Sustainable development depends on a transformative approach to our lifestyles and the global economy.The Ministerial Declaration at the High-Level Political Forum raises uncertainty over whether these principles will be effectively put into practice.
Caritas at the High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development, UN Headquarters, July 9-18, 2018
Political leaders and grassroots activists from around the world unite to signal urgent need for increased ambition on climate change and sustainability
Caritas is concerned about the wide gap between the Compacts’ intentions and the current policies and practices on the ground.
“I thought I had no life. I thought this was the end. Because I was walking the streets.” – John “I was absolutely destitute, dirty and down. I felt lost and trapped in this lifestyle.” – Louise There are so many heart-breaking stories of poverty and despair. Pope Francis believes it’s time to listen to ...
Poverty is a form of violence. It leads to humiliation and it silences people. It destroys lives. But poverty is not inevitable. Like slavery or discrimination, it can be overcome. Those who endure poverty resist its injustice in countless ways. If we are to confront the challenges facing the world today, we need their intelligence ...
Mining and other extractive industries are driving human rights abuses and damaging the environment in the Amazon, say indigenous leaders. During meetings at the UN in New York 22 April to 1 May, community leaders supported by the Pan-Amazon Ecclesial network (REPAM) will raise the plight of their people. Caritas is a member of REPAM. ...
Caritas agencies call on western countries to do more to help fleeing Syrians, as more than five million people have been forced to cross borders and register as refugees in neighbouring countries. They warn that a Brussels Conference on Syria this week must prioritise mobilising funds for longer-term development for Syrian refugees. In a joint ...
Caritas Internationalis says this Human Rights Day 10 December that more must be done to ensure integration for migrants and refugees.
World Food Day this 16 October reminds the world again of the imperative to free humanity from hunger. Yet, today’s reality leaves us with a sense of deep discouragement.