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THE CARMELITE NGO - a project of the members of the Carmelite Family around the world

The Carmelite NGO, a non governmental organization with special staus to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and affiliated to the Department of Public Information (DPI) of the UNited Nations, is comprised of the men and women from around the world who are members of the Carmelite religious Order or its affiliated Congregations and Institutes within the Catholic Church. It is at the service of the people they serve.

 SPECIAL ISSUES BEFORE THE
 CARMELITE NGO

- Zimbabwe
- Kenya
- The Environment
- Human Trafficking

 FOCUS AREAS OF THE CARMELITE NGO

 - Hunger
 - Education
- Human Rights
- Poverty/Financing for Development
- Women
- Religion

 CARMELITE NGO ADMINISTRATION

- NGO Coordinating Committee
 - Asian Region
- African Region
- North American Region
- Carribean Region
- Latin American Region
- Europe

 CARMELITE RELATED JUSTICE AND
 PEACE GROUPS ONLINE

- Global Network for Justice
- International Commission for
  Justice, Peace and the Integrity
  of Creation
- KARIT
- Populorum Progressio
- São Martinho Community
- Associazione Padre Carlo Colelli
- Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
  Committee of Whitefriars Hall
- Carmelite NGO in Europe

 CARMELITE PERSPECTIVES ON THE
 ISSUES AND THE CARMELITE NGO

- Carmelite NGO Survey
 - Two Views on Globalization: 1|2
- The Road to Johannesburg: Why
  it is important to participate in
   UN initiatives
- Taking the Lead in Creating a
  New World Order: The Perspective of
   Leadership on the NGO
- The Carmelite Method of
  Ministry Shows the Theological
  Perspective of the Carmelite
  NGO
- 10 Approaches as Carmelites to
  Peace and Justice Ministry
- The God of Our Contemplation: An
  Exploration of the Connection Between
  the Carmelite Vocation and Work for
  Justice and Peace
- The Carmelite NGO and the 57th
  PDI/NGO Conference of the United
  Nations
- The Carmelites and the Millennium
  Development Goals
- Do We Have a Place at the Table?
- Carmelite Family Key to Carmelite NGO
- A Member of the Carmelite Family
  Becomes Involved
- The Perspective of a Lay Carmelite at
  the UN
- An Asian Carmelite Sees Advantage of
  Carmelite Presence in UN
 
 UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT
 WEBSITES

- Main Page of the United Nations
- UN High Commissioner for Human Right
- UN General Assembly of Goverments
- UN Security Council
- International Court of Justice
- UN Office of Disarmament Affairs
- Economic and Social Council
  (ECOSOC)
- Department of Public
   Information/NGO Section
- UN System Chart
 
 UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES AND
 PROGRAM WEBSITES

- World Health Organization
  (WHO)
- UN Educational, Scientific, and
  Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- UNCTAD (Conference on Trade
  and Development)
- UN Development Fund for
  Women (UNIFEM)
- UN Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- UN Environmental Program (UNEP)
- UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
- UN Office on Drugs and Crime
- International Fund for
  Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- Food and Agricultural
  Organization (FAO)
- World Food Program (WFP)
- International Labor Organization (ILO)
- UN High Commissioner for
  Refugees (UNHCR)
- UN Human Settlements Program
- International Atomic Energy
  Agency (IAEA)
- Pan American Health
  Organization (PAHO)
- World Federation of United Nations
  Associations (WFUNA)
 - UN Office of Project Services
- Youth at the UN
- Reform at the UN
- The 2005 World Summit

 NGO-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
 INFORMATION SITES (DPI-NGO)

- UN and Civil Society Homepage
- Department of Public
   Information/NGO Section
- DPI/NGO Briefings: Schedule and
  Reports
 - Conference of NGO's (CONGO)
- Non-Governmental Liaison Service
  (NGLS)
- Go Between: Newsletter of NGLS
- NGLS Publications Online

 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL SITES (ECOSOC)

- Economic and Social Council
  (ECOSOC)
- Department of Social Development
  (Aging, Disabled Persons, Family,
  Poverty, Youth)
- Department for Sustainable
   Development

 UNITED NATIONS RESOURCE SITES

- The UN Works!
- Cyber School Bus
- UN News Center
- UN Daily News Bulletin
- UN Information Centers
- UN Radio
- UN Webcast
- UN Photos
- UN Documentation Center
- UN Documents (from non UN Source)
- UN Multimedia on the Web
- UN Publications
- Office of Spokesperson for the Sec
  General
- On-Line UN Calendar
- SG Annan's Report: In Larger Freedom
 - The Cardoso Report on UN-Civil Society
  Relations"We the Peoples" Civil
  Society, United Nations, and Global
  Governance" (requires Acrobat Reader)
- The UN Millennium Development Goals
- Millennium +5 NGO Network's Report:
  We Will Spare No Effort

 
 CARMELITE RELATED BULLETINS
 ONLINE
 OTHER FAITH BASED SITES

- The Vatican/Papal Statements
- Franciscans International
- Dominican Peace and Justice Website
- Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
- Catholic Social Justice Teachings 
- Reading List of Catholic Social
  Teaching
- ICO - International Catholic
  Organization Information Center
- Agenzia FIDES
- South Asia Human Rights
  Documentation Center
- CAFOD: Catholic Agency for Oversees
  Development
- CATHNews - Australia
- Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy
  See to the UN
- Education for Justice
 
 WHO ARE THE CARMELITES?

- Congregations and Institutes
  Affiliated to the Carmelite Order
- Cloistered Carmelite Nuns
- Carmelite Laity
- Carmelite Hermits
- Carmelite Priests and Brothers
- The Carmelites and the Carmelite NGO

 


 

  
Papal Message for World Day of Peace - January 1, 2012
Educating Young People in Justice and Peace

The Catholic Church begins each year with World Day of Peace, a day set aside for prayer and reflection. In this year's address, Pope Benedict XVI asks that the coming year be marked concretely by justice and peace. He specifically asks that young people be educated in justice and peace, first by the parents as well as by formal educational institutions and teachers. He speaks to political leaders and the media as well, reminding them of their role in education.

 The pope concludes asking that everyone look to the future with greater hope, to encourage each other on our journey, to work together to give our world a more humane and fraternal face, and to feel a common responsibility towards present and future generations, especially in the task of training them to be people of peace and builders of peace.

ENGLISH | SPANISH | ITALIAN
 

OTHER VATICAN-CARMELITE NGO RELATED ITEMS
 

 


 

September 3-5, 2011 - Bonn, Germany
Sustainable Societies--
Responsible Citizens

The theme of the meeting revolved around citizens and NGO involvements in creating and maintaining various aspects of sustainable societies for the benefit of mankind and the planet: economical, cultural and environmental. Some subthemes were on environmental sustainability, green manufacturing and commerce, transparent governance, grassroots activism, and limiting personal carbon footprints.

The Conference also provided:

  • A valuable network-building opportunity.
  • Opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences between the NGOs, diverse experts, and organizations working on sustainable societies.
  • Approaches to enhance their activities through participation in:
    • Roundtable discussions
    • Interactive dialogues
    • Workshops
    • as well as other activities

CONFERENCE WEBSITE

The Carmelite NGO held its annual meeting of the Coordinating Team immediately following the NGO/DPI Conference.

More information about both meetings is available in the December 2011 issue of CarmeNGO
 

World Day of Prayer - December 5, 2011
Thirst and Starvation in Somalia

The current drought and political situation in the African country of Somalia has caused a massive migration of people. A crisis of hunger is showing no signs of improving.

This World Day of Prayer is one of twice annual days of prayer and reflection that are sponsored by the Carmelite NGO.

Please feel free to download the booklet or write to our New Orleans office for copies.

DOWNLOAD BOOKLET
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
 

-- Reflection Papers --
Inspirations for the Carmelites
in Their Work for Social Justice

Mary the Prophet: Mary as an Inspiration in the Work for Justice
by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.

Carmelite Community and the Work of Justice and Peace
          by Dionysius Kosasih, O. Carm.

Murdering Naboth: Elijah Attends a Meeting of the Carmelite NGO
          by Craig Morrison, O. Carm.

 

What is the Carmelite NGO All About?

We have published a new 8 page booklet which explains in some detail the goals and activities of the Carmelite NGO, including our participation in the United Nations conferences and workshops.

DOWNLOAD THE BOOKLET (PDF FORMAT)

In order to further facilitate communication about the Carmelite NGO's activities at the United Nations, we are establishing a blog. This will allow you to keep updated on the many meetings, workshops, and other activities that the Carmelite NGO is involved in around the globe and within the UN itself.

CARMELITE NGO UPDATE BLOG
 
 
Where in the World is the UN?

   Ask where the United Nations is located and most people will answer "New York." In fact the United Nations is a system of offices and departments located throughout the world.
   The map which is linked below shows the major offices of this huge organization. Now if they would only develop a listing of all the abbreviations used in the organization! However, click on any of the abbreviations and the homepage of that UN organization will open for you.

PRINCIPLE OFFICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
CarmeNGO

Our new quarterly publication, CarmeNGO, contains information about the Carmelite NGO and the work of the Carmelites worldwide. The publication is available by postal service as well as online.

Check it out for yourself. (Requires Acrobat Reader: Free Download)

CURRENT ISSUE  |  ALL BACK ISSUES

 
Who is the Carmelite NGO?

The men and women of the Carmelite Family-- men and women of the Carmelite Order and its affiliated Congregations and Institutes-- sponsor the Carmelite NGO. The Carmelite NGO, through its affiliation with the United Nations, provides access to the resources of that organization as well as allows the members of the United Nations to benefit from the various ministries of the Carmelites worldwide.

The Carmelite NGO was affiliated to the United Nations in December 2001. We are currently under consideration for ECOSOC status.

MEMBERS  |  CARMELITE NGO STRUCTURE
 
NGLS Update

A bi-weekly e-newsletter designed to inform the reader of new articles and features on the NGLS (Non Governmental Liaison Service) website as well as providing a snapshot of recent and upcoming UN and NGLS activities.

NGLS WEBSITE

   
UN Issues Focused on by the Carmelite NGO  
  LIST OF ALL THE UN MILLENNIUM GOALS
Hunger
 
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Target for 2015: Halve the proportion of people living on less than a dollar a day and those who suffer from hunger.
Education

Achieve universal primary education

 Target for 2015: Ensure that all boys and girls complete primary school.
Human Rights

An essential element in the protection of human rights is a widespread knowledge and understanding among people of what their rights are and how they can be defended.
Freedom of Belief

 In November 1981, governments signed a Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief. That document included the right to "establish and maintain" places of worship; to "write, issue and disseminate" religious publications; to "observe days of rest and to celebrate holidays"; and to "establish and maintain communications with individuals and communities in matters of religion and belief at the national and international levels."
Women

Promote gender equality and empower women

Target for 2005 and 2015: Eliminate gender disparities in primary and secondary education preferably by 2005, and at all levels by 2015.

Poverty/Financing for Development

+ Develop further an open trading and financial system that includes a commitment to good governance, development and poverty reduction-- nationality and internationally.
+ Address the least developed countries' special needs, and the special needs of landlocked and small island developing states.
+ Deal comprehensively with developing countries' debt problems.
+ Develop decent and productive work for youth.
+ In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries.
+ In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies-- especially information and communications technologies.
DPI/NGO Conferences and the Carmelites

63rd Annual DPI/NGO Conference 
Melbourne, Australia - August 30 - September 1, 2010
Achieve Global Health: Achieve the MDGs

Some 1,600 participants representing over 350 Non-Governmental Organizations from more than 70 countries who met in Melbourne from August 30 - September 1, 2010. Four round tables were held, focusing on four major themes: The Role of the NGO and Civil Society in Helping Achieve the MDGs"; "Equity, Rights and Progress Towards the MDGs"; "Strengthening an Integrated and Systems Approach to Achieving the Health MDGs"; "Achieving the MDGs in Our Changing World." The conference also featured some 50 exhibits and 10 topic-specific displays by NGOs promoting ways and means of achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

FINAL DECLARATION | CONFERENCE WEBSITE

report from carmelite participants
 

62nd Annual DPI/NGO Conference 
Mexico City, Mexico - September 9-11, 2009
for peace and development--
Disarm Now!

Participants from around the world gathered from September 9-11, 2009, to discuss how they can contribute to reducing arms while advancing peace. The current global economic and food crises have necessitated a realignment of the world’s financial resources. This can only be enhanced by effect comprehensive disarmament.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE
 

The Carmelite NGO has participated in the Annual DPI/NGO Conferences since 2001. These meetings are supplemented with meetings of the Carmelite NGO at which time the year's program is developed.
Information about Conferences Attended by the Carmelite NGO

 
UN News and NGO Briefings Schedule
UN News Center
UN Information Centers Worldwide
NGO Briefing Calendar  |  Audio Library
 

Carmelites and Justice and Peace Work
Semi-Annual Days of Prayer and Reflection
A Call to Observe Days of Prayer and Reflection on Topics of Social Justice
The Carmelite NGO Coordinating Team
World Social Forum, Nairobi - 2007: Another World for Africa: An Ethic of Peace?
Chelo Dhebbi, O. Carm.
International Commission for Justice and Peace
Carmelite NGO
10 Approaches as Carmelites to Justice and Peace
from the International Commission of Justice and Peace
Do We Have a Place at the Table?
William J. Harry, O. Carm.
General Council of the Carmelite Order
Member - Carmelite NGO
The God of Our Contemplation: An Exploration of the Connection Between the Carmelite Vocation and Work for Justice and Peace
 Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
Prior General of the Carmelite Order
The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor
 Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
Prior General of the Carmelite Order


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CONTACTING US:
     

New York Office:
The Carmelite NGO
Attn: Helen Ojario, O. Carm.
211 East 43rd Street - Suite 708
New York, New York 10017

(+01) 646.416.4690
 hcarmelitengo@gmail.com
Fax: (+01) 212.682.8013

  

Main Office:
The Carmelite NGO
Attn: Jane Remson, O. Carm.
1725 General Taylor Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

(+01) 504.458.3029
 jremson@carmelitengo.org

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