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On Saturday, June 20, we honor the more than 70 million men, women, and children who have been displaced from their homes. We pray for resilience and restoration for refugees and their families; we celebrate their many gifts, and we urge the global community to embrace refugees and welcome them with open arms.

June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor, International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates there are 152 million children in child labor and 72 million of them are in hazardous work.

Over the past weeks, it has been difficult to view, much less absorb, the many levels of violence that continue to surround the killing of Mr. George Floyd of Minneapolis. However, denying, ignoring, or disregarding truth contributes to the perpetuation of untruths and the violence that is inevitably used to maintain them.

We invite you to make use of the following resources on World Environment Day, the effect of Coronavirus and global carbon emissions, and get an update on the Haiti Partnership, COVID-19, and Laudato Si’.

The Water Committee invites you to read and reflect on their latest resource, “Water in the Time of Covid-19 and learn more about the #Divestment movement!

We invite you to make use of these resources as we celebrate Laudato Si’ week!

The Human Trafficking Committee invites you to read and reflect on their latest resource, “Human Trafficking and Covid-19, join Catholics from all across the globe during Laudato Si Week, and attend a webinar to read and discuss Sr. Christine's new book "To Speak the Truth in Love: A Biography of Theresa Kane, RSM"

Join LCWR this and every Monday, 9:30-10 a.m. Eastern, before the Supreme Court decision is announced! Learn about Haiti Heritage Month!

On April 7, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security deported 61 migrants to Haiti despite calls to delay this action. Please urge your representatives to stop deportations to Haiti during this pandemic.

In this week's Get W.I.T.H. It, find useful and important information on Earth Day and Laudato Si, and a Voter Voice to resist the EPA’s environmental protection rollbacks.