BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CoNGO - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ngocongo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CoNGO REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240130T201428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201533Z UID:10002380-1707040800-1707046200@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:NGOCSocD Civil Society Forum DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nOur Civil Society Forum kicks off this Sunday\, February 4\, 2024 with a virtual Orientation Session from 10:00am-11:30am EST on Zoom. \nTo attend the virtual orientation session\, please register by clicking this link: http://tinyurl.com/registercsf \n\nHere is the list of our speakers:\n\n \nYou will have the opportunity to hear about the Commission’s organization of work that will shape the debate of its 62nd session\, along with past experiences and current perspectives from our prominent speakers. You will also be able to actively engage in our interactive Orientation session with live questions and polls\, just to name a few!\n\nThe Forum will then continue with the in-person sessions on Friday\, February 9\, 2024 from 9:00am-2:45pm EST in Conference Room 4 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The sessions will be livestreamed. More details will be shared with you within the next few days. \n\nPlease share this information with your networks.\n\nLooking forward to seeing you all then!!\nWarmly\,\nDespoina\nChair of the 2024 Civil Society Forum URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngocsocd-civil-society-forum/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T161500 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240202T173705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T173705Z UID:10002383-1707145200-1707149700@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:CSO Dialogue with the UNSC President for the Month of February- Guyana DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends and Colleagues\, \n\n  \nThis email serves as the final reminder invitation to WFUNA’s CSO Dialogue with the President of the UN Security Council for the month of February. Please note the time of this event has changed from 10:00am to 3:00-4:15pm. This Dialogue will feature H.E. Mrs. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett\, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations. \n  \nBriefing on Guyana’s Presidency of the UN Security Council \nA Civil Society Dialogue with H.E. Mrs. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett\, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN \nMonday\, 5th February\, 2024 \n3:00-4:15pm EST \nIn-person Meeting at UNHQ in New York\, Conference Room 6 \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\n\n\nUNSC Transparency Initiative Team at WFUNA URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/cso-dialogue-with-the-unsc-president-for-the-month-of-february-guyana/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240202T174242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T143455Z UID:10002384-1707397200-1707402600@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:The Holocaust and Cultural Memory DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 8th\n1:00-2:30pm EST\nZoom and in person\nRegister for the event here URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-holocaust-and-cultural-memory/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngocongo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1707402770420-5d968f5e-1a67-449d-9aed-92bf8868aad0_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240202T172942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T173247Z UID:10002382-1707993000-1707998400@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Parallel Event Organizer Training Part 2 NGO CSW68 DESCRIPTION:Parallel Event Organizer Training \nRegister for the 15 February training at 10:30 AM EST here. \n  \nView the recording for yesterday’s Parallel Event Organizer’s Training below. \nWe are also offering a “Part Two” for organizers that want further clarification or advice on hosting a successful in-person and/or virtual event at NGO CSW68 Forum\, as well as to ensure that any event organizers that were unable to attend yesterday’s meeting recieve this important information. \nPART TWO of the Parallel Event Organizer Training will be this coming Thursday\, 15 February at 10:30 AM EST. Register below. \n  \nParallel Event Organizer's Training | Part Two\n  \nSee part 1 recording here. \nIf you’re hosting a Parallel Event during the NGO CSW68 Forum and weren’t able to attend the training\, watch the recording now! \nWe walked through the new and improved Virtual Portal with Momin from vFairs and had a Q&A session. \nWe addressed the following topics: \n\nUsing the new vFairs Virtual Platform\nImportant information for in-person Parallel Events\nSafety and security\nOther useful resources\n\n  \n  URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/parallel-event-organizer-training-part-2-ngo-csw68/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240213T200851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T200851Z UID:10002387-1708002000-1708005600@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:CSVGC-NY "The Importance of Spirituality and Values in Daily Life and Global Affairs". DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends of the CSVGC-NY\, \nWe trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we embark on an exciting new year filled with plans and possibilities. The CSVGC-NY committee is thrilled to announce our first General Meeting of 2024\, featuring a presentation by the esteemed and inspiring Audrey Kitagawa on “The Importance of Spirituality and Values in Daily Life and Global Affairs”. \nAbout Audrey Kitagawa: \nShe is President/Founder of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation\, President of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family\, and the former Advisor to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations. \n\nShe is the Chair of the Anti-Racism Initiative\, and Gender Equality Working Group\, and a member of the Advisory Council of the G20 Interfaith Forum. She is a United Nations Representative for the United Religions Initiative\, a board member of the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy\, and a member of the Advisory Council of Global Security Institute. \nShe has been listed in Who’s Who Of American Law\, Who’s Who Of American Women\, Who’s Who In America\, Who’s Who In The World\, and Prominent People of Hawaii. She is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor which celebrates diversity\, and the importance of immigrants to the economic and social\nsuccess of the United States for her work in multiculturalism\, Asian women’s history and empowerment\, and spiritual leadership. \nShe is the recipient of the Medal “Pride of Eurasia” and a Diploma from the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Education and Science L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University for her outstanding contribution to the \ndevelopment of spiritual culture and education in Eurasia. She is the of the Spirit of the UN Award\, which recognizes individuals whose work expresses the core principles\, spirit and vision of the United Nations.\n\nSAVE THE DATE: Feb 15th 1pm (EST) via Google Meet URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/csvgc-ny-the-importance-of-spirituality-and-values-in-daily-life-and-global-affairs/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240227T185300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T185404Z UID:10002401-1709020800-1709053200@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL 2024 / WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2024 DESCRIPTION:(English below) \nJOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL 2024\nLe Buen Vivir dans le travail social :\nco-construire un avenir durable et juste \nRejoignez-nous pour célébrer la Journée internationale du travail social\, le mercredi 20 mars 2024\, de 9h à 16h\, à l’ONU-Genève (ou en ligne) ! \nCette édition explorera ce que peut apporter le concept de Buen Vivir aux réflexions et pratiques du travail social. “Co-construire un avenir durable  et juste” souligne la nécessité pour le travail social d’adopter des approches innovatives ancrées dans les communautés locales qui prennent en considération des valeurs autochtones et la nécessité de développer une coexistence harmonieuse avec l’environnement. \nPour célébrer le travail social et sa contribution à la diffusion et à l’incarnation du Buen Vivir\, la Journée internationale du travail social à l’ONU-Genève poursuit trois objectifs : \n\nengager une réflexion sur les apports du Buen Vivir pour la recherche en travail social;\nidentifier des situations concrètes dans lesquelles le Buen Vivir permet d’améliorer les relations entre les individus\, les collectivités et leurs environnements;\nfournir des recommandations sur la manière dont le Buen Vivir peut inspirer des réformes aux niveaux politique\, légal\, institutionnel et communautaire qui ouvrent la voie à des avenirs plus durables\, en renforçant la résilience des personnes face au changement climatique\, aux conflits et aux défis socio-économiques.\n\nDécouvrez le programme complet ! \nLa journée a lieu en présentiel et en ligne\, sur inscription. Pour une participation en ligne\, le lien Zoom vous sera communiqué par email après inscription. \nS'INSCRIRE \n  \nWORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2024\nBuen Vivir in Social Work: Co-Building a Sustainable and Just Future \nJoin to celebrate WSWD 2024 on Wednesday 20 of March\, 9 am to 4 pm! \nThis edition will explore the topic Buen Vivir in Social Work: Co-building a Sustainable and Just Future and discuss how social workers can adopt innovative\, community-led approaches based on alternative value systems that emphasize a more harmonious coexistence with nature. \nTo celebrate social work and its potential to diffuse and embody Buen Vivir\, the event will be convened with three objectives: \n\nEngage in a reflection on how to harness principles of Buen Vivir for social work research;\nIdentify examples of how Buen Vivir can provide concrete guidance for social work professionals on how to create better relationships among people and between people and nature;\nAnd provide recommendations on how Buen Vivir can inspire reforms at the policy\, legal\, institutional and community level that pave the way toward more sustainable futures by strengthening people’s resilience in the face of climate change\, conflicts and socio-economic challenges.\n\nDiscover the full programme! \nThe event takes place in person and online\, with registration required. The “Zoom” link will be provided to you via email after registration. \nSign Up \n  URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/journee-internationale-du-travail-social-2024-world-social-work-day-2024/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T213000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240220T150933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T153154Z UID:10002394-1709060400-1709069400@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:The Legacy of WWII Asian-Pacific Comfort Women--Columbia Society of International Law DESCRIPTION:RSVP URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-legacy-of-wwii-asian-pacific-comfort-women-columbia-society-of-international-law/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240227T184219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184219Z UID:10002400-1709125200-1709130600@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:WAAS Talks on Science for Human Security DESCRIPTION:Dear colleague\,\n\nThe World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) is inviting you to attend the third webinar in a series on Science for Human Security – WAAS Talks on Science for Human Security: Natural Geoengineering Methods for Cooling the Planet\, which will be held on February 28\, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CET. The list of participants in the event is attached.\n\nThe Zoom link for the webinar is:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B8CdopluQNCIqmGOZcZfYg\n\nSincerely\, \nNebojša Nešković \n  \n\nNebojša Nešković\nVice President\nWorld Academy of Art and Science\nwww.worldacademy.org URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/waas-talks-on-science-for-human-security/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240228T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240216T155158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T155158Z UID:10002392-1709132400-1709136000@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Blended finance for climate action: good value for money? DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\, \nWe are excited to invite you to our webinar “Blended finance for climate action: good value for money?” on February 28th at 3pm CET (UTC+5)\, together with ActionAid. \n  \n \nRegister \nOn 8 February\, Eurodad and ActionAid released “Blended finance for climate action: good value for money?”\, one of the first reports exploring the role of blended finance for climate action from a public interest and civil society perspective. \nDuring the 2023 United Nations climate conference in Dubai (COP28)\, the issue of ‘blended finance’ for climate action was a major focus at the inaugural Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum. This event saw global funds – the Green Climate Fund\, Allied Climate Partners and Allianz Global Investors – collectively announce the mobilisation of US$ 5 billion through several blended finance structures\, bringing together philanthropies\, development finance institutions (DFIs)\, and the private and public sectors. \nWhat is blended finance and what role does – and should – it have in climate action? This webinar will cover the key messages of the report\, and explore the challenges and opportunities that this approach presents. The event aims to initiate a debate on the topic\, facilitate knowledge sharing and build capacity among CSOs to engage with these complex discussions. \nREGISTER HERE \nWe welcome your feedback and engagement. \nKind regards\, \nStephanie\nhttps://www.eurodad.org/ URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/blended-finance-for-climate-action-good-value-for-money/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240216T154239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T154239Z UID:10002391-1709211600-1709215200@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Taking Stock of US Child Soldier Prevention Efforts DESCRIPTION:Taking Stock of US Child Soldier Prevention Efforts\nFebruary 12\, 2024\, marks the 22nd anniversary of the entry into force of the landmark UN treaty banning the use of child soldiers. To mark the occasion\, join the Stimson Center for an expert discussion of U.S. efforts to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers worldwide through use of the 2008 Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA). \nThe event will highlight the CSPA’s potential as a child soldier prevention tool\, examine its application and impact to date\, and consider opportunities to strengthen the law’s implementation in the years to come. \n February 29\n 1:00 – 2:00 PM US Eastern\n In-Person or Online  \nRegister URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/taking-stock-of-us-child-soldier-prevention-efforts/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240301T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240301T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240130T200703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201955Z UID:10002379-1709301600-1709305200@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Mapping Rare Launch Webinar DESCRIPTION:This Rare Disease Day\, join us for the launch of Mapping Rare\, an interactive project to showcase the achievements of our global community. The map will be launched on our website on 29 February\, followed by a webinar on 1 March to introduce the project\, including a Q & A with the participants. \n \nWhat is Mapping Rare ? \n\na multimedia infographic project which will serve as a benchmark for RDI and rare disease community actions\, past and present\, and illustrate how our members drive change at the global\, regional and national levels\na visual representation of the accomplishments of the rare disease community and the future milestones that we hope to achieve as a united movement joining efforts towards the common goal of improving the lives of PLWRD\na tool to educate the public about rare diseases and the challenges PLWRD face in accessing diagnosis\, treatment and care\, along with potential community-driven solutions\n\nRegister Here URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/mapping-rare-launch-webinar/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T211500 DTSTAMP:20260831T055301 CREATED:20240224T201850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T202003Z UID:10002398-1709323200-1709327700@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Mapping Rare DESCRIPTION:This Rare Disease Day\, we are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Mapping Rare\, an exciting and interactive project designed to spotlight the remarkable achievements of our global rare disease community. \nJoin us for a webinar on 1 March to introduce the project\, featuring a panel discussion with participants and a keynote address from Dr. Roberto Giugliani\, MD\, PhD\, Professor of the Department of Genetics of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and Co-Founder of Casa dos Raros\, Porto Alegre\, Brazil. \nRegister Now \nEvent Details: \nDate: Friday\, 1 March\nTime: 14:00 – 15:15 CET\nRegistration Link \n  \nWhat is Mapping Rare? \n\na multimedia project which will serve as a benchmark for RDI and rare disease community actions\, past and present\, and illustrate how our members drive change at the global\, regional and national levels\na visual representation of the accomplishments of the rare disease community and the future milestones that we hope to achieve as a united movement joining efforts towards the common goal of improving the lives of PLWRD\na tool to educate the public about rare diseases and the challenges PLWRD face in accessing diagnosis\, treatment and care\, along with potential community-driven solutions\n\n  URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/mapping-rare/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240305T224751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T224751Z UID:10002403-1709809200-1709812800@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Civil Society Participation in the United Nations Meetings: Question of Visas DESCRIPTION:Invitation to a side event and dialogue on:\nCivil Society Participation in the\nUnited Nations Meetings: Question of Visas\nThursday\, March 7th\, 2024\, 11:00-12:00\nRoom XXV\, Palais des Nations\nSpeakers:\nHannah Forster\, Executive Director\, African Center for Democracy\nand Human Rights Studies\nCurtis Doebbler\, Research Professor of Law\, University of Makeni\,\nSierra Leone\nCyril Ritchie\, First Vice President of Conference of NGOs in\nConsultative Relationship with the UN (CoNGO)\nJan Lönn\, Secretary General\, International Youth and Student\nMovement for the UN (ISMUN)\nOrganized by; International Youth and Student Movement for the\nUnited Nations (ISMUN)\, Conference of NGOs in Consultative\nRelationship with the UN (CoNGO)\, CETIM\, FIAN\, Global Action\non Aging\, International Federation for the Protection of the Rights\nof Ethnic\, Religious\, Linguistic & Other Minorities\, Servas\nInternational\, African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies\, \nInternational-Lawyers.Org \n  URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/civil-society-participation-in-the-united-nations-meetings-question-of-visas/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T110000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240216T211412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T211412Z UID:10002393-1710151200-1710154800@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice in an Aging World Webinar DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\, \nIn follow-up to our climate-focused IDOP event\, you may be interested to join this session of the GSA Climate Change and Aging SIG webinar series to be held on Monday\, 11 March at 10 AM Pacific time (19:00 CET). \nMore information and the registration link is below. \nHappy weekend to you all! \nKim \n  \n“Climate Change Resilience Across the Life Course: The Importance of Considering Marginal and Intersectional Identities.” \n  \nFor registration: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdeGtrjsvHd2cKKLpGYygahmA-Fk-1d2y \n\n\nDanielle Arigoni\, Ph.D.: Why Climate Resilience Planning Must be Centered in the Needs of Older Adults. \n\nDanielle Arigoni is an urban planner and community resilience expert.  She currently serves as Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust\, where she provides strategic direction for the organization’s sustainability and resilience policy efforts\, and oversight and guidance for NHT’s state and local advisory services. She is also author of Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation which explores the impacts of climate change on a rapidly growing demographic – people over 65 – and the need for community-scale solutions to reduce risk for all. \n\n\nShlomit Aharoni\, Ph.D.: Ecofeminism: Cultivating Resilience through Interconnectivity \n\nDr. Shlomit Aharoni Lir is a poet\, essayist\, lecturer\, and gender studies scholar. She holds a research fellowship at Bar-Ilan University and is a lecturer at Achva College. Her research\, published in leading international and Israeli journals\, along with her literary writings\, have earned her numerous awards and honors. These accolades include the Golda Meir Ministry of Innovation\, Science and Technology Fellowship for Women in Science and Technology\, the Bar-Ilan University Presidential Fellowship\, and the Na’amat Prize for Pioneering Feminist Research. \n\nModerator: Angie Perone\, Ph.D.\, JD\, MSW\, MA \n  \nAngie Perone is a social worker\, licensed attorney\, and interdisciplinary scholar. She is the Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of Aging Services and an Assistant Professor at the University of Berkeley\, School of Social Welfare. Her research focuses on intersections of equitable aging\, caregiving\, and health policy. Prior to her appointment at UC Berkeley\, Dr. Perone spent nearly 15 years as a civil rights attorney and as the executive director for a nonprofit focused on services and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Dr. Perone also served as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow with the National Academy of Medicine in the United States Senate and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/climate-justice-in-an-aging-world-webinar/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240306T201558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T201558Z UID:10002404-1710153000-1710158400@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Resourcing Feminist Futures (CSW68) DESCRIPTION:Event Title: Resourcing Feminist Futures \nEvent Format: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) \nDate: 11 March 2024 \nTime: 10:30am to 12:00nn (New York Time) \nVenue: Room Y\, ACC\, 630 2nd Avenue\, New York \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/Q5BuQyvbocipApqw6 \n\nASPBAE is co-organising this together with the Global Fund for Women (GFW)\, the YP Foundation and Young Feminist Europe. \nThis side event provides a platform for activists\, collectives and funding agencies to engage in a constructive dialogue about the current landscape of feminist funding and identify the challenges in resourcing feminist organisations. The discourse will include mitigation strategies of the challenges while sharing good practices of feminist funding. \nFor more information on the CSW68 processes\, please click this link. URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/resourcing-feminist-futures-csw68/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240308T193045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T193219Z UID:10002406-1710174600-1710180000@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Advancing Gender Equality and Economic Empowerment through Health Worker Migration (CSW68 Forum CGFNS Parallel Event) DESCRIPTION:Join us at the NGO CSW68 Forum.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 10-22\, 2024\nNew York City\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCGFNS International will host a Parallel Event during this year’s Forum. The session will focus on health worker migration and the role that gender plays in global health workforce mobility and development\, as well as the overall impact of migration on global healthcare in an era of persistent health worker shortages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave the date and plan to join us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCGFNS Parallel Event\nMarch 11\, 4:30-6:00 PM EDT\nThe Salvation Army ISJC (Auditorium)\nAdvancing Gender Equality and Economic Empowerment through Health Worker Migration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nThis event will highlight the pivotal role of Nursing in advancing gender equality globally. A female-dominated profession\, Nursing is fundamental to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, lifting individuals from poverty and promoting gender equality and empowerment. Amid a worsening health workforce shortage and increasing demand for talent\, annually\, hundreds of thousands migrate across borders seeking opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP and more info URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/advancing-gender-equality-and-economic-empowerment-through-health-worker-migration/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T123000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240229T021630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T022138Z UID:10002402-1710325800-1710333000@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:UN CSW 2024 side event: The role of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty with a gender perspective DESCRIPTION:UN CSW 2024 side event\nTheme: The role of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty with a gender perspective\nMarch 13th\, 2024\, 10:30am Online Event\n  \nBackground \nThe sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) provides a significant platform for global dialogue on gender equality and empowerment. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) recognizes the importance of addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective\, aligning with its mission to strengthen local churches and promote unity within the body of Christ. In collaboration\, with the Girls Brigade\, UN Member States\, and others\, the WEA is organizing a side event to discuss the role of religious and faith-based organizations in advocating on these critical issues. \n  \nPurpose \nThe purpose of this side event is to facilitate a constructive and inclusive conversation on the opportunities of religious and faith-based organizations to advocate on gender equality\, in addressing poverty\, and strengthening institutions through a gender perspective. By bringing together diverse stakeholders\, the event seeks to foster understanding\, collaboration\, and tangible action to accelerate progress towards these shared goals. \n  \nObjectives \n1. Raise Awareness: Highlight the unique role that religious and faith-based organizations play in addressing poverty and promoting gender equality. \n2. Facilitate Dialogue: Provide a platform for open and inclusive discussions among diverse stakeholders\, including representatives from religious communities\, civil society\, and government bodies. \n3. Share Best Practices: Showcase successful initiatives and projects that demonstrate the impact of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty and promoting gender equality. \n4. Build Partnerships: Encourage collaboration among NYC churches & religious institutions\, voices of youth\, NGOs\, and UN Member States & Agencies to strengthen institutions with a gender perspective. \n5. Empower Action: Identify practical steps and strategies that religious and faith-based organizations can undertake to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of gender equality goals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\nSession (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM): \n\nWelcome remarks & opening prayer – John Girgis\, Permanent Representative of the WEA to the UN.\nIntroduction of Panel: Moderator – Commissioner Christine MacMillan\, Senior Advisor\, UN WEA Office\n\nPanelists: \n\nDr. Jason Pope\, WEA UN Advocate for Combating Human Trafficking\nDr. Seble Daniel\, Executive Director\, WEA Women’s Commission Girls Brigade\, Global Spokesperson\n\nQ&A Interactive Session \n\nRegistration Link URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/un-csw-2024-side-event-the-role-of-religious-and-faith-based-organizations-in-addressing-poverty-with-a-gender-perspective/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240308T193928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T193951Z UID:10002407-1710412200-1710417600@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:“The Effect of Poverty and Abuse on Women Across the Life Course” (NGO COA NY Subcommittee on Older Women NGO CSW68 Parallel Event) DESCRIPTION:  \nThe NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to upcoming events: \nNGO COA NY Subcommittee on Older Women \nNGO CSW68 Parallel Event \nMarch 14\, 2024 \n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST \n“The Effect of Poverty and Abuse on Women Across the Life Course” \nA panel of experts will explore the impact of a lifetime of poverty compounded by violence\, neglect\, and abuse. The impact of disability\, conflict situations\, and widowhood on poverty will be examined. This parallel event will examine the role of structural inequities and disparities on the cumulative experience of older women and the resulting impact of actualizing human rights in health\, safety\, housing\, and economic security. \nPanelists will provide strategic advocacy insights and examples of best practices to highlight ways to remedy and move forward. These can include approaches to counter detrimental outcomes\, with special consideration for the inclusion of older women in policy development and implementation at the local levels. This session will remind attendees of the intersectionality of economic deprivation and gender inequality throughout the life span\, with the imperative for all of us to work individually and collaboratively toward social justice for all. \nSPEAKERS: \nLaura Mills\, Amnesty International \nNagesh Borse\, Global Fund for Widows \nLiliana Giraldo-Rodriguez\, Mexico University \nModerator \nChristian Courtis\, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, \nPlease join us via Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84170569934 URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-effect-of-poverty-and-abuse-on-women-across-the-life-course/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240306T201644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T201644Z UID:10002405-1710498600-1710504000@ngocongo.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Asia Pacific Powerhouse on Gender Justice (CSW68) DESCRIPTION:Event Title: Leveraging Asia Pacific Powerhouse on Gender Justice  \nEvent Format: In-Person \nDate: 15th March\, 2024 \nTime: 10.30 am to 12 noon (New York time) \nVenue: Room Y\, ACC\, 630 2nd Avenue\, New York \n\nOrganised by the Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre For Women (ARROW)\, this parallel event is aimed at initiating a data-driven dialogue among Generation Equality Forum (GEF) commitment-makers. It will also be a space for sharing the analysis of GEF commitments by the data leads of the pilot countries in the Asia pacific Region. \nASPBAE’s Capacity Support and Advocacy Adviser\, Susmita Choudhury\, will be speaking at this event\, showcasing ASPBAE’s advocacy work on education for women’s empowerment\, including ASPBAE’s engagement with various stakeholders (governments\, CSOs\, UN agencies\, international organisations) in Nepal to raise awareness and generate initial analysis on the government of Nepal’s GEF commitments on gender equality including in education. \nFor more information on the CSW68 processes\, please click this link. URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/leveraging-asia-pacific-powerhouse-on-gender-justice-csw68/ CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T035000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240308T194625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T204021Z UID:10002408-1710817200-1710820200@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240215T175915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T175915Z UID:10002388-1711324800-1711411199@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T080000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240327T190016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T190135Z UID:10002413-1711695600-1711699200@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240404T185806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T185806Z UID:10002414-1712667600-1712674800@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240408T162830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T162852Z UID:10002415-1712844000-1712845800@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240411T214823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T215144Z UID:10002417-1712880000-1712966399@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T144500 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240416T181101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T095046Z UID:10002419-1713446100-1713451500@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T153000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240416T191624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T194457Z UID:10002420-1713448800-1713454200@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 CREATED:20240418T171557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T171557Z UID:10002432-1713532500-1713537000@ngocongo.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T055302 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR