Trilateral Meeting of Regional FBOs Networks for the SDGs
2021-07-16 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | worldwide/virtual
Dear colleagues,
You are invited to the Trilateral Meeting of Regional FBOs Networks for the SDGs at the 2021 Meeting of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) to be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 9:00 am New York City time.
Register here!
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, please visit unforb.org.

NGO Committee on Social Development [monthly meeting]
2021-07-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Please consider yourself invited to the NGO Committee on Social Development’s monthly meeting.
Let’s put people at the centre of development and pledge to make the eradication of poverty, full employment, and social integration the overriding objectives of development.
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcOqqpj8uHtHqW8yFsbkrjk4wp3k-jSYv
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CoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Social Development is one of the substantive committees of CoNGO--the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development, please visit ngosocdev.org.

Role of Culture and Community in Recognizing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion Among Older Immigrants and Other Underrepresented Populations
2021-07-23 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
International Federation on Ageing presents: “The Role of Culture and Community in Recognizing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion Among Older Immigrants and Other Underrepresented Populations,” a Conversation with Mr. Kahir Lalji Provincial Director, Government Relations and Population Health, United Way of British Columbia
Immigration is a crucial factor in fostering growth and maintaining the economic and social health of countries around the world. Immigrants provide essential contributions to society and yet they often face disproportionate barriers to accessing social services and supports. For older’ immigrants, multiple factors (e.g., cultural differences, working conditions and health factors etc.) can affect their ability to actively engage in family and community activities.
The IFA is honored to invite Mr. Kahir Lalji, Provincial Director, Government Relations and Population Health, United Way of British Columbia with extensive background in non-profit leadership and community development, Mr. Lalji’s passion in working with underserved populations has driven his success in supporting community-based programs and services across the province.
Register here!
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY, please visit ngocoa-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.

[Film Launch] Nuclear Games
2021-07-23 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin)
On July 23, the eve of the Olympic Games, global youth leaders for peace, climate action, human rights and disarmament will launch
As athletes gather in Japan for the start of the Olympic Games, media attention is focusing on the value of the Games for sports, protection at the Games from the COVID virus, and the Olympic Ideal for Peace and Humanity.
But there are other, more threatening and deadly Games involving Japan – and the entire world – that will continue during the Olympics and after. These Games involve the nuclear arms race and the misguided pursuit of nuclear energy.
Join youth leaders from around the world on July 23 as they launch Nuclear Games, a provocative film plus five ‘manga stories’ and an innovative, animated web documentary designed to attract, educate and engage. Register here!
Program: Nuclear Games launch
A youth-led event organised by Youth Fusion and moderated by Vanda Proskova (Czech Republic)

Introduction to Nuclear Games and the issues by:

Dr. Andreas Nidecker (Switzerland): President, Basel Peace Office. Creator of the Nuclear Games concept;
Kehkashan Basu(Canada): Founder-President, Green Hope Foundation. UN Human Rights Champion. Winner, 2016 International Children’s Peace Prize. Member, World Future Council. Winner of the inaugural Voices Youth Gorbachev-Shultz Legacy Award;
Michaela Sorensen(Denmark): Youth Fusion team member. Gender, Peace and Security Program Officer, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament

Excerpts from the web documentary and the five manga stories (see below)

Discussion after each manga story with young global leaders including:

Divina Maloum (Cameroon): Founder, Children for Peace. Co-winner (with Greta Thunberg) of the 2019 International Children’s Peace Prize;
Disha Ravi (India): Founder of Fridays for Future India;
Kasha Sequoia Slavner (Canada): The ‘Sunrise Storyteller’. Multi-award-winning young documentary filmmaker;
Tatsuro Debroux(Japan): Doctor in Law Pompeu Fabra University. Program Officer, Peace Depot. Japan Coordinator, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament;
Aigerim Seitenova(Kazakhstan): Head of Programmes @“Wings of Liberty” Public Foundation
Member of the Core Group of Youth Experts for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace, and Security, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights-NY, please visit childrightsny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@gmail.com.

Restorative Justice, Intergenerational Healing, and Reconciliation
2021-07-26 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join a Religions for Peace “Faithful Conversation”:
Restorative Justice, Intergenerational Healing, and Reconciliation

Religious and spiritual leaders in Canada and from across the globe share the profound sorrow and agony of indigenous communities as unmarked graves of indigenous children are found on the grounds of residential schools in Canada. Religious and spiritual leaders join Religions for Peace Honorary President Grand-Father Dominique Rankin, who himself is a victim and survivor of the physical and sexual abuse at a residential school, in a conversation to address how to advance peace with justice, heal the old wounds, and walk together the difficult path towards reconciliation. Register here!

Read the Religions for Peace World Council Statement here.
French-English interpretation will be available.

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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.

Sustainable Ageing in a Digital World
2021-07-27 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Objectives:
An increasing number of concerns have been raised regarding the risks of leaving vulnerable groups behind in a hyper-digitalised world which includes older and marginalised populations. Therefore, digital inclusion needs to be a top priority in terms of public policy making from a human rights and from an economic productivity point of view. The latter is of particular importance for countries that do not yet have an adequate social safety net for their citizens and also for countries faced with the challenge of older persons soon outnumbering the younger population. Responsive policies could empower the older population who are not yet digitally proficient to reap the potential benefits of the digital technology and support their participation in an increasingly digitalized economy and society.
An ageing workforce poses a known dilemma to companies. Older employees who hold more manual and less highly skilled jobs tend to be less familiar with ICT and less equipped to participate in today’s digitalised workplace. Excluding older workers and employees from acquiring digital literacy and minimal competence to work in an ICT dense workplace would reduce retraining costs but might jeopardize productivity and externalise social costs. For example, in service sector where companies’ productivity might actually increase with age due to accumulation of tacit knowledge and abilities to network across age groups with clients. This will take younger employees more time, emotional intelligence and social capital. Hence productivity might be higher for a socially skillful older staff. While many routine works continue to be necessary within an ICT integrated work environment, older workers, arguably with greater patience, are better equipped to carry out the more routine data processing tasks with less errors and need for rework.
Inclusion of older workers in the development of digital competence would also make sense since many of the customer services and other more routine type of work connected to data platform interactions will continue to require a human touch for all age groups. A later life work pattern will become the norm in many of the ageing societies. Hence, acquiring digital literacy would enable older workers to remain active and productive longer. The aim of this panel is to broaden the public’s understanding about the impact of digital technology on ageing in the context of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) which has accelerated the coverage and depth of digitalization in both public and private domains.
The key note speech will be based on the newly published policy brief on “Ageing in the Digital Era” by the UNECE and highlight the barriers to digital technology adoption and the use of digital tools in later life and suggest action areas for policy makers. Panelists will discuss various policy considerations for governments to adopt.
Learn more and register here: https://hopin.com/events/unisa-iasia-hybrid-conference
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY, please visit ngocoa-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.

Faith + Biodiversity briefing
2021-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Dear colleagues,

At our June 30th Faith and Biodiversity meeting we agreed to meet every 3-4 weeks to share updates and progress towards the CBD COP15. Over the past few weeks our Faith and Biodiversity Working Group has been working hard drafting a response to the First Draft of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. We plan to finalize our response by late August in order to submit it to the next round of negotiations, due to start on August 23rd.

We would like to invite you to a call on Thursday, August 5th, 10am ET, for a presentation on the key items our group have identified that we feel need to be included in the First Draft of the GBF from a faith perspective. Zoom details are below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5288392946?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 528 839 2946
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Many thanks, Bhumi Global
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development, please visit ngosocdev.org.

FORUM2021 Sacred Food ~ Blessed Earth
2021-08-09 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
In solidarity with other NGO’s offering a strong critique of the fall UN Food Summit, FORUM2021 explores the potential of local regenerative agriculture, highlights the growing organic farming movement and offers an interfaith moral call to redressing the harm caused by agribusiness, the industrialization of the world’s food production system.

FORUM2021 explores the ancient, respectful and regenerative ways of farming practices and our spiritual relationship to food by focusing on the Earth as an interconnected web of life. A moral and spiritual voice is essential in the transition away from the industrialized, fossil fuel and chemical intensive, global agriculture system which is degrading our Earth, contributing to the climate crisis and to the extinction of species, as well as creating severe health issues for all living beings. FORUM2021 is a call to all spiritual and religious leaders and activists for a return to local, biodiverse organic food systems which regenerate soil, water and biodiversity while providing healthy sustenance for all. Learn more & register here!

Opening Prayer & Welcome

Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe Bundle for the Great Sioux Nation

Welcome from the Temple of Understanding

Chris Wang, Temple of Understanding Board Member

Chief Oren Lyons Keynote Address

Chief Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan, Member Chief of the Onondaga Council of Chiefs and the Grand Council of the Iroquois Confederacy, the Haudenosaunee Peoples

Dr. Vandana Shiva Keynote Address: Reclaiming Ancient Wisdom to Protect Our Future

Dr. Vandana Shiva, Founder, Navdanya Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology (India) and President of Navdanya International, world-renowned environmental thinker, activist, feminist, philosopher of science, writer and science policy advocate

International Activists on Regenerative Farming Panel

Darcy Neill, (Moderator), Temple of Understanding Board Member
Kathryn Manga, Project Coordinator, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (Peasant Movement of the Philippines, Philippines
Adelita San Vicente Tello, Director of Primary Sector & Renewable Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources, Mexico
Daniel Wanjama, Coordinator, Seed Saver Network, Kenya

Scientists on the Impact of Industrialized Agriculture Dialogue

Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley

Faith-Based Farming in the United States Panel

Rev. Susan Hendershot, (Moderator), Interfaith Power & Light, USA
Edgar Hayes & Anne Rader, Freedom Farm Community NY
Clayton Harvey, Ndée Bikíyaa (Peoples’ Farm), AZ
Shani Mink, Jewish Farmer Network, NC
Leah Penniman, Soul Fire Farm, NY

Sacred Food from an Interfaith Perspective

Rev. Jim Antal, denominational leader, climate activist, author and public theologian, special advisor on Climate Justice to the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ
Mary Evelyn Tucker, Senior Lecturer & Research Scholar, Yale University, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and Divinity School, Department of Religious Studies

Global Interfaith Prayer Service + Prayers and Offerings

Rev. Dr. Michael Bos
Imam Saffet Catovic
Samir Chatterjee & Steve Gorn
Rabbi Ephraim Isaac
Chief Arvol Looking Horse
Grandmother Mona Polacca
Rev. John Vaughn and more to be announced!

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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna, please visit ngocsdvienna.org.

The Media, the Narrative, the People & their Leaders
2021-08-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Dear friends,
On behalf of the Baha’i International Community, please consider yourselves invited to a panel discussion on the role of the media in summoning the consensus and political will needed to turn the aspirations and policies of our societies into actions and results.
Four journalists – from Ghana, Malaysia and the United States – will discus this theme at our event titled “The Media, the Narrative, the People & their Leaders.”
The event will be live on Zoom on Tuesday, 10 August, at 11am EDT / 3pm GMT at this link: https://bic-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucemvpzosG9bPRSGBnhPQmS74fK9WuVm9
Panelists:

Amanda Ripley, investigative reporter for The Atlantic, author of High Conflict
Janet Abena Quainoo, development journalist, founder of Save a Street Child Foundation
Nwandi Lawson, former political reporter, Chief Cultivation Officer for The Virtues Collective
Temily Tianmay, former television journalist, postdoctoral anthropology researcher

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education, Learning, and Literacy, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com.

Global Interfaith Dialogue on Food Systems
2021-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 (Africa/Nairobi)
In the run up to the UN Food Systems Summit later in September, the Global Inter-faith Dialogue on Food Systems builds up on the dialogue held in July, aiming to bring together faith-based organisations, Indigenous communities, and others whose work is grounded in values and spirituality and who play an essential role in the sustainable transformation of the food systems.
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqcO-vqzMiGNDWKYK3YiRDYqg0G0IkyAL7
The specific objectives of the consultation are:
1. Promote engagement and partnerships between faith-based organisations, indigenous peoples, governments, multilateral organisations, and corporations for more sustainable and just food systems
2. Facilitate conversation around the role of values, ethics, and belief systems into new and better food systems, with a focus on areas for action
Expected outputs:
1. Increased awareness of the important role of faith, values, and belief systems in food systems transformation
2. Lift up good practices and areas for collective action between the work of faith-based, indigenous communities, and other stakeholders in support of achieving the SDGs by 2030
3. An interfaith reflection and a Statement for a sustainable food system
Co-Convenors: Dr. Agnes Kalibata, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy of the 2021 Food Systems Summit, and Andrew Schwartz, Director of Sustainability and Global Affairs, Center for Earth Ethics. Curator: Dr. Manoj Kurian, Coordinator, World Council of Churches- Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
The programme will have brief inputs from key discussants and there will be a substantial session for group work and reporting. The discussants include Ms. Karenna Gore, Director of the Center for Earth Ethics, Rev. Andrew Morley, President and CEO, World Vision International, and ordained curate of the Anglican Church, Ms. Lyla June Johnston, representing Indigenous Peoples, Mr. Anwar Khan, President, of Islamic Relief USA and Bishop Rev. Dr. Sabu K. Cherian, from the Church of South India.
As part of the output, an interfaith Reflection and Statement that is addressed to the UN Food Systems Summit will be introduced and be read by Mr. Steve Chiu – Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation and Dr. Meera Baindur – Associate Professor (Philosophy), Department of Arts, Manipal University Jaipur.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development, please visit ngosonffd.org.

Ontario's Senior Care Beyond COVID-19
2021-09-03 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York)
IFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Ms. Lisa Levin on “Ontario Senior’s Care Beyond COVID-19”
Everyone’s ageing journey is different. Insights and experiences can help seniors and health providers to navigate challenging circumstances and sudden changes. In many instances, it is important to discuss the subject with empathy, and to have a conversation that acknowledges seniors’ concerns instead of simply telling them what to do.
The IFA is honored to invite Ms. Lisa Levin, a high energy leader, with extensive experience in focusing on advocacy and education and delivering the best possible care for seniors in a respectful way. Register here!
This Global Cafe takes place at 07:00 am (Eastern Day Time) on Friday 3 September 2021 (additional time zones below):
Vancouver, Canada 4:00 am
London, UK 12:00 pm
Geneva, Switzerland 1:00 pm
Lagos, Nigeria 12:00 pm
New Delhi, India 4:30 pm
Perth, Australia 7:00 pm
This Global Cafe will be recorded and streamed live on Facebook. Should you be unable to participate, a recording will be available on the IFA Facebook page at facebook.com/intfedageing.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY, please visit ngocoa-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.

Leveraging Technology and Innovative Shared Living Solutions for Older Adults
2021-09-10 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York)
IFA Global Cafe presents
In Conversation with Dr. Vipan Nikore on “Leveraging Technology and Innovative Shared Living Solutions for Older Adults”
While much of the world is reopening and life has returned to normal level. However, the vulnerability of many long-term care facilities still become apparent. As we look towards future, we are striving the ensure the vulnerable older adults receive quality care not only in long-term facilities but also in their own homes.
The IFA is honored to invite Dr. Vipan Nikore, a healthy systems leader, with extensive experience in improving healthcare innovation and technology, and is keen to connect people who share a vision to create positive change for older adults.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdeitqTorHdIP8hNmsgYG3cYOq821Swmc
This Global Cafe takes place at 07:00 am (Eastern Day Time) on Friday 10 September 2021 (additional time zones below):
Vancouver, Canada 4:00 am
London, UK 12:00 pm
Geneva, Switzerland 1:00 pm
Lagos, Nigeria 12:00 pm
New Delhi, India 4:30 pm
Perth, Australia 7:00 pm
This Global Cafe will be recorded and streamed live on Facebook. Should you be unable to participate, a recording will be available on the IFA Facebook page at facebook.com/intfedageing and resources will be available at: ifa.ngo/ifa-global-cafe.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY, please visit ngocoa-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.

Panel discussion on Kiss the Ground documentary & regenerative agriculture
2021-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Greetings, Colleagues!
You are warmly invited to join in on a panel discussion on regenerative agriculture this coming Monday, September 13, 7 PM EDT. We have three stellar panelists lined up to discuss the documentary “Kiss the Ground.”
This event is free and open to anyone who’s interested in learning more about regenerative agriculture and how it can stabilize our local foodsheds.
Watch the documentary Kiss the Ground in advance (for free!) if you haven’t already! We will not be showing the film during our panel session, so be sure to check out the instructions below to view it ahead of time. Our panelists are Vel Scott, Stephen Cochenour, and Cody Rakes, and they’ll share some unique perspectives from urban to rural, classroom to community and beyond!
From Loretto Community’s Farm & Land Committee and Loretto Earth Network (LEN):
You may have heard of regenerative agriculture as a practical way to address climate change, but do you know what it is? Join us for a two-part educational series to learn more. All are welcome!
1. Watch the documentary Kiss the Ground at your own convenience before September 13. (See below for instructions on how to access it.)
2. On Monday, 13 September, 2021, at 7:00 pm EDT: Join us for an online panel discussion of the film via Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89759791735?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 897 5979 1735
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Instructions on how to access the documentary Kiss the Ground:
If you have time, we encourage you to watch the full length feature version which is 1 hour 25 minutes. Here is the link:

Kiss the Ground full length
Password: [REDACTED]
Some may be interested but find yourselves short on time. In that case, you have the option of watching this 45 minute educational version:
Kiss the Ground 45 min. educational
Password: [REDACTED]
The panel discussion will be kick started by your questions and comments. After watching the film, please send any questions or responses to Jessie Rathburn, Loretto Earth Education and Advocacy Coordinator, at jrathburn@lorettocommunity.org.

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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development, please visit ngosonffd.org.

Autumn kick-off of NGO Committee on Ageing NY
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Autumn kick-off of NGO Committee on Ageing regular monthly program
NGO COA-NY and the UNITED NATIONS: Update and a look ahead
Opening: Dr. Cynthia Stuen, Chair, NGO Committee on Ageing

Overview NGO COA’s activities during the past year and looking ahead in terms of its goals for the coming year
Introduction of new members of the Executive Committee, and Chairs of Subcommittees
New Decade of Healthy Ageing Knowledge Platform: decadeofhealthyage

10:30 am – 11:10 am

International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2021 – Ms. Erica Dhar (AARP) and Ms. Magda Kaczmarska (Generations United), Co-chairs of event
NGO participation in UN activities – Ms. Susan Somers (International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse) and Ms. Frances Zainoeddin (Soroptimist International)
Standing up for the rights of older persons – an event on 14 October 2021: A focus on the USA and Canada – Dr. Cynthia Stuen, International Federation on Ageing

11:10 am – 11:25 am

Secretary-General’s annual report to the General Assembly
Ms. Amal About Rafeh, Chief, Programme Unit on Ageing, UN/DESA

11:25 – 11:30 am Closing
No registration necessary. Join the meeting via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84134007168
The NGO Committee on Ageing also urges you REGISTER for the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October 2021.
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CoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-NY is one of the Substantive Committees of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). Likewise, for more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.

32nd World Peace Festival
2021-09-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Namaste Dear Friends,

Please join and celebrate with us at the 32nd Annual “World Peace Festival” & Intl. Day of Peace celebration.
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM EDT New York (7:30 PM India)

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtc–vqz8qGdKtfolVuJKjYtYeFStptA7J

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Livestream link on Facebook from the World Yoga Community – HQ: facebook.com/groups/235426709956668
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CoNGO Notes: The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations is one of the Substantive Committees of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace, and Security, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com.

[monthly meeting] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
2021-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Friends;
We greet you all as we begin a new year at the United Nations. We hope you have had a good summer break. Please join us at our first regular member meeting to kick off the new term.

Click on the link below and respond and then you will get the Zoom link the day before the meeting.
https://forms.gle/gKzQWkPVLuQ4ymvP8

Members can find attached the Minutes of our June meeting and the Agenda for this coming meeting in their email or the shared committee file. Please note: our regular meeting will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Those who are part of the Health Sub-committee will be able to stay on the call while those who are not can simply leave the call as usual.

We look forward to seeing you!

NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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CoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is one of the Substantive Committees of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). Likewise, you can learn more about the NGO Committee on Social Development at ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com.
