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On the road towards COVID-19 recovery and delivery of the SDGs: Addressing the challenges of persons living with a rare disease as a human rights, sustainable development and equity priority
worldwide/virtualOn the road towards COVID-19 recovery and delivery of the SDGs: Addressing the challenges of persons living with a rare disease as a human rights, sustainable development and equity priority Overview: The 300 million persons living with a rare disease around the world and their families face common challenges in all aspects of their daily
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UN HRC47 side event: National security and civic space in Asia
worldwide/virtualAcross Asia, there has been a growing trend of using national security and counter-terrorism legislation to curb the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. In this virtual side event to the 47th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council organized by Civicus, Franciscans International, and FORUM-ASIA, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay will
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Addressing the tensions between extreme poverty & environmental conservation
worldwide/virtualJoin us July 8 for "Addressing the tensions between extreme poverty and environmental conservation," an ATD Fourth World webinar at HLPF, in collaboration with the Maryknoll Sisters. Register here! This fascinating dialogue will bring together: Activists from the Quilombola community in Brazil and the Maasai community in Tanzania, both facing threats to their lands, identities
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Promising Practices: Protecting Migrant and Refugee Victims of Xenophobia and Intolerance in the Context of the Coronavirus Pandemic
worldwide/virtualThe NGO Committee on Migration' s Subcommittee on Xenophobia, Racism and Social Inclusion invites you to a virtual Side Event in parallel with the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to present and discuss a just-completed survey on promising practices developed by front-line organizations working with migrants in this COVID-era. Read the full concept note here and register here! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: For more information
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Accelerating the Effective Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration: A Necessary Step to Achieve the 2030 Agenda
worldwide/virtualThe Migration Children and Youth Platform (UN Major Group for Children and Youth) and the Civil Society Action Committee invite you to a dialogue on the side-lines of the HLPF to talk about migration and interlinkages with the 2030 Agenda, focusing on concrete actions to accelerate the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7W-ljtWJRSyfAr0OnsKqew _____________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration, please
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Global Citizenship: Foundations for an Interconnected World
worldwide/virtualCGC 2030 Side Event Join the NGO Major Group’s Cluster for Global Citizenship to explore how our interconnectivity impacts the United Nations and the UN Sustainable Development goals. Register here! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Major Group, please visit ngomg.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education, Learning, and
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The Resilience Paradox: The Role of Faith Actors in Addressing Climate Challenges and Vulnerabilities Faced by Small Island States
worldwide/virtualDear partners, Greetings from the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations! We are proud to share with you the event we are co-sponsoring at the margins of the High-Level Political Forum: The Resilience Paradox: Faith Actors in Addressing Climate Challenges and Vulnerabilities Faced by Small Island States. This event is the result of a partnership between
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Building Back Better after COVID-19 through Addressing Health Equity, Mental Health, and Well-being: Contributions of Psychological Science and Practice to Leave No One Behind
worldwide/virtualBuilding Back Better after COVID-19 through Addressing Health Equity, Mental Health, and Well-being: Contributions of Psychological Science and Practice to Leave No One Behind The event highlights challenges and solutions related to achieving health and mental health equity in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Speakers include experts, “voices from the field,” and
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Migration and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications on the Sustainable Development Goals
worldwide/virtualMigrant Forum in Asia, in partnership with Asian People’s Partnership for Peace, Planet and Prosperity (APSD) is organizing an official HLPF side-event to explore the challenge COVID-19 represented for migrants and the impact of the pandemic on SDGs progress. Read more & find related events here. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration, please visit ngo-migration.org. For more information on
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