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Join the 11 Days of Action to Close the Digital Divide for Girls

Global Action

Join the 11 Days of Action to Close the Digital Divide for Girls

Global Action

Join the 11 Days of Action to Close the Digital Divide for Girls

This year, the United Nations celebrates the 10th anniversary of the General Assembly resolution which declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.

The International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. This year’s celebration of the IDG demands a continued innovative approach to building connection while emphasizing the inclusion of voices often left out of these digital spaces.

The digital divide, or technology gap, is the difference between groups with access to technology and the internet and those without. Girls and women often have less access to technology and the internet compared to boys and men.

MESSAGES TO: Cecilie Kern Global Policy & Research Advocate

Members News

Mercy Students from New Zealand Share Mercy Day Video

Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand

Mercy Students from New Zealand Share Mercy Day Video

Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand

Mercy Students from New Zealand Share Mercy Day Video

Recently, staff from some of the Mercy schools in New Zealand met online to brainstorm ideas to celebrate Mercy Day virtually, since Auckland schools remain closed due to COVID restrictions. One project that emerged was a 12-minute collaborative video, telling the story of Mercy women connected with a few of the schools.

The video linked here was produced by students across New Zealand who are eager to share their efforts with the Mercy World. Happy Mercy Day!

MESSAGES TO: Anna Nicholls RSM Sister of Mercy

Mercy Matters

On This Day

Fact

On This Day

1908: Opening of Mt St Mary College, North Plainfield, New Jersey

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Salve Regina University Prays for Peace Salve Regina University

Member News

Salve Regina University Prays for Peace

Salve Regina University held a prayer vigil for peace and nonviolence in the world. The service helped the community move into Mercy Week ready to be agents of peace in our world.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

prayer

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

“The question of gender inclusivity in decision-making has been much in the news of late. The maleness of political and church institutions has been highlighted in my country as a serious contributor to the disorder that finds expression in both bullying and abuse...”

Further Resources

Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #10

Worth Knowing

Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #10

Explore the masterpieces in the papal collections accompanied by the words of the Popes. Today, view The Works of Mercy #10.

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New Meditation Resource from CHAUSA

Worth Watching

New Meditation Resource from CHAUSA

Catholic Health Association of the United States offers Meditative Reflections. Listen to You are Our Refuge for 1 minute 45 seconds to recenter yourself.

Listen to the Meditation
Climate Pod: Climate Justice News

Worth Playing

Climate Pod: Climate Justice News

The Climate Pod is a wide-ranging conversation with leading experts on the politics, economics, activism, culture, science, and social justice issues at the heart of the climate crisis. Hear from guests like Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, David Wallace-Wells, Bill Nye, Dr. Robert Bullard, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Ted Danson, Dr. Michael Mann, Rainn Wilson, Dr. Stephanie Kelton, Dr. Mark Hyman, Gov. Jay Inslee, Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and many more.

Listen to the Podcast

Members of Mercy

Members of Mercy International

Members of Mercy International Association share the passion of their foundress, Catherine McAuley, to bring mercy to people who are poor, sick and uneducated.

Mercy eNews

The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published fortnightly, 24 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.

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