In a two-part series, we highlight reports in two different hemispheres that focus on women in the COVID-infected world. Part I.
United Nations
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.
Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age
by Dr. Linda M. Sama | January 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
United Nations Efforts to End Racism
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jun 11, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
After recent events, you may ask, “What has the UN done to help eradicate racism?”
COVID-19 and Homelessness
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jun 4, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
With the COVID-19 Pandemic uniting the world in abject pain, some of the most vulnerable are finding the situation extremely difficult to navigate.
Encourage World Leaders to Sign Climate Change Agreement
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 3, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On December 11, 195 nations reached an agreement in Paris which could save the planet—The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This Agreement, however, will not take effect unless a sufficient number of member states officially sign onto it between...
UN’s 54th CSOCD Centers on Strengthening Social Development
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 18, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As it drew to a close Friday, the UN’s 54th Commission for Social Development (CSOCD) passed a resolution setting its theme for next year; one close to Vincentian hearts: “Strategies for the Eradication of Poverty to Achieve Sustainable Development for All.” The...
The Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the U.N. is participating in the 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development, February 3 – 12, 2016. The 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development is the first major meeting that is taking place at the UN since the adoption...
The Vincentian Family Collaboration at the United Nations and Genève
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 4, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Collaboration at the United Nations by the Vincentian Family has been long in the making. Over the past 20 years, there has been a meaningful transformation in the way we understand our Charism. During this period, two core elements have become integral in our...
United Nations NGOs Collaborate with .FAMVIN
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 28, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
from Margaret O'Dwyer, DC at the United Nations with Aidan Rooney. Members of the Vincentian Family working as NGO representatives to the United Nations met with Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, Wednesday, at the CM’s NGO Office in Manhattan. The group considered strategies for...
Vincentian Family at the U.N.: Forced Labor
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2015 | Justice and Peace, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
When Vincentians think of forced labor, the image may come to mind of our Co-Founder relieving a debilitated galley slave in the 1947 movie, “Monsieur Vincent.” Centuries later, the plight of forced laborers calls us not only to come to their aid, but also to end...
Perspectives from Sisters of Charity Federation NGO
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Teresa Kotturan SCN offers updates from the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO at the United Nations. The Sustainable Development Goals officially adopted by the United Nations on September 25 provide a vision for the next 15 years for people, planet and prosperity......
Understanding of migration from a global perspective
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Guillermo Campuzano, CM, CM representative at the UN offers an understanding of migration from a global perspective and that of the church and Vincentians... In the United Nations we, DCs, Sisters of Charity Federation, CMs, are a part of the NGO Committee on...
UN Commission on the status of women
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
UN Commission on the status of women