United Nations
Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General
by Jim Claffey | October 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Vincentian Family Coalition at the United Nations Honored at St. John’s University Convocation
by .famvin | September 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The Vincentian Family Coalition at the UN in New York was honored at the Vincentian Convocation at St. John’s University with the International Medal.
Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
by Jim Claffey | September 9, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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 Goal 16: Welcome to “The Enabler”!
by Jim Claffey | September 1, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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.
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Commission on the Status of Women – CSW66
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
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Reminder…Climate Change Event: Register Now!
by MaryAnn Dantuono | Mar 19, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Climate change impacts homeless women and girls even more profoundly as entrenched gender inequalities increase their risks.
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NGO News and UN & You
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 17, 2022 | News
Teresa Kotturan, SCN, has created two March publications: NGO News and UN & You.
Human Trafficking Addressed in Multiple Ways at the UN Recently
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Aug 1, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The issue of human trafficking has been front and center at the UN recently, with commemoration of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Tuesday, July 30
The Family Participated in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
by Natalie Boone | Jul 25, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the UN attended and participated at the seventh session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2019)
Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (VIN-JPIC)
by Guillermo Campuzano | Jul 18, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In March 2017, the superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and his council approved the creation of the Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation.
Keeping the Connection
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jul 11, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Vincentians, we strive to be the voice of the voiceless. We want to know the pain and suffering first- hand, in order to bring it to the more powerful, in order to bring a more just system.
Bringing a Touch of Cork Sparkle to the United Nations
by Michelle Fitzgerald | Jul 4, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
I have been delighted to integrate my experience as a secondary school teacher based on the North side of Cork City, into the NGO work at the UN.
A Convention to Eliminate Violence and Harassment in the World of Work and the Future of Work
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jun 27, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Information about the Centenary Conference of ILO in Geneva which adopted a Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work.
Vincentian Family at the United Nations – Grass-Roots Survey
by Edmund Keane, SSVP | Jun 20, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of The Grass-Roots Committee, we are assessing how grassroots people view inequalities in their particular country or area.
Happy Easter from The Vincentian Family at the UN Headquarters in New York
by Edmund Keane, SSVP | May 2, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Members of the Vincentian Family at the UN along with Catholics the world over are celebrating Easter, and preparing to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.
UN’s Indigenous Forum Focusing On Traditional Knowledge
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 25, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This week and next, indigenous peoples are gathered at the UN to discuss traditional knowledge during the 18th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.