United Nations

COVID-19 Crisis and Advocacy on Homelessness

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | May 7, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

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

by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

As we consider populations most affected by COVID 19, Indigenous Peoples come to mind.

For International Mother Earth Day, UN Focuses on Biodiversity

by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

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

by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

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.

Education Day to Focus on Recovery from COVID-19

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 14, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Vincentian Family is committed to education. Education, to our Founders, was a pathway out of poverty.

Once Upon a Time

by Jim Claffey | Dec 31, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.

UN Secretary General Calls for Intensified Efforts to Implement Global Compact for Migration

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.

Sr. Joan Dawber, SC Speaks at the United Nations

by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

by Melissa Camardo on March 29, 2017 in LifeWay Network News The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations brings together experts from around the world to further gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sister Joan Dawber, founder and executive...

UN Forum on Indigenous Issues to Focus on Rights

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 20, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Vincentian Family is helping to facilitate several opportunities for indigenous persons to express their concerns during the 16th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations. The Forum runs April 24-May 5 in New York. This year marks the tenth...

AIC Participates in Various Regional and Global Forums

by Natalie Boone | Apr 13, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

AIC recently concluded the 2017 international assembly in Chatillon, France. It was a time to consider the international participation of the many locally-based volunteers. Besides each individual member country within the AIC, there is a network of...

The Fight Against Xenophobia – Welcoming the Stranger

by Dominic Gierber | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the “different.” Fear through misunderstanding. Xenophobia is the fear or dislike of foreign born individuals. The very idea of xenophobia is rooted in fear for oneself and way of life; however this fear and abrasiveness is hurtful...

United Nations: Conclusion of the Commission on Status of Women

by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Mar 30, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

St. Vincent de Paul was a champion of women. His friendship with St. Louise was evidence of his respect and admiration of women. He recognized the strength and unique person of the woman. The United Nations recently concluded the Commission on Status of Women. Over...

Truly Welcoming the Stranger

by Joanna Mendez | Mar 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT THE UNITED NATIONS Youth imbued with the Vincentian spirit have little time for empty rhetoric. Human need calls them to propel values into vibrant action. The Daughters of Charity at the UN find that admirable quality in intern...

New Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 16, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The new Secretary-General took office on January 2, 2017. Given below are excerpts from his speech made after taking oath of office on December 12, 2016. It is his road map for the future and he has already focused on some of these issues. “Fear is driving the...

Evolving Work World Main Theme of UN’s 61st Commission on Status of Women

by Ed Keane | Mar 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Greetings from the Vincentian Family Team at United Nations Headquarters in New York! We’re looking forward to the 61st Commission on the Status of Women, which runs here from March 13-24. COMMISSION’S THREE THEMES...

UN Looking to Turn the Tide on Ocean Health

by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Mar 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

To a certain degree, many of us relate to Laudato Si from a land perspective. We ask ourselves, “am I recycling and composting, going solar, watching my use of electricity?” and the like. But Pope Francis, within...

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