Author Archives: Daughters of Charity, NGO

“God walks with His people” — a promise we cherish deeply as we celebrate the birth of Christ, the Prince of Peace. This Christmas, as the world faces unprecedented challenges—wars, migration, climate crises, and deep inequalities—we are reminded that Christ’s coming is a light for all nations. It calls us to embody His message ofContinue reading ““A Christmas Message of Hope from the Daughters of Charity at the UN””

Please Register for the Global Community Hour for Religious on Human Rights, Dear JCoR Friends, We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 December 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (New York, Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central AfricaContinue reading “DECEMBER GLOBAL COMMUNITY HOUR”

Every year, climate discussions at the UN grow more urgent as temperatures rise, extreme weather worsens, and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately. Yet, as the clock ticks, our actions lag the pressing need for solutions. Here’s a quick overview for hypothetical Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia to the Climate COP29: Building Equitable Accountability, Alignment, and AdequacyContinue reading “An Urgent Crisis Requiring Global Unity”

29th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 11-22 November 2024 Click on the following links to view the guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.A text-only version in English is available here (coming soon). Click here to access a list of events recommended by the JCoR community. The message is clear: to protectContinue reading “COP29”

Kicking off the Summit of the Future (22-23 September) ahead of the General Assembly’s annual high-level week, Secretary-General António Guterres called for change made the stakes plain: “We cannot build a future fit for our grandchildren with systems built for our grandparents.”  The “Pact for the Future” was a key initiative associated with the United Nations’ Summit ofContinue reading “PACT of the FUTURE”

It is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. This year is particularly significant: It is the 20th Anniversary of theContinue reading “The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) September 21st”

The UN in Geneva is currently hosting several major events in September 2024, primarily focused on human rights, climate issues, and global peace efforts. Human Rights Council (HRC) Sessions: The 57th regular session of the HRC, running from September 9 to October 11, is one of the key events. This session includes dialogues on pressingContinue reading “UN GENEVA: Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Seventh Regular Session from 9 September to 11 October 2024”

In September 22-23 2024, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations’ Summit of the Future, an event intended to revive a multilateral system built for a different era. The Summit of the Future is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges, address gaps in global governance and rebuild trust. It will reaffirm existing commitments, includingContinue reading “The future of the multilateralism: insights from the Upcoming Summit””

The Daughters of Charity has supported vulnerable people in Tigray since the early 1970s. The order’s first house there, where Sister Medhin lives and serves, was established in 1973. There are 65 Daughters of Charity in Ethiopia, and 15 are based in Tigray News provided by  EIN Presswire Aug 14, 2024, 10:20 AM ET InContinue reading “As Hunger Crisis Unfolds in Ethiopia, the Daughters of Charity  Teams Up With Catholic Nuns to Feed Children”