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Loretto at the UN
Loretto Community is an NGO (non-governmental organization) accredited with consultative status at the United Nations. 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 U.N. Member States and U.N. agencies. Having an office at the United Nations allows Loretto to advocate for human rights, Earth rights and a social-justice-oriented framework for creating international policy.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion shine at CSW69
The participants have spoken — attendees of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) last month answered the question: What did you find most valuable about attending CSW69? Here are a few representative answers: Perhaps one of our…
A day in the life of your United Nations rep
For over a decade, Loretto at the UN has been a proud member of the Working Group on Girls (WGG). A global coalition of organizations, WGG was established nearly 30 years ago and is dedicated to advocating for the rights…
Loretto at the UN welcomes new intern, recognizes #16DaysOfActivism
Loretto thanks you for your support of our U.N. initiative, Loretto at the UN. We also recognize our partners in action: the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Dubuque, Iowa (BVMs), Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW) and Mary’s…
Update from Loretto/BVM at the UN
October is indeed a month of bountiful harvests — just a few weeks ago we recognized the International Day of Non-Violence, and today is World Food Day (WFD). WFD is celebrated internationally every year on this date to commemorate the founding of…
A New Partnership for Loretto at the UN
Loretto at the UN is happy to announce an inspiring new partnership with the global organization Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW). SRW is a relatively new nonprofit making it possible for sisters to overcome the challenges of geography, language and separate congregations to effectively…
Dialogues with Diplomats: Loretto at #CSW68
The results from our 28-member in-person Loretto/BVM Delegation to the 68th gathering of the United Nations (U.N.) Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW68) are in. It was another transformative experience that inspired girls to see themselves in the shoes of…
Investing in future leaders: The Loretto/BVM Delegation to #CSW68
For Loretto, attending the 68th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) was an invaluable opportunity to explore pathways to a better world. At a time when women and girls globally are experiencing extreme poverty in greater numbers, it…
Loretto at the UN represents at the United Nations Climate Talks
The United Nations Climate Talks (COP28) are taking place Nov. 30 – Dec. 12 in Dubai City, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Loretto at the UN has coordinated a virtual delegation for those wishing to more deeply engage with the…
Loretto/BVM at the UN Supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation treaty (FFNPT) is a proposal for a new international mechanism to complement the Paris Climate Agreement and address the root cause of the climate crisis: fossil fuels. This proposed treaty would manage the fossil fuel phase-out in a…
2023 a busy year for Loretto/BVM at the UN; meet our new intern!
Thank you so much for your support of Loretto/BVM (Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Dubuque) at the United Nations (UN). After many closures due to the pandemic, the U.N. has been fully open to civil society…
From Loretto at the UN: Resources for information and reflection regarding the violence in Israel and Palestine
General Situational Update Statement from the Bureau of the Committee of Religious NGOs (CRNGO) We remind our members, partners, and supporters worldwide that violence is not inevitable. It is a choice. It can be prevented. It can be stopped. Each of…
Loretto at the UN Celebrates the International Day of the Girl
This past week we celebrated the International Day of the Girl (#IDG2023)! Amidst the ongoing global conflict and natural disasters, it was a welcome break to take a moment to uplift girl leaders, present and future. Here are seven ways…