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Women, Life, Freedom: Global Implications of the Women-Led Uprising in Iran
worldwide/virtualThe 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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2022 Vienna Discussion Forum: Women on the Move
Hybrid | Vienna | MS TeamsThe Permanent Missions of Finland, Norway, and Sweden in Vienna, together with UNODC and UNIDO, invite you to the 2022 Vienna Discussion Forum: “Women on the Move – Surviving Forced Displacement and Building a New Life The VDF is a hybrid meeting, taking place in MS Teams or in person in the Vienna International Centre,
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Climate Action Day
worldwide/virtualIn light of the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, students and teachers from across the world will get together at a global online discussion to share ideas, solutions, and innovative projects for climate action. In an interactive session, youth leaders and innovators will present their ideas and recommendations. The online event will be an
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NGO Committee on Financing for Development regular monthly meeting
Hybrid | New York | Virtual New York, NYJoin 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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Intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN: global trends and good practices
Hybrid | New York | Virtual New York, NYSide event on Intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN: global trends and good practices In September, the Secretary General released the 2022 report on intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN. Join us for a discussion on main findings, and to explore good practices to prevent and address intimidation and reprisals, both
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Financing for Development in a Fractured World
worldwide/virtualJoin the NGO Committee on Financing for Development for an important look at FfD in a contemporary context, knowing that the repercussions of COVID-19 and climate destruction are here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. Date and Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am EST on November 9, 2022 Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuduutpjguGtENOtCZCf-EtA7AD0azr_Wu
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Three Keys to Successful Advocacy: How to Move, Touch and Inspire Anyone at Anytime
worldwide/virtualThree Keys to Successful Advocacy: How to Move, Touch and Inspire Anyone at Anytime We are pleased that Adriane Berg, an expert communicator and an Emmy award-winning TV host and podcaster, will join us today. Adriane is communications consultant to many major companies and a member of the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY, Subcommittee on Communications. Erica
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Eliminating Extreme Poverty and Hunger Amongst Older Persons & People with Disabilities by Implementing a Supplementary Income Program: Evidence from Ethiopia
worldwide/virtualThe NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity (COIGENS) proudly invites you to the first meeting in their new series on Social Trauma and Intergenerational Solutions! This inaugural meeting will focus on: Eliminating Extreme Poverty and Hunger Amongst Older Persons and People with Disabilities by Implementing a Supplementary Income Program: Evidence from a Program in Lalibela, Ethiopia
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World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education
The World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education will reaffirm the right of every young child to quality care and education from birth and urge Member States to renew and expand their commitment to and investment in ensuring that access of all girls and boys to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Panama CityConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora This will be the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES held in Central and South America and the Caribbean since CITES came into force on 1 July 1975, but it will be the first held in the region since
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