Franciscans International

Franciscans International works at the UN and international organisations to influence decision makers on behalf of the most vulnerable.

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FI's Denise Boyle, F.M.D.M. Featured in St. Anthony Messenger Magazine

13 Aug 2010

"Wherever the dignity, equality and basic human rights of an individual or group are denied, Franciscans go into action!" said Sr. Denise Boyle fmdm, Executive Director in an article about Franciscans International published in the August edition of the St. Anthony Messenger magazine.

FI Launches Annual Student Human Rights Competition

13 Aug 2010

FI is launching a Human Rights Competition to raise students’ awareness and interest in Human Rights and the work of FI at the United Nations to address injustices that impact on the poor and the vulnerable.

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Celebrated in Thailand

13 Aug 2010

A "Discourse, Identity and Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Thailand" day was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand to celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People (IP) on 9 August.

Advance Regional Human Rights Advocacy Training held in Eastern Africa

13 Aug 2010

Franciscans International (FI) in collaboration with the Little Sisters of St. Francis (LSOSF) and the Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation Franciscans Africa (JPIC FA) held a week long training at the Cannossian Retreat Centre in Arusha, Tanzania in July.