Franciscans International
Tuesday 11 August 2015
FI gathers civil society and government representatives in Côte d'Ivoire to discuss UN recommendations follow-up
In Côte d’Ivoire at the end of June, FI gathered state representatives, civil society actors, NGOs, and human rights experts at a workshop to explore ideas on how to best follow-up on the UN’s recommendations to improve birth registration.[more]
Thursday 06 August 2015
Churches and Mining Network Meets with Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (PCJP) coordinated with the Churches and Mining group to arrange a meeting in Rome with representatives of communities affected by the mining industry. The “Churches and Mining” network is a ...[more]
Tuesday 04 August 2015
FI and the Mining Working Group Celebrate Commitment to Water and Sanitation in the Post-2015 Development Agenda
On Sunday, 2 August, United Nations Member States unanimously agreed on the final text that will be adopted by Heads of State at the UN Summit to adopt the Post 2015 Development Agenda in late September. FI, together with the NGO Mining Working ...[more]