The 2015 United Nations General Assembly was one of the most significant meetings in recent history. The 193 member-countries of the United Nations (UN) agreed an ambitious 15-year plan for the sustainable development of the planet, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets that apply to every country in the world. Priority has  […]

The Salvation Army is playing a full role at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which will convene in New York, USA, at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters from March 4 to 15. Sixteen Salvation Army representatives will be attending the event, including representatives from the four USA territories and personnel from the  […]

Eradicating poverty, be it on the streets of Victoria or in Third World countries, is not about bricks and mortar or dollars. Rather, it’s about creating a community in which people have reasons to value their lives, says Salvation Army Commissioner Christine MacMillan. MacMillan, the organization’s international director for social justice in New York City,  […]