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| Board Members at Final Meeting-Sr, Cecilia front row left. |
2025 DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
This final Newsletter includes:
- A reflection from Sr. Jean Quinn,
- Highlights of UNANIMA’s Journey, and the
- Farewell Celebration.
Read the December 2025 Newsletter from UNANIMA International at this link.
BEGINNINGS & NAME
In 2001 six congregations of women religious formed a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to advocate at the United Nations on behalf of the needs of women and children. They chose the name, UNANIMA, which begins with “UN” for United Nations and “ANIMA” the Latin word for feminine “spirit” or “life principal”. The organization brings the feminine spirit to the UN, and represents a group acting with one heart and mind.
Because the work of UNANIMA International reflects the concerns and actions of the Holy Union Sisters, in 2004 the General Council asked to become a member congregation.
MISSION STATEMENT
UNANIMA International is a coalition of smaller congregations of women religious with members on all continents committed to work for peace and human dignity in response to the needs of our world by service to our members, to the United Nations, and to other NGOs through collaboration, education, and action in affiliation with the UN regarding:
● Women and children, particularly the economically poor
● Immigrants and refugees
● The welfare of the planet
NEWS
Holy Union is one of the 25 member congregations of UNANIMA International. Sister Cecilia Fukah Egho represents the congregation on the Board of Directors that meets twice a year in New York.