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.

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.

In early May, the countries of Kenza, Kiribati and Sweden each underwent their first Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nation's Human Rights Council in Geneva. Franciscans International attended the sessions to hear their recommendations raised in different member states`reports.

Reporting to FI's Executive Director, the International Advocacy Coordinator defines the advocacy priorities and strategies of the organisation, in response to the concerns raised by the members of the Franciscan Family, in coordination with FI offices.