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The May 18 Memorial Foundation Calls for Nominations: 2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
The May 18 Memorial Foundation Calls for Nominations for the 2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Submission Period: August 1 ~ September 30, 2022 The May 18 Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the call for 2023 nominations for the following prizes: 1) The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (GPHR): It carries a cash award
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OCA Discussion Series 4 – Participation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System
OCA Discussion Series 4 – Participation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System
Join Baha'i International Community, CIVICUS, Democracy Without Borders, and the Coalition for the UN We Need for part IV of the "Our Common Agenda" Discussion Series, which will focus on: Participation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System Register here! International decision making is improved when diverse perspectives are welcomed. Participants
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Seminar: “Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Build an Open and Inclusive World”
Seminar: “Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Build an Open and Inclusive World”
Dear Sir or Madam, Greetings from the United Nations Association of China (UNA-China). UNA-China will hold an international seminar entitled "Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Build an Open and Inclusive World" in parallel to the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 (16:00-18:00, Beijing Time). Please find attached
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U.N. International Day of Older Persons (IDOP2022)-Commemoration at UN Headquarters in New York
U.N. International Day of Older Persons (IDOP2022)-Commemoration at UN Headquarters in New York
The United Nations International Day of Older Persons aims to enshrine and promote the rights of older persons, and to engage and mobilize advocates to protect those rights. UNIDOP 2022 will involve a multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed to address the socioeconomic, environmental, and health experiences of older women, highlight their participation in helping to build resilient
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United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP2022)–Commemoration in Vienna
United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP2022)–Commemoration in Vienna
NGO Committee on Ageing, Vienna invites you to a Hybrid Commemoration of the UN International Day of Older Persons 3 October 2022 at 13:30 (CEST) REGISTER HERE. In 1990, the United Nations’ General Assembly voted to establish October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons (GA Res. 45/106). Each year, the Vienna-based NGO Committee
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Resolving Current Transitional Justice Process in Asia and Implementing Civil Society Solidarity
- The May 18 Memorial Foundation - Transitional Justice Workshop 2022 October 4-6, Bangkok, Thailand Participants: Democracy and Human Rights Experts and Activists Host:The May 18 Memorial Foundation Co-organizers: The May 18 Memorial Foundation, Peoples Empowerment Foundation Theme: Resolving Current Transitional Justice Process in Asia and Implementing Civil Society Solidarity Agenda: - Sharing the situation
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Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?
Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?
CACCI is pleased to invite members and friends to join the webinar on “Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?” which will be held on October 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM Taipei time (GMT+8). To register, please visit bit.ly/SmartBizSolutions. The webinar aims to introduce successful cases of smart solutions in various fields of
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NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief/NY Annual General Meeting
NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief/NY Annual General Meeting
Dear Friends, The NGO Committee on FoRB (NY) will host its Annual General Meeting at the Baha'i Center (866 United Nations Plaza #120) on Wednesday, October 12, from 1:15 – 2:30pm (EDT). A light lunch will be provided. (For those unable to attend in person, we will have a Zoom option for virtual attendance.) Annual
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The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
Please join Religions for Peace USA for a conversation with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh about his new best seller book which shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change. This webinar is co-hosted by Sikh Council for Interfaith Relations and Religions for Peace USA.
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Science, Spirituality, Solidarity: Weaving Interconnections for Change
Science, Spirituality, Solidarity: Weaving Interconnections for Change
On Oct. 20, you are invited to join the Temple of Understanding - in collaboration with Marble Collegiate Church - for FORUM2022! FORUM2022 is a call to action on the global crisis facing humanity and all life on planet Earth. Connecting the variable causes of the climate crisis, our speakers bring together ancient wisdom and
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Side Event at the Eleventh Session of the UNTOC Conference of the Parties
Side Event at the Eleventh Session of the UNTOC Conference of the Parties
Eleventh session of the UNTOC Conference of the Parties, 17-21 October 2022 Side event on Thursday October 20, 2022 1-1:45pm CET Civil society contribution to combating transnational organized crime – In memoriam Ilona Graenitz Biographies Liberato Bautista is President of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). He
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SPSSI’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
SPSSI’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
Program will include remarks from: Ambassador Maritza Chan, Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations Mr. Rio Hada, Chief of the Equality, Development, and Rule of Law Section, UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights – NYC Lily Gray, Senior Liaison Officer, UNESCO Daniel Seymour, UN Women Levi Bautista,
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Towards Environmental Justice: The Role of the Legally Binding Instrument for Business Accountability in Combatting the Triple Planetary Crisis
Towards Environmental Justice: The Role of the Legally Binding Instrument for Business Accountability in Combatting the Triple Planetary Crisis
On Oct. 25, please join Franciscans International for this side event during the 8th session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and human rights. Panelists will discuss specific local cases and recent developments such as the recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment to explore how the current
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NGO Briefing by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights & Office for Disarmament Affairs
NGO Briefing by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights & Office for Disarmament Affairs
Dear Colleagues, On Thursday October 27th our NGO Committee on Human Rights and the NGO Committee on Disarmament will be meeting from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Church Center's 10th floor. During this meeting the Director of the UN NY Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Craig Mokhiber, will be available
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Parents’ Role in Fostering the Financial Literacy of Their Children
Parents’ Role in Fostering the Financial Literacy of Their Children
The NGO Committee on the Family invites you to join their first fall event of the year, in which attendees will hear from Susan Beacham and a New York banker about educating parents on how to raise financially responsible children. This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Register here! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: The NGO
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Women, Life, Freedom: Global Implications of the Women-Led Uprising in Iran
Women, Life, Freedom: Global Implications of the Women-Led Uprising in Iran
The women’s uprising in Iran has captivated the world. The death of Massa Amini in government custody in September sparked protests all over Iran. What started out as a spontaneous women’s resistance has grown and evolved into a sustained cross-sectoral movement calling not only for reform of repressive policies in relation to women, but for
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NGO Committee on Financing for Development regular monthly meeting
NGO Committee on Financing for Development regular monthly meeting
Join the NGO Committee on Financing for Development for their regular monthly meeting on November 4 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST at the Baha'i International Community Office at 866 UN Plaza, with Zoom access capabilities for those who are unable to attend in person. As the conference room can accommodate up to 25 participants,
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