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At the UN in New York - Promises to keep; and miles to go before we sleep.
12 Jul 2010

Eight promises were made to every person in the world at the turn of the Millennium by 187 countries, Member States of the United Nations. The countries promised: to halve the number of people living on less than a dollar a day, to ensure primary education for all boys and girls, to promote gender equality, to reduce child and maternal mortality, to provide universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS, to ensure environmental sustainability, and to develop an international, rule-based financial system - all by 2015!

 

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Trafficking and organised crime epidemic growing
12 Jul 2010

On July 2nd, FI welcomed Ronald Charles Chance to present at the third 'Hear It from the Experts' evening in New York.

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Japanese Government Officials Call for Nuclear Disarmament
15 Jun 2010

Archbishop Joseph M. Takami, the Roman Catholic archbishop of Nagasaki, Japan called on the leadres of Japan and the United States to have the courage for total nuclear disarmament.

 

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UN practice should improve to support victims of human trafficking
11 Jun 2010

On Thursday 3 June 2010, Franciscans International (FI), in collaboration with the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW), co-hosted a side event on 'human trafficking' at the UN Human Rights Council's (HRC) 14th session.

 

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FI attends UN Preparatory Meeting for Rio+20
11 Jun 2010

He called for States to work in an open and transparent manner as they seek to produce a meaningful outcome document for the conference taking place in Rio de Janeiro in 2012 to review progress since the historic UN "Rio Summit" environment conference held there nearly 20 years ago. The focus of "Rio+20" will be on a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.

 

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When did I see you hungry?
11 Jun 2010

"To aid and serve is our deepest destiny - once we have learned to bear the sight of suffering," assures Gerard Thomas Straub in his  documentary film, "When Did I See You Hungry?"

 

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Franciscans International's "Hear it from the Experts" Series returns for night three
11 Jun 2010

Franciscans International's "Hear it from the Experts" returns for the final night in the series.  Ronald Charles Chance discusses Trafficking and Organized Crime.  Click on the link to learn more and register for these inspiring events.

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Climate Change Expert Robert K. Musil Supports FI in 'Fighting for our Environment'
31 May 2010

New Yorkers heard from the expert, Robert K. Musil, Ph.D, MPH, LHD talk about 'Fighting for Our Environment'.  He raised the concern that while the scientific reports on climate change are clear, what is less known is that the disruptions of our global climate system are disproportionately affecting people in the developing world. We need to take action.

 

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Franciscans International's "Hear it from the Experts" Series returns for night two.
25 May 2010

Franciscans International's "Hear it from the Experts" Series returns for night two.  Gerard Thomas Straub will present the film, The Power of Film at the Service of the Poor.  Click on the link to learn more and register for these inspiring events.

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FI and Franciscan Helpers Lobby Diplomats to Address Street Children Problem in Sweden
25 May 2010

To raise awareness of the problem of street children in Sweden, Ms. Ingrid Scholer, Svenska Franciskushjälpen (SF) (Franciscan Helpers), joined Franciscans International in Geneva to lobby diplomats and missions prior to the country’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on 7 May.