UN Updates provide a mirror into some of the important issues being addressed in the various UN Commissions and Committees. More than just “reports,” they are written with “heart;” and invite you to broaden your knowledge of the international agenda that very much impacts Dominican Sisters and Brothers and those with whom they live and work throughout the world. Enjoy!!
The Summit of The Future – September 2024
The Summit of the Future in September 2024 in New York will be an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented Pact for the Future. It will have chapters on sustainable development and financing for development. It will address international peace and security. It will also address science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation. The summit will also focus […]
Dominican Sisters International Justice Promoters will hosts webinar for October 30, 2024
The Dominican Sisters International Justice Promoters are sponsoring a webinar October 30, entitled Dominican Sisters Reflect on SDGs 3, 13, 16. The webinar will feature several Dominicans and associates in multiple countries who are working with these three goals. Be on the lookout for more information in September. Meanwhile, please hold the date of October […]
July High-Level Political Forum
The theme for this year’s HLPF is: “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”. (A/DEC/77/553) In July, the United Nations will receive a report as to how each country is reviewing the implementation of SDG from its perspective. The goals to […]
The Indigenous Peoples Forum
The Indigenous Peoples Forum was another historic event at the UN. Around 4,000 people attended in person. This gathering was an important convergence of Indigenous people from the Global Community. Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim*, (CHAD), Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee – IPACC was elected chair of the Indigenous Peoples Forum for 2024-2025. She is charming, […]