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.
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by Margaret O'Dwyer | November 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments
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.
by Margaret O'Dwyer | October 22, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
by Jim Claffey | October 8, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments
A number of years ago, my sister, a critical care nurse, wrote a piece for a local newspaper about care for homebound patients called “Who’s the Boss”
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.
by Jim Claffey | Jun 24, 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 | Jun 10, 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 Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jun 3, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 20th session of the Indigenous Peoples Forum took place from April 19-30, 2021, with the theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16”, in light of the evolving COVID-19 situation.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Feb 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Homeless Alliance calls upon the nations of the world to end unsheltered homelessness at UN Commission on Social Development “One of the most powerful images of global poverty is homeless people living on the streets of our major towns and cities” stated...
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jan 30, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
AIC International is a ECOSOC recognized Catholic NGO at the UN. At the UN in New York, for nearly two decades we have fought the feminization of poverty with a small group of volunteer representatives. For anyone who has engaged in this work, it is obvious that one...