It is of little surprise that SDG 1 aims to ‘end poverty in all its forms everywhere’. The fact that millions of persons are living in extreme poverty in a world characterized by an unprecedented level of economic development, technological means and financial resources is a moral outrage.
Poverty is not solely an economic issue, but rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and the basic capability to live in dignity. Persons living in poverty experience many interrelated deprivations that prevent them from realising their rights and perpetuate their poverty. Such deprivations include: dangerous work conditions, unsafe housing, lack of nutritious food, unequal access to justice, lack of political power and limited access to health care.
In a world of inequality and oppression we stand with those exploited in any way by unjust systems and structures. Our tradition encourages us to integrate our heads, hearts and hands to effect systemic change wherever we encounter poverty and injustice.
I am very grateful for the last two weeks, when I had the opportunity to work with the IBVM/CJ NGO at the United Nations in
On June 14, IBVM’s Youth Representative in Spain (Carlota Gayo) organised a small virtual event with a group of Alumni from the schools in Madrid,
Our Mary Ward Family is continuing to raise awareness about child labour as part of our pledge last year. Fe y Alegría 58 Mary Ward
Loreto St Michael’s’ Navan celebrated its 44th consecutive Social Justice Week (February 28-March 4). With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions the annual event managed to
Mansi Kala and Ritika Chakraborty, students of St. Joseph’s Convent Patna, participated as our girl delegates in various events at the CSW66. They said that
Once again, I had the opportunity to participate virtually at the parallel civil society events that took place concurrently with the 60th session of the
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