Representing Mercy International Association at the United Nations.
In continuing to promote the vision of Catherine McAuley, the
Sisters of Mercy established Mercy Global concern (MGC) in 1998,
in order to bring the Mercy spirit to the United Nations (UN),
the one forum in the world where all nations have the potential
to meet as equals. MGC is the mechanism by which all those associated
with the Sisters of Mercy may interact with the UN system. At
the UN, Sisters of Mercy can advocate for the less privileged
and make explicit preferential options within a huge network
of international bodies.
Director: Deirdre Mullan rsm
777 United Nations Plaza 6th Floor
New York,
NY 10017
USA Ph: +1 646 227 1878 Fax: +1 646 227 1879 Email:mercyun@aol.com
Commissions
Commission on Sustainable Development Eighteenth session 3-14 May 2010
Overview
The focus of the two-year cycle of CSD-18 and CSD-19 is on reviewing progress and fostering implementation of sustainable development in the areas of transport, chemicals, waste management, mining, and the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns.
In preparation for the CSD-18 Review Session, the CSD Secretariat is launching a new and innovative Thematic Seminar Series that will present scientific and technical information on the issues under review by the Commission to Second Committee delegates and others who are active in the CSD process. The CSD Thematic Seminar Series features presentations by technical experts, video documentaries highlighting challenges and successes, and interactive discussions. It is designed to add value to the CSD process by preparing CSD-18 participants to be informed about the latest research, data, case studies and challenges that will underpin the discussions during the CSD-18 Review Session.
Towards Gender Responsive And Equitable Climate Change Financing (pdf) Commission on Sustainable Development - Report of the Secretary-General (pdf) Mining Earth’s Irreplaceable Treasures for Bullets (pdf)
Briefing Notes
Briefing Note 1, July 2010
Embrace Diversity, End Discrimination
Information note: Human Rights – Foundation for engagement to achieve the MDGs
(pdf)
Briefing Note 2, July 2010
Water Resolution
A new draft resolution that is being promoted in the General Assembly on The Human Right to Water and Sanitation.
(pdf)
Reports
Report Number 1, July 2010:
UN Nelson Mandela Day
Good morning. It’s a great honor to be here today to offer a few words about what Nelson Mandela means to my country and to people everywhere.
(pdf)
Report Number 2, July 2010:
Up Date: – UN General Assembly Human Right to Water Resolution
On June 17th, the government of Bolivia introduced, for informal consultation, a draft resolution recognizing the human right to water and sanitation, with the goal of having the United Nations General Assembly declare water and sanitation as human rights.
(pdf)
Special Reports
Report Number 1, July 2010:
At General Assembly, Queen Elizabeth II hails UN’s leadership in ever-changing world
Addressing the United Nations for the first time in more than 50 years, Queen Elizabeth II today lauded the world body for its many achievements, while exhorting it to continue playing its lead role in the cause of peace and prosperity for all.
(pdf)
Report Number 2, July 2010:
HAITI - 6 months later
At the International Donors conference held at the UN on March 31, 2010.
(pdf)
Announcements
Announcement Number 1, July 2010:
On- Line Discussion in preparation for CSW 2011
Access and participation of women and girls to education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work
(pdf)
Announcement Number 2, July 2010:
In historic move, UN creates single entity to promote women’s empowerment
2 July 2010 – In a bid to accelerate the empowerment of women, the General Assembly today voted unanimously to create a dynamic new entity merging four United Nations offices focusing on gender equality, a move hailed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other senior officials.
A Call to Integrate Faith, Ecology and the Global Economy
(pdf)
Responding to climate change: Striving for inclusive societies in a divided world
(pdf)
Mercy Global Concern, representing the Sisters of Mercy at the UN will endorse this letter as part of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty.
This letter will be sent to all UN Government Missions in advance of the UN High Level Event on MDGs on September 25.
The letter is the result of a consultation with a number of
organisations including GCAP working groups. We hope that you will be able to add the weight of your organisations voice to these important comments and demands by signing the attached letter.
(pdf)
Bridging the Gap 2009
When the participants of the 2009 finished their programme on Friday October 23, 2009, 202 Sisters of Mercy from around the Mercy World had completed and participated in this wonderful opportunity of forging bridges across the Mercy World.
