We were delighted when Venerable Nano Nagle was selected by RTÉ as their ‘Gamechanger’ Woman of Vision, in the week of the anniversary of her death. A ten-minute documentary of Nano’s...
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We advocate on issues such as education, health and violence.
We respond to the cry of the earth, to protect people and planet.
We support communities with culturally appropriate engagement.
We are the International Presentation Association (IPA), an association of Catholic religious congregations of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of Presentation People and of friends and associates. Together, we work for personal and systematic change for People and Earth.
We are inspired by Venerable Nano Nagle, who founded our congregation and who saw that justice flowed from spirituality.
Our Vision is a world in which the oneness and sacredness of all life is honoured
“Our mission is to speak and act in partnership with others for global justice from a contemplative stance in a spirit of oneness with the whole of creation.” – Mission Statement
“The International Presentation Association believes in and respects the dignity of all. In our advocacy we will honour and advance the rights of women and children, indigenous and tribal people, and our planet Earth.” – Our Call to Action (8th IPA Assembly)
On Earth Day 2024, the Presentation Sisters Aberdeen reflected on the importance of protecting and preserving Mother Earth and its beauty for generations to come.
They wrote on Facebook: ‘Whether it’s planting trees or gardens, participating in a clean-up campaign, or simply reducing our carbon footprint, every action, no matter how small, makes a difference. Together, we strive to raise awareness, inspire change, and work towards a greener, more sustainable future for all.’
They joined their prayers with other Presentation congregations and people from around the world, and committed themselves to making a positive impact on the environment.
You can read more about the Aberdeen sisters on their Facebook page.
We were delighted when Venerable Nano Nagle was selected by RTÉ as their ‘Gamechanger’ Woman of Vision, in the week of the anniversary of her death. A ten-minute documentary of Nano’s...
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The International Presentation Association was born in 1988, as a new form of global consciousness, so that Nano Nagle’s global legacy can live on today.
We deliver the global advocacy mission of the Presentation Sisters and Presentation People today. Because we are an association of over 1,400 religious sisters and Presentation People, we have a presence in over 19 countries. Click on the map to learn more.
The International Presentation Association (IPA) was accredited with the United Nation’s Department of Public Information (DPI) in 1997 and we received consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 2000.
ECOSOC gives rights to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) like the IPA, so that we can both observe and contribute to its work.
We use this consultative status to influence policies at the United Nations, on behalf of people and Earth made poor. Together with other likeminded NGOs and religious organisations, such as Edmund Rice International, we advocate for systemic justice at the UN.
We are represented at the UN by Dr Despoina Afroditi Milaki. She is based in New York and works on our priority issues. She is involved in five NGO Committees and working groups: the NGO Committees on Stop Trafficking in Persons, Status of Women, Social Development, Migration, and the Working Group on Girls.
Click on the images in the boxes below to visit the UN working group sites, or click the button below to learn more about our work at the UN.
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