Author Archives: Daughters of Charity, NGO

The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) took place between 2-10February here in New York City. CSocD64 focused on the priority theme: “Advancing Social Developmentand Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies,” and its emerging issue:“Eradicating Poverty and Ensuring Dignity through Resilient Care and Support Systems.”At the conclusion of the commission,Continue reading “From CSocD to CSW: Thinking on the Reaffirmation of CSocD goals during CSW”

Click here to access a list of events recommended and sponsored by the JCoR community. At the beginning of each year, the United Nations in New York becomes a vibrant space of dialogue and action as major commissions such as the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) convene.Continue reading “The Work Behind the Scenes: Civil Society Engagement through Side and Parallel Events at the UN”

As we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation and prepare to welcome the New Year, the Daughters of Charity at the United Nations give thanks to God for the many ways advocacy has been shaped and strengthened by the voices and experiences of grassroots service. In a world filled with profound challenges, conflict, displacement, poverty,Continue reading “Christmas and New Year Greetings”

December 18 calls us, as civil society, to amplify the voices of migrants, challenge harmful narratives, and advocate for policies rooted in human rights, inclusion, and shared responsibility. We recognize migrants not as statistics, but as persons with names, stories, and hopes. Their journey calls us to solidarity in action.

As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil—at the heart of the Amazon—the global spotlight is not just on climate science but on justice, health, and human dignity. For the Daughters of Charity, whose mission centers on serving marginalized and vulnerable populations, several of the summit’s key outcomes offer real opportunities—and call us to deeper engagement. 1.Continue reading “COP30 in Belém: A Reflection for the Daughters of Charity”

marked a renewed global commitment to social justice, poverty eradication, and inclusive development. Beyond the political language, the outcomes of the Summit offer real possibilities for improving the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable—those whom the Daughters of Charity accompany every day.A New Commitment to Social ProtectionAt the heart of the Doha Declaration isContinue reading “What the Doha Social Summit Means for the People We Serve”

As Daughters of Charity at the United Nations, we participate in global discussions that seek to give voice to those who are too often unheard—the poor, the displaced, and the earth itself.  Our Vincentian mission calls us to be present where decisions are made that affect the lives of the most vulnerable.At this moment, theContinue reading “From Promises to Action: What UNGA 80 and Upcoming Summits Reveal About a World at a Crossroads”

Since 2017, the Daughters of Charity, in conjunction with the Vincentian Family, have been strongly committed to the United Nations to give voice to homeless people, who are often invisible in public policies and absent from major international decisions.This fight took on a historic dimension in 2020, when homelessness was recognized as a priority themeContinue reading “Against homelessness: a Vincentian commitment at the UN since 2017”

As the United Nations turns 80, world leaders will gather in New York this coming week for the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA 80). This milestone is not just a commemoration but also a moment of reflection on the UN’s role in a time of mounting global crises.The agenda for UNGA 2025 willContinue reading “UN at 80”

Recent events at the United Nations have served as a powerful reminder of the urgency of global challenges: climate change, forced migration, armed conflict, and growing inequality. In this context, the role of NGOs, and in particular that of the Daughters of Charity, takes on its full importance.For so many years, the Daughters of CharityContinue reading “At the United Nations, carrying the voice of the most vulnerable: the commitment of the Daughters of Charity”