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!!
Updates from UN NGO
On September 21st, 2024, the Dominican Leadership Conference was honored to attend the high-level panel discussion titled “Peace Not War,” held at the United Nations Headquarters as part of the Action Days leading up to the Summit of the Future. This panel brought together prominent global stakeholders, including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), […]
79th General Assembly Opens, and Palestine Takes It’s Seat Among Member States as a Full Member of the UN
On Monday, September 11, 2024 was the opening of the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations. The new President of the 79th session is Philemon Yang, of Cameroon. He identified some of the urgent global challenges e.g. climate change, conflicts, poverty and inequality. Peace and Security contines to be of paramount importance. He stated […]
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 […]