Fu Jen Faculty of Theology of St. Robert Bellarmine, Taipei

The IAJU Global Citizenship Fellows Program is an initiative of the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University and the International Association of Jesuit Universitiesthat empowers students from Jesuit universities around the world to become leaders in global citizenship. In June 2024, the latest cohort of fellows gathered in Rome for a transformative week-long study tour.

On April 24th, the Laboratory for Peace with Reconciliation (ReconciLAB), an initiative of the Jesuit University System (SUJ), presented the book and agenda titled "Alternativas hacia la paz con reconciliación". The project emerged following the tragic murder of Jesuit priests Javier Campos S.J. and Joaquín Mora S.J., as well as the guide Pedro Palma, in June 2022. The murder motivated the creation of a space for analysis and formulation of public policies focused on violence, justice, and peacebuilding.

The Magis Exchange Program is an initiative of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) that embodies the values of academic excellence, generosity, and social and environmental justice. Since its launch in 2019, the program has expanded from 28 to 39 participating institutions, promoting international and service experiences.

The WOMEN Network is one of the three strategic projects on which the Latin American IAJES Taskforce will focus its efforts during the following years. The objectives and actions will be framed under six dimensions: Formation, Mentoring, Mobility, Best Practices, Strategic Alliances, and Communications.

The recent gathering of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) Board members at the General Curia in Rome, on March 25-26, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing deliberations on the promotion of Jesuit Identity and Mission of Jesuit higher education institutions worldwide. With representatives from all regional networks, the meeting delved into crucial topics ranging from strategic planning to the promotion of Jesuit values in a rapidly changing world.

This meeting in the capital of Seville, just one year after the general meeting of rectors and directors of the UNIJES university network, various initiatives and strategic projects were discussed.