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Since 1979, religious orders have supported the mission of Global Education Associates to "advance global systems that will secure ecological integrity, peace, human rights, economic and social well-being, and democratic participation, with special care to include the voices and perspectives of poor and marginalized people and of diverse cultural and religious traditions." In 2003, the Parternship for Global Justice (formerly the Religious Orders Partnership) became a separate entity. Partnership for Global Justice interfaces with other groups to promote global consciousness and a shared global ethic, and to achieve global systemic change. The Partners share resources to engage collaboratively in global systemic change ministries. The Partnership serves those who already have Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status at the United Nations as well as those who do not and would like to connect with the U.N. through the Partnership. Programs are designed to provide resources to assist NGOs in participating more fully in global issues. For those who do not have NGO status at the U.N., the Partnership Director serves as a full participant in U.N. issues and offers opportunities for Partners to participant in U.N./NGO programs and committees and yearly commission meetings. Their Programs U.N. Orientation Days - This orientation is designed to provide basic information regarding the United Nations system including the participation of the Secretariat, the Nation States, the NGOs and other groups that form the U.N. community. It includes an overview of the current U.N. agenda and a reflection of how congregations might be able to participate in U.N. activities. Global Economics Workshop - Every issue at the U.N. has an economic component. Therefore, it is important to understand economic principles when entering into dialogue as NGOs with the Nation-States and the U.N. Secretariat. The program provides an overview of principles in economics with a backdrop of Catholic Social Teaching. These principles are applied to issues that are currently discussed as part of the U.N. economic agenda including trade, debt, multinational corporations, development and subsidies. The IHM Congregation is a member of the Partnership for Global Jutice. This membership provides the Congregation with access to all mailings, e-mail notices, newsletters and opportunities for members to attend Partnership programs and NGO activities. For more information about the Partnership for Global Justice, go to: http://www.religiousorderspartnership.org/ |
