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.
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“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.
UNESCO / NGO Forum on Migration
Global Migration has become part of societies’ daily life and portray emerging faces of a world in constant motion.
Making The UN Relevant Is Theme Of New UN General Assembly President
“Making the UN relevant for all” is the overarching theme for new UN General Assembly (GA) President, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, of Ecuador.
UN Commission to Consider Impact of Conflict/Disasters Upon Three Groups
The 2019 Commission on Social Development will feature an emerging theme which relates to how youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities are affected by conflict and both man-made and natural disasters.
GIFT BOX – A Project to Fight Human Trafficking
The Gift Box is a tool primarily used to raise awareness and introduce people to the issue of human trafficking – through photographs and survivor stories.
Vincentian Family Speaks Its Truth at the UN
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.
Thoughts on Human Rights from the Vincentian Team at the UN
On December 10, the United Nations and the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Stop The Violence–Orange The World–Now Through December 10
It’s time to “Orange the World!” Last Sunday, November 25, was International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Each day from then to December 10 is part of the “Orange the World: #HearMeToo Campaign,” which calls for 16 days of action to end violence...
The Feminization of Poverty
As I read the article by Fr. Memo on the World Day of the Poor, celebrated in our Church this week, I could not help but think sadly of women in poverty. A majority of people who are poor are women. The expression, “The Feminization of Poverty” is used to...
The Voices – Cries – of the Poor… Who Will Listen?
On November 18 we will celebrate the second World Day of the Poor, instituted by Pope Francis to raise ecclesial and social awareness of the importance of fighting together against poverty in solidarity with the poor. The World Day of the Poor is meant...
