Las Casas Institute

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The Las Casas Institute for Social Justice investigates pressing social inquiries within the framework of the Catholic intellectual tradition. It is a research institute situated at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and maintains an active outreach program with a broad network of partner organizations. The institute encourages research and extensive discourse on significant contemporary social concerns.

The project on women religious aims to recover the perspectives of sisters engaged in challenging ministries in areas affected by conflict.

The re-evaluation of economics questions the failure of classical economics and explores the integration of morality into economic reasoning.

The focus on peace-building and non-violence examines what transpires once protests conclude and explores methods for constructing a more equitable and peaceful society.

In the realm of climate justice, the inquiry centres on safeguarding human dignity, ensuring sustainable access to resources, and protecting the natural environment.

The exploration of human rights education investigates the sources of empowerment for defending Human Rights that are disregarded or endangered in a rapidly changing world.

Regarding war and humanitarian aid, the emphasis is on determining the most effective means of assisting individuals affected by various forms of modern warfare and armed conflict.

‘Defending the vulnerable’ aims to comprehend the requirements for adequately caring for vulnerable populations in the contemporary world and identifies the responsible parties.

The examination of dignity in religious traditions delves into how different religions perceive human dignity, as well as the instances where they challenge secular values and vice versa.

Considering the future of the humanities, the focus is on how the Arts and Humanities can contribute to promoting social justice and human dignity.

The exploration of politics and freedom of speech addresses the promotion of open discourse in the era of information warfare.

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University of Oxford
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