This past July, I had the privilege of representing VIVAT International at the United Nations in New York for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). For those unfamiliar with these terms, the HLPF is essentially the [read…]
On June 25, 2026, the VIVAT International Board of Trustees met at the MCCJ Generalate in Rome. The meeting brought several important updates, including the welcoming of new members, new appointments, and upcoming leadership transitions. [read…]
Highlights from the VIVAT International Annual Meeting 2026 22–23 June 2026 | Hybrid In a world where millions continue to be displaced by conflict, persecution, poverty, and climate-related crises, VIVAT International gathered its members from [read…]
VIVAT International Belgium urges the Belgian Government and Parliament to protect Article 23, which guarantees human dignity and essential social rights. Following the Constitutional Court’s ruling, it emphasizes that migration reforms must respect the rule [read…]
Greetings from Kigoma Warm greetings from Kigoma in western Tanzania. It is a privilege to share with you an overview of the Spiritan Refugee Ministry serving refugees in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp. This ministry reflects the [read…]
As VIVAT International gathers for its annual conference on the urgent challenges facing refugees and migrants, I write from the Palorinya Refugee Settlement in northern Uganda, where I have the privilege of serving thousands of [read…]
From 5–8 May 2026, governments, UN agencies, migrants, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the Second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF). Held every four years, the [read…]
From April 20 to May 1, 2026, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hosted the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), bringing together Indigenous leaders, Member States, UN agencies, [read…]
Raising Grassroots Voices in Global Economic Debates From 20–24 April 2026, governments, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, and civil society organizations gathered at UN Headquarters in New York for the Financing for Development (FfD) [read…]
Mahesh, a student of Government School, Angalakuduru, Tenali, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, has risen from a quiet and curious village child to become the Prime Minister of the National Children’s Parliament. His remarkable journey is [read…]
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