Visit of English Schools Youth Ambassadors
Being a youth ambassador for ERI has provided me with many unforgettable moments, however the opportunity to visit the UN in Geneva was a truly exciting adventure which has shaped…
Welcome to Sue Cochrane osu
ERI welcomes Sue Cochrane, an Ursuline Sister from Australia, who joined the ERI team and Gaillard community at the beginning of February. Sue is a member of the Australian Province…
Changes at ERI Geneva
We are pleased to announce that Br Joseph Gomeh, currently based at Bo in Sierra Leone, will join the ERI Team in Geneva in 2025. Joseph will replace Br Terry…
A month with ERI and its engagement with the 57th session of the HRC
Joining ERI in Geneva meant stepping out of my comfort zone and taking a leap of faith into the unknown. This decision, made for the mission of my Congregation, has…
ERI Active During UN 57th Human Rights Council Session
ERI delivered a number of statements during the recently concluded Human Rights Council session. Topics included :-– a joint statement as part of the discussion of the Secretary General analytical…
ERI Active in 56th Human Rights Council Session
ERI was again active during the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council (June 18-July 12). A number of oral statements were delivered and several statements of ERI’s partners…
ERI Participation in 55th UN Human Rights Council Session
ERI delivered several statements during the recent session of the UN Human Rights Council.The statements made include:- – a joint statement with PRATYeK highlighting the issue of housing in India.…
CRC Review of South Africa: Concluding Observations Released
During its 96th Session, the Committee on the Rights of the Child reviewed South Africa. As part of this process, Edmund Rice International and the Student Edmund Rice Volunteers (“SERV”)…
Review of Human Rights in Nigeria
All of the issues raised in ERI’s joint submission (drafted in partnership with Vivat International, the Daughters of Charity and the Dominicans for Justice and Peace) were the subject of…
Visit of England Schools Group to Geneva
We feel incredibly privileged to have been given the chance to gain an insight into how the UN and its reviews work, and are ready to advocate for global human…