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!!
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, […]
UN Update: Spring Happenings
We thank all those who could attend the Dominican Webinar on March 19th. There was a wonderful response to our event. Click here to view the recording of the event in case you would like to hear the Sisters from Brazil and Cameroon share their experience and the remarkable report from Marie Williams who works […]
Commission on the Status of Women: CSW68
Two weeks of vital and vibrant conversations took place at the United Nations March Commission on the Status of Women CSW68. The overall theme: *Addressed Poverty, *Strengthen Institutions, *Maximize Financing and work to *Achieve Gender Equity. According to the UN, Globally 10.3 percent of women live in extreme poverty today, and they are poorer than men. Progress […]