Exchange with the Under-Secretary-General for Policy / Échange avec le Secrétaire général adjoint chargé des politiques
2024-10-29 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 an exchange with Mr. Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.
During this briefing, Mr. Ryder will provide an update on the outcomes of the Summit of the Future, including key recommendations and decisions emerging from the Pact for the Future. The session will offer an opportunity for the Geneva civil society community to engage in an interactive discussion on these critical global priorities and their implementation, including by various stakeholders in International Geneva.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, 29 October at 14:30 at the Palais des Nations, Room XXVI. Mr. Ryder will brief remotely from New York but the meeting will be held in person only and with no interpretation.
We invite you to register your participation on Indico on this link: https://indico.un.org/event/1014595/
With best regards,
NGO Liaison Unit
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Chèr(e)s représentant(e)s des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) accréditées auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève (ONUG),
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un échange avec M. Guy Ryder, Secrétaire général adjoint chargé des politiques au cabinet du Secrétaire général.
Au cours de cette séance, M. Ryder fera le point sur les conclusions du Sommet de l’avenir, notamment les recommandations et décisions clés issues du Pacte pour l’avenir. Cette session sera l’occasion pour les organisations de la société civile de Genève d’engager une discussion interactive sur ces priorités mondiales essentielles et sur leur mise en œuvre, y compris par divers acteurs de la Genève internationale.
La réunion aura lieu le mardi 29 octobre à 14h30 au Palais des Nations, salle XXVI. M. Ryder fera le briefing à distance depuis New York, mais la réunion se tiendra en personne uniquement et sans interprétation.
Nous vous invitons à enregistrer votre participation sur Indico en cliquant sur ce lien: https://indico.un.org/event/1014595/
Avec nos meilleures salutations,
Unité de liaison avec les ONG

"Responsible Parents, Responsible Children: Celebrating the Rights of Children" | The NGO Committee on the Family
2024-11-14 13:15 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
The NGO Committee on the Family is proud to host, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child:

“Responsible Parents, Responsible Children: Celebrating the Rights of Children”

Featuring

RABBI DIANA GERSON
Associate Executive Vice President, New York Board of Rabbis

and

KATY FAUST
Founder & President, Them Before Us

DATE: Thursday, November 14, 2024
TIME: 1:15 – 2:45 PM ET
PLACE: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)
REGISTER: HERE

We look forward to having you join us for this exciting event!

Please find the flyer with the full event description below and attached!

The NGO Committee on the Family—New York

Global consultation with civil society: Digital Rountable on UNDP’s New Strategic Plan 2026-2029
2024-11-19 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Dear All,
UNDP is pleased to invite you to a dedicated civil society digital roundtable discussion on the new UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029, on Tuesday November 19, 8.00-9.30 EST.
This Roundtable is co-organized by UNDP and civil society representatives and is an integral part of the ongoing global consultations. It will be open to all civil society actors at global, regional and country level.
Initial contributions from UNDP senior management and CSO representatives will be followed by an open floor discussion, where participants will be encouraged to share their valuable inputs on the overarching questions of the strategic plan consultations, from their experience:
Register Here
UNDP’s current Strategic Plan 2022-2025 describes the organizations’ purpose and goals and establishes a shared vision of what UNDP aims to achieve. It defines how UNDP remains relevant, responsive and accountable; defines UNDP’s priorities and how the organization adapts to evolving global challenges; helps allocate resources efficiently; and articulates how UNDP will support partners in reaching their long-term goals, as well as their immediate needs.
The organization’s new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 is currently being developed and will be essential to define how UNDP will adapt and lead in a rapidly changing world; to make UNDP contemporary and futures-focused, agile and anticipatory; and equipped to meet current and emerging global challenges and opportunities.
To achieve this, your unique expertise and insights are invaluable as we co-create a strategic plan grounded in the lived experiences of those we serve. Throughout November, all partners are invited to join the online consultation and contribute to a shared knowledge base that will inform the new strategy.

NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Friends;
Please find attached the Minutes of our last meeting (October) and the Agenda for our upcoming meeting. The Zoo link is in the Agenda – and I add it here for your convenience.

November 21, 2024 1-3 pm EST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81443041515?pwd=[REDACTED]

See Agenda Here
MINUTES from October 17, 2024

We look forward to seeing you in a little over a week.

Daniel
Communications Secretary
NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

General Assembly CSD
2024-12-03 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
Dear members and guests,
please find attached the corrected minutes of November 5 2024, the Agenda of the General Assembly and the list of candidates. The voting credentials have been sent to the focal point of the organisations in good standing.
We are looking forward seeing you at the meeting in person or online (zoom link below) to look back as per statutes and to discuss our future agenda.

Kind regards
Ingeborg

Board positions CSD GA 2024
General Assembly December3rd 2024
minutes CSD meeting November 5 2024

How FfD4 Can Strengthen Funding for Social Protection and Healthcare
2024-12-04 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Date and Time: December 4; 1:15-2:30 PM;
Location: Hybrid; In-person: Conference room -22, 15th floor, Secretariat Building UNHQ
Zoom Registration
Concept note: LINK

Financial and Digital Inclusion in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Innovation: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
2024-12-05 13:15 (America/New_York)
Zoom Registration
Concept Note

"Let's Collaborate and March for Peace" NGO Committee of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns - NY
2024-12-06 00:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join Online

Climate Justice and Vulnerable Populations_A Framework for Action on Loss and Damage, and Climate Finance
2024-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

The 7th International Future Education Conference
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12
Dear Colleague,

It is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to join us at the hybrid 7th International Future Education Conference, hosted by Istinye University in Istanbul from December 10-12, 2024. This landmark event is organized in collaboration with Istinye University, the World University Consortium (WUC), UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University, continuing our shared journey towards reimagining education for the 21st century. The conference will be conducted in hybrid format.

Transforming Education for a Rapidly Changing World
This conference will convene experts from academia, policy making, business and technology to design a future-ready global educational system. From AI and VR-enhanced learning tools to globally accessible content delivery, discussions will focus on strategies that are values-driven, transdisciplinary, and person-centered, to deliver education that is accessible, affordable, relevant and transformative for all learners at all stages of life.

Highlights of the Conference

A preconference session on December 10, 2024 will include presentations about ongoing and future WAAS activities. Register for this special session here.
Over 25 interactive sessions spotlighting cutting-edge advances in pedagogy, emerging technologies, and sustainability-linked education.
Keynotes by leading global experts, including former UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova; Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer Kristen DiCerbo; Shai Reshef, Founder of the University of the People; and many other prominent leaders in sustainability, education, and innovation.
Special sessions featuring UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition, UNDP and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University to align educational initiatives with human security, sustainable development and the critical needs of today’s youth and professionals.
Breakout solution groups for active audience participation in designing actionable strategies.

This hybrid conference enables participation from anywhere in the world, fostering a truly global dialogue. Make Your Voice Heard. Your insights and expertise are invaluable. Contribute to panels or breakout discussions, and help shape actionable frameworks for the future of education. The outcomes will not only guide education policy but also be shared globally through Cadmus Journal and post-event reports.

Register Now. Secure your place for in-person or online participation. For registration details, the full list of topics, and speaker profiles, visit the WAAS Conference Page.

Together, let us inspire innovation and collaboration to revolutionize education for a sustainable and inclusive global society.

Janani Ramanathan
Secretary General
World Academy of Art and Science

TOWARDS A (NUCLEAR) WEAPONS-FREE WORLD: REPORTS ON CURRENT PROCESSES INCLUDING THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS
2024-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)

The NGO Committee on Ageing “The World Bank Pillars of Ageing Strategy”
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
DUE TO PRESIDENT BIDEN’S DECLARATION OF A NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, THE NGO COA/NY WILL RESCHEDULE THE JANUARY PROGRAM TO FEBRUARY 6, 2025. A REVISED FLYER WILL BE SENT AT A LATER DATE.
Program Meeting
“The World Bank Pillars of Ageing Strategy”
Gustavo DeMarco, Lead Economist and Pension Global Lead for The World Bank will present an engaging discussion, guided in part by the publication Charting a Course Towards Universal Social Protection: Resilience, Equity, and Opportunity for All (The World Bank Group, 2022). Promising strategies and approaches being explored by The World Bank and its global partners seeking to remediate challenges that can lead to an impoverished older age will be explored. This real-world example highlights efforts toward meeting Sustainable Development Goal #1: Poverty Eradication and Goal #5: Gender Equality.

Inclusive Partnerships and Digital Global Citizenship Education: Advancing Social Cohesion for a Sustainable Future (ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2025)
2025-02-04 15:00 - 16:50 (America/New_York) | UN Trusteeeship Council, UN Headquarters, New York City, United States
Registration: bit.ly/dGCED-reg (By Feb 4, 11:59pm EST)
Program Brochure: bit.ly/dGCED-pg

Has the 2030 Agenda Become a Sysphean Task? How Can Civil Society Help Keeping the SDGs on Track
2025-02-04 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Dear Colleagues

Hope that you have started the new year well. As you may know already, there will be no monthly meeting of the CSD in January. I am pleased to invite you to join the first meeting, to be held on 4 February 2025 (see also the attached flyer).

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 3:30 to 5pm CET
Vienna International Centre room C0431
online Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86125865255?pwd=[REDACTED]

Agenda
1. Welcome
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Introduction, overview of the 2025 CSD programme and UN events
4. Briefing by the guest speaker
5. Discussion
6. Reports from member organisations
7. Next meetings
8. AOB

Our guest speaker will be Jean-Luc Lemahieu, former UNODC Director of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs, who will share his experience and views on how civil society – and in particular Vienna civil society – can help the UN system in advancing towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

I am also attaching a summary flyer with the planned dates of the 2025 monthly meetings. We have updated the calendar on our website https://ngocsdvienna.org with all important upcoming UN events, please refer to that to stay tuned.

Looking forward to seeing you soon, best wishes

Anna

CSD 4-2-25 flyer
CSD 2025 Upcoming Events

—
Dr. Anna Alvazzi del Frate

Chair, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development Vienna

Tel +43-676-3517430

The 2025 Coordination Segment
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-07
The 2025 Coordination Segment, chaired by H.E. Mr. Anatolio Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea), Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council, will take place on 6 – 7 February 2025 in the ECOSOC Chamber at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The Coordination Segment serves as a key platform for the Council to deliver on its Charter mandate of coordinating the work of its subsidiary bodies, specialized agencies and other UN system entities in the economic, social, environmental areas. It will focus on the main theme of the 2025 session of the ECOSOC and the 2025 High-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for leaving no one behind.”

The Segment will follow-up on the implementation of the 2024 Ministerial Declaration of the Council and seek to contribute to the in-depth reviews of SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 14 (life below water), and SDG 17 (partnerships for the Goals) at the 2025 HLPF. The Segment will further aim to leverage the contributions of the Council’s subsidiary bodies and UN system entities to the preparations of major upcoming intergovernmental processes in 2025.

The Coordination Segment will bring together Member States, ECOSOC functional commissions and expert bodies, United Nations regional commissions and UN system entities to provide guidance to the ECOSOC system for coordinated action to address pressing global issues and advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Representatives of Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC in possession of annual grounds passes are welcome to attend. Seating for those representatives will be on the third floor of the ECOSOC Chamber on a first come first served basis. Representatives of Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC may request the floor during the interactive discussions, time permitting. The Segment will be broadcast live on UN Web TV.

For more information, please visit:
2025 Coordination Segment | Economic and Social Council
Questions may be directed to:
desa-iisb@un.org

Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4): Townhall Meeting
2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
On behalf of the Co-facilitators of the Outcome Document for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), we have the honor to invite you to a virtual townhall meeting on Friday, 7 February 2025, from 10 am – 11:30 am (EST).
The aim of this meeting is to present the zero draft of the outcome document to stakeholders and hear their views and expectations. It is the intention of the co-facilitators to schedule similar meetings throughout the FfD4 process.
Stakeholders that wish to participate are kindly asked to register via this link
For further information please contact, desa-ffd4.cso@un.org.

Realizing the right to social security: ensuring the sustainable and equitable financing of universal social protection
2025-02-10 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Side event to 63rd Session of the ECOSOC Commission for Social Development, organized by the Government of Portugal, OHCHR and the ILO
10 February 2025, 13:15–14:30 (EST/UTC-4)
UNHQ New York, Conference Room 9
Webcast available through UN Web TV
CSocD side event 10Feb2025 – concept note and provisional agenda

Bridging Our Divides: Navigating Politics and Polarization in Turbulent Times
2025-02-10 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our February 2025
Trauma & Mental Health Program

Dear Friends,
Please join us for our Trauma and Mental Health Program!
Bridging Our Divides:
Navigating Politics and Polarization in Turbulent Times
Monday, February 10, 2025
2 to 4 PM EST USA
via Zoom

Please find our program flyer attached.
Feel free to share widely with your networks.

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N50A5VsXQzWemaGMzyuJSA

Best,
Irit Felsen, PhD
Convener & Chair, Working Group on Trauma and Mental Health
Felix Torres, MD, MBA, FACHE, DFAPA, CCHP-MH
Corresponding Secretary, NGO Committee on Mental Health

Download PDF Flyer

Rising to the Challenge: How FfD4 Addresses the Social Dimension Effectively Safeguarding the Most Vulnerable
2025-02-13 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Register Here

The Annual Meeting of the Director-General with Civil Society
2025-02-17 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 17 February 2025, from 3 to 4.30 p.m., in Room VII, Palais des Nations.
This meeting will be an opportunity to exchange on the priorities and activities of the United Nations Office at Geneva in 2025 and the participation of civil society in the work of the United Nations.
Please ensure that the 2025 annual accreditation of your NGO representatives is finalized as only NGO representatives in possession of a valid grounds pass will be able to attend.
Grateful if you confirm your NGO participation by return email, while indicating the name and representative type (title) of the person who will attend the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
With best regards,
NGO Liaison Unit
***
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 17 février 2025, de 15h00 à 16h30, dans la salle VII, 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 2025 et sur la participation de la société civile aux travaux des Nations Unies.
Veuillez-vous assurer que l’accréditation annuelle de vos représentants pour 2025 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.
Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir nous confirmer la participation de votre ONG par retour de courriel tout en indiquant le nom et le type de représentant (titre) de la personne qui participera à la réunion.
Nous nous réjouissions de vous voir à la réunion.
Avec nos meilleures salutations,
Unité de liaison avec les ONG

"The original Vision of the UN and the Pact for the Future" NGO COMMITTEE ON PEACE - VIENNA
2025-02-21 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
NGO COMMITTEE ON PEACE – VIENNA
INVITATION
to an
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION MEETING
on

“The original Vision of the UN and the Pact for the Future“
At the VIC*:
Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
Time: 15.00 hours (3.00 PM CET)
Place: Vienna International Centre,
C-Building, 7th floor, Conference Room CR3

Speakers:
Dr. Afsar Rathor
Former UN Executive (UN Peacekeeping Missions, UNIDO etc.). He is a global citizen as he grew up, studied and has roots in several countries. He had a distinguished career with several United Nations organizations across the globe. He has an extensive experience in peace & conflict resolution, poverty alleviation, diplomacy, interfaith harmony, climate change, and project & risk management. He has worked with the UN Department of Peacekeeping (UNDPK) serving in several war-hit conflict zones, among others, in Bosnia Herzegovina, Rwanda and Somalia etc.

Mr. Yosuke Nakagawa
Associate Expert, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna

Mr. Markus Wainde Wane
Austrian UN youth delegate. He was involved in the run-up to the Summit of the Future and took part in the summit in New York. He worked as a volunteer for the Alpbach Vienna initiative group and the Young Global Shapers. A year in Senegal was particularly formative for him. He is currently studying Business & Economics and International Law.

Guests are welcome!
*Access to VIC:
A VIC grounds pass is required to enter the Vienna International Centre.
Recipients of this invitation, or their guests, who do not hold a VIC grounds pass valid for the current year, are kindly requested to register by sending an email with:
1) Title: Mr. or Ms.;
2) Separate indication of their family name and given name (as it appears in ID);
3) Date of birth;
4) Type of ID (passport, driving license…); and
5) The number of the ID document and country of issuance

to pavlovsky@oesgi.org

Deadline for registration: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Registered participants will be included in a list held by UN security at the main gate of the VIC. Please present this invitation along with your registered ID at Gate 1 of the VIC. Please consider that formalities at Gate 1 may take time and kindly arrive sufficiently in advance of the meeting.
NGOCOPV-INVITATION_February-21

Seek Peace and Pursue It: Advocating for Nuclear Abolition in 2025
2025-02-26 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons, hear from civil society and faith partners, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition.
The new year brings a sobering reminder: nuclear weapons continue to threaten all of creation. With key milestones on the horizon, it’s more crucial than ever to take meaningful action toward a world free of nuclear weapons.

January 22: 4th anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entering into force
January 28: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight – the closest it’s ever been to midnight
February 4: One year until the expiration of New START, the last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty
March 3-7: 3rd meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations in New York.

As the United Methodist Church has long affirmed, nuclear weapons make war more likely and far more deadly. The Council of Bishops has made it clear: “We say a clear and unconditional NO to nuclear wear and to any use of nuclear weapons.” (In Defense of Creation, 1986)
It is up to us to work toward the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Join us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons, hear from civil society and faith partners, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition. Whether you’re already involved or looking to learn more, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference.
Date: February 26, 2025 Time: 1-2:30 PM EST
Panelists
Moderator: Aimee Hong, Assistant General Secretary of Programs, General Board of Church and Society, UMC
Speaker #1: Colleen Moore, Director of Peace with Justice, General Board of Church and Society, UMC
Speaker #2: Allen Hester, Legislative Representative, Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending, Friends Committee on National Legislation
Speaker #3: Maylene Hughes, Regional Grassroots Organizing and Policy Coordinator, Back from the Brink
Register Here

THIRD MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
2025-03-04 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)
Dear Colleagues

I am pleased to remind you to join the March meeting of the NGO CSD Vienna, to be held on 4 March 2025 in hybrid format (see access details below and in the attached flyer). We will deal with the following topic:

THIRD MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
The Third Meeting of States Parties is taking place in New York from 3 to 7 March 2025. Since the last Nuclear Ban week in New York, the treaty has grown with 4 ratifications (Sao Tome, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands) and one signature (Solomon Islands). And there has been a robust intersessional period advancing issues including victim assistance and the security concerns of states party to the Treaty. Further to meetings organized by CSD, CSW, WILPF, in coordination with ICAN, in February and December 2024, we will provide an insight to civil society participation via a connection with Committee members and other delegates attending the meeting in NY.

The meeting will have the following agenda:

Welcome
Approval of the agenda
Introduction of the topic
Connection with Austrian delegates in New York
Discussion
Reports from organizations
Upcoming events, next meeting
AOB

Please let me know if you need a pass for the VIC. Looking forward to seeing you next week in person or online (see details below), best regards

Anna

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 3:30 to 5pm CET
Vienna International Centre room C0713/15
online Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81631612930?pwd=[REDACTED]

—
Dr. Anna Alvazzi del Frate
Vienna, Austria

NGO CSW69 NGO FORUM
2025-03-09 - 2025-03-21
NGO CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum

March 9 – 21, 2025
CCUN / New York, NY

The NGO CSW Forum is organized by and for global civil society, non-governmental organizations, and feminists to connect them with the official United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW.
See More

NGO-CSW69 Forum Consultation Day
2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

Townhall Meeting with the Secretary General and Civil Society in the margins of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Townhall Meeting with the Secretary General and Civil Society
in the margins of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Tuesday, 11th March 2025
10.00-11.00am EDT
Dear ECOSOC-accredited organizations,
We welcome you to join the annual Townhall Meeting with the Secretary-General and Civil society on the occasion of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
The event will be moderated by UN Women Executive Director, Sima Sami Bahous and will take place in the General Assembly Hall in the United Nations Secretariat Building. This townhall is open to representatives of ECOSOC-accredited NGOs. We also welcome all to view the live webcast at http://webtv.un.org/.
We ask that those interested in attending, please complete the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR7dv4Y_N0qMX_CIwU2i4VspGmBNWOZFXtOkPsy4VwUlKdqg/viewform?usp=dialog
Please also note that the registration form does NOT guarantee you access to the GA Hall and is merely an expression of interest in your part to attend the Townhall.
Representatives will have access to the GA Hall starting 9am EDT on Tuesday 11th March. You will need to present your Grounds Pass to UN Security Officers at the ceremonial stairs in order to enter the chambers.
The session will take place in English and will include interpretation services in all official UN languages, International Sign Language and live closed captioning is available in English. As there is high interest anticipated with this event, we encourage all to view the meeting via the live webcast.
We encourage organizations to come to the townhall with their reflections on solutions, challenges and their thinking on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and Realizing the Beijing Platform for Action.
Kind regards,
UN Women
Our mailing address is:
UN Women · 405 E 42nd St · New York, NY 10017 · USA

Social and Economic Development for Older Women: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (A CSW69 Parallel Event)
2025-03-12 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
The NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to upcoming CSW69/Beijing+30 parallel event:

Social and Economic Development for Older Women:
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
Parallel Event, 69th Commission on the Status of Women
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88949562023?pwd=[REDACTED]
This virtual parallel event at the CSW69/Beijing+30 will address the economic status of older woman since adoption of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Discussion will include degree of achievement, persistent barriers, and strategic efforts toward development of social protections aimed at reducing poverty and actualizing the equality of older women as valued members of society now and in the future.
The context of panel discussion will be through the lens of older women and their social and economic gains as related to the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals of reducing poverty and gender equality. Speakers will discuss their role at the 1995 Beijing Conference and action items (Yesterday); examine the economic contributions of older women in their communities (Today); and explore global efforts toward ensuring adequate incomes for older women (Tomorrow).
Speakers and topics:
Judy Lear, MPA, UN Representative, International Council of Jewish Women: Older women and the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action.
Tanvi Patel, MA, HelpAge International: Current social and economic status of older women.
Mabel Bianco, MD, MPH, The Foundation for Studies and Research on Women: The future of older women, the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
Ramsey Alwin, MBA, CEO, National Council on Aging: Moderator.

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THE NGO COMMITTEE ON AGEING-NEW YORK

PO Box 1854, New York
New York 10163-1854 United States

Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom
2025-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom
Speakers: Knox Thames and Simran Jeet Singh
Location: James Chapel, Union Theological Seminary; 90 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027
Time: Tuesday, March 12, 3-5 p.m.
For more Information and to RSVP, click here
Concept Note:
Religious persecution continues to plague communities across the globe. Uyghur and Rohingya Muslims face genocide in China and Burma. Yezidis in Iraq have endured targeted attacks and displacement. In the Middle East, Christians face violence and systematic oppression. In South Asia, Hindus in Bangladesh, as well as Muslims and Christians in India, experience ongoing threats and discrimination. No faith community is immune—freedom of religion or belief is under siege in many parts of the world.
To better understand these challenges and explore effective responses, the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary is hosting a critical discussion with Knox Thames, a former diplomat and a prominent leader on international religious freedom advocacy, will share key insights from his latest book, Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom (Notre Dame Press, 2024). After his presentation, the event will feature a panel discussion with experts in the field, followed by an interactive audience conversation.
Join us for this timely and urgent conversation on advancing religious freedom and protecting vulnerable communities worldwide.
This event is co-sponsored by Union Theological Seminary and the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
We hope to see you there!
Scott Stearman
President
NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief
ngoforbny@gmail.com

HAZARDOUS DRUG CONSUMPTION IN ADVANCED AGE: THE CRUX OF POLYPHARMACY
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Paris)
March 13th, 10:00 – 11:00am Vienna
UN Room: M0E79

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Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Nurse Entrepreneurs Redefining Gender Equity: An NGO CSW69 Parallel Events
2025-03-17 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join the discussion at CSW69.

Monday, March 17, 2025
New York City

CGFNS International will be hosting two powerful events you don’t want to miss at this year’s NGO CSW69 Forum. There has never been a more pivotal time in global healthcare for elevating the role that nurses and other health workers play in advancing public health, care model evolution, technology integration, and global health policy. We’ll be sharing the stage with international thought leaders and stakeholders to talk about nursing workforce development, nurse entrepreneurship, and career recognition for health workers.

Join us for these two events on March 17.

Shattering the Glass Ceiling:
Nurse Entrepreneurs Redefining Gender Equity
NGO CSW69 Parallel Event
Hosted by: SONSIEL, CGFNS International, and ICN
March 17, 2025 | 2:30pm–4:00pm EDT
Church Center of the United Nations –
2nd Floor
777 First Avenue at 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
Find out more and RSVP for the event here.

The session will focus on intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship education in nursing.
Confirmed speakers:

Opening Remarks: Howard Catton, RN, CEO – ICN
Moderator: Hiyam Nadel, MBA, RN, CCG, FIEL, Immediate Past President – SONSIEL, Director, Center for Innovations in Care Delivery, Massachusetts General Hospital
Speaker 1: Jouhanna Menegaz, PhD, RN – Professor, University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Speaker 2: Gifty Boateng, RN – Director of Innovation, Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance
Speaker 3: Gloria Nimo, DNP, AGNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Founder & Board Chair, Amazing Grace Children’s Foundation
Speaker 4: Charlene Platon, MSN. – Co-founder, Fifth Window
Closing Remarks & QA: Peter Preziosi, PhD, RN, President & CEO, CGFNS International
