About Us
Who we are:
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) is a global coalition of 24 Roman Catholic non-governmental organizations that are accredited with a special status at the United Nations (UN), representing over 200 congregations active in 130+ countries.
JCoR was established in 2017 in the spirit of collaboration and hope following the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – an ambitious agenda for the alleviation of human and environmental suffering. Congregations of Religious – with their longstanding tradition of serving people who experience the marginalisation, oppression, and vulnerability resulting from unjust global systems – are uniquely positioned to guide local policymakers and world leaders in achieving this agenda. JCoR unites the grassroots voices of Catholic Religious, and their partners in mission, to bring their lived experience to the United Nations and transforming it into powerful, coordinated advocacy for systemic change, especially through the SDGs.
What is advocacy:
Advocacy is any action that promotes justice in our society’s social, economic, and environmental systems and structures.
Examples of advocacy include (but are not limited to):
– speaking to/informing a community or their political leaders,
– writing letters/statements, and
– joining or organizing rallies/demonstrations to address an injustice.
We invite you to click through presentation below for an introduction to JCoR (available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish).
Our mission:
We facilitate collaboration among members and partners of Catholic Religious congregations (Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their partners in mission) working at the grassroots and at the United Nations in order to:
– strengthen one another’s understanding of and ability to advocate
– work together to advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice and peace in international, regional, and national fora
Our vision:
Guided by Catholic Social Teaching and the Universal Human Rights Framework, we envision a just and peaceful world in which:
– the dignity of every person, especially the most marginalised, is upheld;
– the sanctity of all creation is protected and promoted;
– all participate in the social, economic, political, and cultural life of society; and
– all contribute to the common good.
What we do:
– Build advocacy skills through regional workshops, online resources, and trainings for faith-based representatives to the United Nations
– Sustain global community through monthly gatherings and maintaining platforms for communication
– Amplify grassroots voices through joint advocacy campaigns
Our Impact:
– Facilitated 33 advocacy workshops across 14 countries
– Trained more than 200 delegates to meaningfully engage in the UN’s annual forum reviewing progress on the SDGs
– Contributed 18 joint statements to UN conferences and consultations – bringing the perspectives of the most vulnerable to the heart of global decision-making
Click through the presentation below to learn more about JCoR’s work and global impact:
Connect with us:
Join a global network grounded in faith and unified for justice:
– Learn with us
– Contribute your experiences and resources
– Receive updates on opportunities to engage in advocacy action