With 161 votes in support of the resolution, Franciscans International calls on all States to fully commit to the realization of a clean, healthy and sustainable environment for all

A new administration cannot become a pretext to avoid justice for past human rights violations.

During the session we shared various concerns from Franciscans and other partners with the Council.

We stand in solidarity with individuals and communities who work tirelessly to challenge the policies and vested interests which have facilitated the current environmental crisis.

Welcoming three new members, our Board of Directors appointed former Minister General of the Friars Minor Michael Perry as its next president.

The panel was a key moment to encourage States to reaffirm this right at the UN General Assembly. We see this as an opportunity to raise national ambitions to protect our planet.

If we truly want to protect human dignity and our planet, we need a legally binding instrument on transnational corporations. Sign up for our special newsletter to get involved in our efforts at the UN.

FI delivered statements on the human rights situation in Colombia, Guatemala, Haiti, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, as well as on climate change and the environment.

The Russian invasion and military operations in Ukraine are clear violations of international law and in particular of the UN Charter. There is no doubt that this aggression is also turning into a terrifying human rights crisis.

The recognition of the right to a healthy environment and the establishment of a Special Rapporteur of human rights and climate change have been long-time asks by Franciscans at the UN.