Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Shape the Future of the United Nations!
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | January 9, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
On January 2, Natalie Boon introduced you to the global survey/conversation that will take place for your participation. Here is a follow up to that article.
Looking Ahead to 2020 and Launch of UN75
by Natalie Boone | January 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
To mark its 75th anniversary in 2020, the United Nations will launch the biggest-ever global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building the future.
2020: Let’s End Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | December 26, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments
I had a tiny sliver of a glimpse into the world of sleeping rough, December 7, during the World’s Big Sleep Out, which occurred in Times Square, New York, and throughout the world.
Homelessness and the Holy Family’s Christmas Story
by MaryAnn Dantuono | December 19, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
As I prepare for Christmas, I cannot help but imagine how similar that night may have been to a homeless family’s experience today.
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Who’s the Boss
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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”
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Covid-19 and Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 24, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that care services are a pre-requisite for all workers with family responsibilities.
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The United Nations is turning 75
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
Key Issues To Be Raised at the 71st UN General Assembly
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The importance and means of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing climate change, and garnering support for refugees and migrants are just a few of the multiple topics to be addressed during the United Nation’s upcoming 71st General Assembly (GA)...
Global Response to Large Movements Refugees and Migrants
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 1, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
An astonishing number of people – 65.3 million, were displaced at the end of 2015, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It does not take into account the constant stream of people who have been displaced from their homes due to conflicts, wars,...
Humanization and Evangelization: Two Synonyms for the Vincentian Charism
by Guillermo Campuzano | Aug 25, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“Many times I am ashamed to be part of this inhumane humanity”[1] Without a doubt the most hurtful aspect of our world today is the continuous dehumanization of reality. The violence, hunger, the marginalization, the ever growing inequality, and the lack of...
Use Your Influence to Save the Planet
by .famvin | Aug 25, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Pope Francis reminds us, persons living in poverty are most affected by climate change. Here’s an opportunity to advocate for them (and our world) in the spirit of Laudato Si and in faithfulness to our Vincentian charism. Save the Planet! I am sure many of you have...
Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 11, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The UN’s recent High Level Political Forum in New York included an event focused on an aspect of human trafficking related to forced labor in supply chains. by Margaret O’Dwyer, DC A Vincentian identity of disdaining human trafficking Compassion for human slaves and...
The Next Secretary-General of the United Nations?
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations is 70 years old and what kind of person do we like to see as the next Secretary-General? The UN Charter describes the SG as “chief administrative officer” of the organization and is empowered to “bring to the attention of the Security Council any...
Behind World Youth Day: Facts
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 28, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As close to 2,000,000 youth gather in Cracovia for World Youth Day, it's good to remember from where many have come, and what the world situation looks like. Facts: Youth are a significant group in the world. The number of youth between the ages of 15 and 24 is 1.1...
Eye-opening, Inspiring, and Life-changing
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2016 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Daughters of Charity NGO Office encourages and facilitates learning opportunities for students at the United Nations. Their experience is that the learning is always two ways, as students bring so much. Carol Palacios interned with them for the spring term. Sister...
U.N. Promotes Youth Labor Skills #WYSD2016
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 14, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Promoting youth labor skills is the topic of this week's post by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, from the United Nations. No doubt our Vincentian Family members engaged in personnel, education, or youth-related ministries understand we are experiencing “vertical change.”...