“To be there as a presence, building bridges, bringing people together, bringing the human face to the United Nations from the experience we have from the grassroots. That’s why we’re Franciscans International.” - Michael Perry OFM, Minister General We are a non-governmental organization at the United Nations that works together with and on behalf of Franciscans to prevent, denounce, and address human rights violations. Our vision is one of a global community in which the dignity of every person is respected, resources are shared equitably, the environment is sustained, and nations and peoples live in peace. Send us a message or join the video chat if you’d like to find out more about the difference Franciscans from all over the world are making at the UN in New York and Geneva.