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“The Sustainability Week initiative is essentially designed to galvanize momentum around sustainability in a way that helps to supercharge implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” Mr. Francis told reporters at the UN Headquarters in New York. This will help to focus our attention on the Summit of the Future in September 2024, sustainability is…
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This story of hope from Ghana proves that tenacity and resilience can transform lives, one household at a time. DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL- Upper East Region. Ghana, West Africa. 11th January 2025 Rosemary became pregnant while still in Junior High School and was forced to marry the one who impregnated her…
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What is the Commission for Social Development ? The Commission for Social Development (CSocD) is a conference that serves as a platform for United Nations (UN) Member States, civil society, and other stakeholders to come together to discuss recommendations and policies to advance social development at both the national and global levels. It focuses on…
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As the New Year of 2025 dawns so does the Agenda of the United Nations continue in its 79th session of the General Assembly. Amid almost insurmountable obstacles – wars, the contentious fossil fuel debate, alarming climate change, gross inequality, mass movements of peoples, and increasing poverty levels – the United Nations holds hope that a…
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“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 of…
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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 Africa…
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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 Adequacy…
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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 protect…
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Thursday, October 17th, from 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm, at the UNHQ The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is held annually on 17 October. It aims to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and wider society. The Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living…
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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 of…
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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 the…
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