CoNGO

NGOCSocD Civil Society Forum
2024-02-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Dear all,
Our Civil Society Forum kicks off this Sunday, February 4, 2024 with a virtual Orientation Session from 10:00am-11:30am EST on Zoom.
To attend the virtual orientation session, please register by clicking this link: http://tinyurl.com/registercsf

Here is the list of our speakers:

You will have the opportunity to hear about the Commission’s organization of work that will shape the debate of its 62nd session, along with past experiences and current perspectives from our prominent speakers. You will also be able to actively engage in our interactive Orientation session with live questions and polls, just to name a few!

The Forum will then continue with the in-person sessions on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 9:00am-2:45pm EST in Conference Room 4 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The sessions will be livestreamed. More details will be shared with you within the next few days.

Please share this information with your networks.

Looking forward to seeing you all then!!
Warmly,
Despoina
Chair of the 2024 Civil Society Forum

62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62), 5-14 February 2024
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-14
The 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) will take place from 5 to 14 February 2024, in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Furthermore, the Commission will commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
The priority theme of the CSocD62 will focus on “Fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication”. The emerging issue will focus on “The Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Realizing Social Justice”.
The Commission elected H.E. Ms. Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India as Chair of the 62nd Commission for Social Development, and Vice-Chairs: Ms. Carla María Carlson, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic; H.E. Mr. Jon Ivanovski, Deputy Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of North Macedonia; Ms. Stéphanie Toschi, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Luxembourg; and Ms. Joslyne Kwishaka, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Burundi.
For more information about the CSocD62, please visit: https://social.desa.un.org/csocd/62nd

Side Events
The deadline is now closed. The final list of side events will be posted online by December 20, 2023, at 12 am EDT (New York time).

A Civil Society Forum on the priority theme of CSocD62 will be held on 9 February 2024. The Forum is hosted jointly by UNDESA-DISD, the NGO Committee on Social Development and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Foundation. The Forum is a time for NGOs worldwide to learn about each other’s work, to prepare for the Commission, including by work on position papers and interventions. For more information, please visit: https://ngosocdev.org/what-we-do/commission-for-social-development/civil-society-forum-2024/.

NGO Participation

UN DESA with the support of the NGO Committee on Social Development facilitate the participation of NGOs in the sessions of the CSocD. NGOs that are accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may designate representatives to attend the annual sessions of the CSocD. Learn more about the UN ECOSOC accreditation.
Modalities of NGO Participation and Registration: Registration for CSocD62 will be open for ECOSOC accredited NGOs from 9 October 2023 until 12 January 2024. Please visit the indico online registration page for more information.
NGO Written Statements: The deadline is closed.
Request to be heard at the CSocD62: coming soon..

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 about the
Social Development
NGO Committee on Social Development

CSO Dialogue with the UNSC President for the Month of February- Guyana
2024-02-05 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
Dear Friends and Colleagues,

This email serves as the final reminder invitation to WFUNA’s CSO Dialogue with the President of the UN Security Council for the month of February. Please note the time of this event has changed from 10:00am to 3:00-4:15pm. This Dialogue will feature H.E. Mrs. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations.

Briefing on Guyana’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
A Civil Society Dialogue with H.E. Mrs. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN
Monday, 5th February, 2024
3:00-4:15pm EST
In-person Meeting at UNHQ in New York, Conference Room 6
Livestream Available through UN Web TV

Please Register Here

Please note that if you have registered to attend the event in person, you must have a UN grounds badge. WFUNA will not be responsible for the organization of attendee’s grounds badges. Therefore, please take the necessary steps to do so if you wish to attend in person.

For convenience of accessibility, the in-person event will also be broadcast on UN Web TV. If you will not be able to join the in-person session, you can watch a livestream of the event, as well as find a recording of the webcast at a later time through UN Web TV.

We invite you to engage via Twitter using the hashtag #MeetUNSCPres

If you would like to be considered to ask a question during the dialogue, please submit your question in advance through the registration form above.

Attendance is open to all civil society representatives. Feel free to forward to interested colleagues.

Sincerely,

UNSC Transparency Initiative Team at WFUNA

Public briefing of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development on the Global Economic Context
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Dear colleagues,
You are cordially invited to a public briefing of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development on the Global Economic Context on 6 February 2024, 10:00 – 11:30 EST. In this briefing, Task Force members will present their assessment of the current macroeconomic context and global economic prospects.
Please find attached the draft agenda. Other background documents can be accessed via the event page here.
This briefing will be held in a hybrid format, in CR-12 at UN HQ and via Webex, with the connection details below.
We welcome the participation of all delegations and stakeholders to this briefing and look forward to your contributions to the dialogue.
Please send any queries to developmentfinance@un.org.
Webex link to the briefing:
https://unvc.webex.com/unvc/j.php?MTID=mbbb0865f31fb530bcdf4e1d6f5f8459f
If prompted. then enter the following info to join:
Webinar number: 2347 043 9263
Webinar password: [REDACTED]
via VC system:
SIP URI: 23470439263@unvc.webex.com PW: [REDACTED]
Kind regards,
Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development
Financing for Sustainable Development Office
Department of Economic and Social Affairs
United Nations
Email: developmentfinance@un.org
Phone: +1 (212) 963-8618
http://developmentfinance.un.org

The Holocaust and Cultural Memory
2024-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Thursday, February 8th
1:00-2:30pm EST
Zoom and in person
Register for the event here

A Civil Society Forum on the priority theme of CSocD62
2024-02-09 10:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
A Civil Society Forum on the priority theme of CSocD62 will be held on 9 February 2024. The Forum is hosted jointly by UNDESA-DISD, the NGO Committee on Social Development and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Foundation. The Forum is a time for NGOs worldwide to learn about each other’s work, to prepare for the Commission, including by work on position papers and interventions. For more information, please visit: https://ngosocdev.org/what-we-do/commission-for-social-development/civil-society-forum-2024/.

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 about the NGO Committee on Social Development.

Parallel Event Organizer Training Part 2 NGO CSW68
2024-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Parallel Event Organizer Training
Register for the 15 February training at 10:30 AM EST here.

View the recording for yesterday’s Parallel Event Organizer’s Training below.
We are also offering a “Part Two” for organizers that want further clarification or advice on hosting a successful in-person and/or virtual event at NGO CSW68 Forum, as well as to ensure that any event organizers that were unable to attend yesterday’s meeting recieve this important information.
PART TWO of the Parallel Event Organizer Training will be this coming Thursday, 15 February at 10:30 AM EST. Register below.

Parallel Event Organizer's Training | Part Two

See part 1 recording here.
If you’re hosting a Parallel Event during the NGO CSW68 Forum and weren’t able to attend the training, watch the recording now!
We walked through the new and improved Virtual Portal with Momin from vFairs and had a Q&A session.
We addressed the following topics:

Using the new vFairs Virtual Platform
Important information for in-person Parallel Events
Safety and security
Other useful resources

CSVGC-NY "The Importance of Spirituality and Values in Daily Life and Global Affairs".
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Dear Friends of the CSVGC-NY,
We trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we embark on an exciting new year filled with plans and possibilities. The CSVGC-NY committee is thrilled to announce our first General Meeting of 2024, featuring a presentation by the esteemed and inspiring Audrey Kitagawa on “The Importance of Spirituality and Values in Daily Life and Global Affairs”.
About Audrey Kitagawa:
She is President/Founder of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, President of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, and the former Advisor to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations.

She is the Chair of the Anti-Racism Initiative, and Gender Equality Working Group, and a member of the Advisory Council of the G20 Interfaith Forum. She is a United Nations Representative for the United Religions Initiative, a board member of the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, and a member of the Advisory Council of Global Security Institute.
She has been listed in Who’s Who Of American Law, Who’s Who Of American Women, Who’s Who In America, Who’s Who In The World, and Prominent People of Hawaii. She is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor which celebrates diversity, and the importance of immigrants to the economic and social
success of the United States for her work in multiculturalism, Asian women’s history and empowerment, and spiritual leadership.
She is the recipient of the Medal “Pride of Eurasia” and a Diploma from the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Education and Science L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University for her outstanding contribution to the
development of spiritual culture and education in Eurasia. She is the of the Spirit of the UN Award, which recognizes individuals whose work expresses the core principles, spirit and vision of the United Nations.

SAVE THE DATE: Feb 15th 1pm (EST) via Google Meet

World Day of Social Justice
2024-02-20 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
For more information, please visit: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/poverty-eradication/events/wdsj2024

Discussion Forum - Gendered Dimensions of Crimes that Affect the Environment
2024-02-21 08:30 - 2024-02-22 11:45 (America/New_York)
SAVE THE DATE:
DISCUSSION FORUM ON THE GENDERED DIMENSIONS OF CRIMES THAT AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT
21-22 February 2024

In the framework of the International Gender Champions Initiative (IGC), UNODC and UN Women, together with the Government of Slovenia, are pleased to invite you to the Discussion Forum on the Gendered Dimensions of Crimes that Affect the Environment. The Discussion Forum will take place online on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 14:30 -17:00 (CET) / 8:30 – 11:00 (EST) and Thursday 22 February 2024 at 14:00 -17:45 (CET) / 8:00 – 11:45 (EST) and will begin with a high-level opening session to be followed by panel discussions with subject-matter experts from various organizations and sectors. Interpretation will be available in Spanish and Portuguese.
The high-level opening will feature:
• Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director, UN Women
• H.E. Ambassador Ms. Barbara Žvokelj, Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the United Nations in Vienna
• Ms. Anne Heloise Barbosa do Nascimento, Youth activist, Action Coalition – Feminist Action for Climate Justice, Generation Equality

REGISTER HERE

Protecting people and the planet represents one of the world’s greatest and most urgent challenges. In this context, women and girls are among those who have and continue to be disproportionately impacted by the triple crisis, due to structural gender inequality. However, the specific gender dynamics of the crimes that affect the environment, such as wildlife and forest crimes, crimes in the fisheries sector, illegal mining, trafficking in precious metals and waste, and other crimes related to climate justice are still not well understood. Despite the growing attention on the importance of understanding the intersectional gendered dimensions of these crimes, research has not yet focused on the different ways men and women may engage with the illicit supply chain—whether as offenders, defenders (handlers, managers, guardians), influencers, beneficiaries and/or victims. This discussion forum will culminate in an outcome document to inform future policymaking and programming on these matters.

More information can be found on the Discussion Forum Website.

Please register here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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INVITACIÓN:
FORO DE DISCUSIÓN SOBRE LAS DIMENSIONES DE GÉNERO DE LOS DELITOS QUE AFECTAN EL AMBIENTE
21-22 de febrero de 2024

En el marco de la Iniciativa Internacional de Campeonas/es de Género, la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) y ONU Mujeres, junto con el Gobierno de Eslovenia, se complacen en invitarle a un Foro de Discusión sobre las Dimensiones de Género de los Delitos que Afectan el Ambiente. El Foro de Discusión se llevará a cabo en línea el miércoles 21 de febrero de 2024 a las 14:30-17:00 (CET) / 8:30-11:00 (EST) y el jueves 22 de febrero de 2024 a las 14:00-17:45 (CET) / 8:00-11:45 (EST) y comenzará con una sesión de apertura de alto nivel, seguida por paneles de discusión con expertos y expertas en la materia de diversas organizaciones y sectores.

La sesión de apertura de alto nivel contará con la participación de:

Ghada Waly, Directora Ejecutiva, Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito
Sima Bahous, Directora Ejecutiva, ONU Mujeres (video)
Embajadora Barbara Zvokelj, Representante Permanente de Eslovenia en las Naciones Unidas
Anne Heloise Barbosa do Nascimento, Activista Joven, Coalición para la Acción – Acción Feminista para la Justicia Climática, Generación Igualdad

REGÍSTRESE ACÁ

Proteger a las personas y al planeta representa uno de los desafíos más grandes y urgentes que enfrenta el mundo. En este contexto, las mujeres y las niñas se encuentran entre quienes han sido y continúan siendo desproporcionadamente impactados/as por la triple crisis, debido a la desigualdad de género estructural. Sin embargo, aún no se comprenden bien las dinámicas de género de los delitos que afectan al medio ambiente, como los delitos contra la vida silvestre y los bosques, los delitos en el sector pesquero, la minería ilegal y el tráfico de metales preciosos y de desechos. A pesar de la creciente atención sobre la importancia de comprender las dimensiones interseccionales de género de estos crímenes, la investigación aún no se ha centrado en las diferentes formas en que hombres y mujeres se involucran en la cadena de suministro ilícita, ya sea como delincuentes, defensores/as (operadores/as, administradores/as, guardianes/as), influenciadores/as, beneficiarios/as y/o víctimas. Esta discusión culminará en un documento final que servirá de base para la formulación de programas y políticas públicas.

Más información disponible en la página web del evento.

Por favor regístrese acá.

¡Esperamos contar con su participación!

JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL 2024 / WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2024
2024-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
(English below)
JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL 2024
Le Buen Vivir dans le travail social :
co-construire un avenir durable et juste
Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer la Journée internationale du travail social, le mercredi 20 mars 2024, de 9h à 16h, à l’ONU-Genève (ou en ligne) !
Cette édition explorera ce que peut apporter le concept de Buen Vivir aux réflexions et pratiques du travail social. “Co-construire un avenir durable et juste” souligne la nécessité pour le travail social d’adopter des approches innovatives ancrées dans les communautés locales qui prennent en considération des valeurs autochtones et la nécessité de développer une coexistence harmonieuse avec l’environnement.
Pour célébrer le travail social et sa contribution à la diffusion et à l’incarnation du Buen Vivir, la Journée internationale du travail social à l’ONU-Genève poursuit trois objectifs :

engager une réflexion sur les apports du Buen Vivir pour la recherche en travail social;
identifier des situations concrètes dans lesquelles le Buen Vivir permet d’améliorer les relations entre les individus, les collectivités et leurs environnements;
fournir des recommandations sur la manière dont le Buen Vivir peut inspirer des réformes aux niveaux politique, légal, institutionnel et communautaire qui ouvrent la voie à des avenirs plus durables, en renforçant la résilience des personnes face au changement climatique, aux conflits et aux défis socio-économiques.

Découvrez le programme complet !
La journée a lieu en présentiel et en ligne, sur inscription. Pour une participation en ligne, le lien Zoom vous sera communiqué par email après inscription.
S'INSCRIRE

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2024
Buen Vivir in Social Work: Co-Building a Sustainable and Just Future
Join to celebrate WSWD 2024 on Wednesday 20 of March, 9 am to 4 pm!
This edition will explore the topic Buen Vivir in Social Work: Co-building a Sustainable and Just Future and discuss how social workers can adopt innovative, community-led approaches based on alternative value systems that emphasize a more harmonious coexistence with nature.
To celebrate social work and its potential to diffuse and embody Buen Vivir, the event will be convened with three objectives:

Engage in a reflection on how to harness principles of Buen Vivir for social work research;
Identify examples of how Buen Vivir can provide concrete guidance for social work professionals on how to create better relationships among people and between people and nature;
And provide recommendations on how Buen Vivir can inspire reforms at the policy, legal, institutional and community level that pave the way toward more sustainable futures by strengthening people’s resilience in the face of climate change, conflicts and socio-economic challenges.

Discover the full programme!
The event takes place in person and online, with registration required. The “Zoom” link will be provided to you via email after registration.
Sign Up

The Legacy of WWII Asian-Pacific Comfort Women--Columbia Society of International Law
2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
RSVP

WAAS Talks on Science for Human Security
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Dear colleague,

The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) is inviting you to attend the third webinar in a series on Science for Human Security – WAAS Talks on Science for Human Security: Natural Geoengineering Methods for Cooling the Planet, which will be held on February 28, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CET. The list of participants in the event is attached.

The Zoom link for the webinar is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B8CdopluQNCIqmGOZcZfYg

Sincerely,
Nebojša Nešković

Nebojša Nešković
Vice President
World Academy of Art and Science
www.worldacademy.org

Blended finance for climate action: good value for money?
2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Dear colleagues,
We are excited to invite you to our webinar “Blended finance for climate action: good value for money?” on February 28th at 3pm CET (UTC+5), together with ActionAid.

Register
On 8 February, Eurodad and ActionAid released “Blended finance for climate action: good value for money?”, one of the first reports exploring the role of blended finance for climate action from a public interest and civil society perspective.
During the 2023 United Nations climate conference in Dubai (COP28), the issue of ‘blended finance’ for climate action was a major focus at the inaugural Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum. This event saw global funds – the Green Climate Fund, Allied Climate Partners and Allianz Global Investors – collectively announce the mobilisation of US$ 5 billion through several blended finance structures, bringing together philanthropies, development finance institutions (DFIs), and the private and public sectors.
What is blended finance and what role does – and should – it have in climate action? This webinar will cover the key messages of the report, and explore the challenges and opportunities that this approach presents. The event aims to initiate a debate on the topic, facilitate knowledge sharing and build capacity among CSOs to engage with these complex discussions.
REGISTER HERE
We welcome your feedback and engagement.
Kind regards,
Stephanie
https://www.eurodad.org/

Conference Town Hall Meeting & Request for Headshots
2024-02-29 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
2024 UN Civil Society Conference
Town Hall Meeting
Date: 29 February 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Location: ECOSOC Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
The event will be streamed live on UN WebTV.
REGISTER HERE
Please confirm your in-person attendance!
The deadline for in-person registration is 26 February at 11:59 PM.
Special Disclaimer: A ticket will not be issued if you do not fill out the form correctly.
For more information, please visit https://www.un.org/en/civil-society/2024-un-civil-society-conference-town-hall-meeting.

Taking Stock of US Child Soldier Prevention Efforts
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Taking Stock of US Child Soldier Prevention Efforts
February 12, 2024, marks the 22nd anniversary of the entry into force of the landmark UN treaty banning the use of child soldiers. To mark the occasion, join the Stimson Center for an expert discussion of U.S. efforts to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers worldwide through use of the 2008 Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA).
The event will highlight the CSPA’s potential as a child soldier prevention tool, examine its application and impact to date, and consider opportunities to strengthen the law’s implementation in the years to come.
February 29
1:00 – 2:00 PM US Eastern
In-Person or Online
Register

Briefing on the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference
2024-02-29 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Dear Civil Society Representatives,
We are pleased to invite you to a briefing on the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 9 to 10 May 2024.
The briefing will take place on 29 February 2024 from 3 to 4 p.m. (CET) online. Register here.
In September 2024 the UN General Assembly will hod a Summit of the Future, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments including to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Charter, and move towards a reinvigorated multilateral system that is better positioned to positively impact people’s lives. Building on the SDG Summit in 2023, Member States will consider ways to lay the foundations for a more effective global cooperation that can address today’s challenges as well as new threats in the future. As part of the preparatory process a Civil Society Conference will be held in Nairobi.
The briefing will be an opportunity to inform you about the Conference, how it relates to the preparatory process for the Summit of the Future, and how you can participate and contribute. The Conference will adopt a declaration by civil society representatives, reflecting their views and perspective on the draft Pact for the Future, of which the Zero Draft has been published.
This briefing will be held in English only, with no interpretation. Please register to receive the link to the briefing.
With best regards,
UNODC Civil Society Unit
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Vienna, Austria
E-mail: unodc-ngounit@un.org
Web: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html

Mapping Rare Launch Webinar
2024-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
This Rare Disease Day, join us for the launch of Mapping Rare, an interactive project to showcase the achievements of our global community. The map will be launched on our website on 29 February, followed by a webinar on 1 March to introduce the project, including a Q & A with the participants.

What is Mapping Rare ?

a multimedia infographic project which will serve as a benchmark for RDI and rare disease community actions, past and present, and illustrate how our members drive change at the global, regional and national levels
a visual representation of the accomplishments of the rare disease community and the future milestones that we hope to achieve as a united movement joining efforts towards the common goal of improving the lives of PLWRD
a tool to educate the public about rare diseases and the challenges PLWRD face in accessing diagnosis, treatment and care, along with potential community-driven solutions

Register Here

Mapping Rare
2024-03-01 20:00 - 21:15 (America/New_York)
This Rare Disease Day, we are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Mapping Rare, an exciting and interactive project designed to spotlight the remarkable achievements of our global rare disease community.
Join us for a webinar on 1 March to introduce the project, featuring a panel discussion with participants and a keynote address from Dr. Roberto Giugliani, MD, PhD, Professor of the Department of Genetics of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and Co-Founder of Casa dos Raros, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Register Now
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 1 March
Time: 14:00 – 15:15 CET
Registration Link

What is Mapping Rare?

a multimedia project which will serve as a benchmark for RDI and rare disease community actions, past and present, and illustrate how our members drive change at the global, regional and national levels
a visual representation of the accomplishments of the rare disease community and the future milestones that we hope to achieve as a united movement joining efforts towards the common goal of improving the lives of PLWRD
a tool to educate the public about rare diseases and the challenges PLWRD face in accessing diagnosis, treatment and care, along with potential community-driven solutions

UNOG Director-General's annual meeting with civil society in Geneva - Rencontre annuelle de la Directrice générale de l'ONUG avec la société civile à Genève
2024-03-04 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Paris)
Dear Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) accredited at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG),
We are pleased to invite you to the annual meeting of the Director-General with civil society that will take place on Monday, 4 March 2024 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., in Room XXIV, Palais des Nations.
This meeting will be an opportunity to exchange on the priorities and activities of the United Nations Office at Geneva in 2024 and the participation of civil society in the work of the United Nations.
Please ensure that the 2024 annual accreditation of your NGO representatives is finalized as only NGO representatives in possession of a valid grounds pass will be able to attend.
Interpretation will be provided in English and French.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
With best regards,
NGO Liaison Unit
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Cher(e)s représentant(e)s des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) accréditées auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève (ONUG),
Nous sommes heureux de vous inviter à la réunion annuelle de la Directrice générale avec la société civile qui aura lieu le lundi 4 mars de 15h00 à 16h3,0 dans la salle XXVI, au Palais des Nations.
Cette réunion sera l’occasion d’échanger sur les priorités et les activités de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève en 2024 et sur la participation de la société civile aux travaux des Nations Unies.
Veuillez vous assurer que l’accréditation annuelle de vos représentants pour 2024 soit bien à jour, car seuls les représentants d’ONG en possession d’un badge d’accès à l’ONUG valable seront en mesure de participer.
La rencontre sera interprétée en anglais et en français.
Nous nous réjouissions de vous voir à la réunion.
Avec nos meilleures salutations,
Unité de liaison avec les ONG

Civil Society Participation in the United Nations Meetings: Question of Visas
2024-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Invitation to a side event and dialogue on:
Civil Society Participation in the
United Nations Meetings: Question of Visas
Thursday, March 7th, 2024, 11:00-12:00
Room XXV, Palais des Nations
Speakers:
Hannah Forster, Executive Director, African Center for Democracy
and Human Rights Studies
Curtis Doebbler, Research Professor of Law, University of Makeni,
Sierra Leone
Cyril Ritchie, First Vice President of Conference of NGOs in
Consultative Relationship with the UN (CoNGO)
Jan Lönn, Secretary General, International Youth and Student
Movement for the UN (ISMUN)
Organized by; International Youth and Student Movement for the
United Nations (ISMUN), Conference of NGOs in Consultative
Relationship with the UN (CoNGO), CETIM, FIAN, Global Action
on Aging, International Federation for the Protection of the Rights
of Ethnic, Religious, Linguistic & Other Minorities, Servas
International, African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies,
International-Lawyers.Org

Climate Justice in an Aging World Webinar
2024-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Dear colleagues,
In follow-up to our climate-focused IDOP event, you may be interested to join this session of the GSA Climate Change and Aging SIG webinar series to be held on Monday, 11 March at 10 AM Pacific time (19:00 CET).
More information and the registration link is below.
Happy weekend to you all!
Kim

“Climate Change Resilience Across the Life Course: The Importance of Considering Marginal and Intersectional Identities.”

For registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdeGtrjsvHd2cKKLpGYygahmA-Fk-1d2y

Danielle Arigoni, Ph.D.: Why Climate Resilience Planning Must be Centered in the Needs of Older Adults.

Danielle Arigoni is an urban planner and community resilience expert. She currently serves as Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust, where she provides strategic direction for the organization’s sustainability and resilience policy efforts, and oversight and guidance for NHT’s state and local advisory services. She is also author of Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation which explores the impacts of climate change on a rapidly growing demographic – people over 65 – and the need for community-scale solutions to reduce risk for all.

Shlomit Aharoni, Ph.D.: Ecofeminism: Cultivating Resilience through Interconnectivity

Dr. Shlomit Aharoni Lir is a poet, essayist, lecturer, and gender studies scholar. She holds a research fellowship at Bar-Ilan University and is a lecturer at Achva College. Her research, published in leading international and Israeli journals, along with her literary writings, have earned her numerous awards and honors. These accolades include the Golda Meir Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology Fellowship for Women in Science and Technology, the Bar-Ilan University Presidential Fellowship, and the Na’amat Prize for Pioneering Feminist Research.

Moderator: Angie Perone, Ph.D., JD, MSW, MA

Angie Perone is a social worker, licensed attorney, and interdisciplinary scholar. She is the Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of Aging Services and an Assistant Professor at the University of Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. Her research focuses on intersections of equitable aging, caregiving, and health policy. Prior to her appointment at UC Berkeley, Dr. Perone spent nearly 15 years as a civil rights attorney and as the executive director for a nonprofit focused on services and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Dr. Perone also served as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow with the National Academy of Medicine in the United States Senate and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Resourcing Feminist Futures (CSW68)
2024-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Event Title: Resourcing Feminist Futures
Event Format: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
Date: 11 March 2024
Time: 10:30am to 12:00nn (New York Time)
Venue: Room Y, ACC, 630 2nd Avenue, New York
Register here: https://forms.gle/Q5BuQyvbocipApqw6

ASPBAE is co-organising this together with the Global Fund for Women (GFW), the YP Foundation and Young Feminist Europe.
This side event provides a platform for activists, collectives and funding agencies to engage in a constructive dialogue about the current landscape of feminist funding and identify the challenges in resourcing feminist organisations. The discourse will include mitigation strategies of the challenges while sharing good practices of feminist funding.
For more information on the CSW68 processes, please click this link.

CPD57 – NGO consultation
2024-03-11 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Participation Form

Organizational aspects of the annual session:
https://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/events/CPD57

Advancing Gender Equality and Economic Empowerment through Health Worker Migration (CSW68 Forum CGFNS Parallel Event)
2024-03-11 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at the NGO CSW68 Forum.

March 10-22, 2024
New York City

CGFNS International will host a Parallel Event during this year’s Forum. The session will focus on health worker migration and the role that gender plays in global health workforce mobility and development, as well as the overall impact of migration on global healthcare in an era of persistent health worker shortages.

Save the date and plan to join us!

CGFNS Parallel Event
March 11, 4:30-6:00 PM EDT
The Salvation Army ISJC (Auditorium)
Advancing Gender Equality and Economic Empowerment through Health Worker Migration

This event will highlight the pivotal role of Nursing in advancing gender equality globally. A female-dominated profession, Nursing is fundamental to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), lifting individuals from poverty and promoting gender equality and empowerment. Amid a worsening health workforce shortage and increasing demand for talent, annually, hundreds of thousands migrate across borders seeking opportunities.

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UN CSW 2024 side event: The role of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty with a gender perspective
2024-03-13 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
UN CSW 2024 side event
Theme: The role of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty with a gender perspective
March 13th, 2024, 10:30am Online Event

Background
The sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) provides a significant platform for global dialogue on gender equality and empowerment. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) recognizes the importance of addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective, aligning with its mission to strengthen local churches and promote unity within the body of Christ. In collaboration, with the Girls Brigade, UN Member States, and others, the WEA is organizing a side event to discuss the role of religious and faith-based organizations in advocating on these critical issues.

Purpose
The purpose of this side event is to facilitate a constructive and inclusive conversation on the opportunities of religious and faith-based organizations to advocate on gender equality, in addressing poverty, and strengthening institutions through a gender perspective. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event seeks to foster understanding, collaboration, and tangible action to accelerate progress towards these shared goals.

Objectives
1. Raise Awareness: Highlight the unique role that religious and faith-based organizations play in addressing poverty and promoting gender equality.
2. Facilitate Dialogue: Provide a platform for open and inclusive discussions among diverse stakeholders, including representatives from religious communities, civil society, and government bodies.
3. Share Best Practices: Showcase successful initiatives and projects that demonstrate the impact of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty and promoting gender equality.
4. Build Partnerships: Encourage collaboration among NYC churches & religious institutions, voices of youth, NGOs, and UN Member States & Agencies to strengthen institutions with a gender perspective.
5. Empower Action: Identify practical steps and strategies that religious and faith-based organizations can undertake to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of gender equality goals.

Agenda
Session (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM):

Welcome remarks & opening prayer – John Girgis, Permanent Representative of the WEA to the UN.
Introduction of Panel: Moderator – Commissioner Christine MacMillan, Senior Advisor, UN WEA Office

Panelists:

Dr. Jason Pope, WEA UN Advocate for Combating Human Trafficking
Dr. Seble Daniel, Executive Director, WEA Women’s Commission Girls Brigade, Global Spokesperson

Q&A Interactive Session

Registration Link

“The Effect of Poverty and Abuse on Women Across the Life Course” (NGO COA NY Subcommittee on Older Women NGO CSW68 Parallel Event)
2024-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to upcoming events:
NGO COA NY Subcommittee on Older Women
NGO CSW68 Parallel Event
March 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
“The Effect of Poverty and Abuse on Women Across the Life Course”
A panel of experts will explore the impact of a lifetime of poverty compounded by violence, neglect, and abuse. The impact of disability, conflict situations, and widowhood on poverty will be examined. This parallel event will examine the role of structural inequities and disparities on the cumulative experience of older women and the resulting impact of actualizing human rights in health, safety, housing, and economic security.
Panelists will provide strategic advocacy insights and examples of best practices to highlight ways to remedy and move forward. These can include approaches to counter detrimental outcomes, with special consideration for the inclusion of older women in policy development and implementation at the local levels. This session will remind attendees of the intersectionality of economic deprivation and gender inequality throughout the life span, with the imperative for all of us to work individually and collaboratively toward social justice for all.
SPEAKERS:
Laura Mills, Amnesty International
Nagesh Borse, Global Fund for Widows
Liliana Giraldo-Rodriguez, Mexico University
Moderator
Christian Courtis, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights,
Please join us via Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84170569934

Call for Papers for RTE Special Issue: Social Justice in the Contemporary World
2024-03-15
The Special Issue is intended to explore knowledge and understanding of social justice as a major term of reference and concept of our time, encompassing a range of issues, contentions and concerns for societies and governance worldwide.
The Scientific Journal Issue is premised on recognizing social justice as both a theoretical concept and a practical ideal—an object of social-scientific and philosophical understanding and debate as well as a real-world goal of social and political mobilization.

Papers are invited in English and/or Spanish.
Please see the full Call for Papers online at:
In English: http://rte.espol.edu.ec/public/site/special-issue-social-justice-en.pdf
En Español: http://rte.espol.edu.ec/public/site/special-issue-social-justice-es.pdf

Patrick A. Taran is Invited/Guest Editor. Dr. Nayeth Solorzano is RTE Editor in Chief.
Dr. Katherine Salvador Cisneros is RTE Executive Director-CoEditor.

RTE website home-pages at: http://www.rte.espol.edu.ec/index.php/tecnologica
For pages in English use English button on home page left screen menu

Do contact us soon if you’d like to submit an article! Please share this announcement across your networks and suggest persons you know whom we can also invite to submit a paper.

Kind regards,
Patrick and Nayeth
Patrick A. Taran
President, Global Migration Policy Associates Guest Editor, RTE
Special Issue taran@globalmigrationpolicy.org
Nayeth I. Solórzano
Editor in Chief, RTE
ESPOL Polytechnic University
nsolorza@espol.edu.ec

CoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO.

Leveraging Asia Pacific Powerhouse on Gender Justice (CSW68)
2024-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Event Title: Leveraging Asia Pacific Powerhouse on Gender Justice
Event Format: In-Person
Date: 15th March, 2024
Time: 10.30 am to 12 noon (New York time)
Venue: Room Y, ACC, 630 2nd Avenue, New York

Organised by the Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre For Women (ARROW), this parallel event is aimed at initiating a data-driven dialogue among Generation Equality Forum (GEF) commitment-makers. It will also be a space for sharing the analysis of GEF commitments by the data leads of the pilot countries in the Asia pacific Region.
ASPBAE’s Capacity Support and Advocacy Adviser, Susmita Choudhury, will be speaking at this event, showcasing ASPBAE’s advocacy work on education for women’s empowerment, including ASPBAE’s engagement with various stakeholders (governments, CSOs, UN agencies, international organisations) in Nepal to raise awareness and generate initial analysis on the government of Nepal’s GEF commitments on gender equality including in education.
For more information on the CSW68 processes, please click this link.

Taking Stock and the Way Forward for Civil Society in International Drug Policymaking: Commemorating the NYNGOC’s 40th Anniversary
2024-03-19 03:00 - 03:50 (America/New_York)
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