Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Indigenous Populations Threatened By COVID 19

by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

As we consider populations most affected by COVID 19, Indigenous Peoples come to mind.

Our Children and COVID-19

by Mary Ann Dantuono | April 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

According to UNICEF, children may be the hidden victims of COVID-19 as health systems buckle, borders close, and schools and businesses shutter.

For International Mother Earth Day, UN Focuses on Biodiversity

by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

We can expect awareness raising, clean-up projects, tree-planting, and advocacy to reduce carbon emissions, next Wednesday, April 22, as millions globally celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

UN Focuses Upon COVID-19

by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

Due to uncertainties posed by the Corona Virus, the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women was scaled back to one day from nearly two weeks, with all NGO-related events cancelled.

Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World

by Mary Ann Dantuono | Feb 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

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.

The UN Agenda 2030

by Jim Claffey | Jan 28, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

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.

Education Day to Focus on Recovery from COVID-19

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 14, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Vincentian Family is committed to education. Education, to our Founders, was a pathway out of poverty.

Vincentians are Called to Serve

by Ed Keane | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

We Wish All Members of The Vincentian Family a Holy and Blessed Easter Season Sunday, April 23, 2017, marked the 204th Birthday of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, it’s also the anniversary of the First meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris in 1833. Sunday...

Sr. Joan Dawber, SC Speaks at the United Nations

by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

by Melissa Camardo on March 29, 2017 in LifeWay Network News The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations brings together experts from around the world to further gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sister Joan Dawber, founder and executive...

UN Forum on Indigenous Issues to Focus on Rights

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 20, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Vincentian Family is helping to facilitate several opportunities for indigenous persons to express their concerns during the 16th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations. The Forum runs April 24-May 5 in New York. This year marks the tenth...

AIC Participates in Various Regional and Global Forums

by Natalie Boone | Apr 13, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

AIC recently concluded the 2017 international assembly in Chatillon, France. It was a time to consider the international participation of the many locally-based volunteers. Besides each individual member country within the AIC, there is a network of...

The Fight Against Xenophobia – Welcoming the Stranger

by Dominic Gierber | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the “different.” Fear through misunderstanding. Xenophobia is the fear or dislike of foreign born individuals. The very idea of xenophobia is rooted in fear for oneself and way of life; however this fear and abrasiveness is hurtful...

United Nations: Conclusion of the Commission on Status of Women

by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Mar 30, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

St. Vincent de Paul was a champion of women. His friendship with St. Louise was evidence of his respect and admiration of women. He recognized the strength and unique person of the woman. The United Nations recently concluded the Commission on Status of Women. Over...

Truly Welcoming the Stranger

by Joanna Mendez | Mar 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT THE UNITED NATIONS Youth imbued with the Vincentian spirit have little time for empty rhetoric. Human need calls them to propel values into vibrant action. The Daughters of Charity at the UN find that admirable quality in intern...

New Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 16, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The new Secretary-General took office on January 2, 2017. Given below are excerpts from his speech made after taking oath of office on December 12, 2016. It is his road map for the future and he has already focused on some of these issues. “Fear is driving the...

Evolving Work World Main Theme of UN’s 61st Commission on Status of Women

by Ed Keane | Mar 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Greetings from the Vincentian Family Team at United Nations Headquarters in New York! We’re looking forward to the 61st Commission on the Status of Women, which runs here from March 13-24. COMMISSION’S THREE THEMES...

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