The summit, which will see more 190 world leaders, representatives of civil society and businesses will focus on “Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change”
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by Mary Ann Dantuono | February 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
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.
by Jim Claffey | January 28, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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.
by Margaret O'Dwyer | January 14, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The Vincentian Family is committed to education. Education, to our Founders, was a pathway out of poverty.
by Jim Claffey | December 31, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Aug 26, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The summit, which will see more 190 world leaders, representatives of civil society and businesses will focus on “Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change”
by Jim Claffey | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
by Jim Claffey | Aug 12, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Let us celebrate the name change in the best possible way: by becoming real stewards of creation, and by consciously praying that name.
by .famvin | Jul 28, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
It is not a celebration … it is a day to resist, to sensitize, to raise awareness, to call attention, to the scandal of human trafficking.
by Catherine Prendergast | Jul 26, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Cultural Emergence Through Academic Scholarship, Vincentian Leadership and Global Citizenship SJU Ozanam Scholars: Accra, Ghana Seraiah Romero with Catherine Prendergast, DC (Video credits to the Ozanam Scholars Program, produced by Seraiah Romero and music by...
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jul 19, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, a poet and politician from Ecuador is the 73rd President of UN General Assembly. She is the fourth women to hold this position in the history of the UN. She dedicated her election to all the women in the world who participated in...
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jul 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family collaborating at the UN has formed the Working Group to End Homelessness (WEGH). We are attending the High Level Political Forum on forming Sustainable and Resilient Communities. Pictured below is Leilani Fahar, Special Rapporteur on adequate...
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 12, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
UN Headquarters in New York is bustling as nations gather for the annual High Level Political Forum. The forum is a gathering at which countries focus on progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals...
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 5, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
(With information from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime) Many Catholic organizations and parishes are engaged in the effort to end human trafficking through supporting victims, sanctuaries, and legislation related to the atrocity. But how much do we know about...
by Natalie Boone | Jun 28, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In the not-too-distant past the individual representatives of the various Vincentian NGOs would see each other at UN events and sometimes sit together. While we knew of each other, we were all working solely for our own organizations. When we officially all gathered...
by Guillermo Campuzano | Jun 21, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
United Nations NGO Working Group to End Homelessness An Initiative of the Coalition of Vincentian Family NGOs Despite its significant impact on both individuals and cities, street homelessness has been left behind in global debate. This issue is at the heart of...
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jun 14, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
"This not about sharing a burden. It is about sharing a global responsibility, based not only the broad idea of our common humanity but also on the very specific obligations of international law. The root problems are war and hatred, not people who flee; refugees are...