Medical Mission Sister's mission is to be present to life in the spirit of Jesus the healer. We express our healing presence in a variety of ways. As persons committed to health and healing, we care for the earth and tend to the wounds of its peoples with compassion. In our quest for wholeness, we pursue justice in solidarity with those made poor, with the powerless, and with those who are oppressed. With them we struggle to transform unjust systems and structures. In this process we explore new areas of concern and assume new responsibilities, which enable us to evolve with the times.
Our work at the United Nations is a natural extension of this humanitarian effort. We maintain an active presence at the United Nations and have Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council, and also have accreditation with UN Department of Public Information. We are present at the United Nations to engage in the decision-making realm. Here we strive to give voice to the voiceless by advocating for policy changes that is is vital for the health of humanity and planet. MMS is a non-profit organization.
Main NGO Representative: Celine Paramundayil - New York
Sector North America Representative: Janet Gottschalk and Teresita Hinnegan - New York
Sector Africa: Senait Mengesha - Addis Abeba
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Calendar:
2011 International Year of Forests
2011 International Year of Chemistry
2011 The International Year of Youth
Up coming meetings in 2011-2012:
UN FrameworkConvention on Climate Change: Cop17 Durban. South Africa Nov 28-29th Dec
UN Commission for Social Development: CSoc D 50 - Feb 1-10. 2012 - NY
UN Commission on the Status of Women CSW 56- Feb 27- 9th March NY 2012
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
May 7-18UN Commission on Sustainable development CSD (Rio +20) June 2-6 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Medical Mission Sisters UN Office
Attn: Celine Paramundayil
8400 Pine Road
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Telephone: 215-742-6100
Email: celine@mmsmission.net
www.medicalmissionsisters.org
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