Women and girls suffer greater injustices than men and responding to this with action and hope is a focus of the United Nations and the Vincentian Family.
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by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”
by Pattie Hughes, SSVP | November 10, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 3 Comments
Climate change affects us all. We share this beautiful gift of the Earth.
by .famvin | October 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
In October, Sisters of Charity Federation staff, NGO liaisons and guests gathered in New Jersey to honor outgoing UN NGO representative Sister Teresa Kotturan, SCN.
by Jim Claffey | October 20, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the backbone of the United Nation’s global plan for People, Prosperity and the Planet, with a target date of 2030 and the promise to leave no one behind.
by James R. Walters | Mar 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Women and girls suffer greater injustices than men and responding to this with action and hope is a focus of the United Nations and the Vincentian Family.
by Pat Mulé | Feb 23, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We are beginning to feel a sense of excitement brewing at the United Nations as we get closer to the start of the sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
by Jim Claffey | Jan 19, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
I wonder if it’s even possible to say something new on climate change. There’s so much material available about it already, dissecting the issue from every angle
by Jim Claffey | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
by Natalie Boone | May 6, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The annual Youth Forum provides a global platform for a candid dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
by Jim Claffey | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
by Jim Claffey | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all.” The lament of many a social activist! To be fair, one exception would be gay marriage rights, which seem to have come more...
by Jim Claffey | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Cell phones, once a luxury, are now almost a necessity. For the impoverished, especially in rural areas, they can make all the difference for one’s life and health.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 11, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The report of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the priority theme shines a light on the global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities women face in their struggles for effective participation and decision-making in public life.
by Jim Claffey | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Feb 25, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 59th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development was held from February 8-17, 2021
by Jim Claffey | Feb 11, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.