The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.
DePaul University, in partnership with the Ruff Institute on Global Homelessness and the International Journal on Homelessness, hosted what may have been the largest-ever convening on global homelessness.
New Years’ resolutions, a common practice, and a good one if it focuses our energy and determination towards valuable goals.
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
In this edition, and future ones, let’s explore the meaning of the SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals, known as the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for the People and the Planet.
The Vincentian Family is committed to education. Education, to our Founders, was a pathway out of poverty.
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
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.
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.
