MEXICO : Second National March for Dignity. A Message from Fray Raul Vera Lopez, Dominican, Bishop of Saltillo

10 May 2013

Don Raul Vera Lopez OP, Obispo de Saltillo (Mexico)

Message from Fray Raul Vera Lopez, OP, Bishop of Saltillo (Mexico) at the occasion of the Second National March for Dignity organized by Mothers searching their disappeared sons or daughters and seeking justice.

Responsible Juvenile Justice : Dominicans calls the UN and Member States to take action

20 March 2013

Juvenile Justice should be "children friendly"

The administration of juvenile justice in many countries faces various challenges, including punitive approach negative impacts as well as lack of quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure, evaluate and monitor progress made. Dominicans call the UN and Member States to take action.

Update of Human Rights in Sri Lanka : Follow up of the UPR process

6 March 2013

Togather with several other faith based organizations, the Dominican Délégation to the United Nations expresses its views on four key human rights issues in Sri Lanka: 1) Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); 2) Peace and Reconciliation; 3) the Rights of the child; 4) Persons with disabilities.

Wants to know more on thse issues, please read the official UN working document.

Human Rights in Pakistan : Dominicans contributes to the Universal Periodic Report

28 February 2013

The Delegation of the Dominican Order submitted a written statement to the 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights situation in Pakistan. Children rights, Women's Rights and Education are key issues for the future of the country.

for more information:

fr. Olivier Poquillon o.p.

Permanent Delegate of the Order to the United Nations

The Holy See's "Minister for Foreign Affairs" speaks at the UN Human Rights Council

26 February 2013

For the first time, the "Minister of Foreign affairs" of the Holy See speaks at the UN Human RIghts Council recalling the Church's commitment to the implementation of fundamental and universal Human Rights worldwide. In his statement, Mgr. Dominique Mamberti recalled the need for the States and people of good will to contribute to the common good by cooperating to the practical implementation of universal, interdependent and interrelated Human Rights. Watch the video now.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers" : The Pope's Message for the 46th World Day of Peace

17 December 2012

Life, economy, role of the family, religious freedom, objection of conscience and many other issues for a pedagogy of Peace

Declaration on International Solidarity at the United Nations

15 September 2012

International Solidarity - United Nations - Dominicans

Even in the midst of a global recession, there is a real need of seeking the common good and making real the concept of the family of nations as well as finding innovative ways to implement responsibilities for respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights worldwide. This is what the concept of International Solidarity is about.

Dominicans : Fight against Extreme poverty should become a legal obligations

10 September 2012

Together with 18 Civil society's organizations, the Dominican Order advocates in favor of the inclusion of the Draft Guiding Principals on Extreme Poverty as an integral part of International Law

HE Bishop Charles Morerod OP at the United Nations : Dialogue, Culture and Religion

3 July 2012

Mgr. Charles Morerod OP - ONU - Dominicains Juillet 2012

Contribution de Mgr. Charles Morerod, Dominicain, évêque de Lausanne, Genève et Fribourg lors de la réunion organisée dans le cadre de la 20ème session plénière du Conseil des Droits de l'Homme de l'ONU, par les Missions permanentes du Saint-Siège, du Royaume du Maroc, de la Grèce, de l'Ordre de Malte ainsi que par le Forum des ONG Catholique dont Dominicans for Justice et Paix est membre, et le Centre catholique d'étude de Genève.

For a fair treatment of Faith based Organizations fighting HIV-AIDS

17 June 2012

Catholic organizations fighting against HIV-AIDS in Africa

The Promotion and Protection of the Right to Health of People Living with HIV: The Engagement of Faith-Inspired Organizations should be recognized and equaly supported by public authorities.

Read the Joint Statement from the Delegation of the Dominican Order to the United Nations togather with othe Faith based Organizations.

Statements