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CoNGO Member Events
(New York Event) Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations ( Commemorating the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2023)
The celebration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons is coming up on Monday, October 2nd. For those of you who registered to attend in person, we look forward to seeing you. If you will be following the event online Monday morning at 10am EDT, here is the link to UN Web TV:
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(Vienna Event) Violence and Abuse Affecting Older Persons: Prevention and Intervention (Commemorative Event for 2023 International Day of Older Persons)
This is an in-person event. For those persons not able to attend in person, an event a link will be sent to watch the recording of the presentations. ___________________ CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO. Visit here for
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(Vienna Event) Violence and Abuse Affecting Older Persons: Prevention and Intervention (Commemorative Event for 2023 International Day of Older Persons)
This is an in-person event. For those persons not able to attend in person, an event a link will be sent to watch the recording of the presentations. ___________________ CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO. Visit here for
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“Civic Space and Sustainable Peace” – event with Special Rapporteur Clément Voule
In-Person Registration Online Registration CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO.
“Civic Space and Sustainable Peace” – event with Special Rapporteur Clément Voule
In-Person Registration Online Registration CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO.
INVITATION | Virtual Meeting on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan With Dr. Sakeena Yacoobi
You can register for the event here: https://forms.gle/1uUGj6twAQqBusDg8 CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO. Visit here for specific information: NGO Committee on Education, Learning and Literacy NGO Working Group on Human Rights Education and Learning (Reports to
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INVITATION | Virtual Meeting on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan With Dr. Sakeena Yacoobi
You can register for the event here: https://forms.gle/1uUGj6twAQqBusDg8 CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO. Visit here for specific information: NGO Committee on Education, Learning and Literacy NGO Working Group on Human Rights Education and Learning (Reports to
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Young people, Mental Health, and Addictions / World Children’s Day for a virtual round table hosted by DIANOVA.
A virtual roundtable On the occasion of the annual International Children’s Day on 20 November, Dianova will organize a virtual roundtable to discuss the complex situation of youth in relation to social changes, as well as their impact on young people’s mental health and relationship with substance and non-substance addictions. The event will take place next Thursday 23 November from
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10th Anniversary Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs—Human Rights and Dignity: Towards a Just, Peaceable and Inclusive Future
10th Anniversary Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs Human Rights and Dignity: Towards a Just, Peaceable and Inclusive Future Tuesday, 23 January 2024 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM Hybrid (Register here for online participation)
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Greytalk: “Satire in International Relations: The Legacy of Derso & Kelen, 1922-1950”
Greycells is delighted to invite you to a special Greytalk organized in collaboration with the Swiss Press Club. This event will feature the compelling theme: "Satire in International Relations: The Legacy of Derso & Kelen, 1922-1950". We are honored to have Stefan Slater and David Macfadyen, authors of the book "The Political Cartoons of Derso
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