May Global Community Hour: SDG 14 Healthy Aquatic Ecosystems
Click on the following links to access the prayer on SDG14 and more information on the sustainable fishing project in Ecuador shared by Dra. Enza Bonsetti We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 May 2025, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 9:00-10:00am (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). 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 hosting a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes, and the focus of this month is SDG 14: Healthy aquatic ecosystems. Therefore, we are especially…
Education Session: AI in the Context of Advocacy
On Friday, 11 April 2025, from 3:00pm-4:30pm (New York time) JCoR will host special guest Brian Christian to lead us in an education session titled, AI in the Context of Advocacy. This webinar will approach the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and the considerations we should be taking into account when assessing whether/how we should be utilizing AI in our advocacy efforts. View the event flyer here. Click here to register to join via Zoom. Brian Christian is an AI researcher and cognitive scientist at the University of Oxford and the bestselling author of the acclaimed books The Most Human Human, Algorithms to Live By, and The Alignment Problem. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal, his research appears in peer-reviewed journals and leading AI conferences, and his books have been translated into nineteen languages. He has been featured on The Ezra Klein Show and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and…
Exploration of women’s agency and leadership, addressing challenges to justice, peace, and conflict
JCoR South India is collaborating with the Indian Christian Women’s Movement (ICWM) to facilitate a national meeting. ICWM is a forum of Christian women composed of a variety of denominations: Catholic, Protestant, Mar Thoma, Malankara, Lutheran, and Evangelical. It provides a safe space for Christian women to discuss issues of social relevance, particularly gender justice, both within and outside of the church. Currently, ICWM maintains active units in Kerala, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Delhi, Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland. The joint national meeting, organized by JCoR and ICWM, will be held at the Indian Social Institute in Bangalore from 10:00am on Friday, 9 May – 2:00pm on Sunday, 11 May 2025. The content of the meeting will focus on the exploration of women’s agency and leadership, addressing challenges to justice, peace, and conflict. Participation is welcomed from all regions of India. Boarding and lodging costs for participants will be covered by…
*Stop Illegal U.S. Arms to Haiti* Advocacy Days
This is a call to all U.S. citizens who are concerned about the ongoing suffering of Haitians due to the gang violence that continues to devastate the country and impede efforts to move toward the democratic election of new national leadership. A coalition of faith-based groups and their partners have come together to co-sponsor this initiative to lobby members of the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to take stronger measures to prevent the illegal flow of weapons and ammunition from the United States to Haiti and to reinstate international protection (“Temporary Protected Status” or “TPS”) for Haitians who have had to flee the violence and are currently residing in the US. This page offers all the materials you need to join the cause. 2025 Campaign: Organizing Partners: Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Daughters of Wisdom – US JPIC Office Dominican Sisters…
April Global Community Hour: SDG 8 Decent Work
Click on the following links to access the prayer slides and text We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 April 2025, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 9:00-10:00am (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). 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 hosting a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes, and the focus of this month is SDG 8: Decent work and sustainable economies. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry…
Joint Action for Environmental Justice: Tree Planting in Zimbabwe (December 2024 – February 2025)
The JCoR network in Zimbabwe continues to focus its efforts on SDG 13 (on climate change) as it sustains the implementation of its tree planting project. This initiative concentrates on youth, teaching young people to relate to nature and care for the environment. The network facilitated awareness-raising talks and organized the preparation and planting of fruit trees and wind-breaking trees (1,000 in total). Following the tree planting, the network also taught participants how to identify the causes of deforestation and dryness in the region. In addition to the activities focused on engaging with youth, the project also involved leading awareness-raising sessions for Religious community members on the topics of the environment, climate change, and care for Creation. The following congregations participated in the tree-planting and awareness-raising initiatives: the Franciscans, Claretians, Presentation Sisters, Our Lady of Sorrows, Mary Ward in Gokwe, Carmelites, Dominicans, International Medical Association Sisters, and Missionaries of…
March Global Community Hour: SDG 5 Gender Equality
Click here to access the prayer on SDG 5: Gender justice. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 14 March 2025, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 9:00-10:00am (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). 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 5: Gender equality. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry, working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. As…
Beijing Platform for Action: Women and Church Action for Gender Equity
On 11 March 2025, JCoR co-sponsored a parallel event during the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This hybrid event celebrated the radical, creative, and transformative contributions of women of faith in advancing gender equity within their communities and beyond. Sponsors: Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Loreto Generalate, VIVAT International, Medical Mission Sisters, Maryknoll Sisters, Society of the Sacred Heart, and the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Description: The intergenerational dialogue explored the experiences of women of faith since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995. It highlighted the rich history and contributions of religious women, emphasizing the innovative ways they have navigated and worked within patriarchal systems to effect meaningful change. The panel also examined the progress made, identified persistent gaps, and discussed how women religious, faith-based organizations, and men of faith can collaborate to advance gender equality. Furthermore,…
CSW69 Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs
JCoR is offering an online welcome gathering for CSW69. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), and it will take place on Friday, 7 March 2025, from 8:00AM-9:30AM (New York time). The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the CSW process, and to ask questions about how to participate and follow online. *Interpretation will be provided in English, French, and Spanish Reflection prompts on the Beijing Platform for Action and to help you navigate CSW69 with intention Full text of our Prayerful Reflection on the Beijing Platform for Action (Credit to UN Women for the background facts on each “critical area” for action) Additional CSW69 Resources: – JCoR’s guide to CSW69 – Curated list of CSW69…
February Global Community Hour: SDG 3 Good health and well-being
Click on the following link to access the prayer on SDG 3 from the February Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 14 February 2025, 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). 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 3: Good health and well-being. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to ensure healthy…
RUN Education Session: Turn Debt into Hope
This educational presentation was led by Alfonso Apiccella of Caritas Internationalis for the representatives of Catholic Religious NGOs to the United Nations (RUN) in February 2025. For additional information on Caritas’s Turn Debt into Hope campaign, we invite you to visit the campaign website and the slides from this presentation.
CSocD63 Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs
JCoR is offering an online welcome gathering for CSocD63. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), and it will take place on Monday, 10 February 2025, from 8:00AM-9:30AM (New York time). The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the CSocD process, and to ask questions about how to participate and follow online. *Interpretation will be provided in English, French, and Spanish Presentation slides from the gathering (including guided meditation): English Spanish French Full text of guided meditation on CSocD63’s theme (solidarity, social inclusion, and social cohesion) written by Teresa Blumenstein (English only) Additional CSocD63 Resources: – JCoR’s guide to CSocD63 – Curated list of CSocD63 events recommended by the JCoR and our community at the United Nations…
January Global Community Hour: Land Grabbing
Click on the following links to access the resources shared during this Global Community Hour including: – Prayer for Justice and Creation Addressing Land Grabbing – Presentation on land-grabbing in West Papua – Brief paper on West Papua – Video on land grabbing We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 January 2025, 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). 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’s gathering is land grabbing. Land grabs are large-scale land deals and acquisitions that…
2025 Programme for “Digital Delegates” of Religious NGOs to the HLPF on Sustainable Development
Click on the following links to view the programme in English, Español, Português, and Français. 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 will present a progress report at the 2025 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, Spanish, and/or Portuguese 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…
Webinar: Hopes and Hopelessness in Latin America and the Caribbean
We are preparing our hearts for the beginning of the “Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope,” so we invite you to participate in the webinar “Hopes and Hopelessness in Latin America and the Caribbean.” This webinar is held in the commemoration of International Human Rights Day. It will be led by Sister Daniela Cannavina, HCMR, and feature the guest speaker Guillermo Campuzano, CM. Click here to view a recording of this webinar.
December Global Community Hour: Human Rights
Click on the following link to access the prayer on Human Rights from the December Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 December 2024, 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). 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 Human Rights Day, the theme for our gathering this month is human rights. “Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the…
Education Session: Sisters Rising Worldwide Orientation to Crowdfunding and Networking
On Friday, December 6th, from 8:00am-9:15am (New York time), one of JCoR’s board members, Beth Blissman, PhD, of the Loretto Community, will be offering a webinar that will provide an orientation to Sisters Rising Worldwide. Through an innovative technology platform, Sisters Rising Worldwide is a nonprofit making it possible for Sisters to overcome the challenges of geography, language, and separate congregations to effectively share ideas and strategies that solve the root causes of injustice throughout the world. We invite Sisters to join our orientation session to learn more about why Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW.org) was created, and how to access the online platform for Sisters, which is called the Peace Room. We encourage you to help us raise awareness of this event throughout your networks. Click on the following link to access a shareable event flyer. Click here to watch a recording of this orientation. OFFICE HOURS: As a…
Free to Free: A 6-Day Programme Focusing on the 16 Days to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
JCoR’s network in South India is co-sponsoring a series of webinars to mark the 16 Days to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Our co-sponsors will be the Indian Christian Women’s Movement and the Conference of Religious Women of India. It will run from this Sunday, 24 November through Tuesday, 10 December. All sessions will be conducted from this same Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81117724840?pwd=RaVXgNxPgrfX1cRB6oxFHIv3DJhPTG.1 The passcode for all sessions is: VAWG
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Gujarat, India (November 2024)
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR), the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and the Gujarat Religious Sisters Forum invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in Gujarat, India to join this free, three-day, in-person workshop titled “Rights-Based Advocacy as Religious Ministry in India & at the United Nations.” Dates: 28-30 November 2024 (arrival on 27 November evening, departure after 4pm on 30 November) Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Participants: Information: View the workshop flyer Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – SDGs as a global framework for uniting ministries and advocating for justice and peace – India’s development trajectory – Understanding social marginalisation and exclusion – The rights-based framework – Advocacy and documenting for advocacy – Ecological justice – The Constitution…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Khandwa, India (November 2024)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and the Conference of Religious of India-Khandwa Diocese invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Khandwa, India to join this free, two-day-day, in-person workshop titled “Constitution, Social Justice, and Minority Rights.” Dates: 8-9 November 2024 Capacity Building and Dialogue Workshop on Constitutional Rights for Catholic Religious of Khandwa Diocese, Madhya Pradesh Theme: Constitutional rights, human rights, and advocacy strategies Participants: Approximately 70 women and men Religious from the Khandwa Diocese of Madhya Pradesh, India Resource Persons: Albertina Almeida: Feminist Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Brinelle D’Souza: Chairperson, Centre for Health and Mental Health, School of Social Work, TISS, and West India Coordinator, JCoR Lara Jesani: Lawyer and National Organizing Secretary, PUCL (People’s Union for Civil Liberties)…
November Global Community Hour: Extractivism and the Environment
Click on the following link to access the Prayer for the environment from our November Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 November 2024, 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). 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. As we approach the 29th Session of the Conference of Parties on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), also known as the UN Climate Change Conference, we recognize the negative effects of mining and extractive industries on the environment and…
October Global Community Hour: Caring for Mental Health
Click on the following link to access the prayer for mental health from our October Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 October 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Havana) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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 World Mental Health Day, the theme for our October gathering will be caring for mental health. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience with supporting mental health in their communities. As usual, all voices…
Summit of the Future: an Education Session for & by Religious NGOs at the United Nations
Join us for an education session on the upcoming Summit of the Future! Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 September, from 10am to 11:30am (New York City Time) Participate in person: Basement meeting room of the Salvation Army (221 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022) Participate virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-6urTsvG9dMtXwVI20vXcLRg5jhiBuM Resource persons for this session will include: Sr. Beatriz Martinez Garcia, SSND (School Sisters of Notre Dame) Sr. Durstyne Farnan, OP (Dominican Leadership Conference) Sr. Jean Quinn, DW (UNANIMA International) Liana Almony (UNANIMA International) Fr. Rohan Dominic, CMF (Proclade Internazionale Onlus) Teresa Blumenstein (Justice Coalition of Religious)
September Global Community Hour: Cultivating Peace
Click on the following links to access the poem (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) and prayer (in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) from September’s Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 September 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Havana) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. Each year on September 21st, we celebrate the International Day of Peace, and this year the United Nations will mark this occasion with a focus on the theme of “cultivating a culture of peace.” For…
*Stop Illegal U.S. Arms to Haiti* Advocacy Days
This is a call to all U.S. citizens who are concerned about the ongoing suffering of Haitians due to the gang violence that continues to devastate the country and impede efforts to move toward the democratic election of new national leadership. A coalition of over faith-based groups and their partners have come together to co-sponsor this initiative to lobby members of the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to take stronger measures to prevent the illegal flow of weapons and ammunition from the United States to Haiti and to exptend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians who have fled gang violence in Haiti and are residing in the United States. This page offers all the materials you need to join the cause. Organizing Partners: OUR POSITION: Key Messages of this Coalition…
August Global Community Hour: Arts and Creative Expression in Ministry
Click here to access the prayer from our August Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 August 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Havana) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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 our August gathering will be arts and creative expression in ministry. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministries that incorporate the arts, such as music, theater, dance, drawing, painting, poetry, film, or other methods of creative expression. As…
Webinar: Stop Illegal Arms to Haiti
JCoR is co-sponsoring the upcoming webinar: Stop Illegal Arms to Haiti. Join us on July 30th at 5:00pm (New York time) to hear from UN and Congressional leadership about ending the cycle of violence made possible by U.S. weapons as well as how your community can advocate to stop gun trafficking the the export of arms. Speakers will include Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick, Chair of the Haiti Caucus, and Bill O’Neill, the United Nations expert on human rights in Haiti. Interpretation will be provided in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. Please note: The action items presented in this webinar are designed to be taken up by U.S. Citizens. However, we encourage all those who are concerned about peace, justice, and our brothers and sisters in Haiti to please join us for this webinar. Our collective action is critical to end suffering, restore stability, & engender peace. Click here…
JCoR SDG Lab at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The annual High Level Political Forum (HLPF) took place from 8-17 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 1, 2, 13, 16, 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 joined the conversation by offering a series of virtual discussion, which we are calling the “JCoR SDG Lab.” This series showcased Catholic Religious and their partners’ perspectives on progress and good practices towards sustainable development. It ran from 22-29 July and include sessions…
July Global Community Hour: Trafficking
Click here to access the prayer on the eradication of human trafficking Click here to access Gale Oxley’s presentation on migration and trafficking in Trinidad We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 12 July 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Havana) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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 our July gathering will be trafficking. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their ministry experience and concerns relating to trafficking. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are…
Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs to the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
JCoR is offering an in-person welcome gathering for the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), and it will take place on 10 July 2024, from 1:00pm-4:00pm (New York time) and interpretation will be provided in English and Spanish. The gathering will serve as an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the HLPF process, and to ask questions about how to participate. Click here to access the slides from JCoR’s presentation at the HLPF welcome gathering.
JCoR Workshop on Migration Advocacy for Religious in Zambia (June 2024)
From 3 to 8 June 2024, the JCoR Network of Zambia offered a workshop on migration advocacy for Religious and their partners in Zambia. Many of the participants were already actively engaged in a ministry of visitation to migrants who were being detained in Zambian prisons. They sought capacity building on the issue of migration-related rights, polict frameworks, and procedures, which will enable them to collaborate in a more effective way in promoting the human rights of migrants in Zambia and Zambian migrants abroad. Objectives: To raise critical awareness and knowledge creation on Migration among participants To encourage welcoming attitudes towards Vulnerable migrants and refugees as demanded by the Church Social Teaching for every Catholic Christian . To encourage collaboration among participants in responding to issues of migration in Zambia Competences: By the end of the five days’ training workshop, it was hoped that participants would have: Improved skills in…
Tech Tutorial: Google Workspace, Part II
This session will be a follow-up to our previous tutorial on Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms. Rather than repeating that content, anyone interested in improving their skills in Google Docs or Sheets is asked to review the recording of our earlier tutorial and to come to this session with specific questions or difficulties. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgjyI-uE7SYr4PEiWLXDOhCTyjIAWVw2ot_IuwXeWm-CsbBw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Tech Tutorial: ClipChamp
This session will offer a basic introduction to ClipChamp, the standard, video-editing program from Microsoft that is available for free download on PCs. It will include removing unwanted segments of a video recording; adding words or graphics as a title, ending, or as transitions between segments of a video. If participants are interested, we can also address how to add subtitles to a video. Register here: https://forms.gle/JPotf5nhKqTaUmPU6
May Global Community Hour: Partnerships for the Goals
Click on the following link to access the prayer on SDG 17 from our May Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 May 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Havana) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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, and this month we will continue with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals…
Tech Tutorial: YouTube
This session will offer a basic introduction to the YouTube platform, including how to create your own channel, how to upload videos to your channel, how to perform minor edits to your videos after uploading them to YouTube, how to organize videos into playlists, how to automatically invite those who have viewed one of your videos to subscribe to your channel or to view another of your videos, and he essential steps to adding video content directly to a page on your website Register here: https://forms.gle/MXr4fodoGfeHHiaUA
April Global Community Hour: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Click on the following link to access the prayer on SDG 16 from our April Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 12 April 2024, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York, Havana) / 10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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, and this month we will continue with SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Therefore, we are…
March Global Community Hour: Climate Action
Click on the following links to access the prayer text and slides from JCoR’s March Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 March 2024, 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). 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, and this month we will continue with SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its…
CSW68 Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs
JCoR is offering an online welcome gathering for CSW68. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and it will take place on Friday, 8 March 2024, from 10:00AM-11:30AM (New York time). The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the CSW process, and to ask questions about how to participate and follow the proceedings online. Interpretation will be provided in English, French, and Spanish Register to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd-2oqjwuHdJ_oEVPj-4aZwvkX9zdicg6 Additional CSW68 Resources: – JCoR’s guide to CSW68 – Curated list of CSW68 events recommended by the JCoR and our community at the United Nations in New York – JCoR’s CSW68 joint statement – List of CSW68 statements submitted by members of JCoR …
February Global Community Hour: End hunger and achieve food security
Click here to access the prayer from JCoR’s February Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 February 2024, 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). 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, and this month we will continue with SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Therefore, we are especially…
RUN Education Session: Faith & Climate Distress
This educational presentation was led by Blair Nelsen of Waterspirit for the representatives of Catholic Religious NGOs to the United Nations (RUN) in January 2024.
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Venezuela (March 2024)
JCoR, con el apoyo de la Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR) y la Conferencia Venezolana de Religiosos (CONVER), invita a Hermanas, Hermanos, Sacerdotes Católicos y a sus Asociados y Colaboradores Ministeriales a participar en un taller que se realizará en Caracas del 18 al 22 de marzo de 2024. Este taller tiene como objetivo promover la formación política, la participación en foros públicos, la incidencia y el trabajo por la transformación. La inscripción es gratuita. Haga clic aquí para inscribirse: https://forms.gle/rmUuD5GQj3S72Con7 Agenda del Taller de JCoR por Venezuela (18 al 22 de marzo de 2024) Rezago, Exclusión, y Educación en Emergencia (Lic. Luisa Pernalete de Fe y Alegría – Venezuela) Perdidas y Daños Ecológicos en Venezuela (Dra. Yanetti Contrersas) Hacia una Vida Consagrada Artesana del Cuidado en Clave Sinodal (P. Guillermo Campuzano, CM) JCoR, with the support of Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR) and the Venezuelan Conference of Religious (CONVER), invites Catholic Sisters, Brothers,…
CSocD62 Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs
JCoR is offering an online welcome gathering for CSocD62. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of CSocD, and it will take place on Friday, 2 February 2024, from 8:00AM-9:00AM (New York time). The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the CSocD process, and to ask questions about how to participate and follow online. Click here to view the prayer and presentation from the Welcome Gathering
2024 Programme for “Digital Delegates” of Religious NGOs to the HLPF on Sustainable Development
Click on the following links to view the programme in English, Español, and Portuguese. Participants: Religious Sisters, Brothers, priests, associates, and partners in mission who are based in, or have significant personal experience in, countries who will present VNR reports to the 2024 HLPF 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 Format: Series of…
December Global Community Hour: Right to Health
Click here to access the prayer slides (in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 December 2023, 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). 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 the lead up to the International Universal Health Coverage Day, we want to open up a space for discussion about the right to health. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals who would like to share their experience and concerns regarding access to adequate healthcare. As usual, all…
Praying for Peace: A Daily Practice
Every day at 9am (New York time), wherever you are, we invite you to join the community of Catholic Religious and their partners who work for justice through the UN system in silent prayer for peace. During this sacred silence, we will offer up our intercessions for humanity, including the many people who are suffering due to war and violent conflict and all in a position to bring an end to violence. We remember especially the people of Palestine and Israel. We also invite you to share the flyer (available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) to encourage your networks to join us in the daily practice. Prayer Resources: Prayer for this Moment by Rabbi Alissa Wise (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) Prayer for Peace in the Middle East by Reverend Said Ailabouni (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) Litany of Peace in Time of War…
Come Learn with Us: Haiti Webinar
On 8 November 2023 JCoR hosted a webinar on Haiti featuring Nixon Boumba. The content of this educational session covered the historical context of Haiti and illuminated how it informs Haiti’s ongoing struggle to secure a just and peaceful democracy. Nixon Boumba is a social justice activist who uses the human right framework to achieve social change in Haiti. For the last two decades, Boumba has devoted himself to being an organizer and a part of the student movement, the paysans movement, women and feminist movements, and the movement to access basic services in the slum areas particularly in Port-au-Prince. Since the earthquake, Boumba worked with mining organizers, the land rights and reform movement, the anti-corruption movement, and the movement around the mega-project in the country. For the last 6 years, Boumba has worked as a capacity-builder for the LGBTI movement. Boumba has a Bachelor’s in Sociology and is doing a Master’s degree in history at the state University in…
November Global Community Hour: Migration
Click here to access the prayer from the November Global Community Hour (available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 November 2023, 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). 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 the lead up to the Global Refugee Forum and the Global Forum on Migration and Development, we want to open up a space for discussion about people on the move: migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons. Therefore, we are especially inviting…
October Global Community Hour: Care for Creation
Click here to access the prayer from the October Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 October 2023, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. As the Season of Creation comes to a close and we look toward COP28 (UN climate change conference), we are especially inviting individuals who would like to share their experience with care for creation, both successes and challenges. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this manner…
September Global Community Hour: Social policies and social justice to eradicate poverty
Click here to access the prayer slides from the September Global Community Hour Click on the following links to access the prayer text in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 September 2023, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, JCoR will begin drafting our collective statement for the annual Commission for Social Development (CSocD). The theme for the 2024 session of CSocD is “Fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Madhya Pradesh, India (September 2023)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Madhya Pradesh, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India to join this free, three-day, in-person workshop titled “Human Rights Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals.” Dates: 16-17 September 2023 Information: View the workshop flyer Register (deadline September 5): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMPpwSXMvgvOTqaTd_8oLA_4wN_LqqBrHlGzO7lh9I8Vx0AA/viewform Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – SDGs as a global framework for uniting ministries and advocating for justice and peace – India’s development trajectory – Understanding social marginalisation and exclusion – The rights-based framework –…
August Global Community Hour: Funding for Gender Equality
Click here to access the prayer presentation from the August Global Community Hour and here to access the full text. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 August 2023, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to share their congregation’s experiences with funding the empowerment of women and girls. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with…
Joint Action for Gender Justice: Signature campaign to end communal violence in Manipur (July 2023)
JCoR network members in Goa, India spoke out about communal violence in the state of Manipur and lack of intervention from the central Indian government; focusing especially on the effect of the violence on women. They were involved in a signature campaign on a letter to the Prime Minister and Home Minister of India as well as the Chief Minister of Manipur, which garnered 300 signatures in the first two days of its circulation. They also held a press conference calling for national- and state-government interventions to end the violence, including legal and mental health services for all who have been affected. Learn more about this advocacy action via the following links: from Herald TV (English): https://youtu.be/Z7GqTBNV_QI?t=449 from Goa 24×7 (nearly 15 minutes of press conference itself in English): https://www.facebook.com/InGoa24x7/videos/1479290336176222 from Goa 365 TV (Konani): https://youtu.be/_RPTNNJKOL4?t=506 from Prime News (English): https://youtu.be/q40rt_qJUxY?t=221
JCoR SDG Lab at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The annual High Level Political Forum (HLPF) will take place from 10-20 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 run…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Zimbabwe (June/July 2023)
JCoR-Zimbabwe is offering a peacebuilding workshop from 29 June to 1 July 2023 in Mutare. This workshop will be a gathering to follow-up on the JCoR-CMRS workshop held last October in Gweru, and it will focus on Sustainable Development Goal 16: peace, justice, and strong institutions. It will also be an opportunity to organize ourselves to support healthy participation of Zimbabweans in our upcoming national elections, to contribute to the maintenance of a peaceful environment in our localities throughout the process, and to prepare those who are interested to assist in election monitoring. We aim to have each member congregation of CMRS represented among the participants.
Tech Tutorial: Google Workspace
Join JCoR for a virtual tutorial on Google Workspace! We will offer a tour of the basic mechanics of Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms, and how you can utilize these three excellent tools for collaborative work like ours! (Please register here even if you will participate in person)
June Global Community Hour: SDG 17
Click here to access the prayer slides on SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals Click on the following links to access the prayer text in English, Portuguese, and Spanish We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 June 2023, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG17): partnerships for the goals. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this…
May Global Community Hour: SDG 11
Click here to access the prayer slides on SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communitiesClick on the following links to access the introduction and opening prayer for the May GCH in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 12 May 2023, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG11): sustainable cities and communities. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space.…
April Global Community Hour: SDG 9
Click here to access the prayer slides on SDG 9: Industries, innovation and infrastructure Click on the following links to access the prayer text in English and Spanish We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 14 April 2023, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9): industries, innovation and infrastructure. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this manner…
Tech Tutorial: Zoom Meeting Hosting
Join JCoR for a Zoom meeting hosting tutorial! We will focus on some of the finer points of hosting, including making custom registration forms, using the poll and survey features, adjusting security settings, recording, and managing interpretation channels. (Please register here even if you will participate in person)
Visit JCoR’s Exhibit Booth at the NGO CSW67 Forum
JCoR is sponsoring a virtual exhibit booth at the NGO CSW67 Forum. It is a dedicated webpage on the NGO CSW Forum platform, which serves as a central hub where you can access: Information and links to all our CSW-related events, activities, and programs, including: Parallel events and panel discussions facilitated by our member organizations Calendar of events that will stream live from our exhibition booth and opportunities for you to participate too! Resources and publications created by our member organizations More information about our coalition and its advocacy initiatives Click here to visit the JCoR CSW67 exhibit booth! Click on the following link to view a YouTube playlist made up of the recordings of all of JCoR’s CSW events Featured JCoR events from the exhibit booth calendar include: JCoR Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs 4 March 2023, 9:00am-10:30am (New York time) JCoR is offering…
CSW67 Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs
JCoR is offering an online welcome gathering for CSW67. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), and it will take place on 4 March 2023, from 9:00am to 10:30am (New York time) in English, Spanish, and French. The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the CSW process, and to ask questions about how to participate and follow online. Resources: Daily Reflection Questions Crafting Your Message for CSW67 (and beyond) Setting Your Intention for CSW67 El JCoR ofrece una reunión de bienvenida en línea para la CSW67. Este evento se celebrará para los delegados de las ONG religiosas que tengan la intención de participar en alguna parte de la 67ª Sesión de la Comisión de…
March Global Community Hour: Youth Empowerment
Click here to view the prayer from March Global Community Hour Click on the following links to access the prayer text in English and Spanish Click here to view the presentation on youth empowerment in Peru We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 March 2023, from 7:00-8:00am (Central time, Central America) / 8:00-9:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to youth and youth empowerment. As this event will be hosted during the Commission on the Status of Women,…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Cuba (May 2023)
JCoR, with the support of Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR) and Conferencia Cubana de Religiosas-os (CONCUR), invites Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry partners to participate in a workshop, which will be held in Havana from 21-27 May 2023. This workshop aims to promote political formation, participation in public fora, advocacy, and work for transformation. Registration is free. Click here to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd44utI10ZVSAupp7zrAXxGdKde7Qe-0wX6YE50SXKEGTiTHg/viewform JCoR, con el apoyo de la Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR) y Conferencia Cubana de Religiosas-os (CONCUR), invita a Hermanas, Hermanos, Sacerdotes Católicos y a sus Asociados y Colaboradores Ministeriales a participar en un taller, que tendrá lugar en La Habana del 21 al 27 de mayo de 2023. Este taller tiene como objetivo promover la formación política, la participación en foros públicos, la incidencia y el trabajo por la transformación. La inscripción es gratuita. Haga clic aquí para inscribirse: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd44utI10ZVSAupp7zrAXxGdKde7Qe-0wX6YE50SXKEGTiTHg/viewform Click on…
CSocD61 Welcome Gathering for Delegates of Religious NGOs
JCoR is offering an online welcome gathering for CSocD61. This event will be held for delegates of Religious NGOs who intend to participate in some part of CSocD, and it will take place on 6 February 2023, from 8:00 to 9:30 (New York time) in English, Spanish, and French. The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other delegates, to pray and reflect on hopes and intentions for engagement with the CSocD process, and to ask questions about how to participate and follow online. Register here: https://bit.ly/3jrfBv8 El JCoR ofrecerá una reunión de bienvenida en línea para el CSocD61. Este evento se celebrará para los delegados de las ONG religiosas que tengan la intención de participar en alguna parte de la CSocD, y tendrá lugar el 6 de febrero de 2023, de 8:00 a 9:30 (hora de Nueva York) en inglés, español y francés. La reunión brindará la oportunidad de…
February Global Community Hour: SDG 7
Click here to access the prayer from the February Global Community Hour Proyecto de Paneles Solares We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 February 2023, from 7:00-8:00am (Central time, Central America) / 8:00-9:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7): affordable and clean energy. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information…
Programme for Religious NGO Digital Delegates to the HLPF
Click on the following links to view the programme in English, Français, and Español Participants: Religious Sisters, Brothers, priests, associates, and partners in mission who are based in, or have significant personal experience in, countries who will present VNR reports to the 2023 HLPF 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 Format: Series of…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Brazil (April/May 2023)
JCoR, with the support of Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR) and the Conference of Religious in Brazil (CRB), invites Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in Brazil to participate in a workshop, which will be held in Brazil from 29 April to 5 may 2023. This workshop aims to promote political formation, participation in public fora, advocacy, and work for transformation. JCoR, con el apoyo de la Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR) y la Conferencia de Religiosos en Brasil (CRB), invita a las Hermanas, Hermanos, Sacerdotes Católicos y sus Asociados y Colaboradores Ministeriales en Brasil a participar en un taller, que se llevará a cabo en Brasil del 29 de abril al 5 de mayo de 2023. Este taller tiene como objetivo promover la formación política, la participación en foros públicos, la incidencia y el trabajo para la transformación. JCoR, com o apoio da Confederación Latinoamericana…
January Global Community Hour: SDG 6
Click here to access the prayer from January’s Global Community Hour Click here to access the presentation on Water and Sanitation – Medical Mission Sisters, Ethiopia Click here to access the presentation on the OK Water Project and here to access presentation notes We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 January 2023, from 7:00-8:00am (Central time, Central America) / 8:00-9:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6): clean water and sanitation. As usual,…
JCoR Virtual Meeting for All Sub-Regions of Latin America and the Caribbean
To transition from a year full of workshops throughout many sub-regions of Latin America (Andean-Amazonian, Caribbean, Southern Cone, and Mesoamerica), JCoR convened a virtual meeting for the whole continent at the beginning of December 2022. This gathering featured an exchange of updates on work undertaken in each sub-region towards campaigns themes that were selected during the year’s previously-held workshops. JCoR’s leaders in Latin America also shared a series of short videos highlighting key issues of justice currently concerning the region (deforestation, extreme poverty, inflation, migration). These four sub-regions will continue to communicate and organise around their selected areas of concern in 2023. Como transición de un año lleno de talleres a lo largo de muchas subregiones de América Latina (Andino-Amazónica, Caribe, Cono Sur y Mesoamérica), el JCoR convocó una reunión virtual para todo el continente a principios de diciembre de 2022. En esta reunión se intercambiaron actualizaciones sobre el trabajo realizado en…
Joint Action for Environmental Justice: Tree Planting in Zimbabwe (December 2022)
At a workshop convened by JCoR and the Justice and Peace Desk of the Conference of Major Religious Superiors of Zimbabwe (JPIC Zim) in October, a JCoR/JPIC-Zimbabwe network was formed for the purpose of facilitating joint responses from many Catholic congregations to various justice-related concerns in the country. At a team-building gathering of the network’s leadership group in November, the group elected to begin their collaboration with an effort to respond to deforestation in Zimbabwe through a tree-planting campaign that was launched on Zimbabwe’s National Tree Planting Day. This national initiative is celebrated each year on the first Saturday of December, because that is typically the point in the country’s rainy season when soil is primed for seedlings to take root successfully. A large number of tree seedlings were acquired and distributed for this campaign by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and Claretian Missionaries, who are coordinating JCoR’s activities in…
#16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
To engage in the UN’s annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, JCoR made a global call to speak out about violence against women and girls in creative ways! We invited our worldwide members, partners, and followers to contribute to the #16DaysOfActivism by creating an original poem, slogan, piece of art, or video that expressed one or more of the following: feelings about or reaction to the reality of gender-based violence a personal or communal experience of gender-based violence ideas or actions viewed as helpful steps toward the eradication of gender-based violence a vision of a world without gender-based violence Scroll down to view the creative submissions we received from around the world. We invite you to spend time with these pieces in contemplation and also to download and share them with your own networks and via social media. Let us stand together to end gender-based violence. UNITE! Activism…
December Global Community Hour: Human Rights
Click here to access the prayer from December’s Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 December 2022, from 7:00-8:00am (Central time, Central America) / 8:00-9:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to human rights. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish…
November Global Community Hour: Gender-Based Violence
Click here to access the prayer from November’s Global Community Hour Click here to access the presentation on tackling gender-based violence in South Africa Click here to access the presentation on the impact of violence on girls and adolescents We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 November 2022, from 7:00-8:00am (Central time, Central America) / 8:00-9:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to gender-based violence. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal…
Shoeless on Sinai: A Digital Pilgrimage to COP27
From 6 to 18 November 2022, the governments who are parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will convene in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt for the conference widely known as “COP27.” Sharm el-Sheikh sits on the Sinai Peninsula, the land held sacred by followers of Abrahamic religions as the place where God appeared to Moses and called him to a mission of liberation. On each day of this conference, you are invited to pray in solidarity with the whole Earth community and, in a special way, with the Catholic Sisters, Brothers, priests, and other faith leaders who will be advocating for environmental justice in the UN proceedings on the Sinai Peninsula. Join your sisters and brothers—in Sinai and around the world—in this “digital pilgrimage” by participating in one or more of the activities below, or click here (or on the images below) to view the pilgrimage flyer in English,…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Zambia (November/December 2022)
Registration is now open for a JCoR workshop in Zambia! All Catholic Religious (women and men) and their partners in mission who are currently in ministry in Zambia are invited to participate in a workshop from 28 November through 2 December in Lusaka, Zambia. Click here, or on the workshop flyer (below) to see the invitation and full registration instructions. Please share it with your networks. We hope to see you in Lusaka! Workshop Content Click on the following links to access the presentations and resource materials that were shared with participants at the workshop. Environmental Issues & Justice in Zambia Implementation of SDGs in Zambia and Progress Towards Achievement Intro to Advocacy-Foundation, Types, and Tactics Intro to Spiritual Leadership in the UN System Intro to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Laudato Si as a Framework for Christian Response to Environmental Injustice Legal…
Toward Justice & Peace: Catholic Religious Leadership & Collaboration in North & East India
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in North and East India to join these free, three-day, in- person workshops on rights-based advocacy in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These workshops will be participatory and action-oriented with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Each one will be tailored to the context of the state in which it is being offered and will culminate in the participants’ collaboration in the design and enactment of a joint campaign to advance justice in their state on an issue of their choosing. Topics will include: SDGs as a global framework for uniting ministries and advocating for justice and peace Documenting for advocacy Ecological justice Monitoring and evaluation using the SDG framework Call for mission –…
Joint Action for Gender Justice: Rallies and Letter Writing for Bilkis Bano (August/September 2022)
Bilkis Bano is a survivor of gangrape and a witness to the brutal murder of 14 of her family members in the context of widespread violence in the state of Gujarat in 2002. After a long legal battle with courageous contributions from Ms. Bano, 11 men were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the crimes committed against her and her family. When these men were arbitrarily granted early release from prison in 2022, members of the JCoR networks in India joined many other feminist and women’s organizations and movements across the country in opposing the miscarriage of justice. They joined public demonstrations and signed and shared petitions to the Indian Supreme Court in support of a formal appeal that was filed by Ms. Bano. As shown in the photos on this page, JCoR network members in the state of Goa led a public demonstration with nearly 500 participants to…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Zimbabwe (September/October 2022)
Registration is now open for a JCoR workshop in Zimbabwe! Catholic Religious (women and men) who are currently in ministry in Zimbabwe are invited to participate in a workshop from 29 September through 1 October in Gweru, Zimbabwe. This multi-day gathering will be jointly sponsored by JCoR and the Conference of Major Religious Superiors of Zimbabwe. Invitations to nominate participants were distributed to all Major Superiors in Zimbabwe. Click here to see the workshop flyer. Workshop Content Click on the following links to access the presentations and resource materials that were shared with participants at the workshop. JCoR-Zimbabwe Workshop Programme Introduction to Justice Coalition of Religious Intro to Spiritual Leadership in the UN System Intro to SDGs Two Feet of Love, Catholic Social Teaching, and the SDGs Intro to Advocacy-Principles, Steps, and Tactics Timeline for Grassroots Participation…
September Global Community Hour: Decent Work for All
Click here to access the prayer from September’s Global Community Hour Click here to view the text version of the prayer We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 September 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to employment and decent work for all. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional…
August Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from August’s Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 12 August 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish interpretation will be available. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 12…
JCoR Workshop for Gujarat, India: Towards Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Gujarat, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. Dates: To be announced Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat *View the flyer *REGISTRATION PAGE COMING SOON Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Goa’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization – Gender justice – The Rights-Based Framework – Majoritarian nationalism and minority rights – Advocacy and documenting for advocacy – Strategies and challenges of development…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Madhya Pradesh, India (October 2022)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Madhya Pradesh, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. Dates: 14-16 October 2022 Location: Indore, MP *View the flyer *REGISTER for the workshop Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Goa’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization – Gender justice – The Rights-Based Framework – Majoritarian nationalism and minority rights – Advocacy and documenting for advocacy – Strategies and challenges of…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Goa, India (August 2022)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Goa, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. Dates: 13-15 August 2022 Location: Ella, Goa *View the flyer Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Goa’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization – Gender justice – The Rights-Based Framework – Majoritarian nationalism and minority rights – Advocacy and documenting for advocacy – Strategies and challenges of development organizations – Call for…
Delivering SDG 4.7: Catholic Religious Organizations and the Lifelong Formation of Global Citizens
Delivering SDG 4.7: Catholic Religious Organisations and the Lifelong Formation of Global Citizens This side event on the margins of the 2022 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will bring together the voices of faith-based organisations from the Catholic tradition, which have a presence across many global regions, to share good practices and recommendations with respect to the achievement of SDG 4’s Target 7. Click here to register! View event flyer 7:30am to 9:00am (New York & Port-au-Prince / UTC -4:00) 1:30pm to 3:00pm (Madrid, Maputo & Rome / UTC +2:00) 7:30pm to 9:00pm (Manila / UTC +8:00) Cumplir el ODS 4.7: Las organizaciones Religiosas Católicas y la Formación Permanente de la Ciudadanía Global Este evento paralelo dentro del Foro Político de Alto Nivel de la ONU sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible de 2022 reunirá las voces de las organizaciones eclesiales, presentes en muchas regiones del mundo, para…
JCoR SDG Lab at the 2022 High Level Political Forum
Series of showcases of Catholic Religious and their partners’ perspectives on progress and good practices toward SDGs 4, 5, 14, 15, and 17 The annual High Level Political Forum (HLPF) will take place from 5-15 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 4, 5, 14, 15, 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 conversations, which we are calling the…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in the Mesoamerican Region: Mexico City, Mexico (May 2022)
JCoR offered a workshop for women and men Religious and their collaborators in Mesoamerica from 22 to 28 May 2022. This gathering was held in Mexico, City, Mexico, and participants numbered 31, representing 11 different countries of origin and more than 10 congregations and associations. The group’s final message from the week together is available here. We also invite and encourage you to explore their emerging justice campaign to empower women in society and in the Church. JCoR ofreció un taller para Religiosas y Religiosos y sus colaboradores en Mesoamérica del 22 al 28 de mayo de 2022. Este encuentro se llevó a cabo en la Ciudad de México y participaron 31 personas, representando a 11 países de origen y más de 10 congregaciones y asociaciones. El mensaje final del grupo de la semana juntos está disponible aquí. También les invitamos y animamos a explorar su campaña de justicia emergente para empoderar a…
June Global Community Hour
We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 June 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish interpretation will be available. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 10 June and for future “Global Community Hour” gatherings! Nos complace invitarlos…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in the Southern Cone Region: Santiago, Chile (April 2022)
JCoR offered a workshop for the Southern Cone region of Latin America from 24 to 30 April 2022 in Santiago, Chile. It was attended by 28 participants from 10 different Catholic Religious congregations, associations, and movements. Click here to read the final message from the workshop participants and here to learn more about their emerging justice campaign to honor the dignity of migrant women by promoting and protecting their rights. An English version of the workshop program is available here. JCoR ofreció un taller para la región del Cono Sur de América Latina del 24 al 30 de abril de 2022 en Santiago de Chile. Asistieron 28 participantes de 10 diferentes congregaciones religiosas católicas, asociaciones y movimientos. Haga clic aquí para leer el mensaje final de los participantes del taller y aquí para aprender más sobre su campaña de justicia emergente para honrar la dignidad de las mujeres migrantes mediante la promoción y protección…
May Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from the May Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 May 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish interpretation will be available. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 13…
Welcome Gathering for Delegates to the 21st UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) invites their delegates who will be participating in some portion of the 21st UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII21) to attend this welcome gathering where we can meet one another, share our connections to the themes of PFII21 , and to enter into the conference with a prayerful reflection. We will meet on 26 April 2022 at 8:30am (New York time). Interpretation between English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be available. REGISTER NOW to attend this event. The Coalición de las Religiosas y los Religiosos por la Justicia (JCoR) invita a sus delegados que participarán en alguna parte del 21º Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de la ONU (PFII21) a asistir a esta reunión de bienvenida donde podremos conocernos, compartir nuestras conexiones con los temas del PFII21, y entrar en la conferencia con una reflexión en oración. Nos reuniremos el 26 de abril de…
Showcase of Ministries in Support of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
JCoR is sponsoring an online gathering on 4 May 2022 at 12:30pm (New York time) as part of our engagement with the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). We are in search of Catholic Religious Sisters, Brothers, priests, and their partners who are willing to join the session to speak about ministries that involve supporting the rights and wellbeing of Indigenous, Pastoral, or Tribal Peoples. Interpretation between English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be available. If you are engaged in such a ministry and are interested in participating in this sharing session live, please complete and submit this form. REGISTER NOW to attend this event. JCoR está patrocinará un encuentro virtual al 4 de mayo de 2022 a las 12:30pm (hora de Nueva York) como parte de nuestro compromiso con el Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de la ONU. Estamos buscando hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes religiosos católicos y sus socios…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in the Caribbean Region: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (April 2022)
As part of JCoR series in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, a workshop was offered for Religious Sisters, Brothers, Priests, Associates, and Partners in mission in Santo Domingo, República Dominicana from 27 March to 2 April 2022. Click here to read the outcome document from the Caribbean region. Como parte de la serie JCoR en la región de América Latina y el Caribe, se ofreció un taller para Hermanas Religiosas, Hermanos, Sacerdotes, Asociados y Socios en misión en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana del 27 de marzo al 2 de abril de 2022. Haga clic aquí para leer el documento final de la región del Caribe. Recurso adicional: Guía JCoR para América Latina y el Caribe
Advocacy via Social Media for Religious NGOs at the UN (Part II)
Please see the flyer (above) for details on JCoR’s upcoming social media training for religious NGOs at the UN. This informal webinar was held on Thursday, 7 April 2022. This training was the second segment in a two-part series: (1) Our first session focused on tips and tricks to help you make the most effective use of your time on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. It also highlighted mechanisms JCoR has put in place in order to assist you in amplifying our work via social media. (2) The second session explored ways in which we can think more strategically about time management and how we are choosing to utilize social media in our advocacy efforts, including incorporating storytelling. A basic understanding of Facebook and Twitter is highly recommended in order for participants to benefit from the learnings shared during these social media webinars. A recording of this session…
April Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from April’s Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 April 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (Central time, Central America) / 9:00-10:00am (New York time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish interpretation will be available. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday,…
JCoR Environmental Ministries Showcase (Africa & Asia)
This presentation of ministry projects being carried out by Catholic Religious Sisters and Fathers in various parts of the African continent was convened by JCoR during the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women. The theme for this UN conference was an exploration of the intersection of gender equality and environmental sustainability and justice. This presentation of ministry projects being carried out by Catholic Religious Sisters and Fathers in various parts of Asia was convened by JCoR during the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women. The theme for this UN conference was an exploration of the intersection of gender equality and environmental sustainability and justice.
JCoR Workshop for Religious in the the Andean-Amazonian Region: Quito, Ecuador (March 2022)
This workshop was one of the first in the JCoR series in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. It took place from 7-13 March 2022 in Quito, Ecuador, and included 28 participants. Click here to read the outcome document from this meeting in the Andean-Amazonian region. Este taller fue uno de los primeros de la serie JCoR en la región de América Latina y el Caribe. Tuvo lugar del 7 al 13 de marzo de 2022 en Quito, Ecuador, y contó con 28 participantes. Haga clic aquí para leer el documento final de esta reunión en la región andino-amazónica. Recurso adicional: Guía JCoR para América Latina y el Caribe
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Goa, India (March 2022)
An online workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Goa, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. Date: 12, 19, and 26 March 2022 Time: 9:30am-5:30pm (IST) Click here to view the event flyer. Click here to register. Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Goa’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization – Gender justice – The Rights-Based Framework – Majoritarian nationalism and minority rights – Advocacy and documenting for…
My Voice, Our Equal Future: Girls Speak to Climate Change
This event joins the themes of International Day of the Girl 2021 and CSW66. It provides space for a global conversation among girls, who will discuss their contributions to climate justice, the obstacles they see and their hopes for the future. In Our Common Agenda, António Guterres mentions youth 39 times. He writes, “Listen to and work with youth”. This event seeks to do just that – especially with girls. Girl advocates will approach climate change from perspectives such as education, technology, Covid19, food security and period poverty. Este evento une los temas del Día Internacional de la Niña 2021 y de la CSW66. Este evento ofrece un espacio para una conversación global entre las niñas, que discutirán sus contribuciones a la justicia climática, los obstáculos que ven y sus esperanzas para el futuro. En Nuestra Agenda Común, António Guterres menciona a los jóvenes 39 veces. Escribe: “Escuchen y trabajen…
March Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from March’s Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 March 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (New York & Bogotá time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to indigenous peoples (in preparation for the upcoming United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues). As usual, all voices and issues are welcome in this space. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click…
JCoR’s 2022 HLPF Delegation Programme
The governing member NGOs of the Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) invite their delegates who will be participating in some portion of the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) to participate in a series of joint orientation sessions and preparatory projects designed for Religious Sisters, Brothers, priests, Associates, and partners in mission. 2022 HLPF Delegation Programme (with registration links) *Please register separately for each session you will attend live.* Session 1: Flyer Resources Recording Session 2: Flyer Resources Recording Session 3: Recording Las ONGs miembros de la Coalición por la Justicia de los Religiosos (JCoR) invitan a sus delegados que participarán en alguna parte del Foro Político de Alto Nivel sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible (HLPF) de 2022 a participar en una serie de sesiones conjuntas de orientación y proyectos preparatorios diseñados para Hermanas, Hermanos, Sacerdotes, Asociados y Socios en Misión. Programa de la Delegación del HLPF 2022…
2022 UN Orientation for Representatives of Religious NGOs
January 2022 orientation offered by and for Catholic Religious NGOs’ representatives to the United Nations. Part 1: Introduction to the Functional Commissions of the UN Economic & Social Council Presented by: Teresa Kotturan, SCN, UN Representative of the Sisters of Charity Federation Part 2: Introduction to the Commission on Social Development Presented by: Veronica Brand, RSHM, UN Representative of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Part 3: Introduction to the Commission on the Status of Women Presented by: Beth Blissman, PhD, Co-Member & UN Representative of the Loretto Community Part 4: Introduction to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Presented by: Daniel LeBlanc, OMI, UN Representative of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Parts 5-14: Playlist of Introduction to NGO Committees and Working Groups Active at UN Headquarters
February Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from February’s Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 February 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (New York & Bogotá time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). 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. This month, we are especially inviting individuals who would like to speak about topics relating to women and girls (in preparation for the upcoming Commission on the Status of Women). As usual, all voices and issues are welcome in this space. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click…
Taller de Capacitación de la JCoR 2022
After a long pause, due to COVID, dates and cities have been rescheduled for the highly-anticipated JCoR workshops in Latin America and the Caribbean! Participation is open to all Sisters, Brothers, priests, and partners in mission across the region. Scroll down for a schedule of each of the regional workshops. The series launched with a virtual workshop (via Zoom) that was held on 2, 3, and 4 February 2022 (4:00-6:00pm Colombia Standard Time). This session was foundational to the in-person workshops that will take place from March-July 2022. If you missed this introductory session, and wish to participate in one of the in-person workshops, please begin by viewing recordings of the 2-4 February event. Después de una larga pausa, debido al COVID, ¡las fechas y ciudades han sido reprogramadas para los tan esperados talleres JCoR en América Latina y el Caribe! La participación está abierta a todas las Hermanas, Hermanos, sacerdotes y colaboradores…
Advocacy via Social Media for Religious NGOs at the UN (Part I)
Please see the flyer (above) for details on JCoR’s social media training for religious NGOs at the UN. This informal webinar was held on Tuesday, 18 January 2022. This training was the first in a two-part series: (1) Our first session focused on tips and tricks to help you make the most effective use of your time on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. It also highlighted mechanisms JCoR has put in place in order to assist you in amplifying our work via social media. (2) The second session explored ways in which we can think more strategically about how we are choosing to utilize social media in our advocacy efforts, including incorporating storytelling. A basic understanding of Facebook and Twitter is highly recommended in order for participants to benefit from the learnings shared during these social media webinars. Click below to view a…
January Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from January’s Global Community Hour. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 14 January 2022, from 8:00-9:00am (New York & Bogotá time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). This will be the second in 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. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found above, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish interpretation will be available. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 14 January and for future…
December Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from December’s Global Community Hour We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 December 2021, from 8:00-9:00am (New York & Bogotá time) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). This will be the second in 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. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. A flyer with additional information can be found below, and you can click here to register. English-Spanish interpretation will be available. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday,…
2021 Orientation for Religious NGOs’ Representatives to the UN
November 2021 orientation offered by and for Catholic Religious NGOs’ representatives to the United Nations. Part 1: Origins & Purpose of the UN System and its Sustainable Development Goals Presented by: Beth Blissman, PhD, Co-Member and UN Representative of the Loretto Community (Sisters & Co-Members of Loretto) Part 2: Role of Religious NGOs at the UN Presented by: Teresa Blumenstein, New York Coordinator of the Justice Coalition of Religious Part 3: Experiential Wisdom: Homelessness Advocacy at the UN Presented by: Jean Quinn, DW, Executive Director of UNANIMA International Part 4: Earth Advocacy at the UN Presented by: Kevin Cawley, CFC, UN Representative of Edmund Rice International
RUN Education Session: New Human Rights Council Resolutions
This educational presentation was given by Sandra Epal-Ratjen of Franciscans International for the representatives of Catholic Religious NGOs to the United Nations in November 2021.
RUN Education Session: Status of Nuclear Disarmament
This educational presentation was delivered by Rene Holbach of UN Office for Disarmament Affairs for the representatives of Catholic Religious NGOs to the United Nations in October 2021.
November Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from November’s Global Community Hour Your voice matters & we want to hear from you! Join us for our November Global Community Hour, a monthly online gathering for religious from around the world. Voice emerging justice concerns and inform the advocacy of JCoR. For more information, click here to view the event flyer . Friday, 12 November 2021 7:00am – 8:00am (Central Standard Time, Central America) 8:00am – 9:00am (Eastern Daylight Time, US & Canada) 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Central Africa Time) 6:30pm – 7:30pm (India Standard Time) Click here to register. *English-Spanish interpretation will be available ¡Tu voz importa y queremos escucharte! Únase a nosotros para nuestra Hora de la Comunidad Global, una reunión mensual en línea para religiosos de todo el mundo. Expresar las preocupaciones emergentes sobre la justicia e informar la defensa de JCoR. Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para…
1st Monthly Global Community Hour
Click here to access the prayer from October’s Global Community Hour Your voice matters & we want to hear from you! Join us for our 1st Global Community Hour, a monthly online gathering for religious from around the world. Voice emerging justice concerns and inform the advocacy of JCoR. For more information, click here to view the event flyer. Friday, 8 October 2021 7:00am – 8:00am (Central Standard Time, Central America) 9:00am – 10:00am (Eastern Daylight Time, US & Canada) 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Central Africa Time) 6:30pm – 7:30pm (India Standard Time) Click here to register. *English-Spanish interpretation will be available ¡Su voz importa y queremos escuchar de usted! Únase a nosotros para nuestra Primera Hora de la Comunidad Global, una reunión mensual en línea para religiosos de todo el mundo. Expresar las preocupaciones emergentes sobre la justicia e informar la defensa de JCoR. Para obtener más información,…
Kandhamal Memorial: Defending Freedom and Religious Minority Rights
We, together with the Survivors of Kandhamal Association, priests and nuns working in Odisha, the Justice Coalition of Religious North & East India (JCoR), invite you to show solidarity for those who have been targeted for their faith. Since 2009 by the call of the National Solidarity Forum (a consortium of civil society groups) and with the survivors of Kandhamal, the other parts of our country have been organizing every year, August 25 as “Kandhamal Memorial Day”. Through this platform, prominent leaders of India, academicians and activists and religious groups who have visited Kandhamal to show solidarity in different times, are now continuing to share their concern for the common cause. Many international organizations have also extended their solidarity with the survivors of Kandhamal violence, one of the worst incidents of Christian persecution in Indian history in 2008. This year, we have decided to observe the day on August 30,…
Zimbabwe HLPF Workshop: Sessions #1, #2, and #3
JCoR offered a three-session online workshop as a way of introduction to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and VNR process in a year when the government of Zimbabwe reported for the second time. The workshop series: offered essential background information on the SDG monitoring and review process, accompanied participants in reflection on and articulating a response to the SDG progress reports that have been produced by their government and national civil society networks, and facilitated a post-HLPF discussion about how they/their congregations might become more engaged with SDG monitoring between now and future HLPFs. For additional information, please see the workshop flyer and program here. Session #1: Resources Intro to HLPF, VNRs, and Civil Society Networks Role of Religious at the UN Session #2: Resources HLPF Reflection Guide Session #3:
Faith Without Borders: Contributions of Catholic Religious Congregations to the 2030 Agenda
“Faith Without Borders: Partnerships of Governments and Catholic Organizations to Reduce Inequalities for the Post-COVID Era in Spain and Beyond” This panel discussion will feature leaders from the UN system and Spanish government, Spanish civil society, and the global community of Catholic Religious who will offer their perspectives on the role of Religious NGOs in the achievement of the SDGs, through both monitoring (advocacy initiatives) and implementation (good works among populations who have been the most marginalised). ___________________________________________________________________ “Fe sin fronteras: Alianzas de gobiernos y organizationes católicas para reducir las desigualdades” Este panel de discusión contará con líderes del sistema de la ONU y el gobierno español, la sociedad civil española, y la comunidad global de religiosos católicos que ofrecerán sus perspectivas sobre el papel de las ONG religiosas en el logro de los ODS, a través de ambos seguimiento (iniciativas de incidencia) e implementación (buenas obras entre las poblaciones…
Dignity at the heart of the SDGs in a Post-COVID Era: Listening to Youth, Older Persons, Refugees, and Indigenous Peoples
Our interactive panel will represent voices from the field, their experiences, and challenges to re-build a healthier, more equitable, and peaceful world in a post COVID era in which the fundamental dignity of each person is realized. We will hear from individuals living in four of this year’s VNR countries: Colombia, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. They will present some of the challenges they face in achieving the promise held in the SDG’s to leave no one behind and reach the furthest behind. Additionally, they will offer best practices and offer suggestions for a sustainable way forward. ___________________________________________________ Nuestro panel interactivo representará voces del campo, sus experiencias y desafíos para reconstruir un mundo más saludable, equitativo y pacífico en una era post COVID en la que la dignidad fundamental de cada la persona se realiza. Escucharemos a personas que viven en cuatro de los países VNR de este año: Colombia, Japón,…
Holistic and Intersectional Approaches to Peace at the Heart of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in a Post-COVID Era
This panel will explore vital interconnections between the SDGs in order to achieve SDG 16 (Peace Justice & Strong Institutions). Special attention will be given to the SDG1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Health & Wellbeing), SDG8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) for the realization of peace in a post COVID-19 era. _______________________________________________ Este panel explorará las interconexiones vitales entre los ODS para lograr el ODS 16 (Justicia de paz y Instituciones Fuertes). Se prestará especial atención al ODS 1 (Fin de la pobreza), ODS 2 (Hambre cero), ODS 3 (Salud Y bienestar), ODS 8 (Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico) y ODS 10 (Reducción de las desigualdades) para la realización de paz en una era posterior al COVID-19. _______________________________________________ Ce panel explorera les interconnexions vitales entre les ODD afin d’atteindre l’ODD 16 (Peace Justice & Institutions fortes). Une attention particulière sera accordée…
Hearing Haiti
Join JCoR in supporting a people-centered, rights-based, process of recovery and transformation Hearing Haiti: An opportunity to listen to voices from Haiti – an important step toward supporting a people-centered, rights-based, Haitian-led process of recovery and transformation On 24 June 2021, representatives of UN Member States and JCoR’s member organizations and civil society partners were invited to hear the experiences and insights of Haitians and their allies within Haiti during this time of political and economic tensions and public health strain, which have combined to form an unprecedented, existential crisis in the country. Here, we share the testimony that was given during the hearing.
Unraveling Child Labor in the Mining Industry in the Congo Basin
A virtual side-event commemorating the World Day Against Child Labor and International Day of the African Child The NGO Mining Working Group (MWG) is a coalition of NGOs that advocate through the UN system for human and environmental rights as they relate to extractive industries. The MWG addresses unjust and unsustainable extractive practices and policies through the lens of Earth’s carrying capacity and the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples. This year, which the UN Secretary-General has declared the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, the MWG has taken a particular interest in shining a light on child labor practices in the extractive industry. One epicenter of such practices is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC is the origin of over half the world’s cobalt, a mineral that is essential for the production of lithium-on batteries in electric cars, phones, and computers. These technological…
International Women’s Day: presentations & interactive discussion on women’s health, education, and work in the post-COVID world
Serving Across the Digital Divide: Catholic Religious on the Role of Digital Technology in Social Inequalities
As members of the Justice Coalition of Religious, which unites the voices of many United Nations-accredited organisations representing Catholic Sisters, Brothers, and priests, we have been working alongside “the furthest behind” toward sustainable development for centuries. From this vantage point, we have witnessed COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns widening pre-existing socio-economic inequalities to a veritable chasm. In this side event, we will learn from the experiences, perspectives, and visions of several Catholic women and men Religious who are dedicated to service of those on the disconnected side of our current digital divide. They will shine a light on the particular ways the digital divide has impacted the marginalised communities in which they live and minister. They will also offer their insights into what the first steps toward digitalization could look like in their communities and the role they are ready to play in that process. SPEAKERS: Sr. Lorraine Connell, SNDdeN,General Treasurer &…
2020 Orientation for Religious NGOs’ Representatives to the United Nations
October 2020 orientation offered by and for Catholic Religious NGOs’ representatives to the United Nations. PART 1: Origins and Purpose of the UN System and its Sustainable Development Goals Presented by Beth Blissman, PhD, Co-Member and UN Representative of the Loretto Community PART 2: Introduction to the UN Functional Commissions & Expert Bodies Presented by Teresa Kotturan, SCN, UN Representative of the Sisters of Charity Federation PART 3: The Role of Religious NGOs in the UN System Presented by Teresa Blumenstein, New York Coordinator of the Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) PART 4: Modes of Networking, Communication, and Collaboration Presented by Durstyne Farnan, OP, UN Representative of the Dominican Leadership Conference & Teresa Blumenstein, New York Coordinator of the Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) PART 5: Spiritual History of the UN Presented by Anele Heiges, OP (Adrian), UN Representative of the International Public Policy Institute…
Faith Speaks to UN75: an online conversation among faith and diplomatic leaders on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations
An online discussion among faith & diplomatic leaders on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations: At a time of great disruptions in the world, the UN is marking its 75th anniversary. The COVID-19 global health crisis with severe economic and social impacts creates increased challenges for the UN. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have a history of serving people and are among the first responders in times of global crisis including the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic. Our communities and partners on the ground ensure that basic needs are met for all people, regardless of religion, in the communities in which we live and serve. We reach out communities that are often the most vulnerable and are left behind. Faith-based actors fill the service gaps usually without government assistance. FBOs continually engage in projects on the ground that specifically further the objectives of the UN Charter, implement the Sustainable…
A Faith-Based Vision for the UN at 75 and Beyond
On 15 September 2020, a team of non-governmental organizations who represent Catholic congregations of women and men Religious at the United Nations jointly launched a statement calling for key reforms to the UN System on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its founding. The video below features comments on the statement from Azza Karam, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace International, and Joop Theunissen of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The statement discussed herein is available in: English Spanish French Recording of the launch conversation:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Maharashtra, India: Cohort 2 (March 2020)
28 February-1 March 2020 Participants: 43 women and men Religious from 21 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context (coming soon) Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation (coming soon) Going Global (and Regional): Opportunities for Input in the UN System (Coming soon) *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: COMING SOON! Photo Gallery:
Joint Action for Sustainable Development: Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (February 2020)
22-27 February 2020 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Participants: 12 women and men Religious from the following congregations: Congregation of Jesus (CJ) Dominican Sisters (OP) Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Loreto Generalate (IBVM) Medical Mission Sisters (MMS) Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SND) Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) Content: Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union Agenda 2063 Introduction to the 6th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD6) Official ARFSD6 Meeting Programme Official ARFSD6 Concept Note Official ARFSD6 background report on scaling up innovative means of implementation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063 Official summary report on Africa’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals Official ARFSD6 draft summary of and key messages: ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Materials from the Caritas Africa side event: Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations to…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in the Latin America & Caribbean Region: Guatemala City, Guatemala (February 2020)
16 a 22 de febrero de 2020 En este lugar y en estas fechas nos reunimos 45 delegados de 10 países: Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Estados Unidos, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, República Dominicana, y, para el primer Taller de capacitación de la Coalición de Religiosas/os de la ONU por la Justicia. En este encuentro reflejamos los rostros nuevos de la intergeneracionalidad, hermanas/os mayores y jóvenes; la pertenencia carismática, con la presencia tanto de religiosas/os como de laicas/os; la intercongregacionalidad, con la participación de 10 comunidades y 5 movimientos; la inseparable opción por los pobres y la tierra; la relación entre la academia (casi todos son profesionales y varios profesores universitarios) y las bases (todas/os están comprometidas/os con la suerte de los marginados y el clima). En un ambiente de diálogo fraterno, de escucha, de oración compartida, de trabajos en grupos, se cumplió el objetivo central que era…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Maharashtra, India: Cohort 1 (January 2020)
16-18 January 2020 Participants: 35 women and men Religious from 14 congregations and 1 diocesan priest Dialogue Session Content: Program Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context (coming soon) Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation (coming soon) Going Global (and Regional): Opportunities for Input in the UN System (Coming soon) *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Public statement and popular education about the threat to SDGs 10 and 16 posed by India’s Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens, and National Population Registry. Read JCoR, Maharashtra’s public statement on the CAA, NRC, and NPR. Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Tamil Nadu, India (October 2019)
14-16 October 2019 Participants: 33 women and men Religious from 11 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program (Coming soon) Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global: Learning About UN Advocacy through 3 Examples *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Conducting focus groups among the communities we serve to collect testimonies and track the scope and nature of violence against women and girls in the State of Tamil Nadu Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Kerala, India (August 2019)
22-24 August 2019 Participants: 13 women Religious from 8 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global: Learning About UN Advocacy through 3 Examples *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Conducting focus groups among the communities we serve to collect testimonies and track the scope and nature of violence against women and girls in the State of Kerala Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Karnataka, India (August 2019)
15-17 August 2019 Participants: 18 women and men Religious from 9 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program Agenda Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global: Learning About UN Advocacy through 3 Examples *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Conducting focus groups among the communities we serve to collect testimonies and track the scope and nature of violence against women and girls in the State of Karnataka Photo Gallery:
Strengthening Connections to End Human Trafficking: An Interactive Dialogue
Strengthening Connections to End Human Trafficking: an Interactive Dialogue with Talitha Kum, US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, and UN NGOs Conversation Starters: Gabriella Bottani, SMC, International Coordinator Talitha Kum Winifred Doherty, RGS, NGO Representative to the UN for the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Michelle Loisel, DC, Coordinator of Provincial Response to Migrants and Issues of Modern Human Slavery, Company of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise Province Robert Miresel, SVD, NGO Representative to the UN, VIVAT International Date: Tuesday, 30 July, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: UN Church Center, 2nd Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza Click here to see the event flyer.
HLPF Welcome Gathering
Orientation and networking reception for visiting delegates to the 2019 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
SDG 4: At the heart of achieving the 2030 Agenda
SDG 4: At the heart of achieving the 2030 Agenda Quality Education is at the heart of sustainable development. Integrative and innovative approaches to education build intellectual capacity, increase health and well-being, and provide opportunities for local people to contribute to sustainable solutions to the global issues affecting them. This interactive panel discussion will focus on realistic recommendations for integrated, quality education through a rights-based lens, including urban, rural, and impoverished communities around the world. Date: Tuesday, 9 July, 3:00pm Location: UN Church Center, 10th Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza For more information, please see the event flyer.
Reaching the Roots: Social Protection for Indigenous Women and Girls
Reaching the Roots: Social Protection for Indigenous Women and Girls An event sponsored by the Justice Coalition of Religious parallel to the 63rd UN Commission on the Status of Women In this parallel event on the margins of the 63rd UN Commission on the Status of Women, a panel will shine a light on the particular ways that social protection gaps are affecting indigenous women and girls in several distinct corners of the globe, including Ecuador, Vanuatu, Nepal, and Canada. The event will also highlight the ways in which indigenous women and girls are overcoming those gaps in government-sponsored protection. Panelists will follow this call to action with a presentation of recommendations for the UN Member States, UN agencies, private sector representatives, and civil society actors who are ready to answer that call. Panelists will include: • Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, Manager, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Liaison Unit at…
Justice at the heart of global transformation
