Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.
Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Working in Hope
We work in hope at the UN. We hope the ambassadors of the Member States listen to the concerns we raise about the major issues humankind faces today.
“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
Happy Easter from The Vincentian Family at the UN Headquarters in New York
Members of the Vincentian Family at the UN along with Catholics the world over are celebrating Easter, and preparing to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.
UN’s Indigenous Forum Focusing On Traditional Knowledge
This week and next, indigenous peoples are gathered at the UN to discuss traditional knowledge during the 18th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
How Will a Border Wall Effect Human Trafficking?
Former DHS agent Timothy Ballard wrote an opinion article saying that a border wall would help curtail the human trafficking of children across the border.
CSW63 – “In Violence We Forget Who We Were”
Vincentian Family representatives attended many meetings and events during CSW63, I’d like to highlight a couple for you.
New UN Report Urges Immediate Environmental Action
The sixth Global Environmental Outlook outlines the environment’s condition, highlights possible future trends, and reviews the effectiveness of policies.
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Some of the highlights from the opening day of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on March 11, 2019.
UN Women’s Day – A Call For Innovation
The International Women’s Day event was held March 8, at UN headquarters in New York.
The Family Collaborates at the Commission on the Status of Women
The sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York March 11 to 22, 2019.
New Report Calls Us To Prepare For Future Of Work
A recent report by the International Labor Organization (ILO) recognizes vertical changes and exceptional challenges in the employment world.
