Franciscans International: News

01/16/2019

States must ensure coherence between human rights and sustainable development

Joint statement at the Human Rights Council's intersessional meeting on human rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

12/21/2018

Franciscans International wishes everyone a Merry Christmas

... and a happy New Year!

12/11/2018

Franciscans International prepares to celebrate 30 years

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12/05/2018

Join Franciscans International!

We are offering an advocacy internship between February and April 2019.

11/27/2018

Religious leaders speak out in favor of strong UN treaty on transnational corporations

During the 4th session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on transnational corporations and human rights, Franciscan Internationals hosted religious leaders from Brazil, Guatemala, and Germany.

11/13/2018

Franciscan Family discusses current challenges and causes of migration

Between 5 and 7 November, representatives from the Franciscan Family from Brazil, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, and Paraguay met in Mexico City to discuss the challenges and causes of migration in the America. (En español)

09/18/2018

Indigenous peoples' rights between Brazil and Venezuela

Side-event to the 39th session of the Human Rights Council.

09/13/2018

Crisis in the DRC: A country-wide perspective

FI and 46 other organizations alert the Human Rights Council to the possible worsening of political tensions and violence in Congo as the election approaches.

Follow our joint side-event and read our open letter.

09/12/2018

Human rights in the Philippines

Side-event to the 39th Session of the Human Rights Council.

07/18/2018

In memory of Julie Morgan

Earlier today, the former Director for Asia-Pacific in FI Bangkok office has passed away.