Mateusz Tuniewicz Memorial Fund
Anna-Karin the wife of Mateusz RIP, who tragically drowned in Bali, on his way home from an FI workshop, requested that we inform you about the ‘Mateusz Tuniewicz Memorial Fund’ the family has set up to honour his memory. The purpose of the Memorial Fund ...[En savoir plus]
UN Special Rapporteur and Franciscans Discuss Human Rights Concerns for Internally Displaced Persons in Kenya
The UN Special Rapporteur (SR) of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) met Franciscans working with IDPS during his visit to Kenya in August 2011 to review the human rights situation of this group of people. [En savoir plus]
FI Submits Written Statement on Report of Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
In September 2011, Franciscans International submitted a written statements to the Human Rights Council 18th Session, on the report of the Special Rapporteur (SR) on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, its causes and consequences, and her ongoing commitment ...[En savoir plus]
International Day of Peace
On 21 September 2011, a variety of groups, organisations and people worldwide will host and attend International Day of Peace. JPIC (Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation), USG (Union of Superiors General), and UISG (International Union of Superiors ...[En savoir plus]
FI Delivers Oral Statement on on Contemporary Forms of Slavery at United Nations
On 14 September 2011, during the 18th United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Franciscans International delivered an oral statement on the Report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery focusing on child slavery in the artisanal ...[En savoir plus]
FI Delivers Oral Statement on the Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation
On 14 September 2011, during the 18th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Franciscans International delivered an joint-written oral statement on the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe water and sanitation. ...[En savoir plus]
Introduction to Work of FI
Watch a short introduction, by Sr. Denise Boyle fmdm, Executive Director, to the work of Franciscans International. Click here...[En savoir plus]