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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T030000
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SUMMARY:Taking Stock and the Way Forward for Civil Society in International Drug Policymaking: Commemorating the NYNGOC’s 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Online \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/taking-stock-and-the-way-forward-for-civil-society-in-international-drug-policymaking-commemorating-the-nyngocs-40th-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
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SUMMARY:Survey Due: GREYCELLS INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE 2024: "THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL GENEVA IN THE UN 2.0"
DESCRIPTION:This anonymous online survey aims to gather information on perceptions\, knowledge\, awareness\, and concerns of a diverse audience across the globe on the role of the International Geneva ecosystem. The results of the survey will provide inputs to the panellists and the Moderator of the Dialogue which will take place on 25 April 2024 in Geneva. They will be also conveyed to the UN Civil Society Conference on the Summit of the Future to be held in Nairobi on May 9 and10\, 2024 and other relevant fora. \nThe survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. The deadline to submit your responses is March 25\, 2024\, at 00:00 Geneva time. For any inquiries\, please send an email to: greycells08@gmail.com. Thank you for your participation! \nEnglish: https://bit.ly/GREYCELLS_SURVEY_2024_ENGLISH
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/survey-due-greycells-intergenerational-dialogue-2024-the-role-of-international-geneva-in-the-un-2-0/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T080000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240327T190016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T190135Z
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SUMMARY:IFA Global Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, \nAre you interested in advancing human-centred policies that address the needs of ageing populations? The International Federation on Ageing invites you to join us for our upcoming Global Cafe sessions. These sessions provide an opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and share insights on a range of topics related to ageing. As an organization\, we are committed to viewing all workstreams through the lens of the four action areas of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing\, and in doing so\, we strive to develop a common agenda that influences and shapes age-related policies. \nWe cordially invite you to participate in our forthcoming Global Cafe event\, which offers an opportunity to engage in a significant discourse. Our upcoming session will center on “The Meaningful Inclusion and Participation of Persons with Dementia\, as Part of Community Wellness Programs” featuring esteemed guest\, Dr. Laura Middleton\, Associate Professor and Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia and Active Living University of Waterloo\, and Mr. Bill Heibein\, Expert with Dementia. \nWe would be honoured to have you join us for this enlightening conversation. \nDate and Time: \nFriday\, 29 March 2024 \n7:00 – 8:00 a.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) \n  \nModerator: \nMs Cera Cruise \nIFA Policy and Project Coordinator \n  \n Register for the IFA Global Café\nFor any questions or concerns please contact banaya@ifa.ngo
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ifa-global-cafe/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240404T185806Z
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SUMMARY:Reframing the Global LGBTQ+ Narrative: Family\, Tradition\, and Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on Human Rights \n\nPresents: \n  \nReframing the Global LGBTQ+ Narrative; Family\, Tradition\, and Spirituality \n\nTime and location: \n\nTuesday\, April 9th\, 2024 from 1 pm to 3 pm. \n\n            11th floor Church Center (East 44th St. and 1st Avenue) \n  \nPlease use this link to reserve a spot: \nhttps://forms.gle/baarLmvL6raPVTf56 \n  \n  \nConcept Note \n  \nResisting and countering harmful narratives and celebrating the integral role of LGBTQ+ people in society. \n  \nWhile there have been many advances toward the expansion and protection of the rights of the rights of sexual orientation/gender identity human rights since the June 1969 Stonewall uprising/resistance  We are now witnessing troubling regression in the progress toward equality. Anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in Uganda and Ghana and new ones are pending in Kenya and Zambia. According to Human Rights Watch\, at least 67 countries have national laws criminalizing consensual relations between same-sex adults\, and at least nine countries have laws criminalizing the expression of gender identity that does not align with the individual’s assigned sex at birth. \n  \nIn the United States\, for example\, at least 520 laws that violate sexual orientation/gender identity human rights were introduced in state legislatures in 2023\, of which 70 were enacted\, according to the Human Rights Campaign. In 2023\, the Ugandan government enacted a series of laws that criminalize same-sex relations with punishment up to and including the death penalty. In 2022\, “LGBT propaganda” became illegal in Russia\, prohibiting the expression of LGBTQ identity in any public medium. \n  \nThese discriminatory and dangerous policies are actively harming the LGBTQ community\, and represent a troubling regression in progress that has been made toward equal protection. Our panel of speakers will share their experiences working to combat anti-LGBTQ+ forces. We invite you to join in this fight for full equality. \n  \n  \nProgram: \n\nWelcome\, and introduction; \n  \nDr. Bobbi Nassar \nCo-Chair NGO Committee on Human Rights \nInternational Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers \n\nPanelists: \n\nMr. Bruce Knotts \nCo-Chair NGO Committee on Human Rights \nChair of the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace\, and Security \nWorld Federalist Movement \n\nPresentation: \nHistory of the LGBT Struggles in the United States \n\nMr. Edafe Okporo \nExecutive Director of Refuge America \n\nPresentation: \nA global gay rights activist he founded Refuge America as a welcoming place for displaced LGBTQ people. He is committed to offering a lifeline to those who have been compelled to escape their homelands due to persecution. Migrated from Warri\, Nigeria Author of Asylum\, A Memoir and Manifesto (1922). \n\nDr. Elizabeth Zick\, \nUN Representative for the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues \nAdjunct Associate Professor at Long Island University \n\nPresentation: \nLGBT Asylum Seekers in the United States \n\n\nModerated by \n\nMr.  Fabrice Houdart \nFounding partner of KoppaLab; an NGO focused on the economic empowerment of LGBTQ+ people. Adjunct Professor Columbia University/Georgetown \n\nIn addition to moderating Mr. Houdart will speak about the importance of reigniting LGBTQ+ rights within the United Nations.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/reframing-the-global-lgbtq-narrative-family-tradition-and-spirituality/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240408T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T162852Z
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SUMMARY:CSO Dialogue with UNSC President
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends and Colleagues\, \n\n  \nThis serves as a reminder of WFUNA’s CSO Dialogue with the President of the UN Security Council for the month of April. This Dialogue will feature H.E. Mrs. Vanessa Frazier\, Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations. *Please note the room number has changed. \n  \nBriefing on Malta’s Presidency of the UN Security Council \nA Civil Society Dialogue with H.E. Mrs. Vanessa Frazier\, Permanent Representative of Malta to the UN \nThursday\, 11th April\, 2024 \n2:00-2:30pm EST \nIn-person Meeting at UNHQ in New York\, Conference Room CR-12 \nLivestream Available through UN Web TV \n\nPlease Register Here \n  \nPlease 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. \n  \nFor 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. \n  \nWe invite you to engage via Twitter using the hashtag #MeetUNSCPres \n  \nIf you would like to be considered to ask a question during the dialogue\, please submit your question in advance through the registration form above. \n  \nAttendance is open to all civil society representatives. Feel free to forward to interested colleagues. \n  \nSincerely\, \n\nUNSC Transparency Initiative Team at WFUNA
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/cso-dialogue-with-unsc-president/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240411T214823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T215144Z
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SUMMARY:XXIII INFOPOVERTY WORLD CONFERENCE "A.I. turmoil digital processes: how to act to ensure human rights and provide e-welfare for all?"
DESCRIPTION:April 12\, 2023 \nUN Headquarters\, New York – online\nLive streamed on UN Webcast \n  \nPRESENTATION \nAmidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the harrowing realities of ongoing wars\, a new\nperception of Society has surfaced. This newfound awareness has been further altered by the advent of AI\, fundamentally reshaping our outlook on the imminent future\, amplifying concerns and uncertainties surrounding a digitally dominated world. \nOperating since the dawn of the digital revolution\, the Infopoverty World Conference has punctually chronicled the pivotal junctures of this era. Its focus remains on spotlighting commendable projects and practices that merit the attention of the United Nations system\, under whose auspices it was established\, with the mission of promoting the achievement of the MDGs and SDGs through the strategic utilization of ICTs and new technologies.\nA fresh chapter is unfolding\, propelled by a cohort of digital natives and the pervasive integration of new technologies shaping the very essence of progress. Within this landscape\, tackling the diverse array of new and sometimes unethical occurrences—largely driven by private entities wielding control over infrastructure and operational platforms—has ascended to paramount significance. Delaying the resolution of these issues is no longer tenable. \nThe proclaimed SDGs have paved the way for development as a guiding compass. Now\, substantial technical\, social\, political\, and economic endeavors are imperative\, especially directed towards marginalized communities\, to allocate significant resources into AI-driven e-services to surmount the deficiencies and challenges in telecommunication infrastructure\, e-learning\, food security\, telemedicine\, and e-governance. ICTs and AI stand as viable and potent solutions to contemporary challenges\, provided they are ethically tested and applied to address the essential requirements of people. This\, in turn\, mandates their integration into foundational global action plans and policies. \nHow should we steer the impetus of AI to orient it towards overcoming of inequalities\, climate emergencies\, and challenging instances? \nHow to address the paradoxical binomial between digital excellence and its diverted\nuse\, it being at the basis of a struggling achievement of the SDGs putting the protection of human rights on the back burner? \nHow to attest that ICTs and AI serve as effective responses to contemporary\nchallenges only if they undergo ethical examination and prone to human needs? \n\nOn these premises\, drawing from the results elaborated in the past Final Declarations\, addressing the topic “AI turmoils digital processes: how to act to ensure human rights and provide e-welfare for all?”\, the 23rd Infopoverty World Conference will convene as a think-tank\, gathering distinguished experts to showcase pioneering projects aimed at achieving the UN 2030 Agenda and beyond. \nTo do so\, the conference will first draft the map of asynchronism to draw knowledge-sharing policies allowing economic\, political and technological fences to be overcome\, to later focus on e-welfare4all and the critical gaps to be covered to attain it\, namely food-security\, health and education to launch an appeal for investments on best practices to lead the transition towards an ethical\, sustainable and SDGs inspired digital Society leaving no one behind. \n  \nProgramme \nRead the Presentation \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/xxiii-infopoverty-world-conference-a-i-turmoil-digital-processes-how-to-act-to-ensure-human-rights-and-provide-e-welfare-for-all/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T144500
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240416T181101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T095046Z
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SUMMARY:Organizational Meeting: CoNGO Working Group on Decolonization
DESCRIPTION:Liberato Bautista\, the President of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) \ninvites you to the \nORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF A  \nCoNGO WORKING GROUP ON DECOLONIZATION \nThe Working Group on Decolonization will form part of the substantive committee called the NGO Committee to End Slavery\, Colonialism\, Racism\, and All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance. The Committee and the Working Group will be organized according to the Rules of CoNGO concerning substantive committees.  \nNGOs in consultative (ECOSOC)\, associated (DGC)\, observer (other UN System entities)\, and other groups working on these concerns are invited to attend. \nAPRIL 18\, 2024 | THURSDAY | 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM ET New York | HYBRID \nVenue: Church Center for the United Nations | Suite 7C | 777 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, New York \nROOM SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 PERSONS WHO SHOW UP AT THE VENUE.  \nPlease be sure to RSVP FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE.  \nLiberato Bautista at president@ngocongo.org \n  \nZOOM LINK FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION:  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88641491381?pwd=sGZYXbUPcFgoZqSeoCllgwzHa8Ac0N.1 \nMeeting ID: 886 4149 1381\nPasscode: 689336 \n________________________________________ \nWORKING DRAFT \nPurpose of the Working Group on Decolonization \nThe purpose of the Decolonization Working Group is to promote and facilitate the end of all forms of colonialism that are still present and active in the world today. \nIn 1946\, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 1514 (XV)\, also known as the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The Declaration stated that all peoples have the right to self-determination and that immediate steps should be taken to end colonialism unconditionally. \nThe General Assembly created a list of Non-Self-Governing Territories and a mechanism to assist colonial and occupied nations to choose their future form of governance freely. Of the hundred or so on the original list of NSGTs\, roughly 80% have gained independence and membership in the United Nations. Today\, 17 nations remain on the Non-Self-Governing Territories’ list\, but dozens more peoples and nations are not on the list\, working to exercise their right to self-determination. \nIn 1990\, 2000\, 2010\, and 2020 (A/RES/75/123)\, the United Nations General Assembly issued resolutions declaring each time “the decade for the eradication of colonialism.” Yet\, no new state has emerged from the UN list of Non-Self-Governing Territories since 1986. Tragically\, the UN’s decolonization mechanisms have been virtually unproductive for forty years\, leaving the only means to self-determination and independence: 1) violent armed conflict\, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths\, injuries\, and destruction; and 2) the breakup of larger states (such as the Soviet Union). \nIn 2021\, the UN Human Rights Council passed A/48/7\, “The Negative Legacies of Colonialism on the Enjoyment of Human Rights\,” calling on all United Nations agencies to renew their efforts to end all forms of colonialism. \nThe Decolonization Working Group’s primary activity will be to assist the United Nations in implementing its commitments as expressed by UNGA Resolution 1514 (XV)\, A/RES/75/123\, and A/RES/48/7. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/organizational-meeting-congo-working-group-on-decolonization/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240416T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T194457Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Ourselves and the Planet: Interfaith\, Indigenous\, and Embodied Approaches to Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Greetings! \nAs Earth Day approaches\, we are excited to extend an invitation to you to join CRNGO’s upcoming virtual event. This year\, we are focusing on transformative solutions for our planet with a special program titled: Healing Ourselves and the Planet: Interfaith\, Indigenous\, and Embodied Approaches to Climate Action \nDate and Time: Thursday\, April 18\, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (EDT) \nPlease Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtceipqTstHtI4-gusxMacGzEr23MlQ00a \nA panel of BIPOC\, indigenous and faith leaders from the Americas will guide our experience to bravely lead change from the inside out in our respective worlds of influence. \nSee trailer and more information at: http://www.ahameducation.org/bnature \nWe hope you can join us and spread the word.  \n  \nThe Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\n \nhttps://crngo.org
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/healing-ourselves-and-the-planet-interfaith-indigenous-and-embodied-approaches-to-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240418T171557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T171557Z
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SUMMARY:INDIGENOUS VOICES ON SELF DETERMINATION
DESCRIPTION:Register \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/indigenous-voices-on-self-determination/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240423T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T203447Z
UID:10002435-1713791700-1713796200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions and its Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Concept Note \nIn-Person Registration\nVirtual Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/global-accelerator-on-jobs-and-social-protection-for-just-transitions-and-its-implementation/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240418T141958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T142055Z
UID:10002425-1713878100-1713882600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Investing in safe and inclusive digital public infrastructure: A case  for advancing financial inclusion through risk mitigation  Co-sponsors: An official side event during the 2024 ECOSOC FfD Forum Follow-up
DESCRIPTION:  \nZoom Registration \nIn-Person Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/investing-in-safe-and-inclusive-digital-public-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240418T150946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T151246Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW/NY Working Group on Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Working Group on Social Justice\n \n  \nJoin us next Wednesday\, 24 April for Meeting 1 of our Working Group on Social Justice!\n\nThe Working Group on Social Justice is a dedicated body within NGO CSW/NY\, focused on addressing issues related to social justice\, equality\, and the empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable populations\, particularly women and girls. \nDate: Wednesday\, 24 April\nTime: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT\nWhere: Zoom \n\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-csw-ny-working-group-on-social-justice/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240412T144646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T144958Z
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SUMMARY:CONFERENCE OF NGOs IN CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS (CoNGO) Regional Committee in Asia-Pacific (RCAP)
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE OF NGOs IN CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS (CoNGO) Regional Committee in Asia-Pacific (RCAP)\n  \nBangkok\, Thailand – April 25-26\, 2024\n  \nNotification and Invitation to RCAP 2024 Addressed to NGOs/CSOs in the Asia-Pacific Region \n  \nA. CoNGO has organized an RCAP Session each of the past six years generously hosted by Siam University\, Bangkok\, thanks to the hospitality of SU President Dr Pornchai Mongkhonvanit. During the Covid Pandemic\, the event was held online to widen the sphere of participation for those unable to travel. RCAP provides an opportunity to strengthen regional solidarity and understanding\, to exchange experience in crucial Sustainable Development and related areas\, and to create new and invigorating partnerships. \nB. RCAP is always held during the week of the Plenary Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to encourage attendance at both events. RCAP meets on the last days of ESCAP\, when the main debates are over and the plenary is mostly engaged in adopting concluding resolutions. This year the ESCAP Plenary is scheduled a month earlier than usual\, namely April 22-26\, so RCAP will meet at Siam University on Thursday April 25 and Friday April 26. (See programme) \nC. RCAP has two main features. The first is an analysis of regional\, national or local implementation by Asia-Pacific NGOs/CSOs of the Sustainable Development Goals that are up for review this year at the UN High Level Political Forum (UN.HQ\, July 8-17). This year the HLPF focusses on SDGs 1\, 2\, 3\, 16\, 17\, and its overall theme is “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable\, resilient and innovative solutions.” \nCoNGO hereby invites Asia-Pacific NGOs/CSOs to submit a report (4-8 pages) on their implementation activities for all or some of the five SDGs mentioned. Please focus on illustrating\, by on-the-ground examples\, the second half of the long UN title\, namely the EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF SUSTAINABLE\, RESILIENT AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. Please send each report to firstvp@ngocongo.org by April 7 2024. \nD. The second feature of RCAP 2024 will again be an Open International Panel\, this year on the subject: \n“AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YET REAL – FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT \nAND HUMANITY”. \nThe themes will be: \n– AI: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS \n– AI AND DIGITAL JUSTICE (Access and technology) \n– REGIONAL ASIA-PACIFIC AI RESEARCH SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE \nDEVELOPMENT \nWe invite Asia-Pacific NGO/CSO with expertise in these areas to propose the name \nand qualifications of a speaker. Please send such proposals with supporting \ndocumentation to firstvp@ngocongo.org by April 7 2024. \nE. Please consult the attached programme and logistical information\, as well as \nregistration information. We greatly look forward to welcoming once again many \nAsia-Pacific NGOs and CSOs to Bangkok in April. \nCyril Ritchie\nCoNGO First Vice President\nfirstvp@ngocongo.org \n  \nProgramme\, Logistical Information\, Registration \nVenue: Siam University\, 38 Petkasem Road\, Phasicharoen\, Bangkok \nUniversity Building 19\, 18 th Floor\, Telephone +66(0)2867.8088 \n  \nTHURSDAY April 25 (First Session) \n11.00 – 12.30   Registration and Set up of exhibits \n12.30   Lunch \n15.00 – 18.00  \nOpening with musical performance\, courtesy of Siam University \nWelcome by Pornchai Mongkhonvanit\, President of Siam University \nOpening Statement by Cyril Ritchie\, CoNGO First Vice President \nPresentations of Asia-Pacific NGOs/CSOs actions on implementing the SDGs: \n“Effective delivery of sustainable\, resilient and innovative solutions” \nDiscussion and analysis \n18.00-19.00   Reception \nFRIDAY April 26 (Second and Third Sessions) \n09.00   CoNGO Presidential Statement by Liberato Bautista\, via Zoom from the USA \n09.30 – 12.15 \nOpen International Panel: “AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YET REAL – FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITY” \nThemes: \n\nAI: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS\nAI AND DIGITAL JUSTICE\nREGIONAL ASIA-PACIFIC AI RESEARCH SUPPORTING\nSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT\n\n12.30 Lunch \n14.00 – 16.30  \nFurther discussion and analysis of SDG implementation: cross-cutting issues; \nmutual support; partnerships; relationship to UN.ESCAP\, to the HLPF\, and to \nthe UN Summit of the Future (UN.HQ\, September 22-23\, 2024) \nConcluding statement by the President of Siam University \nConcluding statement by the CoNGO First Vice President \n17.00   Closed meeting of the RCAP Steering Committee \nGeneral and practical information \nA. Most of you will know that at the July 2024 HLPF the following Asia-Pacific countries will offer Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs): Laos\, Micronesia\, Nepal\, Palau\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, and Vanuatu. CoNGO has consistently advocated that national NGOs be involved by each government in the preparation of its VNR. \nB. At RCAP 2024 we shall offer congratulations to the Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) which celebrated its 60 th Anniversary recently. ASPBAE has regularly participated in RCAP\, and serves on its Steering Committee. ASPBAE steadfastly “protects and defends the right of all to inclusive\, gender-transformative and climate-saving education”. \nC. Outside the RCAP Conference Room on the 18 th Floor of University Building 19 there will be an Exhibition space\, and participants are welcome to bring posters and \ndocumentation that illustrates their organization’s work. The displays can be set up \nduring the morning of Thursday April 25 and removed in the afternoon of Friday \nApril 26. \nD. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements. \nHowever there is no registration fee\, nor any charge for the reception\, coffee breaks \nand lunches. \nE. There is a branch of Bangkok Bank on the University Campus. \nF.  For registration\, please notify CoNGO (at firstvp@ngocongo.org) at your earliest \nconvenience of the name\, title and email address of each participant. \nG. WELCOME!
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/conference-of-ngos-in-consultative-relationship-with-the-united-nations-congo-regional-committee-in-asia-pacific-rcap/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240423T200816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T200816Z
UID:10002434-1714050900-1714055400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Reframing Climate Finance: Navigating Loss and Damage\, An official side event during the 2024 ECOSOC FfD Forum Follow-Up
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Registration \nVirtual Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/reframing-climate-finance-navigating-loss-and-damage-an-official-side-event-during-the-2024-ecosoc-ffd-forum-follow-up/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240327T185007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T185007Z
UID:10002412-1714212000-1714219200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Genocide Prevention\, Upholding United Nations Declaration for Human Rights & SDG's" 27 April at Fordham
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/genocide-prevention-upholding-united-nations-declaration-for-human-rights-sdgs-27-april-at-fordham/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240427T165751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T165751Z
UID:10002437-1714485600-1714492800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:ASPBAE Virtual GAWE 2024 Regional Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the ASPBAE Asia Pacific Regional Dialogue on Public Financing of Free Education Technology: Ensuring Equity\, Inclusion\, and Quality Education for the Most Marginalised.  \n30 April 2024 \n2-4 PM Manila Time \nVirtual \nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-GrqzkuHdHNH7AnU3O4zFkzWO5nVXvB \nJoin us as we discuss how education technology can be harnessed to support the right of all to quality education and transform education systems that will ensure equitable access for the most marginalised learners.  \nThis online event is part of the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE)\, an annual international campaign week to advocate for improved national education policies and increased national education budgets organised by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE). \nThe concept note and draft programme are included below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please let us know if you haven’t received the meeting link. \nThank you and looking forward to your participation! \nWarm regards to all\, \nASPBAE Secretariat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nASPBAE Secretariat\nUnit 106 Sterten Place Condominium\, 116 Maginhawa Street\,\nTeachers Village East\, Diliman\, Quezon City 1101\, Philippines.\nTel/Fax: 632 8441 4594\nEmail: aspbae@gmail.com\n\nWeb: http://www.aspbae.org
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/aspbae-virtual-gawe-2024-regional-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240501T142720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T142720Z
UID:10002439-1714569300-1714573800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The Family Policy and Population Research Forum 2024: Exploring Global Fertility Trends\, Family Dynamics\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:DEAR FRIENDS OF THE NGO COMMITTEE ON THE FAMILY\, NY\nThis is a friendly reminder!\nTODAY\n\n* \n\nThe NGO Committee on the Family\, NY\nin partnership with the\nPermanent Mission of Hungary to the UN\n \n\nHas Organized\n\n \nThe Family Policy and Population Research Forum 2024:\nExploring Global Fertility Trends\, Family Dynamics\, and Solutions\n\nTODAY\, Wednesday\, 1 May\, 2024\, 1:15-2:30 p.m.\nConference Room 8\, UN Headquarters\, New York\n \n REGISTRATION TO ATTEND EVENT IN PERSON AT THE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY HAS CLOSED BUT THE EVENT CAN BE VIEWED ON THE UN Web TV.\n\n \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/LRwRXj3NYjf4A1fP9\nLive webcast available on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en\n\nConcept Note attached below!\n\n\n\n240415 Family Policy Forum – Concept Note
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-family-policy-and-population-research-forum-2024-exploring-global-fertility-trends-family-dynamics-and-solutions/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240427T170236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T170236Z
UID:10002438-1714656600-1714662000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Community\, Housing\, and Infrastructure for All Ages:  A “focus area” for the upcoming UN Open-Ended Working Group  on Ageing (OEWGA) and a Count-down on OEWGA Final Preparations
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to upcoming event: \nCommunity\, Housing\, and Infrastructure for All Ages: \nA “focus area” for the upcoming UN Open-Ended Working Group \non Ageing (OEWGA) and a Count-down on OEWGA Final Preparations \nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 \n1:30-3:00pm. EST \nThis is a virtual Program. (no registration required) \n\nClick Here to Join the Zoom Meeting \nThis program will address one of the two “focus areas” of OEWGA 2024—accessibility\, infrastructure and habitat—from an age-friendly\, intergenerational perspective and how to create better environments and living arrangements for people of all ages. There will also be important updates on final preparations for OEWGA and how you can support our advocacy work for a legally binding international document to protect the human rights of older persons. \n  \nBusiness Meeting \nWelcome–William Smith\, PhD\, Chair\, NGO Committee on Ageing/NY \nOEWGA Prep–Bethany Brown & Frances Zainoeddin\, Co-Chairs\, NGO CoA Human Rights \n\nProgram: Community\, Housing and Infrastructure for People of All Ages \nSpeakers: Roy Earnest\, MSW\, Associate Director\, Center for Age-Friendly Excellence-CAFÉ \nIlonka Walker\, MA\, Intergenerational Coordinator\, Generations United \nModerator: Sandra Timmermann\, EdD\, NGO CoA Program Co-Chair; UN Representative\, IFA \nSummary and Closing: Robin Fenley\, PhD\, Vice Chair and Chair\, NGO CoA Programs
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/community-housing-and-infrastructure-for-all-ages-a-focus-area-for-the-upcoming-un-open-ended-working-group-on-ageing-oewga-and-a-count-down-on-oewga-final-preparations/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240507T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T164730Z
UID:10002444-1715097600-1715101200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Special briefing of the WG on Crimes Affecting the Environment
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here \n  \n\n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/special-briefing-of-the-wg-on-crimes-affecting-the-environment/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240505T043721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T043721Z
UID:10002440-1715158800-1715162400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Language Services and the European Union Special Briefing
DESCRIPTION:**Call for Participation**\n\nLanguage Services and the European Union\nSpecial Briefing\n\n \n8 May 2024\n\n\n\nThe NGO Committee on Language and Languages will hold a special briefing on language services and the European Union on 8 May 2024.\n\nWith twenty-four official languages\, the European Union (EU) is rich in linguistic and cultural diversity.  Implementing multilingualism in the day-to-day work of EU institutions requires robust language services for interpretation and translation.  This special briefing addresses the administration of these services (e.g.\, how they are funded; how resources\, time\, and workload are allocated; and how it is staffed) as well as practical considerations for implementing language services for highly multilingual intergovernmental work.  Focusing specifically on the European Parliament\, officials from the Directorate General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences and the Directorate General for Translation will discuss the provision of high-quality interpretation in meetings\, training and succession planning that ensures sustainable and flexible service\, managing interpretation processes\, and strategic planning that transforms top-level vision into act on.\n\n\nFormat\nThe meeting will take place on 8 May 2024 from 09:00-10:00 EDT/New York via Zoom.  It is anticipated that interpreting will be provided in English\, French\, and Spanish.  Statements will be made by\n\nAlison Graves\nDirector\, Directorate General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences\nEuropean Parliament \nMads Nyegaard Outzen\nHead\, Strategy and Innovation Unit Directorate General for Translation\nEuropean Parliament\n\nOpen discussion following the statements will be moderated by Professor Francis M. Hult\, Chair of the NGO Committee on Language and Languages.\n\n\nRegistration\nRepresentatives of NGOs\, UN Secretariat and agency staff\, EU staff\, colleagues from Member States\, scholars\, language professionals\, and others interested in multilingual services are invited to register for the briefing using this general registration form no later than 7 May.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/language-services-and-the-european-union-special-briefing/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240506T182548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T182548Z
UID:10002441-1715241600-1715360400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:2024 UN Civil Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi.\nThe United Nations Civil Society Conference is the premier event on the civil society calendar at the United Nations. The Conference offers civil society organizations an opportunity to put a global perspective on a specific issue and brings together senior UN System officials\, prominent international civil society organizations\, youth changemakers\, academia\, public opinion makers\, and international media to discuss issues of global concern. This international forum\, expected to host some 1500 participants\, will provide preliminary discussions and data ahead of the Summit of the Future in September 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York. \nSince 1947\, sixty-eight civil society conferences have resulted in successful outcomes due to previous interactions with civil society organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Civil society organizations were present in San Francisco at the founding of the United Nations and have been an integral part of the United Nations ecosystem from the outset. As part of our consultations\, civil society has called for better engagement with the United Nations system. I believe that it is essential for the United Nations to listen to\, coordinate with\, and engage with civil society.” \nOur Common Agenda. Chapter V. Paragraph 121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2024-un-civil-society-conference/
CATEGORIES:CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240507T150352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T150352Z
UID:10002443-1715248800-1715256000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid International Symposium on Education: Exploring the Global Reform Scripts of Development Partners: Comparative Retrospective Analyses
DESCRIPTION:Dear ASPBAE Members\, Partners and Friends\,\n \nWarm greetings!\n \nSharing with you this hybrid event invitation for an international symposium on education co-organised and co-sponsored by a number of ASPBAE members and partners:\n \nEvent Title: Exploring the Global Reform Scripts of Development Partners: Comparative Retrospective Analyses.\nDate and Time: 9 May 2024 (Thursday) / 10:00am – 12:00pm Japan Standard Time (JST/Kobe).\n\nEvent Focus: The symposium provides a forum for a retrospective reflection and discussion on education reforms in countries of the Global South that were implemented with external funding from development partners over the past forty years.\nZoom registration link: https://norrag.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-GhqjgqHNGDjRx3KKJVoFF4DWlpnkxK#/registration\n \n\n\nFeel free to share this with your networks and partners. Promotional materials are hereto attached/hyperlinked for distribution as you see fit:\n\nNews item\nYouTube promotion video\nX (Twitter) tweet\nFacebook post\nMailchimp alert\nAttached: Symposium program in English\, Khmer\, Russian and Arabic\n\nThank you and warm regards\, \nASPBAE Secretariat
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/hybrid-international-symposium-on-education-exploring-the-global-reform-scripts-of-development-partners-comparative-retrospective-analyses/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T031000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T040000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240416T200400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T200650Z
UID:10002422-1715656200-1715659200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Decarbonising Organized Crime: The Role that Women and Girls Play in Accomplishing this Goal
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegistration \n  \nPDF Eflyer
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/decarbonising-organized-crime-the-role-that-women-and-girls-play-in-accomplishing-this-goal/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240507T170651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T170707Z
UID:10002447-1715731200-1715817599@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:33rd CCPCJ: NGO briefing
DESCRIPTION:33rd CCPCJ: NGO briefing\n\nLocation: Room M-3 (1st floor\, M-building)\, Vienna International Centre and online\n13 May 2024\, 09:15 –\n15 May 2024\, 10:00 (GMT+2)\n  \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/33rd-ccpcj-ngo-briefing-2/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T151500
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240512T212036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T212458Z
UID:10002456-1715781600-1715786100@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:CELEBRATING FAMILIES & THE FLOURISHING OF EARTH/ 30TH ANNIV. OF INTNL DAY OF FAMILY!
DESCRIPTION:On the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of the Family \nThe NGO Committee on the Family\, NY \n  \nInvites you to attend \nCelebrating Families and the Flourishing of Earth \n  \nWith Guest Speaker \nDr. Marian Tupy \nWednesday\, May 15\, 2024\, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET \nZoom Online Event \nRegister Here \nConcept Note \n  \nMarian Tupy\, is the co-author (with Gale L. Pooley) of Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth\, Innovation and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet. This outstanding\, well documented\, and superbly uplifting book is about human populations and human progress\, historically\, today and as a preview for tomorrow. Marian Tupy is also a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and founder of HumanProgress.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/celebrating-families-the-flourishing-of-earth-30th-anniv-of-intnl-day-of-family/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240507T194309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T194309Z
UID:10002451-1715868600-1715871600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AFTER NUCLEAR DISASTROUS ACCIDENTS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ON HEALTH\, ON THE ENVIRONMENT?
DESCRIPTION:ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AFTER NUCLEAR DISASTROUS\nACCIDENTS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ON\nHEALTH\, ON THE ENVIRONMENT?\nMay 16th\, 2024: 2:10 to 3:00 p.m. In person\, Room: M0E05\nOrganized by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers with the support of NGO Committee on the Status of Women Vienna\, the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development\, the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the Soroptimist International \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/access-to-justice-for-victims-after-nuclear-disastrous-accidents-who-is-responsible-what-are-the-consequences-on-health-on-the-environment/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240521T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240507T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T165730Z
UID:10002445-1716305400-1716310800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Sustainable Development VIENNA Hybrid Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Meeting on May 21st\, 2024\, 3:30 pm – 5pm CET United Nations Vienna\, Room C0229 \nAgenda\n1. Welcome \n2. Approval of the Agenda \n3. Approval of the minutes of April 9 th \, 2024 \n4. Briefing with Maria MEILER\, Sustainability in Business Practice A look at the planetary boundaries\, existing frameworks for sustainable management\, the importance of sustainability for companies and the consequences of the new laws and directives CSRD\, ESRS\, CSDDD for companies \n5. Wrap up of CCPCJ 33 \n6. Reports from member organisations \n7. Next meetings and events \nMay 15th\, 2024 : 1-1:50pm: Side event: The Corporate due diligence Directive \nJune 21st\, 2024: 3pm: Vienna Climate Biennale 2024: Design with a purpose Festivalareal Nordwestbahnhof Nordwestbahnstraße 16 1200 Wien \nFurther meetings see attached calendar  \n8. AOB \nUpcoming Meetings Spring 2024
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-sustainable-development-vienna-hybrid-meeting/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240512T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T210524Z
UID:10002455-1716681600-1720396799@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Youth Peace Challenge 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Peace Challenge (YPC) is a global citizenship education program for youth leadership and stewardship for peace and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs including climate change (SDG 13) in the context of the UN Summit of the Future(SOTF) in New York on 22-23 September 2024. \nGeneral Theme: “Youth for Sustainable Future – Role of the youth for climate and peace” \nHow to Prepare : Read the SOTF 2024 Policy Briefs and Zero Draft declarations (Available at the provided Google Drive link) \n\nZero Draft Pact for the Future (26 January 2024) \nNo 1 Future Generations \nZero Draft Declaration for Future Generations (26 March 2024)\nNo 3 Meaningful Youth Engagement\nNo 9 A New Agenda for Peace \n\nWho can participate? \n\nYouths aged 15 to 30 (born between 1 Jan 1993 and 31 Dec. 2008) of any nationality\nRefugees\, asylum-seekers\, and internally-displaced persons are welcome to apply\n\nHow? Individual or Group (2 or 3 persons) \nLanguage – English \nSubmission \n\nWritten essay between 3\,000 to 5\,000 words excluding footnotes and references\n\nHow to Submit \nPlease email your written Essay in PDF to\nPOPDialogue2023@gmail.com on or before 7 July 2024. \nImportant Dates \n\n23 April ~ 7 July – Application (Google Form)\n26 May – UN Future Summit (SOTF) & Theme Introduction Webinar (Virtual)\n7 July – Final Application and Essay Submission (via Email)\n17 July – Announcement of the Group Discussion’s Selected Participants\n27 and/or 28 July – Group Discussion (Virtual)\n12 August (International Youth Day) – Presentation of Essays by the Winners of YPC and Award Giving Ceremony\n22-23 Sep – Virtual Participation of UN Summit of the Future (SOTF) – New York\n1 Oct – Evaluation of UN Summit of the Future (SOTF) and follow-up\n\nContact and Inquiry  \n\nPOPDialogue2023@gmail.com -> About YPC\nAllianceofYouthPeaceAmbassador@gmail.com -> About YPA\n+82-10-4293-0707 (Organizing Committee for YPC)\n\n\nRegister\nDownload Template Essay\n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/youth-peace-challenge-2024/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
CREATED:20240416T192309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T192418Z
UID:10002421-1716854400-1716940799@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:"Breaking Barriers\, Bridging Worlds" Global Forum: 77th WHA Parallel Event co-organized by STUF\,  WMA\,  TMA\, FMPAT
DESCRIPTION:Register Now
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/breaking-barriers-bridging-worlds-global-forum-77th-wha-parallel-event-co-organized-by-stuf-wma-tma-fmpat/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240529T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T133806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T214243Z
UID:10002457-1717003800-1717009200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:WHA hybrid side event. 'From Plan To Impact'
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the final year of the dementia Global Action Plan\, we are amplifying our call for a much-needed extension and looking to strategize on better ways to connect\, in the NCD space in the build up to the 2025 High-Level Meeting – especially around risk reduction. \nWhen & where:  Wednesday 29 May.  Beau Rivage Hotel\, lakeside.  17:30 reception. 18:00-19:00 for the event. \nIn-Person Reservation Online Reservation
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/wha-hybrid-side-event-from-plan-to-impact/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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