In response to the requests of Franciscan brothers and sisters, Franciscans International’s advocacy efforts at the 59th session of the Commission will focus on country situations and global thematic issues:

• Colombia
• Indonesia
• Pakistan
• Children
• Right to Development
• Religious Freedom
• Contemporary Forms of Slavery
• Human Trafficking
• Migration

All of our actions at the Commission are based upon first-hand information from our members in the field, many of whom chose to participate in the session.

• Read the Franciscans International Position Paper on the Commission on Human Rights (online or Word doc)