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SJ-Dispatch-March 20, 2023
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Social Justice Dispatch
Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
March 20, 2023On the Calendar 
March 22 is World Water Day. In honor of the day, take time to watch this video which shares some good news about a treaty that nearly 200 countries agreed to, that will protect the high seas and reverse biodiversity loss. Good News! 
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to place limits on the amount of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Read this press release from Clean Water Action, celebrating the announcement, and keep an eye out in the coming weeks for opportunities to submit a comment on the proposal. Learn - Watch this video of Sr. Ann Claire Rhoads, DC, reflecting on the issue of human trafficking from the perspective of a teacher.
- Please see this recent message from the Bay Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.
Advocate - Reminder: Urgent Action! Two weeks ago, you were invited to submit a comment on the Biden Administration’s proposed asylum ban. The comment period ends on March 27, so this is your last chance to submit a comment on this important issue. You can submit your comment through NETWORK’s website, where you will find helpful information and tips to ensure your comment is considered.
In case you missed it... 
If you missed the Hunger Subcommittee’s Offering of Letters, it’s not too late to participate! Consider watching the session recording (above) on your own or in community and then take some time to write to your members of Congress. Use this sample letter and backgrounder to help. After you’ve written your letters, mail them to your members’ local offices and then fill out this form to let us know to whom you’ve sent letters. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to Rachel at [email protected].