Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Pope Meets With Catholic NGO Representatives In Rome
by Catherine Prendergast | March 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Catholic nongovernmental organization representatives met with Pope Francis, December 7, during the IV World Forum of Catholic-inspired NGOs in Rome.
A Roadmap for Advocacy to End Homelessness
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | February 27, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
We have a roadmap for our advocacy work ahead at the local, national and global levels.
Persons Experiencing Homelessness Have Their Say at UN
by Margaret O'Dwyer | February 20, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
A tangible energy pervaded the United Nations in New York during the recent 58th Commission for Social Development.
Commission for Social Development Underway in New York; Addressing Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | February 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Over two years of advocacy at the United Nations are coming to fruition this week and next during the UN’s 58th Commission for Social Development.
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UN Secretary General Calls for Intensified Efforts to Implement Global Compact for Migration
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.
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International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor – 2021
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 3, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.
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Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day
by Jim Claffey | Nov 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
2016 Global Report on Trafficking: A Brief Summary
by Natalie Boone | Jan 12, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On December 21, 2016 the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presented a high-level launch of the 2016 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. This report is published every two years and offers good data on the trends of the activity and results of...
The United Nations and Peace
by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Jan 5, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This is a season in which we long for peace. During his traditional Christmas Day blessing, a little over a week ago, Pope Francis prayed for peace in major hotspots around the world. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on New Year’s Eve called for this...
A United Nations Twelve Days of Christmas
by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Dec 29, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was composed in 1780. It refers to the 12 days starting with Christmas and ending on the Feast of the Epiphany. I wondered what it might be like if there were a version for the UN…considering events in 2016 and what we might...
UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 22, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family members around the world who are involved in any sort of ministry to achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls, either directly or indirectly, have a lot to learn from the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of...
The Vincentian Family and Advent Hope
by Ed Keane | Dec 15, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Greetings from the members of our Vincentian Family Team working at United Nations Headquarters in New York. We're about half way through the Liturgical Season of Advent—a time when the Church prepares us to celebrate the Incarnation of Jesus, and also invites us to...
Celebration of Human Rights and AIC 400th Anniversary Year Begins
by Natalie Boone | Dec 8, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
CELEBRATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights Day and the International Declaration of Human Rights AIC 400th ANNIVERSARY YEAR BEGINS December 10th marks the anniversary of the proclamation of the International Declaration of Human Rights (DHR) by the UN General Assembly...
The Central Importance of Goal 10 in the UN 2030 Agenda
by Guillermo Campuzano | Dec 1, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
How Can the Vincentian Family Embrace the Global Utopia, the Agenda of the Common Good? “REDUCE INEQUALITY WITHIN AND AMONG COUNTRIES” (SDG 10) If we, the Vincentian Family, want to meaningfully contribute to the global agenda, we need to embrace the challenge of the...
Fr. Mavrič Meets Vincentian Family UN NGOs
by Catherine Prendergast | Nov 24, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Collaboration and the upcoming 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian Charism were on the mind of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, November 11, when he met with UN NGOs at the Congregation of...
A Call for Accessibility and Attitude Changes
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 17, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A Call for Accessibility and Attitude Changes As International Day of Persons With Disabilities Approaches It seems difficult to find quotes by our founders with regard to persons with disabilities. Perhaps that’s affirmation that our founders focused not on labels,...