Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family Coalition at the United Nations Honored at St. John’s University Convocation
The Vincentian Family Coalition at the UN in New York was honored at the Vincentian Convocation at St. John’s University with the International Medal.
Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
GIFT BOX – A Project to Fight Human Trafficking
The Gift Box is a tool primarily used to raise awareness and introduce people to the issue of human trafficking – through photographs and survivor stories.
Vincentian Family Speaks Its Truth at the UN
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.
Thoughts on Human Rights from the Vincentian Team at the UN
On December 10, the United Nations and the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Stop The Violence–Orange The World–Now Through December 10
It’s time to “Orange the World!” Last Sunday, November 25, was International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Each day from then to December 10 is part of the “Orange the World: #HearMeToo Campaign,” which calls for 16 days of action to end violence...
The Feminization of Poverty
As I read the article by Fr. Memo on the World Day of the Poor, celebrated in our Church this week, I could not help but think sadly of women in poverty. A majority of people who are poor are women. The expression, “The Feminization of Poverty” is used to...
The Voices – Cries – of the Poor… Who Will Listen?
On November 18 we will celebrate the second World Day of the Poor, instituted by Pope Francis to raise ecclesial and social awareness of the importance of fighting together against poverty in solidarity with the poor. The World Day of the Poor is meant...
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
The Vincentian Family at the UN 2018
In September 2017 the Vincentian Family at the UN gathered at St. John’s for our first annual planning meeting. With our Vincentian love as a basis, while respecting the wishes of the leadership of our individual organizations, we spent a long day working...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17, 2018
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was celebrated at UN Headquarters Wednesday, October 17. The event was entitled, “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity.” It was...
