Ngo Voice

Pat Buckley from the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child (SPUC) discusses the transition from the final UN Commission on Human Rights to the newly-formed Human Rights Council. Katie Sofio reports from Geneva, Switzerland, March 22, 2006. (3:13, 1.47 mb)  

NGOVoice spoke with Christine Mulindwa-Matuvo about Uganda's position on the contentious language that speaks of "Sexual and Reproductive Services". Ms Mulindwa-Matuvo's comments show the wide gap in understanding of the motive and meaning of such language in international law. (3:13, 2.95 mb)

The debate over including language that acknowledges nutrition and hydration as a basic need and not medical care is central to the issue of quality of life in promoting euthenasia around the world. Listen to Andrea Vrchota, a Franciscan University student who made an inrevention at the Disabilities Conference on behalf of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists,, as she tells the story of her lifelong struggle with Cerebral Palsey and the stigma that accompanies it. (4:33, 4.17 mb)

Andrea Vrchota, a Franciscan University of Steubenville student, made an impassioned plea during her intervention to stop the practice of witholding nutrition and hydration as a way of ending the lives of disabled persons on "Quality of Life" grounds.(1:39, 1.51 mb)

In much of the world the only life ahead for a person with intellectual disabilities is within an institution. NGOVoice spoke to a mother and her daughter, born with Down Syndrome, who are working to change that practice through their organization "Inclusion International". (3:23, 3.1 mb)

The country of Qatar has been instrumental in promoting the agenda of the Culture of Life at the Convention. Listen as NGOVoice reporter Maria Scarnecchia speaks to Abdulla Ahmad Al-Sada, the UN delegate from Qatar to the Disabilities Convention. (2:40, 2.45 MB)

The 2nd United Nations Youth Assembly was held at UN headquarters in New York the first week of August, 2005. One of the breakout sessions was sponsored by MADRE, a women's rights advocacy group. Some of the views presented are contrary to Catholic Church teaching. Emily Bissonnette reports. (5:39, 2.6 MB)

Catholic NGO Voice reports from New York on the United Nations Sixth Convention on Persons with Disabilities. This August 5, 2005, report highlights the rights of children with disabilities. Reported by Emily Bissonnette. (4-1/2 minutes, 2 MB)

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, Secretary of the Congregation of Catholic Education at the Vatican, reflects on the meaning of the scriptures during his homily at Franciscan University of Steubenville's Baccalaureate Mass on May 13, 2005. (22:28, 10.2 MB)

In Washington, DC, former Philippines Senator Francisco S. Tatad, Member of the Board of the International Right to Life Federation and Chairman of the Citizens vs. Corruption Task Force, talks with Brian Scarnecchia, President of the International Solidarity and Human Rights Institute, about human rights issues and concerns in the Philippines. (15:17, 7 MB)

At the United Nations in New York, Brother Thomas Moore, CFR, talks about bringing Christ to delegates, ambassadors and NGOs. (3:36, 1.6 MB)

His Excellency Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, shares about Pope John Paul II and the Holy Father's influence on the United Nations. (8:59, 4.1 MB)

Bill and Kelly Wienecke share personal memories of blessings from Pope John Paul II. (5:25, 2.5 MB)

Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, discusses Pope John Paul II's influence on Catholic higher education and the role of Catholic higher education in society and culture. (8:08, 3.7 MB)

Dr. David Burton shares about the personal impact Pope John Paul II had on his life as a convert to Catholicism as well as the Pope's influence on people around the world. Dr. Burton is Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science department at Franciscan University of Steubenville. (10:18, 4.7 MB)

Dr. John Crosby, Director of the M.A. Philosophy program at Franciscan University of Steubenville, reflects on Pope John Paul II's contributions to philosophical thought. (12:39, 5.9 MB)

NGOVoice reporter Cassie Bloedow speaks with National Right to Life leaders Hermina Dykxhoom and Richard Barbuto on the relationship between Catholic behavior and low HIV/AIDS infection rates. (9:01, 4.1 MB)

After a special Mass for United Nations delegates on March 5 at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York for the repose of the soul of John Paul II, Sister Mary Gabriel of the Sisters of Life reflects on the Holy Father and his defense of life. (4:21, 2 MB)

Because of a family relationship, John Magee, Director of Chapel Ministries at Franciscan University of Steubenville, has very personal memories of Pope John Paul II and recalls several special experiences with our late Holy Father. (15:05, 6.9 MB)

Prof. Bob Rice reflects on the strong relationship between Pope John Paul II and the world's youth. Prof. Rice is Assistant Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, speaks internationally about youth, and is the lead singer of a popular Catholic band. (11:18, 5.2 MB)