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”
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From Promises to Action: What UNGA 80 and Upcoming Summits Reveal About a World at a Crossroads
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”
Against homelessness: a Vincentian commitment at the UN since 2017
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”
UN at 80
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”
At the United Nations, carrying the voice of the most vulnerable: the commitment of the Daughters of Charity
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”
High-Level Political Forum 2025
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) was convened from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 21 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC. TheContinue reading “High-Level Political Forum 2025”
Indigenous Peoples – 9th of August
JCoR Global Community Hour – We gather in reverence and solidarity to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a sacred moment to pause, to listen, and to honor the ancient wisdom, resilience, and spiritual richness of Indigenous communities across our Earth.Continue reading “Indigenous Peoples – 9th of August”
UN Charter Day anniversary
In June 26, 1945, representatives of 50 nations came together in San Francisco, emerging from the devastation of World War II, to sign the Charter of the United Nations—a visionary document committed to peace, justice, human dignity, and international cooperation. This Charter laid the foundation for the United Nations, officially established on October 24, 1945.Continue reading “UN Charter Day anniversary”
The Human Rights Council opened its summer session in Geneva
The Human Rights Council opened its summer session in Geneva on Monday. Once again, nations will turn their attention to the rights of women, migrants, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQI and other marginalized groups.Opening Session Highlighted the High level addresses of Swiss President Jürg Lauber, alongside remarks by UN Secretary General António Guterres, UN General Assembly President PhilemonContinue reading “The Human Rights Council opened its summer session in Geneva”
“Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean” SDG 14
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, opened today, June 9, 2025, in Nice, France. It aims to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14) and build on previous UN Ocean Conferences. The Ocean Is a Lifeline for the Poor Over 3 billion people depend on the ocean for food, jobs,Continue reading ““Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean” SDG 14″