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 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.
JCoR SDG Lab at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The annual High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will take place from 7-15 July this year. It functions as the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, the forum focuses on a select few SDGs, and government leaders voluntarily report on their national progress toward achievement of these SDGs. The SDGs of focus this year are 6, 7, 9, 11, and 17. In addition to reports from governments, the HLPF also includes events sponsored by civil society groups, to highlight their perspectives on implementation and progress toward the SDGs in their respective countries. JCoR will join the conversation by offering a series of virtual discussion, which we are calling the “JCoR SDG Lab.” This series will showcase Catholic Religious and their partners’ perspectives on progress and good practices towards sustainable development. It will be held from 27-31 July from 9:00am-11:00am (New York time) and include sessions dedicated to each of the aforementioned SDGs of focus for the 2026 HLPF. Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Dates & Registration Links: 27 July 2026: SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation Register: Zoom link coming soon Click here to check your local time 28 July 2026: SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy Register: Zoom link coming soon Click here to check your local time 29 July 2026: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Register: Zoom link coming soon Click here to check your local time 30 July 2026: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities Register: Zoom link coming soon Click here to check your local time 31 July 2026: SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Register: Zoom link coming soon Click here to check your local time
Informational session on JCoR and the ministry of UN-based advocacy
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) invites all congregational leaders, Board members, and JPIC promoters from its member congregations to attend a virtual, informational session on the ministry of advocacy at the United Nations and the collaborative work of the Coalition, both at the United Nations and around the world. Date: 16 June 2026 Time: 9:30am-11:00am (New York time) Click here to check your local time *Interpretation will be provided in English, French, and Spanish. Poll for participants: Poll #1: In which area of the Sustainable Development Goals is your area of greatest personal passion and/or interest – (ENGLISH): https://forms.gle/dC5FVghw8RV3L53r9 – (ESPAÑOL): https://forms.gle/DRMeUYLXD6Bm5dUm8 – (FRANÇAIS) : https://forms.gle/VvEZSZDatYuYeoof9 Poll #2: Which of the following describe the biggest challenges you face to mobilising or animating your congregation (as a whole) to address root, structural causes of social, economic, and environmental injustice? – (ENGLISH): https://forms.gle/3arS3AUM1dxkL3vV6 – (ESPAÑOL): https://forms.gle/DPD9KQ2tJToFgGMf6 – (FRANÇAIS) : https://forms.gle/YRgAy1up9vHkQkPj7 Helpful links: Subscribe to JCoR’s bulletin: http://eepurl.com/gZ7SV9 Follow us on social media: – Facebook – YouTube – LinkedIn – Instagram Join a JCoR network WhatsApp group: – India: Please submit this form – Latin America and the Caribbean: Please submit the following form in English, Portuguese, or Spanish – Tanzania – Uganda – Zambia – Zimbabwe Upcoming and recent events: https://jcor2030.org/events/ Conference guides: https://jcor2030.org/communications-guides/ JCoR’s members: https://jcor2030.org/members/ Connect with members of JCoR’s staff: https://jcor2030.org/our-team/ Slides and video recordings from the sessions: Scroll down to access recordings of the information session in English, Spanish, and French. Scroll down to access the presentation slides in English, Spanish, and French. (Also available in PDF form: English, Spanish, French)
June Global Community Hour: Seeking justice, extending compassion, and standing in solidarity with migrants
Click on the following links to access the resources shared during our June 2026 Global Community Hour: Prayer slides (available in PowerPoint and PDF) Presentation slides (in Spanish) Human Mobility: The comprehensive response of the Social Works and Services of the Salesian Social Network of the Americas We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 12 June 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 recognition of the World Refugee Day, the theme for this month is “Seeking justice, extending compassion, and standing in solidarity with migrants.” Standing in solidarity with people on the move means listening to migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons. It means making space for their voices. It means defending their right to seek safety and providing opportunities for them to thrive in welcoming communities. We stand with migrants in protecting and promoting their human rights. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry serving and standing in solidarity with migrants, refugees, and people on the move. 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, 12 June 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.
Education Session: Mission Visit Training
On 2 June 2026, representatives of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd at the United nations, Kimberly Happich Moloche and Charlotte Vogel, led an education session for Catholic Religious NGOs at the United Nations focusing on mission visits. This training provided step-by-step guidance on how to prepare for and engage in productive conversations with representatives of UN Member States. Click on the following link to view the presentation slides.
