The annual Youth Forum provides a global platform for a candid dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Covid-19 and Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | September 24, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | September 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
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
by Margaret O'Dwyer | September 10, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
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?
by Jim Claffey | August 27, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The UN invites us to an Action Week, September 18-26, a week of concentrated global action for People and the Planet.
Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
by Jim Claffey | Apr 22, 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.
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
by .famvin | Apr 9, 2021 | Homelessness, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
A Young Person’s Experience of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
by Jenny Raw | Apr 19, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A Young Person’s Experience of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Please let me introduce to you Jenny Raw, from the United Kingdom, who worked at our Daughters of Charity NGO Office in New York for one month. We were truly pleased to have her with us and...
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Apr 12, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) April 16-27, 2018 Theme: Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to lands, territories and resources. The General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007 adopted the UN...
A Response to Human Trafficking—Address Vulnerability
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 5, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Many people read extensively to stay updated on human trafficking, but feel stuck in finding practical ways to combat it. A Holy See event during the recent Commission on the Status of Women at the UN illustrated that we all can engage in addressing a key component of...
2018 Commission on the Status of Women: Challenges of Rural Women
by Natalie Boone | Mar 22, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 62nd Session on the Commission on the Status of Women is currently being convened from March 12-23. The largest UN gathering on gender equality, member governments are working together on the theme of “Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and...
Commission on the Status of Women 62
by Kyle Alvarez, UN Intern | Mar 15, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.” Kofi Annan. Monday the 12th of March 2018, marks the beginning of the sixty-second...
Ozanam Scholar Serves in Ghana
by Jada C. Bradberry, UN Intern | Mar 8, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Recently I had the amazing opportunity to go to Accra, Ghana for two weeks with Ozanam Scholars Program at St. John’s University. The program focus is for students to seek systemic solutions on social justice issues that are within the five pillars of homelessness,...
Negotiations Deepen for Global Compact
by Catherine Prendergast | Mar 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The last week at the UN, much energy was invested in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. NGOs and governments have been providing input into a zero draft of the Global Compact, which is expected to be approved later this year. One document...
Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Feb 22, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As the world celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, atrocities against human rights defenders around the globe are on the increase. More than 120 activists campaigning to protect their land, environment and labor rights from...
Saint John’s Interns Boost UN Advocacy Through Social Media
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Feb 8, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Interns enhance our work at the UN in immeasurable ways. One is their savvy with technology, which constantly either speeds advocacy efforts or provides a creative twist to it. Using Prezi instead of power point for a presentation. Spreading the word...