Vincentian Family at the U.N.
International Day of Charity September 5
International Day of Charity 2022 aims to eliminate the effects of humanitarian crises and to help in promoting education, housing, and child protection.
UN declares healthy environment a human right
On July 28, 2022, the UN general assembly recognized the right to water and sanitation through its resolution. It...
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Look again at the photo, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the heart of the United Nation’s Agenda for People, Prosperity and the Planet. All 193 Member States committed to this 2030 agenda and to leave no one behind in the process.
World Cities Day – October 31
The Vincentian Family at the UN is strongly supporting work in the cities. Advocating for financial support of infrastructure, environmentally sound planning, and promoting the right to housing are a few of the areas in which we continue to work.
The United Nations – Little steps…Great Impact?
As I have learned in my internship so far, we have the resources to change the status quo into a sustainable home for all human beings.
Human Rights Council, Social Forum In Geneva
Overview of the Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, which addressed issues of emerging forms of modern slavery among many other topics.
The UN Climate Action Summit
Protesters sent powerful messages to world leaders gathering at the United Nations for the Climate Action Summit.
A Global Approach to Community Partnership
In the month of August, I embarked on a two week cultural exchange and service experience with six fellow Ozanam Scholars of St. John’s University.
UN General Assembly Features Five Summits
The General Assembly is a time in which all 193 member states meet to address prominent global issues. This year’s Assembly is unique in that it also features five summits.
Give Voice To Girls
Testimonies from local agencies gave voice to young girls dreams but also enabled them to speak about their fears and difficulties.
The Era of Migrations: Human Mobility and Vincentian Merciful Praxis
Today migrants are among those more abandoned, discriminated against, persecuted in our global society. Indifference on our part will make us accomplices of what is happening to them, our brothers and sisters in this unique human family.
Fire!! Fire!! Fire!!
Our beautiful Mother Earth is on fire. All around the world people are talking about the devastating fires happening right now in the Amazon rain forest. “The earths lungs.”