Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
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“Shelter Flats” 13 Houses Project of the Vincentian Family in Asturias (Spain)
Since January 2021, the “13 houses project” has been consolidated and, to a large extent, has been able to achieve its main objectives, namely, provide autonomy to the people housed in the homes we manage.
Our Charism and The Common Good
I recently participated in a panel discussion, part of a Business Ethics Conference sponsored by DePaul University, on religious charisms and the Common Good, with Dominican & Jesuit colleagues.
International Day Calls For End To Gender-Based Violence
Monday, November 25, is International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women, an occasion on which advocates worldwide will focus on changing the narrative.
A Second Chance Thanks to the “13 Houses”
There, by God’s grace, I found the Vincentian Family. They have given me a new life, joy, love, safety, training, a job, a home and a myriad of other small helps.
Two Weeks of Pilgrimage of the Relics of St. Vincent: Slovakia
In every place parishioners (members of Vincentian family in Slovakia) prepared some program to prepare people for the arrival of these relics. People prayed novenas, litanies, rosaries…
The Vincentian Family (Portugal) Gathered Together in Fatima for their XV National Meeting
On October 5, 2019, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, members of the various branches gathered together in order to participate in XV National Meeting.
World Cities Day – October 31
The Vincentian Family at the UN is strongly supporting work in the cities. Advocating for financial support of infrastructure, environmentally sound planning, and promoting the right to housing are a few of the areas in which we continue to work.
The United Nations – Little steps…Great Impact?
As I have learned in my internship so far, we have the resources to change the status quo into a sustainable home for all human beings.
The Dream Behind Mission Sunday
Mission Sunday theme – “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” certainly has strong echos of the Vincentian call to walk in the footsteps of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor!
Human Rights Council, Social Forum In Geneva
Overview of the Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, which addressed issues of emerging forms of modern slavery among many other topics.
The UN Climate Action Summit
Protesters sent powerful messages to world leaders gathering at the United Nations for the Climate Action Summit.
