The definition of refugee also includes stateless persons, returnees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons (within their own country).
Vincentian Family
Ending Poverty and Ensuring Dignity for All
Over the past three years, the number of individuals living on less than $3.65 USD-a-day increased by 165 million. Today, nearly 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, on less than $2.15 a day.
“Seeing” Homelessness Through Data
Street homelessness is in many ways a very visible social and infrastructure issue, while sheltered homelessness and inadequate housing are less obvious to the observer.
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
At the COP15, held in Montreal from December 7 – 19, 2022 all parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Cycle of Hope
One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.
“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“
“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”
COP27, Delivering For the People and the Planet
Climate change affects us all. We share this beautiful gift of the Earth.
The Executive Board of the Vincentian Family Meets In Rome
The annual meeting of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family began on Monday, November 7th and will continue until Friday, November 11th.
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.
SDGs in the USA: How Are We Doing?
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the backbone of the United Nation’s global plan for People, Prosperity and the Planet, with a target date of 2030 and the promise to leave no one behind.
COP27: UN Conference on Climate Change
Will there be ambition, commitment and the political will to honor their commitments to implement the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming 1.5 degree Centigrade?
Homelessness, Human Rights, and the UN Social Development Goals
Housing is the cornerstone on which people build their lives. Without access to suitable housing, essential dimensions of life become exceedingly difficult.
