CoNGO

ENDING EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER FOR OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY 2030
2024-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In Support of the UN SUMMIT of the FUTURE
The following SPONSORS
NGO COMMITTEE ON INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY
NGO COMMITTEE ON AGEING, GENEVA
NGO COMMITTEE END ANTISEMITISM AND PROMOTE PEACE
GENERATIONS UNITED
NATIONAL ACADEMY of SOCIAL INSURANCE (NASI)
ST. LALIBELA SOCIAL SECURITY CHARITY ASSOCIATION
DIRES FOR DEVELOPMENT, ETHIOPIA
(SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, RUN BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES)
INVITE YOU TO A SYMPOSIUM AND PANEL DISCUSSION:
“ENDING EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER FOR OLDER PERSONS
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY 2030” AND LAYING A
FOUNDATION FOR FULL-SCALE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS WITH
IMPLICATIONS FOR LONG-TERM AND LARGE-SCALE REDUCTIONS
OF POVERTY
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 2024: 10 – 11:30 AM (EASTERN USA),
4PM CENTRAL EUROPE, 5PM EAST AFRICA on ZOOM
Please use the following ZOOM LINK to REGISTER.
You will receive the link to join the meeting via email immediately after registering.
Programme

The Future of Drug Policy – Health and Well-being for All – ImPACT Coalition
2024-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
SIDE EVENT AT THE SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE ACTION DAYS
20 September, 10AM in person in New York and online

We are pleased to invite you to a hybrid side event, “The Future of Drug Policy – Health and Well-being for All,” organized by the ImPACT Coalition during the Action Days prior to the Summit of the Future. The event will take place on 20 September 2024, from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM EST, in person at Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10174 and online.
The event is being organized by the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs together with the African Civil Society Forum on Drugs, the American Coalition on Drug Policy, the New York NGO Committee on Drugs, UNODC Civil Society Unit, Kenya, Nigeria, Slovenia, and Uganda.
Background:
The ImPACT Coalition on the Future of Drug Policy was formed during the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi to serve as platform to bring together drug policy voices and build on extensive consultations done regionally and globally in 2023 and early 2024, leading up to the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, resulting in a Global Civil Society Report published by the Vienna and New York NGO Committees on Drugs. Following the Nairobi workshop the outcome was circulated to solicit further input, the current version of the ImPACT Coalition work plan can be found here.
To participate in the event:

For online participation, please register using the link below to receive your personalized link to join the virtual session:
https://bit.ly/4gaDOi1

Register Now
See Agenda Here

“Building global momentum for a sustainable and equitable future”
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
An offsite hybrid event on the margins of the UN Summit of the Future
(Zoom link to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoc–grDkjHNQ27h5sKyStJw_e9ZEXAtHq#/registration
Concept note
Please join us in this side event where experts and advocates on Environment, Financing for Development and Social Justice help us explore new perspectives on an old problem: how to transform the system to ensure that human well-being, equal rights and the health of the planet are at its center.
The current endless pursuit of growth and respective economic model have exceeded planetary boundaries, causing resource depletion, environmental degradation and deeper social inequalities. Environmental protection is not a luxury that can be postponed until countries have
met their other obligations and priorities: it is an existential imperative without which humans and the planet will not survive.
The United Nations Summit of the Future (SOTF) held in New York September 22-23, 2024, brought together world leaders to forge a new international consensus on how to “deliver a better present and safeguard the future”. The outcoming Pact for the Future document is expected to demonstrate the growing global momentum towards building societies that value more than just economic output. Social progress measured in a business-as-usual, GDP-centric view of prosperity must be replaced by new developmental models that place collective wellbeing, ecological sustainability and intergenerational solidarity as main priorities. A strong normative framework at the national level is essential to meet developmental and environmental needs of present and future generations in a healthy, clean and sustainable environment.
For this purpose, development must be supported by an international economic environment that incorporates this new, post-growth framing of the Right to Development. A deep reform of the international monetary, tax and financial systems is thus required to adapt and respond to the complex realities of the XXI century.
Intergenerational solidarity is embedded in the DNA of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both the SDGs and the Pact for the Future commit member states to policies that promote equity between generations, ensuring that resources, opportunities, and support systems are accessible to both Youth and Older persons. This holistic approach, essential for implementing the SDGs, requires at its base a clear commitment to sustainability by all member states.
Indigenous perspectives can provide valuable insights into intergenerational solidarity, the sustainability of development and the environment. Indigenous knowledge systems and codes emphasize a harmonious relationship with nature, community well-being, and respect for all generations, aligning closely with the principles of sustainable development. By integrating these indigenous principles into the global discourse on intergenerational solidarity, we can balance a
distribution of resources that supports both current and future needs, thus enhancing our understanding of sustainable practices that honor the interconnectedness of all generations. This approach not only addresses immediate challenges but also fosters a resilient and inclusive long-term framework for achieving the SDGs, ensuring that no one is left behind.
By signing this Pact of the Future member states have pledged to execute transformative policies
to bring about urgent solutions through structural change, with all human rights as
its foundation, for the preservation of people and planet. The event will discuss the responsibility
of NGOs to ensure its implementation and enhance the global momentum toward a sustainable
and equitable future through intergenerational solidarity and collaboration.

Panelists:
– Liberato C. Bautista, President, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CoNGO)
– Cecilia Schirmeister, Representative to the UN, Bahá’í International Community
– Ivy Koek, Representative to the UN, Soka Gakkai International, Co-Chair of NGO
Committee on the Status of Women
– Ananda Lee Tan, Strategy Advisor, Just Transition Alliance
– Ranbir Singh Mangat, SDG Campaigner, Sikh Human Rights Group
Welcoming/Introductory remarks:
Maria Fornella, UN Representative, Soroptimist International
Moderator:
Dr. Despoina Afroditi Milaki, UN Representative, International Presentation Association
SotF offsite event Concept Note

Marginalization of Older Persons in Society – A Significant Health Risk
2024-09-30 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
“Leave no one behind!” is a key principle of the United Nations’ “Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development”, as proclaimed under Goal No. 3: “to ensure healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages”. A particular group threatened by the risk of not having full chances to live a healthy life and enjoy well-being are older persons who are marginalized or excluded by society. The IDOP 2024 conference addresses specific forms of marginalization of older persons and its possible influences on their health.
Monday, 30th September 2024, at 13:00 (event starts at 14:00) at the United Nations, Wagramer Str. 5, 1220 Vienna, Room no. CR2 in C-Building on the 2nd floor
If you want to participate IN PERSON and DO NOT have a permanent access (groundpass) then we need the following information for the registration:
First name: + Family name: + Date of birth
Kind of identification: (for example: passport, personal ID or driving licence)
Number of ID: + Issuing Country of ID
Deadline: Last day for registration is Tuesday, 24th September 2024
Registration: ngoageingv@gmail.com
Online participation via this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88156218348?pwd=[REDACTED]

Program:
IDOP2024_Flyer

United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) 2024
2024-10-01 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
In-Person Registration
Zoom Registration
IDOP Geneva Flyer and Program

Countering the Toxic Interface of Migration, Human Trafficking & Related Labour Exploitation 2.0
2024-10-04 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
It is our great pleasure to invite you to our this year’s Think Tank Event/International Expert Round Table on 4 October 2024 (9:00 – 16.00) in Vienna.
Under the motto:
Countering the Toxic Interface of Migration, Human Trafficking & Related Labour Exploitation 2.0
Experts from our “Innovation-in-Anti-Trafficking Think Tank Group,” together with practitioners, researchers, academia and stakeholders from European countries and beyond will challenge ‘misleading assumptions and stereotypes’ in intergovernmental cooperation on migration management with regard to human trafficking & related exploitation, and discuss how to ensure ‘that everyone who is trafficked receives attention and proper protection‘ by

putting women under the magnifying glass,
focusing on male victims
and on children and minors at risk.

Please find attached the draft Agenda and the draft Expert Bios list, FYI.
RII 2024 Expert Bios 4 Oct. – Toxic Interface Migration THB Labour Exploitation
RII 2024 Think Tank 4 October_draft Agenda – MRV
Programme updates and further information will be made available in due course at our PlatformNET.

The Round Table will be held in English – No interpretation
Attending the Round Table is free of charge

Registration for ON SITE Participation is obligatory and open from 23 September – 2 October 2024
NO Registration required to join the Live Stream.
The respective links (for Registration and Live stream access) will be provided in due course.
Please feel free to share this invitation with your relevant and potentially interested colleagues and anti-trafficking networks.
Stay tuned!
We will be delighted to welcome you at our Think Tank Event on 4 October 2024 in Vienna and/or via Live stream!

ICMCI Annual Events 2024 hosted by IMC Armenia
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-11
Dear Colleagues,
IMC Armenia is thrilled to invite you to the International CMC Conference and Annual Meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, which will take place from October 7th to October 11th, 2024. We aim to bring together consultants from all over the world to celebrate the latest achievements in consulting.
The event will be held at the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan, with the opportunity for hybrid participation to accommodate colleagues located at a distance.
We specially designed the website www.icmci2024armenia.org for this event, where you will find all the details about the events, including the agenda, tickets, tour packages, registration, and online payment options.
The conference will begin with a welcome reception for all delegates and participants on the evening of October 7th.
The International CMC Conference will be held on October 8th and 9th, with parallel short master class sessions and B2B breakout sessions. The conference will unite both consultants and business representatives under the title of “Digital Horizons: Bridging Innovations for Sustainable Tomorrow”, focusing on digitalization and sustainability as the top trends in the consulting industry. Join us as we embark on a collaborative journey towards a more sustainable and prosperous future. Together, let us harness the power of digital innovation to facilitate more striving business, flourishing ecosystems and prosperous communities.
The Constantinus International Award and Gala Dinner is scheduled for October 9th, set to occur in an upscale restaurant with live music and a Gala Dinner, showcasing and celebrating excellence in consulting services on a global scale.
The ICMCI Annual Meeting will start on the morning of October 10th and run for one and a half days through the afternoon of October 11th.. We are looking forward to welcoming you in sunny Yerevan, extending our genuine warmth to celebrate the next series of consulting events together.

Best Regards,
International Council of Management Consulting Institutes To be a leader in the development of management consulting as a global profession that drives social and economic success.

"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

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

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

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

The Green Alliance: Latest Developments
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Singapore)
Dear CACCI Officers, Members and Friends:
The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) invite you to join the upcoming webinar on “The Green Alliance: Latest Developments”, scheduled for 26 February 2025 at 2 PM Singapore time.
The 60-minute webinar, presented in a panel discussion format, will elaborate on the latest developments in the Asia Pacific Green Alliance (APGA) – a regional initiative led by SMF aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) embark on their sustainability transformation through best practice sharing, standards development, advisory support and industry recognition while collectively striving towards a net-zero future and preparing for Industry 5.0.
ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED

Latest APGA Developments: Updates on sustainability certification, industry collaborations, and business support initiatives.
How SMEs Can Benefit: Practical steps for SMEs to integrate sustainability into their business strategies.
Challenges & Opportunities in Sustainability: Addressing key barriers such as cost, knowledge gaps, and supply chain requirements.
The Role of National Chambers: How business chambers can support SMEs in their sustainability journey.

AGENDA
14:00 Opening Remarks by Peter McMullin AM.
14:02 Panel Discussion moderated by Michael Lim.
Panelists: (1) Peter McMullin AM, CACCI President; (2) Lennon Tan, SMF President, (3) Stuart Thomson, CACCI VP & Good Business Foundation President; and (4) Clara Kwan, SMF Chief Sustainability Officer.
14:40 Q&A session.
14:59 Closing Remarks by Peter McMullin AM.
15:00 End of webinar.
Register in Zoom HERE.
For more details about The Green Alliance Initiative, please click HERE.
Darson Chiu, Ph.D.
Director-General
Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry

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)

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

Join with Zoom
Download PDF Flyer

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

The Changing Face of Violence Against Women
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
