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 UNPFII25
JCoR created a guide to the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII25). It provides background information on UNPFII 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.
May Global Community Hour: Partnerships for the Goals
We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 May 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. In preparation for this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), we are facilitating a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes. This focus of this month is SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience with working in partnership to achieve the sustainable development goals. 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, 8 May 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.
UNPFII25 Parallel Event: Health, well-being, and the dignity of Indigenous People in the ‘Lungs of Earth” countries
The Justice Coalition of Religious is co-sponsoring an event during the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, titled Health, Well-being, and the Dignity of Indigenous Peoples in the ‘Lungs of Earth’ Countries – the Amazon Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, and West Papua – in the Context of Land Grabbing, Deforestation, Extractivism, and Conflicts, in partnership with the NGO Mining Working Group, NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (NGO CRIP), VIVAT International, Proclade Internazionale ONU US, NGO Committee on Social Development (NGO CSocD), Passionists International, Dominican Leadership Conference, World Christian Life Community, Mercy International Association, and the Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur. This will be held on 24 April 2026, from 1:15pm-2:45pm (New York time) in a hybrid format, in-person at the Church Center for the United Nations (777 United Nations Plaza) and via Zoom. Interpretation will be provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese Description: This side event will focus on two aspects: the challenges Indigenous communities in the Amazon region, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and West Papua face in meeting their needs and rights to health and well-being amid conflicts related to land grabbing, deforestation, and extractive activities. Taking into account the historical roots of the current conflicts in the “Lungs of Earth” regions, this side event will also highlight effective policies and best practices to defend the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples, especially their rights to health and a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Objectives: – Share information about the health and well-being issues of indigenous peoples in the “Lungs of Earth” countries affected by land grabbing, deforestation, extractive industry, and conflicts. – Analyze the deep-rooted causes of the current natural resource-based conflict, embedded in the history of colonization of the First Nations, in the three “Lungs of Earth” regions. – Promote and defend the rights of indigenous peoples. This includes the right to health and to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. – Identify effective policies and best practices for promoting and delivering a healthcare system for indigenous communities. Flyer: Click on the following link to access the flyer in English Concept note: Click on the following link to access the concept note in English Register to join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eZorlPRPSgGCjgzndQaDug
Webinar: Synodality: Walking in Hope
¿Hacia dónde camina nuestra esperanza? La Resurrección no es solo un evento del pasado, es la fuerza que hoy nos impulsa a ensanchar la tienda y derribar los muros que nos separan. Caminar en sinodalidad es hacer realidad esa esperanza, reconociéndonos compañeros de camino en una Iglesia que escucha, abraza y se renueva. Te invitamos a nuestro Webinar: Sinodalidad, Caminando en esperanza Tendremos la alegría de reflexionar junto al P. Gabriel Naranjo Salazar, CM, quien nos ayudará a descubrir cómo abrir nuevos horizontes en nuestras comunidades. Fecha: 21 de abril, 2026. Horario: 18:00 a 20:00 hrs (Centro de México). Asegura tu lugar aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k8_7vVW5SDGQwDB7kqOL_g Al inscribirte, recibirás un correo de confirmación con los detalles para el acceso. ¡Hagamos camino al andar! Where is our hope leading us? The Resurrection is not merely an event of the past; it is the force that drives us today to enlarge the tent and tear down the walls that separate us. Walking in synodality means making that hope a reality, recognising one another as fellow travellers in a Church that listens, embraces and renews itself. We invite you to our webinar: Synodality: Walking in Hope We look forward to reflecting together with Fr Gabriel Naranjo Salazar, CM, who will help us discover how to open up new horizons in our communities. Date: 21 April 2026 Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm (Central Mexico Time) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k8_7vVW5SDGQwDB7kqOL_g Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with access details. Let’s make our way as we go!
April Global Community Hour: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Click here to access the prayer for SDG 11. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 April 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. In preparation for this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), we are facilitating a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes. This focus of this month is SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. 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, 10 April 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.
