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.
United Nations
International Day of Charity September 5
International Day of Charity 2022 aims to eliminate the effects of humanitarian crises and to help in promoting education, housing, and child protection.
UN declares healthy environment a human right
On July 28, 2022, the UN general assembly recognized the right to water and sanitation through its resolution. It...
The Ongoing Fight for Gender Equality, now with COVID-19 – Part II
In a two-part series, we highlight reports in two different hemispheres that focus on women in the COVID-infected world. Part II.
The Ongoing Fight for Gender Equality, now with COVID-19 – Part I
In a two-part series, we highlight reports in two different hemispheres that focus on women in the COVID-infected world. Part I.
United Nations Efforts to End Racism
After recent events, you may ask, “What has the UN done to help eradicate racism?”
COVID-19 and Homelessness
With the COVID-19 Pandemic uniting the world in abject pain, some of the most vulnerable are finding the situation extremely difficult to navigate.
Visit to the United Nation in Geneva
Sister Franca Edet, DC, who is a member of the Daughters of Charity United Nations Advisory Group, had the opportunity to visit the Daughters of Charity in Geneva and to visit the UN there.
COVID-19 Crisis and Advocacy on Homelessness
The COVID- 19 pandemic has exasperated the existing inequalities and very specially the condition of homeless people in urban areas.
Indigenous Populations Threatened By COVID 19
As we consider populations most affected by COVID 19, Indigenous Peoples come to mind.
For International Mother Earth Day, UN Focuses on Biodiversity
We can expect awareness raising, clean-up projects, tree-planting, and advocacy to reduce carbon emissions, next Wednesday, April 22, as millions globally celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
UN Focuses Upon COVID-19
Due to uncertainties posed by the Corona Virus, the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women was scaled back to one day from nearly two weeks, with all NGO-related events cancelled.
