November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
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Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Commission for Social Development
by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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.
Who Is Missing?
by Jim Claffey and Grace D. Bagdon | February 22, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
by Julia Wagner, IGH | February 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
Urban October – A Time to Advocate for an End to Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Oct 22, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
Who’s the Boss
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A number of years ago, my sister, a critical care nurse, wrote a piece for a local newspaper about care for homebound patients called “Who’s the Boss”
The Vincentian Family is Present at the UN
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Feb 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul team, I’d like to say a few words about our part of this important family journey. The Vincentians in NYC recently hosted our new President General, Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th President General of the Society of...
The Remembrance of the Holocaust
by Catherine Prendergast | Jan 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
For a personal story about a Holocaust survivor, click the video below: Surely, one who might have seen movies such as Sophie’s Choice, Schindler’s List, or Life Is Beautiful would be saying to herself about the...
NGO Representatives Collaborate on UN Side Event
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 19, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
One of the most effective ways our Vincentian Family NGOs can effect change at the UN is through sponsorship of side events. The UN is bombarded with concerns about global issues. Far more effective than repetitive complaints are creative solutions, which can be...
2016 Global Report on Trafficking: A Brief Summary
by Natalie Boone | Jan 12, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On December 21, 2016 the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presented a high-level launch of the 2016 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. This report is published every two years and offers good data on the trends of the activity and results of...
The United Nations and Peace
by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Jan 5, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This is a season in which we long for peace. During his traditional Christmas Day blessing, a little over a week ago, Pope Francis prayed for peace in major hotspots around the world. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on New Year’s Eve called for this...
A United Nations Twelve Days of Christmas
by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Dec 29, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was composed in 1780. It refers to the 12 days starting with Christmas and ending on the Feast of the Epiphany. I wondered what it might be like if there were a version for the UN…considering events in 2016 and what we might...
UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 22, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family members around the world who are involved in any sort of ministry to achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls, either directly or indirectly, have a lot to learn from the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of...
The Vincentian Family and Advent Hope
by Ed Keane | Dec 15, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Greetings from the members of our Vincentian Family Team working at United Nations Headquarters in New York. We're about half way through the Liturgical Season of Advent—a time when the Church prepares us to celebrate the Incarnation of Jesus, and also invites us to...
Celebration of Human Rights and AIC 400th Anniversary Year Begins
by Natalie Boone | Dec 8, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
CELEBRATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights Day and the International Declaration of Human Rights AIC 400th ANNIVERSARY YEAR BEGINS December 10th marks the anniversary of the proclamation of the International Declaration of Human Rights (DHR) by the UN General Assembly...