Vincentian Family at the U.N.
IGH Announces Its Newest Vanguard City, São Paulo, Brazil
On August 7, in São Paulo, Brazil, representatives of the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) were delighted to sign the formal Vanguard City partnership agreement…
For Future Generations!
The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
High-Level Forum (HLPF) reviewing the Implementation of the SDGs coming soon!
The High-Level Forum (HLPF) to prepare the to review the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is around the corner – July 10 – 19, 2023
Sustainable Development Goals, 9 and 10
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.
ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021: An opportunity for collaboration to further highlight issues of homelessness
The annual Youth Forum provides a global platform for a candid dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
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.
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
Sustainable Development Goals, 5 and 6
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all.” The lament of many a social activist! To be fair, one exception would be gay marriage rights, which seem to have come more...
Women in Decision-Making: Faith Perspective
The roles of women and girls cannot be over-emphasized. Women CAN and DO make tremendous difference in the Society when given the opportunity.
Join the Vincentian Family on April 6 for U.N. #Youth2030 Event
During the UN's 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum, which marks the start of "A Decade of Action: Building a Resilient Recovery," the five ECOSOC NGO's comprising the Vincentian Family at the UN will host an event: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH...
Oxen and Cell Phones
Cell phones, once a luxury, are now almost a necessity. For the impoverished, especially in rural areas, they can make all the difference for one’s life and health.
The 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The report of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the priority theme shines a light on the global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities women face in their struggles for effective participation and decision-making in public life.