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, Portuguese, and/or French 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)…
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
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)
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 …
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
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…
Stand by Me: 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence
JCoR-India has collaborated with the Conference of Religious of India in putting together a series of conversations that include voices of GBV survivors, gender-justice advocates, and those involved in redressal and accompaniment of survivors. See the flyer (above) for details. The information needed to join the sessions via Zoom are as follows: Topic: STAND BY ME 2022 Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87492285091?pwd=ODZ6bFpYSHpUeXpSdnVhMW8zaHlZUT09 Meeting ID: 874 9228 5091 Passcode: INEEDYOU Contact : endgbvcampaign22@gmail.com
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…
A Call to Action for the Education of Adolescent Girls
Join us on 6 October 2022, from 9:00am-9:30am for Day 6 of the 11 Days of Action! Live-streamed event featuring “Drive For Five: A Global Call to Action for the Education of Adolescent Girls,” followed by a live conversation with a girl activists. View the event flyer here FEATURED GIRL ACTIVISTS: Megal – Climate Activist from India Leonie – United Kingdom Isabella – United Kingdom Bettie – Kenya Conversation moderated by: Maria – Mexico WATCH VIA LIVESTREAM: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayoftheGirlSummit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQBFP_lRi66cJkDE5R6Hpg/videos?app=desktop
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 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 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.
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…
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
International Women’s Day: presentations & interactive discussion on women’s health, education, and work in the post-COVID world
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.
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
