We are a group of 24 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.
The primary aim of our collaboration is to strengthen the capacity of our members to address the root causes of poverty, violence, and environmental degradation.
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.
Guide to the 2026 HLPF
JCoR created a guide to the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). It provides background information on the HLPF 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.
Prayer for Venezuela and Colombia: Currents of solidarity to keep hope alive
Oración por Colombia y Venezuela: Corrientes de solidaridad para mantener viva la esperanza En medio de la incertidumbre, la esperanza también se hace oración y solidaridad. Será un Día de Oración y Solidaridad por Colombia y Venezuela, para recordar a quienes han sufrido, para estar al lado de las comunidades afectadas y para fortalecer, como Iglesia, los lazos de solidaridad que sostienen la vida y las esperanzas de nuestros pueblos. Fecha: Lunes, 24 de agosto de 2026 Hora: 5:00 p. m. (Ciudad de México) 6:00 p. m. (Bogotá, Colombia) 7:00 p. m. (Caracas, Venezuela) 8:00 p. m. (Brasilia, Brasil) Únase a través de Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92302660328 Prayer for Colombia an Venezuela: Currents of solidarity to keep hope alive Amid the uncertainty, hope also takes the form of prayer and solidarity. Let us come together to pray for Venezuela and Colombia: to remember the victims, to stand with affected communities, and, as a Church, to strengthen the bonds of solidarity that sustain life and the hope of our people. Date: Monday, 24 August 2026 Time: 5:00pm (Mexico City) 6:00pm (Bogota, Colombia) 7:00pm (Caracas, Venezuela) 8:00pm (Brasilia, Brazil) Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92302660328 Oração pela Colômbia e pela Venezuela: Correntes de solidariedade para manter viva a esperança No meio da incerteza, a esperança assume também a forma de oração e solidariedade. Será um Dia de Oração e Solidariedade pela Colômbia e pela Venezuela, para recordar aqueles que sofreram, para estar ao lado das comunidades afetadas e para reforçar, enquanto Igreja, os laços de solidariedade que sustentam a vida e as esperanças dos nossos povos. Data: Segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2026 Hora: 17h00 (Cidade do México) 18h00 (Bogotá, Colômbia) 19h00 (Caracas, Venezuela) 20h00 (Brasília, Brasil) Participe através do Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92302660328
Webinar: Indigenous Peoples and Worldviews of Hope
Existen memorias ancestrales que guardan el secreto para sanar nuestra relación con la tierra y con lo sagrado A pesar de las noches oscuras y las injusticias padecidas, los pueblos originarios siguen de pie: resisten, florecen y nos regalan caminos luminosos de esperanza. En sus cosmovisiones laten las verdaderas semillas del Reino, invitándonos a abandonar lógicas de consumo para volver a lo esencial: el cuidado de la Casa Común y la fraternidad de la creación. Para la Vida Religiosa y todas nuestras comunidades, reconocer y honrar esta presencia no es solo un deber de justicia, es una bendición que nos renueva el corazón. Te invitamos a nuestro webinar Pueblos Originarios y cosmovisiones de esperanza, un espacio de diálogo y escucha profunda junto a: – Hna. Valmi Bon, DP – Deivis Fernando Rueda (Laico) Fecha: Jueves 18 de agosto, 2026Horario: 18:00 a 20:00 hrs (Hora del Centro de México) Inscríbete aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/dwNY5H_5RqSIHlTlytA82Q¡Vengamos a escuchar el murmullo de las raíces que sostienen la vida! There are ancestral memories that hold the secret to healing our relationship with the earth and with the sacred. Despite the dark nights and the injustices they have endured, Indigenous peoples remain standing: they resist, they flourish, and they offer us luminous paths of hope. Within their worldviews beat the true seeds of the Kingdom, inviting us to abandon consumerist mindsets and return to what is essential: caring for our Common Home and the brotherhood of creation. For Religious Life and all our communities, recognizing and honoring this presence is not only a duty of justice—it is a blessing that renews our hearts. We invite you to our webinar Indigenous Peoples and Worldviews of Hope, a space for dialogue and deep listening with: Sr. Valmi Bon, DP Deivis Fernando Rueda (Layperson) Date: Thursday, August 18, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Central Mexico Time) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/dwNY5H_5RqSIHlTlytA82Q Let’s come and listen to the whisper of the roots that sustain life!
August Global Community Hour: Cultivating Hope
We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 14 August 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York) /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. The theme for this month is cultivating hope. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their ministries, practices, and stories of hope. We want to hear from you in the space for interactive discussion! 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, 14 August 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.
Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Pig Feast
You’re invited to join JCoR for a virtual event in observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. We will be hosting a virtual film screening of Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time. This documentary examines contemporary colonialism, militarisation, and large-scale development projects in West Papua. The film will be followed by an interactive and action-oriented panel discussion, exploring a new conception of development that preserves life and the environment, upholds people’s dignity, and respects human rights. Date: 5 August 2026 Time: 9:00am-11:00am (EDT) Click here to check your local time Program: After short welcome and opening remarks, we will watch a one-hour cut of the film (each participant will view the documentary, simultaneously, from their own devices). At the conclusion of the film, we will regroup in the Zoom room for a panel discussion, composed of speakers who are indigenous activists, religious leaders, and scholars from across the globe. Following the panel discussion, we will open the floor for Q&A and a participatory discussion. For more information, please click on the following links to access the event flyer and concept note. Register to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dRjaskcmTwyj94zjybUaOA Co-sponsoring organizations: VIVAT International, NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (NGO CRIP), JPIC Commission of USG-UISG, Proclade Internazionale ONU US, Passionists International, Dominican Leadership Conference, World Christian Life Community, and Dewan Adat Papua
