Jesuit Father Myron J. Pereira, based in Mumbai, has spent more than five decades as an academic, journalist, editor and writer of fiction. He contributes regularly to UCA News on religious and ...

Civic engagement plays a pivotal role in the strength and sustainability of a democracy. In fact, some scholars argue it is ...

Trump’s rollbacks on DEI and civil rights mark a national shift threatening decades of progress on equality and equal justice across America.

Today, congressional Republicans are pushing tax reform proposals that would cost the country over $5 trillion and would ...

When you dialogue with people you are in conflict with you learn that most people want the simple truths of human rights and an end to violence.

The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5. What is the Met Gala 2025 theme? On Wednesday, October 9, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 ...

Our research partnerships examine how to tackle deeply entrenched inequalities that lead to social and economic injustices. Our work draws attention to the needs of people living in chronic poverty, ...

Peace and democracy are intertwined concepts. Immanuel Kant, writing in 1796, proposed that, if ‘the consent of the citizens is required to decide whether or not war is to be declared, it is very ...

Investopedia / Dennis Madamba Social justice refers to a fair and equitable division of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society. Originally a religious concept, it has come to be ...

They fought for independence, human rights, democracy, and justice for their people. Others inspired talents and promoted education, quality health care, and financial growth. Here is a list of the ...