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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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Loretto Peace Committee recognizes work of the Irish Ambassador to the U.N., Geraldine Byrne Nason
[The positive changes in Ireland] took the perseverance, the ingenuity and the firm passion and commitment of women on the ground — and we come back to where we started out … grassroots civil society activism is the bedrock of anything my…
Collaborative Efforts Bolster Loretto’s U.N. Mission
The Loretto Community is recognized as an NGO (non-governmental organization), accredited with consultative status at the United Nations. The consultative work is carried out by Loretto at the UN, which collaborates with many other civil society groups in its advocacy…
UN Intern: Emma Sandu, Student at Ohio State University
Loretto at the UN is excited to welcome Emma Sandu as our 2022 summer UN intern. Emma is a sophomore at the Ohio State University majoring in world politics with a minor in the legal foundations of society. She plans to…
Youth Participation at the 66th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
Even though most of the events during the 66th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) were virtual due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, we enjoyed strong youth participation. Our current Loretto Volunteer, Jax Viteznik (Gonzaga University 2021), was…
Loretto at the UN celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
This year the theme of the United Nations’ observance of International Women’s Day (#IWD2022) was “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Our Loretto at the UN office celebrated with a virtual program honoring the co- founders of Green Mountain…
Monday Starter: Loretto Community celebrated 30 years of environmental ministry
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 milestone: the 30th anniversary of its environmental ministry, the Loretto…
Loretto at the UN: 30 Years and Counting of Working for Justice and Peace
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, and climate justice. In our 30 years, we have had…
Loretto at the UN Turns 30, Celebrates at CSW66!
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 Blessed Virgin Mary (the BVMs) of Dubuque, Iowa. We started…
Celebrating Thirty Years of Loretto’s Presence at the United Nations
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 be part of Loretto’s commitment to justice and peace for…
Food Systems at COP26
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 started out rather dry, with reviews of corporate promises, some…
From Loretto at the UN: A Focus on Food
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 more sustainable fashion, and one key area in need of…
Celebrating 30 Years of Loretto at the UN
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 the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of…