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What is the United Nations Doing to Aid Beirut?
by Margaret O'Dwyer | August 20, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The explosions on August 4 in Beirut profoundly impacted the Vincentian Family. We have experienced the worst effects.
The International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | August 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 9 Comments
On August 23, what will you do to honor the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?
2020: A Year of “Firsts” at the UN
by Jim Claffey | August 6, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
In June of this year, after two years of non-stop deliberations and networking, the United Nations officially adopted a resolution on homelessness.
Today’s World Day Against Human Trafficking Focuses On First Responders
by Margaret O'Dwyer | July 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
First respondents are key in identifying victims of human trafficking.
Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
by Jim Claffey | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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 | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if...
Global Compact on Migrants
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jan 4, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The New York Declaration of 2016 had given new hope to Migrants and Refugees all over the world with the assurance of a new Global Compact to address the issues and challenges they face. It expressed the political will and commitment of the world leaders to protect...
Christmas Greetings From The Vincentian Family At The UN
by Ed Keane | Dec 28, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As I write this we are just a few days before Christmas and I think of Jesus and The Holy Family, and how that family has changed the world. In the Hebrew Scriptures, we are reminded of God's Promise that one day He would send a Savior to deliver His people from...
Children on the Move
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Unforeseen circumstances uproot couple. They take shelter in a manger for lack of better accommodations. The birth of their child instills hope and joy in many, but fear of a murderous leader causes them to escape to another country. When repatriated, the family is...
Human Rights Day and the Launch of the Stand Up for Human Rights Campaign
by Natalie Boone | Dec 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Organized to observe Human Rights Day on October 10 and to highlight the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a briefing was recently presented by the Department of Public Information (DPI). A video, narrated by...
Poverty in New York City
by Kyle Alvarez | Dec 7, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Since September 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to intern for the Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family at the United Nations. My experiences thus far have given me an even greater understanding and appreciation for the field of advocacy that my organization...
Call to Action: What Can We Do?
by Catherine Prendergast | Nov 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
What can we and the Vincentian Family do in the face of the many injustices that occur in our world? I invite you to look at this exclusive report from CNN with the very earnest question of, “What can we do?” CNN Article: "People for sale: Where lives are auctioned...
Students Share Time with Vincentian Family U.N. Representatives
by Ed Keane, SSVP | Nov 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Wednesday, November 1 was All Saint Day, and I found myself sitting in a meeting room at The Church Center at United Nations Headquarters in New York with a group of approximately 35 college students from Saint John’s University. Included as part of the group were a...
Ten Takeaways From 2017 Sustainable Development in Africa Report
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A new report released in New York recently reveals Africa’s progress towards achieving goals articulated in both the UN’s 2030 Agenda and Africa’s own Agenda 63. The first report to simultaneously track both agendas, it is titled, “2017 Report on Sustainable...
Conference at St. John’s University Focusing on Homelessness
by Natalie Boone | Oct 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On Saturday, October 21, 2017, a conference was held at St. John’s University, entitled A Focus on the Common Good: Homelessness and the Need for Systemic Change. Organized by the Vincentian Center for Church and Society, it was the tenth biennial Vincentian Chair of...