United Nations
COP27: UN Conference on Climate Change
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | October 13, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Will there be ambition, commitment and the political will to honor their commitments to implement the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming 1.5 degree Centigrade?
Homelessness, Human Rights, and the UN Social Development Goals
by Reese Hagy, Institute of Global Homelessness | October 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Housing is the cornerstone on which people build their lives. Without access to suitable housing, essential dimensions of life become exceedingly difficult.
Transforming Education Summit
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | September 22, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Education is a human right. Education is a common public good. Every child and young person have the right to go to school and learn.
International Day of Charity September 5
by Natalie Boone | September 8, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
International Day of Charity 2022 aims to eliminate the effects of humanitarian crises and to help in promoting education, housing, and child protection.
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The UN & You – December 2022
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Jan 12, 2023 | News
Teresa Kotturan, SCN, has created a December Publication: The UN & You
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Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 22, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
At the COP15, held in Montreal from December 7 – 19, 2022 all parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Cycle of Hope
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.
Education Day to Focus on Recovery from COVID-19
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 14, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family is committed to education. Education, to our Founders, was a pathway out of poverty.
Once Upon a Time
by Jim Claffey | Dec 31, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
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.
Covid in Advent
by Jim Claffey | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Maybe the Advent message this year calls us to see beyond how COVID19 affects us, reminding us that others are suffering much more than we…
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.
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.
World Children’s Day – November 20 – and the Impact of COVID -19 on Education
by Natalie Boone | Nov 19, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Let us call on leaders to close the gaps in educational equality once and for all, and re-imagine how a generation of children and young people learn and gain skills.
Eliminating Violence Against Women – How Can We Be Purveyors Of Hope?
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
Urban October – A Time to Advocate for an End to Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Oct 22, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.