To mark Human Rights Day on the 10th December, Misean Cara Project Officer for Human Rights Eamonn Casey highlights the contribution of religious leaders and faith groups on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)....
World AIDS Day is an important time to pay tribute to the amazing work done by communities who dedicate their lives to the fight against the disease. All around the world amazing things are happening. Srs Felicia Matola, Leonida...
On this year’s World AIDS Day, our Project Officer Sinead Murray highlights the pivotal role that communities play in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS. Misean Cara members work with communities to prevent the spread of...
On the 13th November 2019, the first ever Cork Conference on Inter-generational Justice took place. Misean Cara’s Project Officer for Livelihoods Don Lucey shares some key highlights from the event. It was with some trepidation that I attended the...
On the 17th of October 2019, the Dóchas Education Group made a submission to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs & Trade & Defence (JFATD) on inclusive and equitable education. Misean Cara member Sr Brigid Tunney from the Institute...
This year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) was a great opportunity to draw attention to shrinking civil society space. Misean Cara’s Project Officer Éamonn Casey highlights the international delegation meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres where they asked for his...
The annual High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) was held from Tuesday, 9 July, to Thursday, 18 July 2019 at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, USA and attracted more than 2,000 participants from civil society from around the...
“You can meet an Irish missionary almost anywhere in the world”. These are the words of Justin Kilcullen, speaking in the wake of his appointment as Chairperson of Misean Cara after its recent AGM. Misean Cara is an Irish-based...
One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. Prevalence is significantly higher in low-income countries, fragile states and humanitarian settings. Misean Cara’s Project Officer Mary O’Connell highlights some of the key issues around...
A conversation on the hopes and demands of grassroots activists in a world threatened by climate crisis. Misean Cara is pleased to collaborate with the Salesians of Don Bosco on this event during the High Level Political Forum (HLPF)...