Civil society organizations are of crucial importance to tackle the cycle of violence and poverty
FI parallel events during the Universal periodic Review of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)[more]
“I wish the UN had teeth to bite”
After a two month internship with FI, Sister Anne Ondigo shares her experiences in an interview. [more]
« Franscicans International » et ses partenaires invitent le Gouvernement congolais à intensifier ses efforts
french article from http://www.forumdesas.org[more]
Corporate human rights abuses must stop!
Franciscans international and a group of NGOs around the world are joining efforts to promote a legally binding instrument to address corporate human rights abuses.[more]
Rights-based approach to resource extraction
Franciscans International, with the Mining Working Group (MWG) at the UN, demands a rights-based approach to resource extraction in the pursuit of sustainable development.[more]
UN body questions Indonesia
A Joint Press Release by Franciscans International, the International Coalition for Papua, VIVAT International, Watch Indonesia!, and the West Papua Netzwerk
Report to HRC side event “DRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict”
21st March 2014 at the Palais de Nations: High-level panel discussion with Ms. Mary Robinson, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa as keynote speaker and Bishop Mgr. Fridolin Ambongo OFMCap, President, Episcopal Commission on Natural ...[more]