The Loretto Community is an NGO (non-governmental organization) accredited with consultative status at the United Nations. This means Loretto can participate in the UN process by attending UN Conferences, serving on committees in collaboration with other NGOs, advocating with UN Member States for issues and values of concern to the Loretto Community and serving as a strong and visible presence speaking out for the world’s most marginalized people.
Since 2008 Loretto’s representative at the United Nations has been Co-Member Sally Dunne. Sally and her current intern, Loretto Volunteer Andrea Solazzo, work on issues related to social justice, the rights of women & girls, people-centered development, poverty eradication, the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants, climate justice, the Rights of Mother Earth, disarmament, peace and security.
The Loretto at the UN office works to disseminate information to the Loretto Community about issues being addressed at the United Nations and around the world. The NGO office also leverages the knowledge base of the Loretto Community for effective advocacy work with UN Member States. Having an office at the UN allows Loretto to advocate for and empower those whose voices are often neglected as the world’s governments develop policies affecting everyone.
Loretto is active on several NGO committees, including the following:
- NGO Committee for Social Development
- NGO Committee on Unifem - Working Group on Girls
- NGO Committee on Migration
- NGO Committee on Financing for Development
- NGO Committee on the Status of Women
- NGO Committee on Sustainable Development
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Global Loretto Committees and Projects
Loretto Mission in Pakistan
Sister Communities: Holy Family Sisters (Guatemala), FST Sisters (Ghana)
Latin America/Caribbean Committee
United Nations/NGO
Loretto Hunger Fund
Loretto Mission Areas
Justice and Peace
Environment
Global Loretto
Education
