
7 Nov 2022
WESTERN PA đ 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 isnât on this list. Having the wrong or no date means your ballot wonât count. alleghenycounty.us/electionsâŚ
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16 Oct 2022
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/pat6249/f⌠via @Kiva
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pat zerega retweeted
16 May 2022
We commit to #sustainableinvestment practices supporting human rights. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, we join 54 investors w/ $1.7T USD to condemn Russiaâs invasion & provide steps to guide portfolio actions in support of Ukraine. Full statement: ow.ly/sTh950J9mSc
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pat zerega retweeted
10 May 2022
âWe remember them because empathy, in policy and practice, will be our way out of this pandemic.â
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pat zerega retweeted
21 Apr 2022
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
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pat zerega retweeted
9 Apr 2022
Burmese soldiers invade Catholic cathedral, detain archbishop bit.ly/3KpJ94L via @cnalive
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pat zerega retweeted
31 Mar 2022
Nadira Narine presents the 2021 Legacy Award to the amazing Rev. David Schilling during ICCR's 50th-anniversary gala, #ICCRKeepingTheFaith @dschilling44 @nadiranarine
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pat zerega retweeted
10 Mar 2022
Great pleasure to share with you the news of the lifting of the boycott of Uzbek cotton. Itâs 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
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pat zerega retweeted
10 Mar 2022
.@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.
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pat zerega retweeted
10 Mar 2022
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:
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pat zerega retweeted
14 Feb 2022
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
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10 Mar 2022
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/cottâŚ
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pat zerega retweeted
22 Feb 2022
A great life has left us. Thanks, and RIP:
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