Justin Remer-Thamert, the Justice Award, and the Compelling Role of Faith in a Just Immigration System

Justin Remer-Thamert is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Faith Coalition for Immigrant Justice. Liaison to faith communities and allied organizations, Justin helps develop leadership within the organization, supports the leaders in carrying out their projects, gives sermons and presentations regularly, and does intakes for direct service families and individuals.

At the 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions, Justin was recognized with the Parliament of the World's Religions Justice Award which honors an individual or organization whose commitment to interfaith cooperation has demonstrably advanced justice in the world. As you will learn today, Justin’s commitment to immigrant justice issues are truly making a difference in his community and in the world.

The Parliament Stands with Chabad of Poway Synagogue Victims and Community

The Parliament of the World’s Religions extends its deepest condolences to the victims of the anti-semitic shooting attack that occurred this past Sabbath in the Poway community. On Saturday, April 27th the Chabad of Poway Synagogue was attacked by a shooter who killed one person, injured three and irrevocably affected the community.

Just last week, we condemned the terror attacks that took place in Sri Lanka, and once again we are saddened by this violation of a sacred space and life. We condemn this and all acts of terrorism against all peoples.

We unequivocally condemn anti-semitism and stand with the Jewish community in Poway and around the world.