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The United Nations – Little steps…Great Impact?
by Lukas Wenninger | October 24, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
As I have learned in my internship so far, we have the resources to change the status quo into a sustainable home for all human beings.
Human Rights Council, Social Forum In Geneva
by Catherine Prendergast | October 10, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Overview of the Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, which addressed issues of emerging forms of modern slavery among many other topics.
The UN Climate Action Summit
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | October 3, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Protesters sent powerful messages to world leaders gathering at the United Nations for the Climate Action Summit.
A Global Approach to Community Partnership
by Steffi Romero | September 26, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
In the month of August, I embarked on a two week cultural exchange and service experience with six fellow Ozanam Scholars of St. John’s University.
2020: A Year of “Firsts” at the UN
by Jim Claffey | Aug 6, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In June of this year, after two years of non-stop deliberations and networking, the United Nations officially adopted a resolution on homelessness.
Today’s World Day Against Human Trafficking Focuses On First Responders
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
First respondents are key in identifying victims of human trafficking.
Are we Finished with Systemic Change?
by Jim Claffey | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.
Systemic Change Meeting Includes UN NGO Reps
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 24, 2016 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
At the Bronx Campus of Mount Saint Vincent College, on February 26, representatives of several branches of the Vincentian Family met to discuss ways to more effectively work together to help people living in poverty improve their living conditions through Systemic...
Commission on the Status of Women: You can participate!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 17, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
From March 14 – 24, 2016, the UN Commission on the Status of Women will convene to consider "Women’s Empowerment and its Link to Sustainable Development." Sr. Teresa Kotturan, SCN of the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO at the UN, invites us to, Engage in the...
Step it Up for Gender Equality — U.N. Initiative
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 10, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
AIC's Natalie Monteza was Facebooking up a storm on International Women's Day (March 8). Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. -- the C.M. representative at the United Nations -- wrote me about this, too. Here's a good summary of what the U.N. is up to. Senior United Nations...
Encourage World Leaders to Sign Climate Change Agreement
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 3, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On December 11, 195 nations reached an agreement in Paris which could save the planet—The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This Agreement, however, will not take effect unless a sufficient number of member states officially sign onto it between...
UN’s 54th CSOCD Centers on Strengthening Social Development
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 18, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As it drew to a close Friday, the UN’s 54th Commission for Social Development (CSOCD) passed a resolution setting its theme for next year; one close to Vincentian hearts: “Strategies for the Eradication of Poverty to Achieve Sustainable Development for All.” The...
The Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the U.N. is participating in the 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development, February 3 – 12, 2016. The 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development is the first major meeting that is taking place at the UN since the adoption...
The Vincentian Family Collaboration at the United Nations and Genève
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 4, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Collaboration at the United Nations by the Vincentian Family has been long in the making. Over the past 20 years, there has been a meaningful transformation in the way we understand our Charism. During this period, two core elements have become integral in our...
United Nations NGOs Collaborate with .FAMVIN
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 28, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
from Margaret O'Dwyer, DC at the United Nations with Aidan Rooney. Members of the Vincentian Family working as NGO representatives to the United Nations met with Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, Wednesday, at the CM’s NGO Office in Manhattan. The group considered strategies for...
Vincentian Family at the U.N.: Forced Labor
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2015 | Justice and Peace, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
When Vincentians think of forced labor, the image may come to mind of our Co-Founder relieving a debilitated galley slave in the 1947 movie, “Monsieur Vincent.” Centuries later, the plight of forced laborers calls us not only to come to their aid, but also to end...