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{Virtual from New York} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
{Virtual from New York} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
IDOP 2020 Program The NGO Committee on Ageing, in partnership with UN DESA, invites you to the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons on 1 October 2020. Also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, this virtual event unites UN officials and leaders in the fields of ageing and
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{Virtual from New York} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
{Virtual from New York} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
IDOP 2020 Program The NGO Committee on Ageing, in partnership with UN DESA, invites you to the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons on 1 October 2020. Also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, this virtual event unites UN officials and leaders in the fields of ageing and
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{Livestream from Geneva} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
{Livestream from Geneva} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
Live Stream virtual event: 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons Livestream: https://who.zoom.us/j/92371571549 Password: Meetus@99 or https://tinyurl.com/UNIDOP2020 password: Meetus@99 Co-organized by the NGO Committee on Ageing, Geneva with UNFPA, OHCHR and WHO to mark the International Day of Older Persons on Thursday 1 October 14:00-15:00 CET/ Geneva time, 08:00-09:00 EDT/New York See flyer here. See Concept
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{Livestream from Geneva} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
{Livestream from Geneva} 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons
Live Stream virtual event: 30th Anniversary of International Day of Older Persons Livestream: https://who.zoom.us/j/92371571549 Password: Meetus@99 or https://tinyurl.com/UNIDOP2020 password: Meetus@99 Co-organized by the NGO Committee on Ageing, Geneva with UNFPA, OHCHR and WHO to mark the International Day of Older Persons on Thursday 1 October 14:00-15:00 CET/ Geneva time, 08:00-09:00 EDT/New York See flyer here. See Concept
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Linking Criminal Justice & the SDGs: Corruption Creates Wicked Legacies at Hazardous Sites
Linking Criminal Justice & the SDGs: Corruption Creates Wicked Legacies at Hazardous Sites
10th Session of the Conference of the Parties UN – Vienna official side event Link : us02web.zoom.us/j/81890759866 Meeting ID: 818 9075 9866 Kenncode: 599775 Programme Welcome & Introduction: Ilona Graenitz, Chairperson Vienna NGO Committee on Sustainable Development “Prerequisites for achieving the SDGs” Presentation: Univ. Prof. Drin. Verena Winiwarter, BOKU, Institute of Social Ecology "Eliminating and
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Linking Criminal Justice & the SDGs: Corruption Creates Wicked Legacies at Hazardous Sites
Linking Criminal Justice & the SDGs: Corruption Creates Wicked Legacies at Hazardous Sites
10th Session of the Conference of the Parties UN – Vienna official side event Link : us02web.zoom.us/j/81890759866 Meeting ID: 818 9075 9866 Kenncode: 599775 Programme Welcome & Introduction: Ilona Graenitz, Chairperson Vienna NGO Committee on Sustainable Development “Prerequisites for achieving the SDGs” Presentation: Univ. Prof. Drin. Verena Winiwarter, BOKU, Institute of Social Ecology "Eliminating and
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Day of Indigenous Unity
Day of Indigenous Unity
Join us on October 12th for a day of storytelling, music, and discussion with Tribal Elders and Indigenous Youth Activists from around the world. Watch the entire broadcast here: https://www.midheaven.network October 12th, 2020 marks 528 years since Columbus first arrived on the American continent and sparked half a millennium of genocide, denial of human rights, theft and desecration
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Day of Indigenous Unity
Day of Indigenous Unity
Join us on October 12th for a day of storytelling, music, and discussion with Tribal Elders and Indigenous Youth Activists from around the world. Watch the entire broadcast here: https://www.midheaven.network October 12th, 2020 marks 528 years since Columbus first arrived on the American continent and sparked half a millennium of genocide, denial of human rights, theft and desecration
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[Member’s Meeting] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
[Member’s Meeting] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will hold its regular monthly members' meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST. EST Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/85866826804?pwd=MlA0TEJ2V3lYdHZNWmRCd3pXTjhqZz09 Next meeting: November 19, 2020 Agenda 1. Moment of Silence 2. Introductions 3. Rashmi Jaipal, Chair of the Health subcommittee of this NGO Committee,
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[Member’s Meeting] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
[Member’s Meeting] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will hold its regular monthly members' meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST. EST Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/85866826804?pwd=MlA0TEJ2V3lYdHZNWmRCd3pXTjhqZz09 Next meeting: November 19, 2020 Agenda 1. Moment of Silence 2. Introductions 3. Rashmi Jaipal, Chair of the Health subcommittee of this NGO Committee,
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Interreligious Council (IRC) Development: Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support
Interreligious Council (IRC) Development: Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support
Dear Esteemed Partners of Religions for Peace, It is our honor to extend to you a special invitation to join in the fifth Religions for Peace Global Webinar on Interreligious Council (IRC) Development onWednesday 21 October 2020. This forthcoming Global Webinar will focus on the theme of Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support, bringing together the World Council, Honorary Presidents, Trustees, National IRCs, Regional IRCs,
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Interreligious Council (IRC) Development: Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support
Interreligious Council (IRC) Development: Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support
Dear Esteemed Partners of Religions for Peace, It is our honor to extend to you a special invitation to join in the fifth Religions for Peace Global Webinar on Interreligious Council (IRC) Development onWednesday 21 October 2020. This forthcoming Global Webinar will focus on the theme of Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support, bringing together the World Council, Honorary Presidents, Trustees, National IRCs, Regional IRCs,
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{Webinar} Faith Speaks to UN75
{Webinar} Faith Speaks to UN75
You are cordially invited to participate in the webinar Faith Speaks to UN75, scheduled to take place onWednesday October 21, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.(New York time) and facilitated via Zoom. Please register by October 20th via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcu2uqD4uEtWStFEaMfMn1TeZJaAes3vZ. Concept note The UN is marking its 75th anniversary at a time of great disruption in the world.
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{Webinar} Faith Speaks to UN75
{Webinar} Faith Speaks to UN75
You are cordially invited to participate in the webinar Faith Speaks to UN75, scheduled to take place onWednesday October 21, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.(New York time) and facilitated via Zoom. Please register by October 20th via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcu2uqD4uEtWStFEaMfMn1TeZJaAes3vZ. Concept note The UN is marking its 75th anniversary at a time of great disruption in the world.
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Safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and Cultural Rights at a Time of Crisis
Safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and Cultural Rights at a Time of Crisis
Safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and Cultural Rights at a Time of Crisis Featuring Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Karima Bennoune, Special Rapporteur in the Field of Cultural Rights Thursday, October 22, 2020, 12:00 - 1:15 Eastern Time RSVP (include name and affiliation)
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Safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and Cultural Rights at a Time of Crisis
Safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and Cultural Rights at a Time of Crisis
Safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and Cultural Rights at a Time of Crisis Featuring Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Karima Bennoune, Special Rapporteur in the Field of Cultural Rights Thursday, October 22, 2020, 12:00 - 1:15 Eastern Time RSVP (include name and affiliation)
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Helping Children & Families Thrive in All Circumstances {in honor of the October 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child}
Helping Children & Families Thrive in All Circumstances {in honor of the October 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child}
Please join us as we discuss important aspects of family life, in honor of the October 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Concept Note In 1989, Member States adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark treaty intended to ensure the protection and wellbeing of children around
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Helping Children & Families Thrive in All Circumstances {in honor of the October 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child}
Helping Children & Families Thrive in All Circumstances {in honor of the October 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child}
Please join us as we discuss important aspects of family life, in honor of the October 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Concept Note In 1989, Member States adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark treaty intended to ensure the protection and wellbeing of children around
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Our Goal of World Community: The UN at 75
Our Goal of World Community: The UN at 75
Our Goal of World Community: The UN at 75 This year, the United Nations is celebrating its 75th birthday, and the Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the UN, in collaboration with the Canadian Unitarian Council, will be commemorating that anniversary with a special virtual event co-sponsored by the NGO Committee on Human Rights: "Our Goal
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COVID-19 & Older People: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Older Persons in the Wake of a Public Health Crisis
COVID-19 & Older People: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Older Persons in the Wake of a Public Health Crisis
IFA Virtual Town Hall | COVID-19 and Older People: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Older Persons in the Wake of a Public Health Crisis To register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcof-muqT0vGtW6CzBhYrLbH7pozBKxcqyU Background: Over the past months, the challenges of social isolation, changing regulations, and adapting to a "new normal" have taken a considerable toll on the
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COVID-19 & Older People: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Older Persons in the Wake of a Public Health Crisis
COVID-19 & Older People: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Older Persons in the Wake of a Public Health Crisis
IFA Virtual Town Hall | COVID-19 and Older People: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Older Persons in the Wake of a Public Health Crisis To register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcof-muqT0vGtW6CzBhYrLbH7pozBKxcqyU Background: Over the past months, the challenges of social isolation, changing regulations, and adapting to a "new normal" have taken a considerable toll on the
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Islamophobia & Race: What Are We Afraid Of?
Islamophobia & Race: What Are We Afraid Of?
Islamophobia and Race: What Are We Afraid Of? October 23, 2020 at 10AM EST Join the Unitarian Universalist Association at the United Nations (UUA), the NGO Committee on Human Rights, and the Burma Task Force for a global conversation on faith-based discrimination and ethnic genocide. This discussion will explore the experiences of the Muslim community
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Islamophobia & Race: What Are We Afraid Of?
Islamophobia & Race: What Are We Afraid Of?
Islamophobia and Race: What Are We Afraid Of? October 23, 2020 at 10AM EST Join the Unitarian Universalist Association at the United Nations (UUA), the NGO Committee on Human Rights, and the Burma Task Force for a global conversation on faith-based discrimination and ethnic genocide. This discussion will explore the experiences of the Muslim community
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United Nations Association of the Philippines 75th Anniversary Event {CoNGO President Speaks}
United Nations Association of the Philippines 75th Anniversary Event {CoNGO President Speaks}
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (UNAP), Member, World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA), invites you to join in our 75th UN Day Celebration October 24, 2020 10:00AM (Manila) 10:00PM/October 23 (New York EDT) Join via Zoom : https://pnu-edu-ph.zoom.us/j/83389362814?pwd=T0tFUzFwNzl5RUZ3MXJrMjQ5UWM3dz09 Meeting ID: 833 8936 2814 Passcode: 244993 Invocation - Audio Visual Presentation National Anthem -
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CRNGO Celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the UN
CRNGO Celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the UN
Join the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations for a Celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations featuring: interfaith prayers + dance + music + reflections + open mic Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84524408167?pwd=QXE5eHJ1WnJxQ2hJbElTclBSTlU2dz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 845 2440 8167 Passcode: WYCUNO The event will be streamed on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/235426709956668 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO
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CRNGO Celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the UN
CRNGO Celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the UN
Join the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations for a Celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations featuring: interfaith prayers + dance + music + reflections + open mic Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84524408167?pwd=QXE5eHJ1WnJxQ2hJbElTclBSTlU2dz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 845 2440 8167 Passcode: WYCUNO The event will be streamed on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/235426709956668 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO
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Doctrine of Discovery: Dismantling the Church’s Authorization of Supremacy
Doctrine of Discovery: Dismantling the Church’s Authorization of Supremacy
In 1452, Pope Nicholas V issued Dum Diversas, a Papal Bull (reaffirmed by subsequent popes) which came to be known as the Doctrine of Discovery. This gave church authorization to the global movement of European conquest and colonization, which decimated the Native populations in the Americas. While many countries in Africa and Asia saw significant suffering, Sri Lanka’s
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Doctrine of Discovery: Dismantling the Church’s Authorization of Supremacy
Doctrine of Discovery: Dismantling the Church’s Authorization of Supremacy
In 1452, Pope Nicholas V issued Dum Diversas, a Papal Bull (reaffirmed by subsequent popes) which came to be known as the Doctrine of Discovery. This gave church authorization to the global movement of European conquest and colonization, which decimated the Native populations in the Americas. While many countries in Africa and Asia saw significant suffering, Sri Lanka’s
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Better City, Better Life: Valuing our Communities and Cities
Better City, Better Life: Valuing our Communities and Cities
UN75 Dialogue in observance of World Cities Day Better City, Better Life: Valuing our Communities & Cities Friday, October 30, 2020 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM EST Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lDz6oNdoQ82hUaJktGVpuw Hosted by Permanent Mission of Slovakia and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY and UN-Habitat Co-sponsored by UN2020, NGO
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Better City, Better Life: Valuing our Communities and Cities
Better City, Better Life: Valuing our Communities and Cities
UN75 Dialogue in observance of World Cities Day Better City, Better Life: Valuing our Communities & Cities Friday, October 30, 2020 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM EST Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lDz6oNdoQ82hUaJktGVpuw Hosted by Permanent Mission of Slovakia and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY and UN-Habitat Co-sponsored by UN2020, NGO
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