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
- 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)” - UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2026
The 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) just wrapped up at United Nations Headquarters in New York, running fromContinue reading “UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2026” - “Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030.”
Hannah Adames, student at Marymount Manhattan College studying Politics, Human Rights, and International Studies – Daughters of Charity Intern Earlier this month, I hadContinue reading ““Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030.”” - A Reflection after CSW70: Presence, Listening, and Hope
Priority theme: Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies,Continue reading “A Reflection after CSW70: Presence, Listening, and Hope” - From CSocD to CSW: Thinking on the Reaffirmation of CSocD goals during CSW
The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) took place between 2-10February here in New York City. CSocD64 focused on the priorityContinue reading “From CSocD to CSW: Thinking on the Reaffirmation of CSocD goals during CSW” - The Work Behind the Scenes: Civil Society Engagement through Side and Parallel Events at the UN
Click here to access a list of events recommended and sponsored by the JCoR community. At the beginning of each year, the United Nations inContinue reading “The Work Behind the Scenes: Civil Society Engagement through Side and Parallel Events at the UN”
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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