Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
World Day of Water
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | March 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
As I’m sitting at my computer, writing this on World Water day (March 22, 2020), I’m very much aware of the discrepancies throughout our world, our shared planet.
Corona Virus Impacts UN’s Commission on Status of Women
by Margaret O'Dwyer | March 12, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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.
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.
Once Upon a Time
by Jim Claffey | Dec 31, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
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...
UN Looking to Turn the Tide on Ocean Health
by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Mar 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
To a certain degree, many of us relate to Laudato Si from a land perspective. We ask ourselves, “am I recycling and composting, going solar, watching my use of electricity?” and the like. But Pope Francis, within...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
by Natalie Boone | Feb 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
February 11 They shall teach the little girls of the villages while they are there. They shall strive to train local girls to replace them at this task during their absence. They shall do all this for the love of God and without any remuneration (SWLM:729 [A.54])....
Vincentian Family Event at the UN to Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of our Charism
by Guillermo Campuzano | Feb 16, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family event at the UN to celebrate the 400th anniversary of our Charism Triad of Grassroots Engagement, Systemic change and Advocacy in the Eradication of...
End Poverty in all its forms by 2030: Implement Social Protection Floors
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Feb 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Global Community has an ambitious agenda to transform our world by 2030 – “we are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfill their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy...
The Vincentian Family is Present at the UN
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Feb 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul team, I’d like to say a few words about our part of this important family journey. The Vincentians in NYC recently hosted our new President General, Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th President General of the Society of...
The Remembrance of the Holocaust
by Catherine Prendergast | Jan 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
For a personal story about a Holocaust survivor, click the video below: Surely, one who might have seen movies such as Sophie’s Choice, Schindler’s List, or Life Is Beautiful would be saying to herself about the...
NGO Representatives Collaborate on UN Side Event
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 19, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
One of the most effective ways our Vincentian Family NGOs can effect change at the UN is through sponsorship of side events. The UN is bombarded with concerns about global issues. Far more effective than repetitive complaints are creative solutions, which can be...