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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Advocacy of Peace, Empathy and Fraternity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | December 19, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul advocates peace, fraternity and empathy in its worldwide action, especially at the United Nations. Guided by the motto “Serving in hope”, it seeks to build a more just and united world.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: A Governance Approach Whose Time Has Come
by Linda Sama | December 5, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Working on a variety of important issues through UN NGO committees has taught me several critical lessons, the most instructive of which is how addressing problems from a multi-stakeholder perspective can yield more positive outcomes. Why is this, and how is it particularly Vincentian?
An Urgent Crisis Requiring Global Unity
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | November 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 3 Comments
Every year, climate discussions at the UN grow more urgent as temperatures rise, extreme weather worsens, and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately.
Make Room…Here Come The Young
by Jim Claffey | October 24, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The United Nations on September 20th had a very different feeling. Or vibe, as the younger generation would say.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: A Governance Approach Whose Time Has Come
by Linda Sama | Dec 5, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Working on a variety of important issues through UN NGO committees has taught me several critical lessons, the most instructive of which is how addressing problems from a multi-stakeholder perspective can yield more positive outcomes. Why is this, and how is it particularly Vincentian?
An Urgent Crisis Requiring Global Unity
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | Nov 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Every year, climate discussions at the UN grow more urgent as temperatures rise, extreme weather worsens, and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately.
Make Room…Here Come The Young
by Jim Claffey | Oct 24, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations on September 20th had a very different feeling. Or vibe, as the younger generation would say.
UN Mission Visit with Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski and Malgorzata Benson
by Jimmy Walters | Oct 10, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The focus of our meeting was ending homelessness (no easy task). Last month, in our newsletter, I raised the challenge of remaining hopeful in this advocacy work.
Summit of the Future
by .famvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future
The Future of the Multilateralism: Insights from the Upcoming Summit
by .famvin | Aug 29, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In September 22-23 2024, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations’ Summit of the Future, an event intended to revive a multilateral system built for a different era.
SSVP’s Worldwide Involvement: the Challenges of Working With the UN
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Today, the SSVP is present in 155 countries. However, this expansion brings with it significant challenges, especially when it comes to working with global organizations such as the United Nations (UN).
Artificial Intelligence from a Vincentian Perspective: Helping or Hindering Hands?
by Linda M. Sama | Aug 8, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Our unique Vincentian perspective casts an ethical light on the implementation of AI and suggests means of curbing its excesses where they have the potential to create the most harm by insisting on transparency, justice, care and dignity.
It’s Called Fairness
by Jim Claffey | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A three-year-old screams “It’s not fair” when she thinks her brother gets something she doesn’t. Another child cries out the same when told it’s time for bed while an older sibling stays up.
World Refugee Day 2024: a Day of Reflection on the Plight of Refugees
by .famvin | Jun 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The definition of refugee also includes stateless persons, returnees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons (within their own country).
Ending Poverty and Ensuring Dignity for All
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | Jun 13, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Lydia Stazen | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.