New Years’ resolutions, a common practice, and a good one if it focuses our energy and determination towards valuable goals.
Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Reviving and Refreshing the WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC, NGO Representative to the UN | April 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.
Commission for Social Development
by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
March 18 at 10:30 EDT – UN NGO Event “Strengthening Institutions to Prevent the Trafficking of Children and Adolescents”
by MaryAnn Dantuono | March 14, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Please join the NGO Working Group to End Homelessness for the Commission on the Status of Women virtual parallel event on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:30 AM (EDT).
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of All Women and Girls
by James R. Walters | Mar 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Women and girls suffer greater injustices than men and responding to this with action and hope is a focus of the United Nations and the Vincentian Family.
Looking Forward to the 67th Commission on the Status of Women at the UN
by Pat Mulé | Feb 23, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We are beginning to feel a sense of excitement brewing at the United Nations as we get closer to the start of the sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
Homelessness is on the rise
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jul 15, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As the pandemic spread throughout the world the number of people without homes has grown exponentially.
Sustainable Development Goal 13
by Jim Claffey | Jun 24, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Sustainable Development Goals, 11 and 12
by Jim Claffey | Jun 10, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jun 3, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 20th session of the Indigenous Peoples Forum took place from April 19-30, 2021, with the theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16”, in light of the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Sustainable Development Goals, 9 and 10
by Jim Claffey | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021: An opportunity for collaboration to further highlight issues of homelessness
by Natalie Boone | May 6, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The annual Youth Forum provides a global platform for a candid dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
by Jim Claffey | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
by .famvin | Apr 9, 2021 | Homelessness, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
Sustainable Development Goals, 5 and 6
by Jim Claffey | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all.” The lament of many a social activist! To be fair, one exception would be gay marriage rights, which seem to have come more...