Category Archives: Stories & Voices

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”

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”

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 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”

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″

The year 2025 stands out as a pivotal moment in our shared global journey- a time when the international community gathers in key summits to confront urgent challenges and discern paths toward a just, inclusive, and sustainable future. From the Ocean Conference in Nice to the World Social Summit in Qatar, this year calls usContinue reading “Walking Together Toward Justice: Global Milestones in 2025”

Click here to register to join us for our June Global Community Hour!on Friday, 13 June 2025, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). This meeting is part of a series ofContinue reading “Global Community Hour”

The twenty-fourth session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues took place from Monday, 21 April, to Friday, 2 May 2025. The theme of the twenty-fourth session is: “Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices andContinue reading “Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues”

International Mother Earth Day was established in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly under Resolution A/RES/63/278. Bolivia introduced the resolution, which was endorsed by over 50 member states.Each year, on April 22, International Mother Earth Day, or Earth Day, is celebrated worldwide. It serves as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of caringContinue reading ““Our Power, Our Planet””

Easter Joy: Trusting in the Power of God to Transform Our World,we rejoice in the light and life of the Risen Christ. In a world wounded by conflict, inequality, and displacement, Easter reminds us that hope is not in vain, and that God’s love is stronger than death.We celebrate the joy of the Resurrection—an enduringContinue reading “Happy Easter!”