Dear whoever will listen, of whichever religion:

Could you please attend to the following list?

As well as any additional items people add to it? (Item 12 was in fact added as a result of comments on the 2020socialjustice Facebook page.)

Any time up to and including Christmas Day is okay (that’s the 25th December in case it’s not part of your calendar).

1. Eliminate world poverty
2. Stop war
3. Provide sanctuary for refugees worldwide
4. Provide justice for Indigenous/First Peoples
5. Keep children safe
6. Address homelessness
7. Ensure basic necessities for all
8. Ensure fair and safe workplaces
9. Listen to marginalised groups and attend to their rights
10. Inspire us to stop exploiting the planet and start protecting it
11. Keep an eye on special projects (eg, Gonski, NDIS, Welfare)
12. Stop exploitation, cruelty, and abandonment of animals
13. ……………………………………………
14. ………………………………………………
15. ……………………………………………………

Thanks in advance, and best for the season…Joan Beckwith.