United Nations

Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge

by Jim Claffey | June 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments

One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.

How do we measure global homelessness?

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | May 25, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.

Climate Change: An Update and a Response

by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.

What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?

by Mary Ann Dantuono | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.

We are in the Season of Creation

by Michelle Loisel, DC | Sep 28, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Season of Creation begins September first on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends October 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Behind at Halftime

by Jim Claffey | Aug 31, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

If this were a sporting event, the coach would be screaming.

IGH Announces Its Newest Vanguard City, São Paulo, Brazil

by Lydia Stazen | Aug 17, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

On August 7, in São Paulo, Brazil, representatives of the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) were delighted to sign the formal Vanguard City partnership agreement…

Climate Change: Multiple Risks for Homeless Women and Girls

by MaryAnn Dantuono | Mar 7, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Climate change impacts homeless women and girls even more profoundly as entrenched gender inequalities increase their risks.

Homelessness: A Global Concern Requiring Local Advocacy

by MaryAnn Dantuono | Mar 3, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH) is committed to advocating at the United Nations for the alleviation and eventual elimination of homelessness.

Boot Straps and Poverty

by Jim Claffey | Feb 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Thinking about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s ambitious 2030 Agenda for People, the Planet and Prosperity, is exhausting.

Key Missing!

by Jim Claffey | Feb 10, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Here’s a curious fact. Homelessness is entirely absent from the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 sub-targets

Help Create a Better Future by Signing the Civil Society Declaration

by .famvin | Jan 29, 2022 | News

The Vincentian Family at the UN is working on the Civil Society Forum for the Commission on Social Development. One part of this is signing the CIVIL SOCIETY DECLARATION.

Global Definitions of Homelessness

by Reese Hagy, IGH | Jan 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.

Working in Hope

by Jim Claffey | Jan 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

We work in hope at the UN. We hope the ambassadors of the Member States listen to the concerns we raise about the major issues humankind faces today.

“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

by | Dec 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.

Our Charism and The Common Good

by Jim Claffey | Dec 2, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

I recently participated in a panel discussion, part of a Business Ethics Conference sponsored by DePaul University, on religious charisms and the Common Good, with Dominican & Jesuit colleagues.

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