Daughters of Charity at the United Nations
The Daughters of Charity are at the UN to engage in advocacy to improve the quality of life for those living in poverty and enhance the stewardship of the environment. We join our voice with the voices of other NGOs to influence critical global policy issues.
News & Information
Our Involvement
- Reflections on General Assembly Week and Climate Week 2026
Every September, New York becomes a meeting place for the world. During the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly, the corridors, meetingContinue reading “Reflections on General Assembly Week and Climate Week 2026” - When Climate Week Meets the United Nations: From Global Commitments to Human Dignity
There is something extraordinary about being in New York in September. For a few days, the city becomes a meeting place for the world.Continue reading “When Climate Week Meets the United Nations: From Global Commitments to Human Dignity” - New encyclical of Leo XIV “Magnifica Humanitas” and the four last years of the SDG’s…
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (May 2026), was written to address artificial intelligence — but its deepest concerns are the same ones that animate theContinue reading “New encyclical of Leo XIV “Magnifica Humanitas” and the four last years of the SDG’s…” - August: Time to Pause, Take Stock and Look to the Future
August offers a precious moment to pause—to “faire le point”, to look back with gratitude, and to prepare our hearts and minds for aContinue reading “August: Time to Pause, Take Stock and Look to the Future “ - High Level Political Forum 2026
This July, the UN Headquarters in New York became once again the global hub for sustainable development as the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) convenesContinue reading “High Level Political Forum 2026” - News from UN Geneva office
The 62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council Started on the 15th of June and ended on the 7th of July. Amidst theContinue reading “News from UN Geneva office” - Participation in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, New York, April 2026
- World Refugee Day 2026: Walking Together in Hope
Every year on June 20, the world observes World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience, and dignity of millions ofContinue reading “World Refugee Day 2026: Walking Together in Hope” - The second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)
was held from May 5–8, 2026, at the United Nations and was intended to assess progress at the global, regional, national, and local levelsContinue reading “The second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)”
What’s Happening at the United Nations
International Days & Weeks
SDGs Planning Calendar
Goal of the Month
Our Representatives
Sister Michelle Loisel D.C.
United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA
Sister Franca Edet, D.C.
United Nations Office, Geneva, Switzerland
Areas of Focus
Our Priorities
Human rights is a broad topic. So, in order to make a difference at the UN, we have committed our time and efforts to eight different committees and working groups.
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