“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”
United Nations
COP27, Delivering For the People and the Planet
Climate change affects us all. We share this beautiful gift of the Earth.
Federation marks transition at the UN
In October, Sisters of Charity Federation staff, NGO liaisons and guests gathered in New Jersey to honor outgoing UN NGO representative Sister Teresa Kotturan, SCN.
International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor – 2021
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.
Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
World Children’s Day – November 20 – and the Impact of COVID -19 on Education
Let us call on leaders to close the gaps in educational equality once and for all, and re-imagine how a generation of children and young people learn and gain skills.
Eliminating Violence Against Women – How Can We Be Purveyors Of Hope?
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
Urban October – A Time to Advocate for an End to Homelessness
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
Who’s the Boss
A number of years ago, my sister, a critical care nurse, wrote a piece for a local newspaper about care for homebound patients called “Who’s the Boss”
Speaking Truth to Power
Pope Francis and St. Vincent spoke truth to power. What guidelines might be helpful consider in speaking truth to power?
Covid-19 and Women
COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that care services are a pre-requisite for all workers with family responsibilities.
The United Nations is turning 75
The official celebrations of UN75 is happening on September 21, 2020 at the UN. You are invited as part of “We the Peoples of the United Nations” to use the following prayer to envision a new, reformed and transformed UN.
