DOCUMENTS
 

The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues ended its 6th Session with strong recommendations for action to ensure the spiritual and cultural survival and physical well being of the indigenous peoples of the world. “Territories, lands and natural resources” was the special theme. More than 1500 indigenous women and men gathered in New York to inform and to encourage the 16 members of the Forum as they discussed urgent issues and made recommendations to the UN on behalf of more than 380 million brothers and sisters in more than 70 countries. (More details)


THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE (Click here)

Le Secrétaire général Message du Secrétaire général à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la paix. (Click here)



SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN MESSAGE TO WORLD HABITAT DAY ON 1 OCTOBER, CALLS FOR RESOLVE TO MAKE CITIES WORLDWIDE SAFER, GREENER, MORE INCLUSIVE, SECURE FOR ALL (Click here)

TRIDUUM IN PREPARATION FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS
During the Assembly of the Passionist Family that took place in Cajicá, Colombia, (May, 2007), it was agreed that in all of Latin America and the Caribbean, a Triduum would be celebrated in preparation for the Feast of our Founder, St. Paul of the Cross, in order to continue to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the topic of Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation. (Click here for document)

The Triduum was prepared by Fr. JOSÉ RAMÓN ZUBIZARRETA (CORI - PAC) It is available as a pdf document in Spanish.


HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE 24 SEPTEMBER 2007THE FUTURE IN OUR HANDS: ADDRESSING THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE (Click here)

UNITED NATIONS MUST FIND WAYS TO DELIVER MORE FULLY ON PROMISES ENSHRINED IN CHARTER, SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL AT HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
(Click here)

STATEMENT BY H.E. DR. SRGJAN KERIM PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE OPENING OF THE 62ND SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 18 SEPTEMBER 2007, UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK (Click here)

News flash Good news!! The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by vote with 143 in favour, 4 against and 11 abstentions.(More details)

PROJECT: WALKING WITH WOMEN VICTIMS OF SOCIO-POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN SECTOR 13, MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
The mid-Western sector of the city of Medellin has been particularly hit by socio-political violence over the past years. During decades, its inhabitants have been totally ignored by the State and this has resulted in extreme poverty which impinges on the rights of hundreds of people and their families. Only when some armed groups belonging to the insurgent militia occupied the region, did the national government headed by Dr. Alvaro Uribe decide to send men to impose a military intervention in the region. (More details)

UNITED NATIONS Press Release 5 June 2007
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)
HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FRAMEWORK IN SEARCH FOR LASTING SOLUTION BETWEEN PALESTINIANS AND ISRAELIS
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour issued the following statement today:
This week marks forty years of occupation of the Palestinian territory, a regime which has led to wide-ranging and serious violations of the human rights of the Palestinian people, first and foremost among them the right to self-determination. The occupation must give way to a lasting political solution allowing both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples to live in peace within secure and internationally recognized borders. (More details)

A Global Action Plan under G8 leadership is urgently needed to resolve a growing water and sanitation crisis that causes nearly two million child deaths every year, says the 2006 Human Development Report, released here today. (More details)

45th General Chapter of Passionists - United Nations Report October 2006
I gladly share with you how this seed of Passionist presence has grown. It is almost 5 years since I began the ministry of bringing the vision of the Chapter into the multilateral forum of the United Nations. (Click here to read the entire report.)

French Lay Passionists - Une culture de la paix au profit des enfants du monde.
(More details)

«J’étais un étranger et vous m’avez accueilli» (Mt, 25, 35) un article sur l'engagement de la fraternité passioniste de Cachan (More details)

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." (Mt. 25: 35) The story of practical support the Passionist Lay Fraternity offered to the African squatters in Cachan near Paris.
(More details)


Special UN meeting on fighting AIDS promises to set new national targets The General Assembly met on June 3, 2006 to review and revise its commitment to fighting the AIDS epidemic, setting some goals for 2008. A lot of emphasis seemed to be placed on protecting women from the disease and the need for prevention. In terms of women, commitments made in this declaration include: promoting gender equality and empowerment of women, and educating people on the disease (particularly the youth and all females). With regards to prevention, commitments include: providing both male and female condoms, encouraging responsible sexual behavior (abstinence, fidelity), providing sterile injection equipment for drug users, and educating the masses. Another major goal is to fight “stigma and social exclusion” of those infected.

Keep the Promise: HIV and AIDS Campaign Action Alert 8 June 2006 Action Must Follow UN Review: “Keeping the Promise” requires ongoing planning, monitoring, and advocacy. (More details)



Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues meets United Nations Headquarters,
New York, May 15 to 26, 2006
The Fifth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues takes place at UN Headquarters in New York, on 1st. Avenue between 42nd. and 46th. Streets. This year's Session will begin with the launching of the Programme of Action for the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. The launching of the Decade will take place in the General Assembly Hall on Monday 15 May. In addition to the formal Forum Session, the There are over 50 side events scheduled for the two weeks while the Forum is in session.


More details

UN launches Programme of Action for Second Decade for Indigenous Peoples (More details)

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Fifth Session (More details)

UN STUDY SHOWS POOR COUNTRIES ACHIEVING DEMOCRATIC PROGRESS (More details)

SEVEN ENVIRONMENTAL HEROES TO BE HONOURED BY UN AGENCY (More details)

PAUSE FOR PEACE!
New York, March 23, 2006 (More details)

PAUSE POUR LA PAIX !!
New York, 23 mars 2006 (More details)