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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T090000
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SUMMARY:Intersecting Inequities: Age\, Gender and Structural Violence in Global Contexts
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to the upcoming event: \nOrganized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Center for Economic and Social Rights in Geneva. \nIntersecting Inequities: Age\, Gender\, and Structural Violence in Global Contexts. \n  \nTuesday\, August 19 \n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT \nOnline event.  Please click here to register :  \n  \nDetails \nStructural violence arises when social\, economic\, and political systems are organized in ways that prevent individuals from meeting basic needs or exercising their rights. Older persons\, particularly older women\, face structural violence in employment\, healthcare\, and financial systems\, compounded by crises such as conflict and climate change. This webinar will explore the gendered dimensions of structural violence and highlight the data gap and invisibility of older women’s experiences. It will contribute to ongoing global efforts\, including the drafting of legally binding instrument on the rights of older persons\, by bringing forward expert insights and policy recommendations. \nPlease note that the meeting is in English and will be recorded.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/intersecting-inequities-age-gender-and-structural-violence-in-global-contexts/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250822T143914Z
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SUMMARY:Apply to Host a Featured Event as part of the Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha! 
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Host a Featured Event as part of the Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha!\nDeadline to Apply: 30 August\, 2025 \nApply Here \nCivil society organizations participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development are warmly invited to participate in the Civil Society Forum\, which will take place during the Summit\, at the same venue. The Civil Society Forum\, organized by the NGO Committee for Social Development along with UN DESA and the State of Qatar\, will serve as the principal space for organized collective civil society engagement with United Nations agencies\, Member States\, and others\, in the Summit. The Forum serves to amplify voices from the grassroots and the most vulnerable; to create space for collaborative narrative-shaping\, for exploring solutions and building partnerships; and for discussing accountability mechanisms for the follow-up of the Summit’s outcomes\, all while complementing the objectives of the Summit. The Civil Society Forum is committed to inclusive and meaningful engagement across the widest array of stakeholders\, and is dedicated to advancing the implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and the social development agenda across the world. \nThe Civil Society Forum will include 10 Featured Events\, one focused on each of the 10 Commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration. Organizations are invited to apply to host a featured event as part of their formal participation in the Forum. To apply\, kindly submit the Application Form for Hosting a Featured Event by 30 August\, 2025\, using the Guidelines for Featured Events Applications\, where you can find all the information necessary to apply. For more information\, see here. Organizations will be notified of their selection on 10 September 2025. \nThank you very much for all your support and engagement. \nWarm regards\,\nSecond Social Summit 2025 Team
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/apply-to-host-a-featured-event-as-part-of-the-civil-society-forum-at-the-second-world-summit-for-social-development-in-doha/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250902T151722Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing on Republic of Korea’s Presidency of the UN Security Council 
DESCRIPTION:Briefing on Republic of Korea’s Presidency of the UN Security Council \nA Civil Society Dialogue with H.E. Sangjin Kim\,\nRepresentative of the Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN\n  \nWHEN\nFriday\, September 5\, 2025\n10:00 – 11:15 AM ET\n\nWHERE\nIn-person Meeting at UNHQ in New York\, CR 11\nLivestream available through UN Web TV\nRegister Here\nWe invite you to engage via X using #MeetUNSCPres
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/briefing-on-republic-of-koreas-presidency-of-the-un-security-council/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250728T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T184132Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Older Persons - Highlighting the Role of the Brain for Healthy Ageing
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nOnline Participation Password: 3QM6t2vlYcnz55A58jiisbh4fX7rzq\,1
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/idop-highlighting-the-role-of-the-brain-for-healthy-ageing/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250922T140220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T140338Z
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SUMMARY:United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2025 From Resolution to Convention: Uniting for the Rights of Older Persons
DESCRIPTION:IDOP 2025 takes place at a pivotal time\, following the recent UN Human Rights Council resolution to begin drafting a new international convention on the rights of older persons. This year’s commemoration highlights the need for a legally binding instrument that reflects the lived realities of older persons worldwide. It calls on governments\, UN agencies\, civil society\, and national institutions to engage meaningfully in this process\, while reaffirming the status of older persons as rights-holders and active members of society. IDOP 2025 also promotes intergenerational dialogue and coordinated action at all levels to ensure ageing is recognized as a shared human experience-and a global priority. \nSimultaneous interpretation into French will be available in the room only. Please note that no interpretation will be provided for online participants. \nConcept note and Program \nRegister here to participate in person \nRegister here to participate online
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/united-nations-international-day-of-older-persons-2025-from-resolution-to-convention-uniting-for-the-rights-of-older-persons/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250827T151949Z
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SUMMARY:35th United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP)25
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to an upcoming event: \nCommemoration of the 35th United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) \n“Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: \nOur Aspirations\, Our Well-Being\, Our Rights” \nWednesday\, 1 October 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nECOSOC Chamber (tbc)\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York \nThe 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Persons will serve as a platform for older persons to share their aspirations\, advocate for their well-being\, and call for the full enjoyment of their human rights. \nThis year’s commemoration\, themed “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations\, Our Well-Being\, Our Rights\,” will take place in-person at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City ECOSOC Chamber (tbc)\, on Wednesday\, 1 October 2025\, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST. \nRegistration is now open and will close on Friday\, September 12th\,2025.  Please click here to register: \nIn addition to being held in person\, the event will be broadcast live on UN WebTV. Please register here and select the online option to receive the UNWebTV link before the event. \nThis year’s event will recognize and support the transformative role that older persons play in driving action at both local and global levels. Grounded in the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and recent demographic trends\, the commemoration will spotlight older persons as experts\, advocates\, and change-makers in fields such as health equity\, financial well-being\, human rights\, and community resilience. The programme will feature a keynote address and a moderated panel discussion that draws on lived experiences and regional insights to promote inclusive policy dialogue. Particular emphasis will be placed on advancing human rights\, strengthening legal protections\, eliminating age-based discrimination\, and promoting inclusive\, intergenerational\, and age-friendly environments that ensure the dignity and full participation of older persons in society. \nUNIDOP 25 – Registration Link \nUNIDOP 25 Concept Note \nUNIDOP 25 – Flyer \nFor more information\, please visit: \nhttps://social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/events/2025-unidop
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/35th-united-nations-international-day-of-older-persons-unidop25/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250924T163916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T164015Z
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SUMMARY:RESILIENCE\, RESISTANCE\, AND SOLIDARITY: Voices of Myanmar's Women and Minorities
DESCRIPTION:Concept_Note-BurmaDayofAction \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/resilience-resistance-and-solidarity-voices-of-myanmars-women-and-minorities/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20251014T165609Z
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SUMMARY:Geneva Peace Week Session
DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nJust a kind reminder that tomorrow our Vice-Chair\, Silvia Perel-Levin\, will participate in the session “Peace Dialogue – Participation and Inclusivity in Peacebuilding: Linking Geneva and New York through Civil Society\, Older Persons and Water Diplomacy\,” as part of Geneva Peace Week 2025. \nThis event will explore the crucial contributions of civil society and older persons to inclusive and sustainable peacebuilding efforts\, connecting discussions between Geneva and New York. \nFor full details\, please visit the official programme page:\n🔗 Geneva Peace Week – Peace Dialogue\, Participation and Inclusivity in Peacebuilding \nWith best regards\,\nNGO Committee on Ageing (Geneva)
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/geneva-peace-week-session/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20251008T235055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T235131Z
UID:10002703-1761231600-1761238800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:SPIRIT OF THE UNITED NATIONS AWARDS
DESCRIPTION:RSVP
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/spirit-of-the-united-nations-awards/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20251016T185304Z
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SUMMARY:"Towards a Fashion Revolution: Voices from a Sustainable Approach"
DESCRIPTION:“Towards a Fashion Revolution: Voices from a Sustainable Approach”\, jointly organized by CSW and CSD Vienna\, is taking place on Thursday 23 October 2025 at 3:30pm CET.\n\nIn person attendance: \nThe meeting will take place at the VIC in room C-0234. If you need a badge for the UN (only valid for the date and time of the event) please let us know as soon as possible including the following information\n\n\nFirst Name(s) (as shown in passport / ID)\nLast Name(s) (as shown in passport / ID)\nDate of birth\nType of ID (Passport / National ID card)\nCountry of issuance / nationality\nPassport / ID number\nContact email address\n\n\n\nOnline attendance: \nNGO CSD-CSW Vienna is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: NGO CSD-CSW Vienna’s Zoom Meeting\nTime: Oct 23\, 2025 03:00 PM Amsterdam\, Berlin\, Rome\, Stockholm\, Vienna\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85706372530?pwd=AdYxmjnlOjzDrtxo5Y28618yW8egxe.1\n\nMeeting ID: 857 0637 2530\nPasscode: 063749
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/towards-a-fashion-revolution-voices-from-a-sustainable-approach/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20251015T151926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151926Z
UID:10002705-1761316200-1761316200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:UN Special Rapporteur on FoRB
DESCRIPTION:Dear NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\,   \nI’m pleased to invite you to a meeting with the UN Special Rapporteur on FoRB on Oct. 24\, 2:30 pm at the Baha’i International Center.  Ms. Nazila Ghana will give an overview of her thematic report to the UN and will give the committee an opportunity for dialogue. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting.  If you can attend in person\, register here by Oct. 21.  We must have your name listed (as it is on your ID) for you to access the building. \nIf you will be attending online a zoom link will be sent before the meeting.  If you are getting this email\, you will get the zoom link.  If this was forwarded to you please register with your email. \nI hope to see many of you in person for an important conversation on a value we all want to protect and propagate!   Feel free to share this invitation. \nIn Solidarity\, \nScott \nPS. If you would like to renew your membership or pay your dues\, or if you are not a member\, please see this form:  https://forms.gle/nqZPsqZV8TzXv8JP9 \n—\nScott L. Stearman\nPresident\nNGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\nngoforbny@gmail.com
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/un-special-rapporteur-on-forb/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260404T075445
CREATED:20250702T172412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T172440Z
UID:10002676-1784419200-1785023999@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:World YMCA - 21st World Council
DESCRIPTION:Toronto\,  19-25 July 2026\nTheme:  “TRANSFORM”\nInformation:   ymcainfo@ymca.int
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/world-ymca-21st-world-council/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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