Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.
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Sustainable Development Goals, 9 and 10
by Jim Claffey | May 13, 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.
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. | 0 Comments
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 | April 22, 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 Goals, 5 and 6
by Jim Claffey | April 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
Working in Hope
by Jim Claffey | Jan 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
by Natalie Boone | Dec 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
Thoughts on Human Rights from the Vincentian Team at the UN
by Ed Keane | Dec 6, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 29, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Nov 22, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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?
by Guillermo Campuzano | Nov 15, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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...
The Vincentian Family at the UN 2018
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Nov 8, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In September 2017 the Vincentian Family at the UN gathered at St. John’s for our first annual planning meeting. With our Vincentian love as a basis, while respecting the wishes of the leadership of our individual organizations, we spent a long day working...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17, 2018
by Catherine Prendergast | Nov 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was celebrated at UN Headquarters Wednesday, October 17. The event was entitled, “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity.” It was...
Latest Report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – A Wake up Call
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Oct 25, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Are we reading the signs of the times and listening to the prophetic voices of Pope Francis and the scientific community to respond to the cries of the EARTH? If we have not, heed the warnings contained in the report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
Greetings from The Vincentian Family at The U.N.
by Ed Keane | Oct 18, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On the afternoon of October 4, 1965, I remember standing in the South Bronx, at the northeast corner of the Grand Concourse at 138th Street. I was anxiously waiting for a chance to see the motorcade of Pope Paul VI, as he was traveling to Yankee Stadium to say Mass...
International Day of the Girl Celebrated Today
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Oct 11, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Girls’ voices are echoing through hallways of UN Headquarters in New York today as the world celebrates “International Day of the Girl.” Girls are networking, advocating, and creatively portraying issues which affect them, as well as recommending solutions to...