This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:
Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
We Have More Troubles Than Ever – What Must Be Done?
“We have more troubles here than ever.” These words could easily be said today, couldn’t it? But these words were not spoken on the news this morning…
Vincentian Women Creating History
March is a month to celebrate Women’s History and the International Day of Women (March 8) and anticipate the new life in springtime.
Climate Change: Multiple Risks for Homeless Women and Girls
Climate change impacts homeless women and girls even more profoundly as entrenched gender inequalities increase their risks.
Homelessness: A Global Concern Requiring Local Advocacy
The Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH) is committed to advocating at the United Nations for the alleviation and eventual elimination of homelessness.
Boot Straps and Poverty
Thinking about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s ambitious 2030 Agenda for People, the Planet and Prosperity, is exhausting.
Key Missing!
Here’s a curious fact. Homelessness is entirely absent from the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 sub-targets
Global Definitions of Homelessness
Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.
Working in Hope
We work in hope at the UN. We hope the ambassadors of the Member States listen to the concerns we raise about the major issues humankind faces today.
“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
Our Charism and The Common Good
I recently participated in a panel discussion, part of a Business Ethics Conference sponsored by DePaul University, on religious charisms and the Common Good, with Dominican & Jesuit colleagues.
