United Nations

Transforming Vincentians for a Changing World

by Ferdinand Labitag, CM | January 22, 2026 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

As major branches of the Vincentian Family reach significant milestones in their history during these challenging times, we are once again invited to examine ourselves before a world whose face is rapidly and dramatically changing.

What Must Be Done: Climate

by .famvin | November 27, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) concluded in mid-November in Brazil with disappointing results. This 30th session had high hopes, as world leaders met to address our warming planet and the need for urgent action.

Pilgrims of Hope

by .famvin | October 30, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

It is difficult as we close this first quarter of the 21st century and the Jubilee year of Hope, to stay focused on the great hope of our faith and the belief so beautifully expressed in Dilexi Te (Pope Leo XIV, 2025) that God loves us and by serving people living in poverty, we love God.

One NGO Vincentian’s View Of The United Nations

by Sandy Figueroa | September 18, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

As a brand new NGO Society of St. Vincent de Paul representative from the United States to the United Nations, I look at my role through the eyes of a Vincentian.

2025, a Year of Great Hope

by Jim Claffey | Jan 23, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

In November 2025, two major events—the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year focusing on homelessness and the UN’s Second World Social Summit—will renew global commitments to social justice and inclusion. The Civil Society Declaration 2025 urges bold action for systemic change, emphasizing solidarity, resilience, and prioritizing human dignity over profit to address persistent inequalities and foster a better future for all.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Advocacy of Peace, Empathy and Fraternity

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 19, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul advocates peace, fraternity and empathy in its worldwide action, especially at the United Nations. Guided by the motto “Serving in hope”, it seeks to build a more just and united world.

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: A Governance Approach Whose Time Has Come

by Linda Sama | Dec 5, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Working on a variety of important issues through UN NGO committees has taught me several critical lessons, the most instructive of which is how addressing problems from a multi-stakeholder perspective can yield more positive outcomes. Why is this, and how is it particularly Vincentian?

From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs

by Julia Wagner, IGH | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.

Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age

by Dr. Linda M. Sama | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?

COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050

by Michelle Loisel, DC | Dec 21, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.

The 5 P’s….Plus 1

by Jim Claffey | Nov 23, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:

Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.

We Have More Troubles Than Ever – What Must Be Done?

by Jimmy Walters | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

“We have more troubles here than ever.” These words could easily be said today, couldn’t it? But these words were not spoken on the news this morning…