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.
Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.”
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”
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.
United Nations At 75: Faith Based Organizations Envision UN Reforms
The UN’s diamond anniversary, has given people globally pause to consider needed reforms at the UN; changes which would make it more effective.
The United Nations: Talk or Action?
The UN invites us to an Action Week, September 18-26, a week of concentrated global action for People and the Planet.
