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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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Monday Starter: Loretto Community celebrated 30 years of environmental ministry

By Loretto Community / March 30, 2022 /

Published by the Global Sisters Report on March 28, 2022 As part of the United Nations’ annual two-week Commission on the Status of Women, the Loretto Community celebrated a congregational…

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Working for Justice Across the Generations… What stories can teach us

By Loretto Community / March 15, 2022 /

Join the Coordinators and Consultants of the Loretto Feminist Network for a dialogue presentation for the U.N. Council on Status of Women on Friday, March 18th at 3pm ET. We…

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Celebrating 30 Years of the Loretto Earth Network

By Loretto Community / March 15, 2022 /

Please join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Loretto at the UN – and the Loretto Earth Network – at the Commission on the Status of Women 66,…

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Climate Change as a Root Cause of Migration: Exploring Contributing Factors and Interlinkages

By Loretto Community / March 14, 2022 /

Join us at the UN NGO Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 66th Forum where the LACC (Loretto Latin America/Caribbean Committee) will host the event, “Climate Change as a…

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Loretto at the UN: 30 Years and Counting of Working for Justice and Peace

By Loretto Community / March 14, 2022 /
Two women smile in a selfie, with the flags of nations in the background.

Loretto at the UN has been a recognized Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations for three decades, addressing issues related to nuclear disarmament, peace and security, women and girls rights,…

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Celebrating Thirty Years of Loretto’s Presence at the United Nations

By Loretto Community / March 1, 2022 /
Man and women embrace one another and smile for a picture in front of green lush trees.

By Marcella Hannon Shields In preparation for Loretto’s celebration of our 30 years of presence at the United Nations, I reflected on the memories of Eldon’s and my invitation to…

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Loretto at the UN Turns 30, Celebrates at CSW66!

By Beth Blissman CoL / March 1, 2022 /

As we continue to recognize our 30th anniversary of Loretto at the United Nations, we’re also celebrating more than a decade of collaboration with the Sisters of Charity of the…

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Food Systems at COP26

By Beth Blissman CoL / December 1, 2021 /
A blue circle with white text: Loretto at the UN, Logo with a white dove graphic.

Who could resist a session entitled “Helping Everyone Eat Better”? This Green Zone, or public access, session was sponsored by Sainsbury’s, the second-largest grocery chain in the United Kingdom. It…

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8th Annual Girl Speak Out: “Closing the Digital Divide to Accelerate Opportunity”

By Loretto Community / October 1, 2021 /

Loretto at the UN and the Working Group on Girls invites you to the 8th Annual Girl Speak Out: “Closing the Digital Divide to Accelerate Opportunity” When: Monday, October 11,…

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International Teachers Day Twitter chat

By Loretto Community / October 1, 2021 /

Join Loretto at the UN on Twitter as we take part in some online activism via the #11DaysofAction leading up to the International Day of the Girl (#IDG2021)! Who: @LorettoattheUN…

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From Loretto at the UN: A Focus on Food

By Beth Blissman CoL / September 1, 2021 /
A poster for Global People's Summit on Food Systems, that says, "Farmers, not corporations, feed the world. Fight for Just, Equitable, Healthy, and Sustainable Food Systems!"

The United Nations opens its 76th year with a focus on the climate crisis and the continuing recovery from COVID-19. Many countries see the opportunity to build back in a…

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Celebrating 30 Years of Loretto at the UN

By Loretto Community / August 9, 2021 /
Colorful banner of a peace dove over flames with text "We work for justice and act for peace", "The Loretto Community"

This year we recognize and celebrate 30 years of Loretto presence at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. During that time we have garnered consultative status with both…

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