We are a group of 23 non-governmental organizations that are accredited to collectively represent over 200 congregations of Roman Catholic women and men Religious at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York. For centuries, congregations of Religious have served those who have been rendered poor, vulnerable, oppressed, and marginalized by existing global systems. Through our membership in JCoR, we have united with our sister and brother organizations to enhance collaboration among our members–at UN Headquarters and around the world–in our common mission: to improve quality of life for people living in poverty and to enhance our stewardship of the natural environment.
We work toward this goal by coordinating national, regional, and global efforts of Religious to call on local and national leaders for a just, equitable, and rights-based implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN’s Agenda for 2015-2030.The primary aim of our collaboration is to strengthen the capacity of our members to address the root causes of unsustainable development.
Guide to the 30th COP on Climate Change
JCoR created a guide to the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30). It provides background information on COP as well as vital details for participation. The guide is available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish and can be found on our conference engagement guides webpage. We encourage you to explore this resource and share it with your networks.
Upcoming and Recent Events
Visit our events page for a complete list of our upcoming activities, where you can also access resources and recordings of past events. Check out our Google calendar to view forthcoming regional events and Global Community Hours.
Online Prayer & Education Programme for Peaceful Elections in Uganda
On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the JCoR Network-Uganda will be hosting an online workshop from 4:00pm-6:30pm East Africa Time (GMT+3). The programme will focus on both prayer and education for peaceful elections in Uganda. The theme of the session will be: “Commit your Way to the Lord; Trust in Him and He Will Act” (Psalm 37:5). Click on the following links to access materials from this education and prayer session: session programme presentation on Electoral Processes in Uganda by Mr. Kasule Mohammed, Uganda Electoral Commission Novena prayer for peaceful elections Intercessory prayers for peaceful elections
January Global Community Hour: Affordable & Clean Energy for All
Click on the following link to access the prayer on SDG 7 We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 January 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (New York, Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). Check your local time here. This meeting is part of a series of monthly online gatherings for Religious from around the globe to come together in prayer for our world and to shine a light on the most pressing justice issues emerging in your respective nations and regions. In preparation for this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), we are beginning a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes, starting with SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. This is an especially timely topic as in January, the United Nations will also be commemorating the International Day of Clean Energy with a focus on clean energy for all. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Click here to register. Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 9 January and for future “Global Community Hour” gatherings! Click on the following links to view the Global Community Hour flyer in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
2026 Programme for “Digital Delegates” of Religious NGOs to the HLPF on Sustainable Development
Click on the following links to view the programme in: English Português Français Español Goals for participants: Build understanding of the role of the Religious voice in the UN system and global efforts toward just, sustainable development Establish or deepen understanding of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the related High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) on progress toward achieving them Get support from UN representatives of Religious NGOs toward participation in your national and global conversations on SDG progress Meet and learn from other women and men Religious and their partners who are seeking to implement and monitor SDGs in your region and other parts of the world Virtually follow the proceedings of the 2026 HLPF (6-15 July 2026) and take note of the commitments made therein by your government Eligibility to Participate: Affiliation with a congregation of Catholic Sisters, Brothers, and priests, including: Members of any congregation Lay co-members, associates, employees, mission partners of any congregation Members of any lay association that is affiliated with a congregation Significant personal experience in/of one of the countries whose government with present a progress report at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), for example: currently lives or recently lived in the country is currently responsible for liaising with religious in the country is currently responsible for supporting projects in the country Ability to read and converse in English, Portuguese, and or French (Note: Spanish interpretation will also be made available if delegates from Uruguay register to participate). Format: Series of live, online gatherings to provide orientation and facilitate preparatory research and engagement of members between January and August 2026 Global sessions (for all participants): 30 January, 20 February, 27 March, 15 May, 30 June, and 7 August Regional sessions (separate calls for delegates from Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific): 9-23 February: regional meet and greet Late February-Late April: Independently follow UN Regional Fora on Sustainable Development 22-29 June: regional discussion of national government’s reports Independent study/reflection/communication activities to be completed between online gatherings “JCoR SDG Lab” immediately following the HLPF (27-31 July 2026) Platform featuring a series of open Zoom calls where members and partners can meet to share good practices/knowledge/expertise on various SDGs under review time slots for live discussions to be focused on each of the SDGs under review at 2026 HLPF: SDG 6 (safe drinking water and sanitation for all) SDG 7 (affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all) SDG 9 (resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and innovation) SDG 11 (inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements) SDG 17 (resources and partnerships to support all the SDGs) Commitment required for participation: Participate live in at least 4/8 online sessions (or communicate to the facilitator the reason you are unable to join at least 4 sessions) View recordings of any session you are unable to attend live (and communicate to the facilitator afterward that you have viewed the recording) Participate live in at least one session of the “JCoR SDG Lab” between 27 and 31 July (or submit a recording/written contribution to at least one session) Complete all independent study/reflection activities between gatherings Attempt to make contact with a national civil society network that is monitoring SDG implementation in the participant’s country Participate in a JCoR WhatsApp group with other HLPF delegates throughout the programme Complete final programme evaluation form Participants who fulfill the requirements above will receive a certificate of completion in August 2026. Content of online gatherings: 30 January 2026: Global Session #1 What is the Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR)? What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? What is the role of Religious congregations in the UN system and the SDGs? 9-23 February 2026: Regional Sessions: Round 1 Meeting others with your region and learning about their personal areas of ministry and experience Exact date and time to be selected by members from each region 20 February 2026: Global Session #2 What is the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)? What are Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)? How can we, members of civil society, participate in the VNR process and in the HLPF? February – April 2026: Regional Fora on Sustainable Development Dates for each region: Asia-Pacific: 24-27 February 2026 Arab Region (Western Asia): 31 March – 2 April 2026 Latin America and the Caribbean: 13-17 April 2026 Europe & North America: 21-22 April 2026 Africa: 28-30 April 2026 What are the central themes or concerns my national government is emphasizing in our input to the Regional Forum? What ideas or concerns are absent from my government’s input to the Regional Forum? How does my government’s input compare to those of other countries in the region? 27 March 2026: Global Session #3 Check in on progress toward participation in groups that will make a concrete contribution to the HLPF How can we reflect on national SDG progress reports that were submitted by civil society to previous HLPF sessions? 15 May 2026: Global Session #4 What are our reflections on our respective regions’ Regional Fora on Sustainable Development? When and how can we reflect on national SDG progress reports that have been submitted by our governments to previous HLPF sessions and to this year’s session? What tasks do we need to complete before call #5 in order to prepare for our participation in the JCoR SDG Lab? 22-29 June 2026: Regional Sessions: Round 2 What are our responses to the most recent VNR presented by our respective governments? What are our responses to the most recent SDG progress report(s) developed by a civil society network in our respective countries? What are the key ideas from each country that we want to include in our presentations/comments for the JCoR SDG Lab? 30 June 2026: Global Session #5 What key ideas and reflections were shared during our June regional gatherings? Who will speak in each session of the JCoR SDG Lab? How do we follow the proceedings of the HLPF remotely or in person? Click here to access all past VNR reports submitted by your country’s government Click here to access the VNR report submitted by your government to the 2026 HLPF 7 August 2026: Global Session #6 What were our impressions of the 2026 HLPF and JCoR SDG Lab? How do we intend to take the lessons of this process forward? What support from JCoR or our congregations would helpful to us as we continue to implement and monitor SDGs in our countries? REGISTER separately for each global session you will attend live via these links: 30 January 2026 (13:00-15:00 UTC): https://bit.ly/4pPmljb 20 February 2026 (13:00-15:00 UTC): Coming soon 27 March 2026 (13:00-15:00 UTC): Coming soon 15 May 2026 (13:00-15:00 UTC): Coming soon 30 June 2026 (13:00-15:00 UTC): Coming soon 7 August 2025 (13:00-15:00 UTC): Coming soon
Webinar: Dilexi Te and poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Justice Coalition of Religious invites you to participate in a meeting to delve deeper into Dilexi Te and shed light, from the Gospel, on the reality of poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. This is a virtual space to grow in understanding, discern, and renew our commitment to those who suffer most, toward a justice that dignifies and provides hope. Date/Time: Wednesday, 3 December at 3:00pm (Mesoamerica) Featured Speaker: Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, CM Flyer: Click on the following links to access the webinar flyer in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Click here to access the presentation slides from the webinar.
