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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
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SUMMARY:4th International Conference on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:4th International Conference on Financing for Development\nSevilla\, Spain | 30 June – 3 July 2025\n\nFinancing Our Future\nThe Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) provides a unique opportunity to reform financing at all levels\, including to support reform of the international financial architecture and addressing financing challenges preventing the urgently needed investment push for the SDGs. FFD4 Conference will be held in FIBES Sevilla Exhibition and Conference Centre from 30 June to 3 July 2025. \nThe International Conferences on Financing for Development are the only space where leaders from all governments\, along with international and regional organizations\, financial and trade institutions\, businesses\, civil society and the UN System unite at the highest levels\, fostering stronger international cooperation. \nLearn How to Participate
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/4th-international-conference-on-financing-for-development/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250618T140000
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SUMMARY:Briefing for Civil Society on the 15th UN Crime Congress and its Preparations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholders\, \n  \nThe Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, with the support of the UNODC Civil Society Unit\, is organizing a Briefing for Civil Society on the 15th UN Crime Congress and its Preparations. \n  \nThe briefing will offer an important opportunity to learn more about the upcoming 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, scheduled to take place in 2026. It will cover key themes\, objectives\, and participation modalities for civil society engagement in the lead-up to and during the Congress. \n  \nFollowing the briefing\, participants are welcome to attend an informal membership meeting of the Alliance. \n  \nDetails of the Event:\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 18 June 2025\n🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m.(CEST\, Vienna time\, UTC+2)\n💻 Venue: Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86366243883?pwd=xJbPuWxMRVIXbrGOgGKxe8PWU9CPX6.1 \n  \nWe look forward to your participation. \nWith kind regards\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \nE. unodc-ngounit@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/briefing-for-civil-society-on-the-15th-un-crime-congress-and-its-preparations/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
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SUMMARY:Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Ninth Regular Session
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-ninth regular session from 16 June to 9 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.   \nThe session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday\, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber of Switzerland.  The opening will be addressed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights\, Volker Türk\, who will present his annual report.  The Council will be meeting in room XX of the Palais des Nations. \nOver almost four weeks\, the Council will consider more than 60 reports presented by the Secretariat of the United Nations and the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, human rights experts and other investigative bodies on numerous topics and relevant to the situation of human rights in more than 40 countries.  In total\, the Council will hold 32 interactive dialogues. \nDuring the session\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the High Commissioner on his annual report under agenda item two; on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela under agenda item four; and on Ukraine and Colombia under agenda item 10.   \nThe Council will hold enhanced interactive dialogues under agenda item two with  the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Under agenda item four\, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar\, with the participation of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. \nOn climate change\, the Council will hold its annual panel on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights\, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on climate change.  The Council will also hold its annual panel on technical cooperation and capacity-building.   \nUnder agenda item three\, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on women’s rights\, and a panel on safe drinking water and sanitation.  It will also hold interactive dialogues on summary executions\, freedom of expression\, peaceful assembly\, transnational corporations\, education\, health\, leprosy (Hansen’s disease)\, sexual orientation and gender identity\, migrants\, internally displaced persons\, prevention of genocide\, trafficking\, extreme poverty\, discrimination against women and girls\, violence against women and girls\, judges and lawyers\, and international solidarity.   \nThe Council will also hear the presentation of the Secretary-General’s interim report on the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol\, Ukraine\, under agenda item 10.  Further\, it will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem and in Israel\, under agenda item two; and with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi under agenda item four.  The Council will also hear oral updates from the Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan under agenda item two and from the Commission of Inquiry on Syria under agenda item four.  \nAdditionally\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues under agenda item seven with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967\, and under agenda item nine with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance.  Under agenda item 10\, it will hold an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic. \nThe final outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of 14 States will also be considered\, namely those of Italy\, El Salvador\, Gambia\, the Plurinational State of Bolivia\, Fiji\, San Marino\, Kazakhstan\, Angola\, the Islamic Republic of Iran\, Madagascar\, Iraq\, Slovenia\, Egypt\, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. \nA detailed agenda and further information on the fifty-ninth session can be found on the session’s web page.  Reports to be presented are available here. All meetings of this session are broadcast on UN Web TV. \n\nFirst Week of the Session \nThe fifty-ninth regular session will open on Monday\, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber.  After the opening\, the Council will begin considerations under agenda item two\, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, Volker Türk\, will present his annual report.  Subsequently\, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan\, and an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea.  This will be followed by an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.  \nOn Tuesday\, 17 June\, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s annual report\, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem and in Israel.  At the end of the day\, it will hear the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan.  \nOn Wednesday\, 18 June\, the Council will commence discussions under agenda item three on the promotion and protection of all human rights\, holding interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial\, summary or arbitrary executions\, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression\, and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association\, which will conclude on Thursday\, 19 June.  This will be followed by interactive dialogues with the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises\, the Special Rapporteur on the right to education\, and the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.  \nOn Friday\, 20 June\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members\, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity\, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants\, and the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons.  \n  \nSecond Week of the Session \nIn its second week\, the Council will conclude its interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons on Monday\, 23 June.  It will then hold interactive dialogues with the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide\, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons\, especially women and children\, and the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. \nThe Council will start Tuesday\, 24 June\, with the first part of its annual discussion on women’s rights\, focusing on gender-based violence against women and girls in conflict\, post-conflict and humanitarian settings.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls.  In the afternoon\, the second part of the annual discussion on women’s rights will be held\, focusing on the commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and on overcoming barriers to women’s leadership in peace processes.  \nOn Wednesday\, 25 June\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls\, its causes and consequences\, the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers\, and the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity.  \nThe Council will start Thursday\, 26 June\, with a panel discussion on the realisation of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation\, followed by the presentation of reports under agenda item three.  In the afternoon\, it will start its consideration of reports under agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention\, hearing the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic\, followed by interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus\, and on the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi.  \nOn Friday\, 27 June\, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar\, and the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela\, and the presentation of the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua. \n  \nThird Week of the Session \nThe Council will begin its third week on Monday\, 30 June\, with its annual panel discussion on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights\, focusing on facilitating just transitions in the context of addressing the impacts of climate change on human rights.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.  It will then hear the presentation of the report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises on the thirteenth session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights under agenda item five on human rights bodies and mechanisms. \n The Council will next start its consideration under item six of the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Italy\, El Salvador\, Gambia\, the Plurinational State of Bolivia\, Fiji\, San Marino\, Kazakhstan\, Angola\, the Islamic Republic of Iran\, Madagascar\, Iraq\, Slovenia\, Egypt\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, which will conclude at the end of the day on Wednesday\, 2 July.  \nOn Thursday\, 3 July\, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967\, under agenda item seven on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance\, under agenda item nine on racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance.  \nIn the afternoon\, the Council will begin discussions under item 10 on technical assistance and capacity-building\, with interactive dialogues on the oral presentation of the High Commissioner regarding his Office’s periodic report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine\, and on the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol\, Ukraine.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the enhancement of technical assistance and capacity-building to assist Colombia in the implementation of the recommendations made by the Commission for the Clarification of Truth\, Coexistence and Non-Repetition.  \nOn Friday\, 4 July\, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building\, focusing on the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in strengthening national structures which play a role in promoting and safeguarding human rights\, particularly national human rights institutions and national mechanisms for implementation\, reporting and follow-up.  \nThis will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic.  \nIn the afternoon\, the Council will hear the presentation of the report of the High Commissioner relating to cooperation with Georgia.  It will then start taking action on draft resolutions and decisions. \n  \nFourth Week of the Session \n  \nThe final week of the Council will be devoted to taking action on draft resolutions and decisions and the appointment of a member of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and a member of the Working Group on arbitrary detention.  The session will conclude on Wednesday\, 9 July. \n  \nThe Human Rights Council \nThe Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system\, made up of 47 States\, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.  The Council was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March 2006 with the main purpose of addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them. \nThe composition of the Human Rights Council at its fifty-ninth session is as follows: Albania (2026); Algeria (2025); Bangladesh (2025); Belgium (2025); Benin (2027); Bolivia (2027); Brazil (2026); Bulgaria (2026); Burundi (2026); Chile (2025); China (2026); Colombia (2027); Costa Rica (2025); Côte d’Ivoire (2026); Cuba (2026); Cyprus (2027); Czechia (2027); Democratic Republic of the Congo (2027); Dominican Republic (2026); Ethiopia (2027); France (2026); Gambia (2027); Georgia (2025); Germany (2025); Ghana (2026); Iceland (2027); Indonesia (2026); Japan (2026); Kenya (2027); Kuwait (2026); Kyrgyzstan (2025); Malawi (2026); Maldives (2025); Marshall Islands (2027); Mexico (2027); Morocco (2025); Netherlands (2026); North Macedonia (2027); Qatar (2027); Republic of Korea (2027); Romania (2025); South Africa (2025); Spain (2027); Sudan (2025); Switzerland (2027); Thailand (2027); and Viet Nam (2025). \nThe term of membership of each State expires in the year indicated in parentheses. \nThe President of the Human Rights Council in 2025 is Jürg Lauber (Switzerland).  The four Vice-Presidents are Tareq Md Ariful Islam (Bangladesh)\, Razvan Rusu (Romania)\, Claudia Puentes Julio (Chile)\, and Paul Empole Losoko Efambe (Democratic Republic of the Congo).  Mr. Efambe also serves as Rapporteur of the Geneva-based body. \nThe dates and venue of the fifty-ninth session are subject to change. \nInformation on the fifty-ninth session can be found here\, including the annotated agenda and the reports to be presented. \nFor further information\, please contact Pascal Sim (simp@un.org)\, Matthew Brown (matthew.brown@un.org) and David Díaz Martín (david.diazmartin@un.org)\n \n\nProduced by the United Nations Information Service in Geneva for use of the media;\nnot an official record. English and French versions of our releases are different as they are the product of two separate coverage teams that work independently.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/human-rights-council-to-hold-its-fifty-ninth-regular-session-from-16-june-to-9-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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CREATED:20250224T225015Z
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SUMMARY:2025 UN Ocean Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE\nJune 9-13\, 2025\, Nice\, France\nOur Ocean\, Our Future\, Our Responsibility\n\n“The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and to our future. The ocean is an important source of the planet’s biodiversity and plays a vital role in the climate system and water cycle. The ocean provides a range of ecosystem services\, supplies us with oxygen to breathe\, contributes to food security\, nutrition and decent jobs and livelihoods\, acts as a sink and reservoir of greenhouse gases and protects biodiversity\, provides a means for maritime transportation\, including for global trade\, forms an important part of our natural and cultural heritage and plays an essential role in sustainable development\, a sustainable ocean-based economy and poverty eradication.” \n– political declaration of the 2022 united nations ocean conference \n\nAbout the Ocean Conference  \nHow to participate and register \nThe high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice\, France\, from 9 – 13 June 2025. \nThe overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnerships towards the swift conclusion and effective implementation of ongoing processes that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean. \nThe Conference will involve all relevant stakeholders\, bringing together Governments\, the United Nations system\, intergovernmental organizations\, international financial institutions\, other interested international bodies\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society organizations\, academic institutions\, the scientific community\, the private sector\, philanthropic organizations\, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and other actors to assess challenges and opportunities relating to\, as well as actions taken towards\, the implementation of Goal 14. \nThe Conference will build on the previous UN Ocean Conferences\, hosted by Sweden and Fiji in 2017 in New York and by Portugal and Kenya in 2022 in Lisbon.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-un-ocean-conference/
CATEGORIES:IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events,UN Member State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250507T134047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T134206Z
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SUMMARY:High-Level Meeting on the Rights of Older Persons
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/high-level-meeting-on-the-rights-of-older-persons/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Member State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250324T160000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250303T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T144849Z
UID:10002632-1742824800-1742832000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Civil Society Coordination at the European Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 15th UN Crime Congress
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholders\, \nThe UNODC Civil Society Unit\, in collaboration with the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Alliance)\, will hold a Civil Society Coordination Meeting on 24 March 2025. The meeting will take place one day before the European Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UN Crime Congress)\, scheduled to be held from 25 to 27 March 2025 in Vienna\, Austria. \nThe meetings are being held as part of the preparations for the 15th UN Crime Congress that will take place from 25 to 30 April 2026\, in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates under the overall theme “Accelerating crime prevention\, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age” \nMeeting Details: \n\nDate: 24 March 2025\nTime: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET (Vienna\, Austria time)\nFormat: Hybrid (online and in-person in Vienna\, Vienna International Center\, CR-2)\nLanguage: English\nParticipation: NGOs working in or based in Europe and North America (please consult the list of countries belonging to the Economic Commission for Europe)\n\nParticipating in person: \nPlease register here: https://forms.office.com/e/PaskggR6zB \nNo funding is available to support in person participation. \nParticipating online: \nTo participate in the meeting online via Zoom\, please use the following link:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YtTl1HERRECzE47aBuTFZg \nPlease find attached the draft agenda for Coordination Day. \nBest regards\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit  \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \n\nunodc-ngounit@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/civil-society-coordination-at-15th-united-nations-congress-on-crime-prevention-and-criminal-justice-un-crime-congress/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
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SUMMARY:2025 Development Cooperation Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-development-cooperation-forum/
LOCATION:UNHQ\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T110000
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SUMMARY:Townhall Meeting with the Secretary General and Civil Society in the margins of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women
DESCRIPTION:Townhall Meeting with the Secretary General and Civil Society  \nin the margins of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women \nTuesday\, 11th March 2025\n10.00-11.00am EDT \nDear ECOSOC-accredited organizations\, \nWe welcome you to join the annual Townhall Meeting with the Secretary-General and Civil society on the occasion of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). \nThe event will be moderated by UN Women Executive Director\, Sima Sami Bahous and will take place in the General Assembly Hall in the United Nations Secretariat Building. This townhall is open to representatives of ECOSOC-accredited NGOs. We also welcome all to view the live webcast at http://webtv.un.org/. \nWe ask that those interested in attending\, please complete the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR7dv4Y_N0qMX_CIwU2i4VspGmBNWOZFXtOkPsy4VwUlKdqg/viewform?usp=dialog \nPlease also note that the registration form does NOT guarantee you access to the GA Hall and is merely an expression of interest in your part to attend the Townhall. \nRepresentatives will have access to the GA Hall starting 9am EDT on Tuesday 11th March. You will need to present your Grounds Pass to UN Security Officers at the ceremonial stairs in order to enter the chambers. \nThe session will take place in English and will include interpretation services in all official UN languages\, International Sign Language and live closed captioning is available in English. As there is high interest anticipated with this event\, we encourage all to view the meeting via the live webcast. \nWe encourage organizations to come to the townhall with their reflections on solutions\, challenges and their thinking on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and Realizing the Beijing Platform for Action. \nKind regards\,\nUN Women \nOur mailing address is:\nUN Women · 405 E 42nd St · New York\, NY 10017 · USA
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/townhall-meeting-with-the-secretary-general-and-civil-society-in-the-margins-of-the-sixty-ninth-session-of-the-commission-on-the-status-of-women/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250214T160230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T160310Z
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SUMMARY:"The original Vision of the UN and the Pact for the Future" NGO COMMITTEE ON PEACE - VIENNA
DESCRIPTION:NGO COMMITTEE ON PEACE – VIENNA \nINVITATION\nto an\nINFORMATION AND DISCUSSION MEETING\non\n\n“The original Vision of the UN and the Pact for the Future“ \nAt the VIC*:\nDate: Friday\, February 21st\, 2025\nTime: 15.00 hours (3.00 PM CET)\nPlace: Vienna International Centre\,\nC-Building\, 7th floor\, Conference Room CR3\n\nSpeakers: \nDr. Afsar Rathor \nFormer UN Executive (UN Peacekeeping Missions\, UNIDO etc.). He is a global citizen as he grew up\, studied and has roots in several countries. He had a distinguished career with several United Nations organizations across the globe. He has an extensive experience in peace & conflict resolution\, poverty alleviation\, diplomacy\, interfaith harmony\, climate change\, and project & risk management. He has worked with the UN Department of Peacekeeping (UNDPK) serving in several war-hit conflict zones\, among others\, in Bosnia Herzegovina\, Rwanda and Somalia etc. \n  \nMr. Yosuke Nakagawa \nAssociate Expert\, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna \n  \nMr. Markus Wainde Wane \nAustrian UN youth delegate. He was involved in the run-up to the Summit of the Future and took part in the summit in New York. He worked as a volunteer for the Alpbach Vienna initiative group and the Young Global Shapers. A year in Senegal was particularly formative for him. He is currently studying Business & Economics and International Law. \n  \n\nGuests are welcome! \n*Access to VIC:\nA VIC grounds pass is required to enter the Vienna International Centre.\nRecipients of this invitation\, or their guests\, who do not hold a VIC grounds pass valid for the current year\, are kindly requested to register by sending an email with:\n1) Title: Mr. or Ms.; \n2) Separate indication of their family name and given name (as it appears in ID); \n3) Date of birth; \n4) Type of ID (passport\, driving license…); and\n5) The number of the ID document and country of issuance\n\nto pavlovsky@oesgi.org\n\nDeadline for registration: Tuesday\, February 18th\, 2025\nRegistered participants will be included in a list held by UN security at the main gate of the VIC. Please present this invitation along with your registered ID at Gate 1 of the VIC. Please consider that formalities at Gate 1 may take time and kindly arrive sufficiently in advance of the meeting. \nNGOCOPV-INVITATION_February-21
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-original-vision-of-the-un-and-the-pact-for-the-future-ngo-committee-on-peace-vienna/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250217T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250217T163000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250206T184053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T184124Z
UID:10002614-1739804400-1739809800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The Annual Meeting of the Director-General with Civil Society
DESCRIPTION:Dear Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) accredited at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to the annual meeting of the Director-General with civil society that will take place on Monday 17 February 2025\, from 3 to 4.30 p.m.\, in Room VII\, Palais des Nations. \nThis meeting will be an opportunity to exchange on the priorities and activities of the United Nations Office at Geneva in 2025 and the participation of civil society in the work of the United Nations. \nPlease ensure that the 2025 annual accreditation of your NGO representatives is finalized as only NGO representatives in possession of a valid grounds pass will be able to attend. \nGrateful if you confirm your NGO participation by return email\, while indicating the name and representative type (title) of the person who will attend the meeting. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the meeting. \nWith best regards\, \nNGO Liaison Unit \n*** \nCher(e)s représentant(e)s des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) accréditées auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève (ONUG)\, \nNous sommes heureux de vous inviter à la réunion annuelle de la Directrice générale avec la société civile qui aura lieu le lundi 17 février 2025\, de 15h00 à 16h30\, dans la salle VII\, au Palais des Nations. \nCette réunion sera l’occasion d’échanger sur les priorités et les activités de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève en 2025 et sur la participation de la société civile aux travaux des Nations Unies. \nVeuillez-vous assurer que l’accréditation annuelle de vos représentants pour 2025 soit bien à jour\, car seuls les représentants d’ONG en possession d’un badge d’accès à l’ONUG valable seront en mesure de participer. \nNous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir nous confirmer la participation de votre ONG par retour de courriel tout en indiquant le nom et le type de représentant (titre) de la personne qui participera à la réunion. \nNous nous réjouissions de vous voir à la réunion. \nAvec nos meilleures salutations\, \nUnité de liaison avec les ONG
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-annual-meeting-of-the-director-general-with-civil-society/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T143000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250207T171425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T171425Z
UID:10002615-1739193300-1739197800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Realizing the right to social security: ensuring the sustainable and equitable financing of universal social protection
DESCRIPTION:Side event to 63rd Session of the ECOSOC Commission for Social Development\, organized by the Government of Portugal\, OHCHR and the ILO \n10 February 2025\, 13:15–14:30 (EST/UTC-4) \nUNHQ New York\, Conference Room 9\nWebcast available through UN Web TV \nCSocD side event 10Feb2025 – concept note and provisional agenda
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/realizing-the-right-to-social-security-ensuring-the-sustainable-and-equitable-financing-of-universal-social-protection/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events,UN Member State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T113000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250203T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T203401Z
UID:10002613-1738922400-1738927800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4): Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Co-facilitators of the Outcome Document for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)\, we have the honor to invite you to a virtual townhall meeting on Friday\, 7 February 2025\, from 10 am – 11:30 am (EST). \nThe aim of this meeting is to present the zero draft of the outcome document to stakeholders and hear their views and expectations. It is the intention of the co-facilitators to schedule similar meetings throughout the FfD4 process. \nStakeholders that wish to participate are kindly asked to register via this link  \nFor further information please contact\, desa-ffd4.cso@un.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/fourth-international-conference-on-financing-for-development-ffd4-townhall-meeting/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250131T001343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T001714Z
UID:10002611-1738846800-1738846800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Third Committee Informal Meeting with Civil Society
DESCRIPTION:The Chair of the Third Committee at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly\, H.E. . Zéphyrin Maniratanga\, will be convening an informal meeting of the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly in order to provide an opportunity for Member States and representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council to share thoughts on the outcomes of the 79th session of the Third Committee as well as insights into this year’s thematic focus for the meeting\, namely “Youth and the Third Committee”. Participants are invited to share comments and pose questions on any \narea of importance to the work of the Committee and/or on the thematic focus. \nThe meeting will be held on Thursday\, 6 February 2025\, from 10am to 1pm. The meeting will be in-person only and will take place in Conference Room 4\, UN headquarters in New York. The meeting can also be followed via UN Web TV (webcast). The meeting will feature a keynote statement by a Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly\, on behalf of the President\, H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang\, comments by panelists\, and an interactive discussion with Member States and representatives from Non-Governmental Organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. The Chair of the Committee will also provide an overview of the Committee’s work as well as moderate the discussions. \nPlease find below the concept note for the meeting: \nInformal meeting of the Third Committee of the General Assembly with civil society \n(6 February 2025) – concept note \n1. Background and objective \nThis year’s informal meeting convened by the Chair of the Third Committee with representatives from civil society will provide an opportunity for representatives of Member States and civil society in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council to share views on the outcomes of the main part of the 79th session of the Committee. In addition\, this year’s thematic focus aims to offer insights into “Youth and the Third Committee”. Participants are invited to share comments and pose questions on any area of importance to the work of the Committee and/or on the thematic focus. \n2. Format \nThe meeting modalities will follow the practice from similar informal meetings held in recent sessions. \nThe meeting will be opened by the Chair of the Third Committee\, H.E. Mr. Zéphyrin Maniratanga\, and will first hear (TBC) a keynote statement by a Vice-President of the General Assembly on behalf of the President\, H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang\, who will present views and reflections on the outcomes of the 79th session of the Third Committee as well as on Youth and the Third Committee. \nThereafter a panel discussion will be organized as follows: \n\nThe Chair of the Third Committee\, H.E. Mr. Zéphyrin Maniratanga\, introduces and moderates the discussion and presents a brief summary of the work of the Third Committee at its 79th session.\nA civil society representative\, Mr. Peter Micek\, Access Now\, provides comments on the outcomes of the 79th session of the Third Committee.\nA civil society and youth representative\, Ms. Bahia Gatti\, United Network of Young Peacebuilders (on behalf of MGCY)\, provides comments on “Youth and the Third Committee”.\nThe Chair of the Third Committee opens the floor for interventions. In order to promote an interactive discussion\, interventions by Member States and civil society speakers in consultative status with ECOSOC will be interspersed. Interventions from the floor should be brief and not exceed 3 minutes.\n\n3. Participants \nParticipants in the informal meeting will be representatives from Member States\, Observers\, representatives of UN entities\, as well as civil society representatives in consultative status with ECOSOC\, with particular encouragement to those who engage actively with the Third Committee. \n4. Time and venue \nThe informal meeting will be held on 6 February 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.in in Conference Room\, UN headquarters in New York.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/third-committee-informal-meeting-with-civil-society/
CATEGORIES:UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20250120T210204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T210204Z
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Coordination Segment
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Coordination Segment\, chaired by H.E. Mr. Anatolio Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea)\, Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council\, will take place on 6 – 7 February 2025 in the ECOSOC Chamber at the UN Headquarters in New York. \n\nThe Coordination Segment serves as a key platform for the Council to deliver on its Charter mandate of coordinating the work of its subsidiary bodies\, specialized agencies and other UN system entities in the economic\, social\, environmental areas. It will focus on the main theme of the 2025 session of the ECOSOC and the 2025 High-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF)\, “Advancing sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for leaving no one behind.” \n\nThe Segment will follow-up on the implementation of the 2024 Ministerial Declaration of the Council and seek to contribute to the in-depth reviews of SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, SDG 5 (gender equality)\, SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, SDG 14 (life below water)\, and SDG 17 (partnerships for the Goals) at the 2025 HLPF.  The Segment will further aim to leverage the contributions of the Council’s subsidiary bodies and UN system entities to the preparations of major upcoming intergovernmental processes in 2025. \n\nThe Coordination Segment will bring together Member States\, ECOSOC functional commissions and expert bodies\, United Nations regional commissions and UN system entities to provide guidance to the ECOSOC system for coordinated action to address pressing global issues and advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \n\nRepresentatives of Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC in possession of annual grounds passes are welcome to attend.  Seating for those representatives will be on the third floor of the ECOSOC Chamber on a first come first served basis. Representatives of Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC may request the floor during the interactive discussions\, time permitting. The Segment will be broadcast live on UN Web TV. \n\nFor more information\, please visit: \n2025 Coordination Segment | Economic and Social Council \nQuestions may be directed to: \ndesa-iisb@un.org
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-2025-coordination-segment/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20241210T163923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T164915Z
UID:10002606-1738713600-1738799999@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
DESCRIPTION:2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum\, 5 February 2025\nRegistration for non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders is now open!\nDeadline: 17 January 2025 \nThe 2025 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be held on Wednesday\, 5 February\, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the United Nations headquarters in New York.\nThe overall theme of the ECOSOC Partnership Forum will be “Advancing sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind”. The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals that will be reviewed at the 2025 HLPF\, namely Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being); Goal 5 (Gender Equality); Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); Goal 14 (Life Below Water); and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum will bring together Member States\, the UN system and stakeholders from civil society\, the private sector\, scientists\, women\, youth\, local governments and many others to discuss innovative efforts that are driving action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, and to highlight the contributions that partnerships can make in this regard. \nParticipation\nThe 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum will be open to all those in possession of valid UN Grounds Passes for the UNHQ in New York. \nRepresentatives from non-governmental organizations and other relevant stakeholders not in possession of valid UN Grounds passes for the UNHQ in New York wishing to attend the event in-person can request registration now using this form: https://indico.un.org/event/1014593/. Deadline: 17 January 2025.\nFor more information about stakeholder participation in the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum:  https://sdgs.un.org/2025ECOSOCPartnershipForum#stakeholder_participation\nLearn more about the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum: 2025 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) \nStay updated on the latest developments and initiatives from DESA’s Division for Sustainable Development Goals by signing up for our mailing list.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-ecosoc-partnership-forum/
CATEGORIES:UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T093000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20241112T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T181431Z
UID:10002597-1732003200-1732008600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Global consultation with civil society: Digital Rountable on UNDP’s New Strategic Plan 2026-2029
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nUNDP is pleased to invite you to a dedicated civil society digital roundtable discussion on the new UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029\, on Tuesday November 19\, 8.00-9.30 EST. \nThis Roundtable is co-organized by UNDP and civil society representatives and is an integral part of the ongoing global consultations. It will be open to all civil society actors at global\, regional and country level. \nInitial contributions from UNDP senior management and CSO representatives will be followed by an open floor discussion\, where participants will be encouraged to share their valuable inputs on the overarching questions of the strategic plan consultations\, from their experience: \nRegister Here\nUNDP’s current Strategic Plan 2022-2025 describes the organizations’ purpose and goals and establishes a shared vision of what UNDP aims to achieve. It defines how UNDP remains relevant\, responsive and accountable; defines UNDP’s priorities and how the organization adapts to evolving global challenges; helps allocate resources efficiently; and articulates how UNDP will support partners in reaching their long-term goals\, as well as their immediate needs. \nThe organization’s new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 is currently being developed and will be essential to define how UNDP will adapt and lead in a rapidly changing world; to make UNDP contemporary and futures-focused\, agile and anticipatory; and equipped to meet current and emerging global challenges and opportunities. \nTo achieve this\, your unique expertise and insights are invaluable as we co-create a strategic plan grounded in the lived experiences of those we serve. Throughout November\, all partners are invited to join the online consultation and contribute to a shared knowledge base that will inform the new strategy.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/global-consultation-with-civil-society-digital-rountable-on-undps-new-strategic-plan-2026-2029/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241029T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241029T163000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20241022T172612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T172644Z
UID:10002589-1730219400-1730219400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Exchange with the Under-Secretary-General for Policy / Échange avec le Secrétaire général adjoint chargé des politiques
DESCRIPTION:Dear Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) accredited at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to an exchange with Mr. Guy Ryder\, Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. \nDuring this briefing\, Mr. Ryder will provide an update on the outcomes of the Summit of the Future\, including key recommendations and decisions emerging from the Pact for the Future. The session will offer an opportunity for the Geneva civil society community to engage in an interactive discussion on these critical global priorities and their implementation\, including by various stakeholders in International Geneva. \nThe meeting will take place on Tuesday\, 29 October at 14:30 at the Palais des Nations\, Room XXVI. Mr. Ryder will brief remotely from New York but the meeting will be held in person only and with no interpretation. \nWe invite you to register your participation on Indico on this link: https://indico.un.org/event/1014595/ \nWith best regards\, \nNGO Liaison Unit \n*** \nChèr(e)s représentant(e)s des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) accréditées auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève (ONUG)\, \nNous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un échange avec M. Guy Ryder\, Secrétaire général adjoint chargé des politiques au cabinet du Secrétaire général. \nAu cours de cette séance\, M. Ryder fera le point sur les conclusions du Sommet de l’avenir\, notamment les recommandations et décisions clés issues du Pacte pour l’avenir. Cette session sera l’occasion pour les organisations de la société civile de Genève d’engager une discussion interactive sur ces priorités mondiales essentielles et sur leur mise en œuvre\, y compris par divers acteurs de la Genève internationale. \nLa réunion aura lieu le mardi 29 octobre à 14h30 au Palais des Nations\, salle XXVI. M. Ryder fera le briefing à distance depuis New York\, mais la réunion se tiendra en personne uniquement et sans interprétation. \nNous vous invitons à enregistrer votre participation sur Indico en cliquant sur ce lien: https://indico.un.org/event/1014595/\nAvec nos meilleures salutations\,\nUnité de liaison avec les ONG
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/exchange-with-the-under-secretary-general-for-policy-echange-avec-le-secretaire-general-adjoint-charge-des-politiques/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240724T213606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T213939Z
UID:10002557-1728864000-1729295999@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (COP UNTOC)
DESCRIPTION:Dear NGO representatives\, \nWe are pleased to inform you that the twelfth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (COP UNTOC) will be held from 14 to 18 October 2024 in Vienna\, Austria. This intergovernmental Conference will discuss\, among other things\, the implementation of the Convention and its three Protocols\, namely the Protocol to Prevent\, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons; the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land\, Sea and Air; and the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms. \nConsidering the area of work of your Organization\, we invite you to apply\, as an observer\, in line with Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties. \nFOR NGOs WITH CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH ECOSOC: \nInterested non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with ECOSOC consultative status\, as per paragraph 1 of rule 17\, are welcome to apply by filling out this form and sending an application letter (in English only) to unodc-se4u@un.org by Monday 27 May 2024 at 00:00 CET (Vienna time). We recommend that you apply upon receiving this call\, even if your participation is not yet certain\, as there will not be the possibility to apply at a later stage. Please note that the application letter should be placed on a letterhead of your organization and signed by the Head of your organization. \nFOR NGOs WITHOUT CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH ECOSOC: \nInterested non-governmental organizations (NGOs\, academia and the private sector) without ECOSOC consultative status\, as per paragraph 2 of rule 17\, are also welcome to apply by filling out this form and sending an application letter (in English only) to unodc-se4u@un.org by Monday 27 May 2024 at 00:00 CET (Vienna time). We recommend that you apply upon receiving this call\, even if your participation is not yet certain\, as there will not be the possibility to apply at a later stage. Please note that the application letter should be placed on a letterhead of your organization and signed by the Head of your organization.\n \nPlease note that UNODC does not have funding for travel to and accommodation in Vienna. Therefore\, you are advised to arrange your own funding as appropriate. \nWe look forward to receiving your applications by midnight Vienna time on Monday 27 May 2024. \nBest Regards\, \nSecretariat of the Conference of the Parties to UNTOC / Civil Society Unit\nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria\nT. +(43-1) 260 60 4620\nE.  unodc-se4u@un.org\nW. http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/conference-of-the-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-against-transnational-organized-crime-cop-untoc/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T130000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240822T205622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T205747Z
UID:10002565-1728295200-1728306000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:34th UN International Day of Older Persons Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Population ageing is a major global trend reshaping societies worldwide. Life expectancy at birth now exceeds 75 years in half of the world’s countries\, 25 years longer than in 1950. By 2030\, older persons are projected to outnumber youth globally\, with this increase most rapid in developing countries. This demographic shift has significantly transformed the caregiving landscape\, encompassing a wide range of needs for both paid and unpaid support in formal and informal settings. As populations age\, the demand for comprehensive healthcare\, care\, and social support services has grown substantially\, particularly for older persons with conditions such as dementia. In recognition of these challenges and opportunities\, the 34th commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons will focus on the theme of “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide“. \nThis year’s event will bring together experts to discuss policies\, legislation\, and practices that strengthen care and support systems for older persons. It will highlight the urgent need to expand training and educational opportunities in geriatrics and gerontology\, address the global shortage of care workers\, and recognize the diverse contributions of caregivers. The commemoration will also emphasize the importance of protecting the human rights of both caregivers and care recipients\, promoting person-centered approaches to care that respect the dignity\, beliefs\, needs\, and privacy of older persons\, and for the right to make decisions about their care and quality of their lives. \nMission Statement \n  \n\nCommemoration Event in New York\, 7 October 2024\, 10am-1pm EDT\nECOSOC Chamber at the UN Headquarters\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/register-unidop2024 \n \nFlyer 1 \nFlyer 2 \n\nStay tuned! Please follow us on our social media platforms:\nTwitter: @UNDESASocial | @UN4Ageing |  @UNDESA\nFacebook: @UNDESASocial | @joinundesa\nInstagram: @undesasocial \n\nThank you very much for your support.\nUN DESA’s Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\nsocial.desa.un.org | social.desa.un.org/sdn
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/34th-un-international-day-of-older-persons-celebration/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241003T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20241002T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T151907Z
UID:10002584-1727969400-1727974800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The UN Summit of the Future –  Main takeaways and practical aspects to reinvigorate multilateralism
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION \nThe United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna and the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip) \ncordially invite you to a hybrid panel discussion \nThe UN Summit of the Future –\nMain takeaways and practical aspects to reinvigorate multilateralism\n  \nDate & Time: \nThursday\, 3 October 2024\, 15:30 – 17:00 \n  \nVenue:\nVienna International Centre (VIC)\, UNIS Multimedia Room (G0545) \nand online  \n– \nIn his report Our Common Agenda\, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a wake-up call to UN Member States. Under the slogan “breakdown or breakthrough”\, he proposed a Summit of the Future\, which he described as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reinvigorate global action\, recommit to fundamental principles\, and further develop the frameworks of multilateralism so they are fit for the future”. \nThe Summit took place on 22 and 23 September 2024 in New York. In a rapidly evolving global landscape\, it played an important role in reaffirming the Charter of the United Nations; reinvigorating multilateralism and recalibrating multilateral approaches; boosting implementation of existing commitments; agreeing on concrete solutions to challenges; and restoring trust among Member States. \nAt the Summit\, Member States adopted a ‘Pact for the Future’ that includes a Global Digital Compact outlining guiding principles for managing the Internet\, Artificial Intelligence and data\, and a Declaration on Future Generations. \nHeld only a few days after the Summit of the Future\, the panel discussion will seek to build upon the momentum generated. It will review and analyze the event’s main takeaways and delve deeper into the practical aspects of fostering enhanced multilateral cooperation. \nOpening: \nMartin Nesirky \nDirector\, United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna \nPanelists: \nJana Berchthold \nUN Youth Delegate Austria (online) \nRebecca Jovin \nChief\, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Vienna Office \nAlexander Marschik \nAmbassador\, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations\, Co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly \n  \nMarkus Woltran \nProgramme Officer\, Office of the Director\, UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) \nModeration: \nLoïc Simonet \noiip \nDate: \nThursday\, 3 October 2024 \nTime: \n15:30 – 17:00 \nVenue: \nVienna International Centre (VIC) \nUNIS Multimedia Room (G0545) \nWagramer Strasse 5\, 1400 Wien \nor \nonline \n<< Link online participation >> \nIMPORTANT: \nDeadline to register: Tuesday 1 October \nTo access the event’s venue in person\, non-VIC badge holders need to provide the following information: \nTitle\, First name\, Last name\, Affiliation\, Date of Birth\, Type of ID\, ID Number\, Issuing Country\, using the ‘Comment’ field of the registration form. \nOnline participants only need to provide the following information: \nTitle\, First name\, Last name\, Affiliation. \nRegistration \nFor further information\, please contact: \nPetra Podesser \nÖsterreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik \nWähringer Straße 3/12 \nA-1090 Wien \nTel. +43 1 581 11 06-12 \npetra.podesser@oiip.ac.at \nwww.oiip.ac.at \nPhotographs and videos are being taken at this event which may be used for promotional purposes on UN and oiip websites\,  \non social media and in printed materials.  \nYour participation in the event implies your consent to publish images/videos in which you and/or your children may be visible.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-un-summit-of-the-future-main-takeaways-and-practical-aspects-to-reinvigorate-multilateralism/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241001T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241001T163000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240918T222436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T223142Z
UID:10002581-1727794800-1727800200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) 2024
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Registration \nZoom Registration \nIDOP Geneva Flyer and Program
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/united-nations-international-day-of-older-persons-idop-2024/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240806T222016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T222221Z
UID:10002560-1726963200-1727135999@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:UN Summit of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Outcome documents and letters from the Co-facilitators\nPact for the Future\n\nLatest documents:\n\nRevision 2\nZero Draft\n\nLatest letter:\n\nVirtual Consultation with Member States\, MGoS and civil society networks and organizations\n\n\nMore letters and further information on the revision documents\nFurther information on the zero draft\n\n  \n\n\nDeclaration on Future Generations\n\nLatest documents:\n\nRevision 2\nRevision 1\n\nLatest letter:\n\nLetter on Rev.2\, on an Ambassadorial-level Meeting and Roadmap\nExplanation of concepts\n\n\nMore information\, previous letters and revisions of the Declaration on Future Generations\n\n  \n\n\nGlobal Digital Compact\n\nLatest documents:\n\nRevision 2\nRevision 1\n\nLatest letter:\n\nCo-facilitators’ letter\n\n\nMore information\, previous letters and revisions of the Global Digital Compact\n\n  \n\nSummit of the Future Webpage
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/un-summit-of-the-future/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240712T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T191359Z
UID:10002552-1726790400-1726963199@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Summit of the Future Action Days
DESCRIPTION:20 – 21 September 2024\nTo generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors\, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. \nBringing together representatives from Member States\, civil society\, private sector\, academia\, local and regional authorities\, youth\, and many more\, the Action Days will provide an opportunity for broad engagement and inclusion. These stakeholders have all played a key role in shaping the Pact for the Future and will be critical to its implementation. \nThe Action Days will kick off with a dedicated\, youth-led afternoon followed by a Saturday programme which will focus on three priority themes – digital and technology\, peace and security\, and sustainable development and financing. In addition to the three themes\, there will also be a dedicated focus throughout the day on future generations. Expected participants include Heads of State\, Ministers\, senior UN officials and representatives from the private sector\, civil society and other actors. \nThe focal points for each thematic session are listed below. For all questions related to logistics or participation\, please contact sotfactiondays@un.org. Please note: Information on how to register to participate in the Action Days will be shared on this page in mid-July. Due to volume of queries\, email outreach to organizers on this topic will not be answered. Please monitor this page for information. \nSummit of the Future Action Days Programme – draft \nMore info
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/summit-of-the-future-action-days/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240903T233000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240818T024519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T024519Z
UID:10002564-1725357600-1725406200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Briefing on the margins of the first resumed fifteenth session of the Implementation Review Group
DESCRIPTION:Dear ECOSOC NGOs representatives\, \nWe kindly remind you to apply by 19 August to the NGO Briefing on the margins of the first resumed fifteenth session of the Implementation Review Group that will be held on Tuesday\, 3 September 2024\, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET\, in Conference Room M-3\, M Building\, Vienna International Centre. The briefing is scheduled to be held in person\, with the possibility to observe the proceedings remotely. \nTo apply\, an official letter should be sent to uncac@un.org\, with the following subject line: NGO briefing– [name of the organization]. \nThe letter should clearly indicate the representatives of your Organization’s delegation who wish to participate in the briefing\, and include the following information: \n(a) Name(s); \n(b) Title(s); \n(c) Contact details including individual email addresses\, which will be used to grant and verify virtual access to the briefing; \n(d) A clear indication of whether the participant(s) will attend in person or will observe the briefing online. \nThe official letter should be sent no later than 19 August 2024 (no additional registrations will be accepted after that date). \nRegistered participants who will indicate that they will observe the proceedings online will receive the link from UNODC one day prior to the meeting. They will be able to observe the meeting using the Microsoft Teams platform\, without the possibility of making statements. The agenda will be shortly published on the IRG website. \nThe Briefing will be followed by a segment led by the UNCAC Coalition on CoSP10 follow-up\, along with a panel discussion on strengthening civic space to enhance societal participation in anti-corruption efforts\, concluding by 13:00 CET. \nWe look forward to receiving your application! \nKind Regards\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit  \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria   \nE. unodc-ngounit@un.org\nW. https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html   \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-briefing-on-the-margins-of-the-first-resumed-fifteenth-session-of-the-implementation-review-group/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240716T203303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T203609Z
UID:10002553-1723334400-1723420799@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:SDG Digital GameChangers Award
DESCRIPTION:16 July 2024 \n\nThe SDG Digital GameChangers Award Returns! ITU and its partners are thrilled to announce the return of the SDG Digital GameChangers Award. In its second edition\, this prestigious award recognizes digital technologies who are harnessing the power of digital to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n\nThe SDG Digital GameChangers Award shines a spotlight on those dedicated individuals and organizations that are making a real impact.\n\n\nThe Award will be presented across five distinct categories :\n\nPeople: Empowering lives and communities\nPlanet: Innovating for our climate and environment\nProsperity: Driving economic growth\nPeace: Fostering peaceful\, just\, and inclusive societies\nSpecial Category – Pioneers: Unlocking ideas and innovations from youth (ages 18-29)\n\n\nWe are calling on all WSIS Stakeholders to showcase your innovative digital solutions that demonstrate the transformative power of technology in achieving the SDGs. Whether it’s a project that leverages digital tools\, a groundbreaking legislation or policy\, a cutting-edge application\, or a visionary idea — your contribution could be the next game changer in our collective quest for a sustainable future.\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be recognized! Submit by 11 August 2024\, at 23:59 (Central European Summer Time). Join us in shaping a world where no one is left behind. \n\n\nSubmit Learn More
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/sdg-digital-gamechangers-award/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240725T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240725T163000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240712T175327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T175431Z
UID:10002550-1721919600-1721925000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Webinar for Civil Society: The World Drug Report 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nThe event will be moderated by Mr. Matej Košir\, Chairperson of the VNGOC\, and Ms. Mirella Dummar Frahi\, Chief of the UNODC Civil Society Unit will give opening remarks. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you at the event. \n  \nKind Regards\, \nCivil Society Unit\nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria\nunodc-ngounit@un.org
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/webinar-for-civil-society-the-world-drug-report-2024/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240712T174836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T174836Z
UID:10002548-1721201400-1721235600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2024 Side Events
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 17 July 2024 \n7:30\n\nDeciphering the interlinkages of climate change\, hunger and poverty\nIndia Water Foundation \nLocation: Virtual Zoom Link \n\n  \n08:00 – 09:30\n\nSocieties in harmony with nature: building sustainable and resilient communities through the implementation of the Satoyama Initiative and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\nKeidanren Committee on Nature Conservation \nLocation: Virtual Zoom Registration \n\n\n8:30\n\nInternal displacement and SDG1: the importance of solutions for IDPs to reach the goal of eradicating poverty and leaving no one behind\nOffice of the Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement \nLocation: UNDP DC1 building\, Floor 21st\, RBAP Central Conference Meeting room. One United Nations Plaza\, DC1-22nd Floor New York\, NY\, 10017 \nZoom Link \n\n\n9:30 – 11:30\n\nGlobal Youth Call for Green Skills and Green Jobs\nHESI Student Action Group \nLocation: UN Global Compact\, 685 3rd Ave\, New York \n\n  \n10:00 – 13:00\n\nBio-Farming for Food Security \nUN MGCY \nZoom Registration \n\n  \n13:15-14:30\n\nCatalyzing Local Action for SDGs\nMinistry of Economy and Planning\, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia \nLocation: Conference Room 3 \n\nEmpowerment for a brighter and more sustainable future : Advancing SDGs 4\, 5\, and 6 for Quality Education\, Gender Equality\, and Access to Clean Water and Sanitation\nPermanent Mission of Eritrea \nLocation: Conference Room 6 \n\nPartnerships to address the water\, energy and climate poly-crisis in conflict-affected countries (the experience of Yemen)\nRepublic of Yemen \nLocation: Conference Room 7 \n\nPoverty\, Inequalities and the Green Transition\nOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) \nLocation: Conference Room 8 \n\nYouth-Powered Sustainable Development Goals\nUnited Nations Youth Office \nLocation: Conference Room 9 \n\n Bridging Gaps: Infrastructure’s Role in Achieving Zero Hunger\nPermanent Mission of Poland \nLocation: Conference Room A \n\nHow are multi-stakeholder platforms for SDGs involved in the follow-up and review process at national level including the Voluntary National Review process?\nMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan \nLocation: Conference Room B \n\nForging Forward Together: Intensifying collective action for accelerating SDG implementation amidst multiple crises\nOffice of the Government of the Slovak Republic \nLocation: Conference Room D \n\nStrengthening Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Development: Towards a Transformative Change\nThe Republic of Indonesia (Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas and The Nusantara Capital City/NCC Authority \nLocation: Conference Room E \n\nAccelerating Action on SDG16.2 to Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons: A High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Side Event to Mark the 2024 World Day against Trafficking in Persons\nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – UNODC \nLocation: S-1520 \n\nHigher Education Institutions as critical partners in design and delivery of sustainable\, resilient and innovative solutions\nUnited Nations Institute for Training and Research – UNITAR \nLocation: S-1521 \n\n\n09:00- 17:00\n\nMGO Caucus Room\nMajor Groups and other Stakeholders \nLocation: Conference Room F \n\nStrengthening the Role of Major Groups and Other Stakeholders in Combating Global Racism\nGeledés – Black woman institute \nLocation: 866 United Nations Plaza\, Suite 120 New York\, NY 10017 United States of America
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-2024-side-events-3/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T170000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240712T041628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T041628Z
UID:10002547-1721118600-1721149200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2024 Side Events
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 16 July 2024 \n8:30\n\nPeople and Planet: Addressing the Interlinked Challenges of Climate Change\, Poverty and Hunger in Asia and the Pacific\nCo-hosted by ESCAP\, ADB\, UNDP and the Government of Nepal \nLocation: UNDP – AP Central Conference Room One \nUnited Nations Plaza\, DC1- 2300 New York\, NY 10017 \nRegistration Link \n\n  \n10:00 -12:00\n\nBridging Business and Human Rights : The American Private Sector’s Role in Addressing Poverty\nUN Global Compact Network USA \nLocation: Midtown Manhattan \n\nLaunch of the 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report: Progress and prospect on the implementation of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030 for sustainable development in Africa\nAfrican Union\, African Development Bank\, United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa \nLocation: African Union Mission to the United Nations\, 3 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 305 East 47th Street\, 5th Floor New York\, NY 10017 United States \n\n\n13:00\n\nMaking Nitrogen Visible: A reflection on the SDGs under review at the 2024 HLPF\nCompassion in World Farming \nLocation: Blue Gallery\, 222 E. 46th St. (b/t 2nd & 3rd Aves.)\, New York\, NY \n\n\n13:15\n\nMobilizing Faith Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean to Eradicate Extreme Poverty and End Hunger \nWorld Conference of Religions for Peace  \nLocation: Virtual Zoom Registration \n\n  \n13:15-14:30\n\nDelivering on the promise to Leave No One Behind\nMajor Groups and other Stakholders \nLocation: Conference Room 3 \n\nThe Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty: Bridging knowledge\, Finance and Partnerships to achieve SDGs\nMinistry for Social Development and Assistance\, Family and Fight Against Hunger (MDS)\, Federative Republic of Brazil \nLocation: Conference Room 5 \n\nTirer profit du dividende démographique pour accélérer les progrès vers les Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) en RDC / Leveraging the demographic dividend to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the DRC\nMinistère du Plan de la RDC / Ministry of Planning of the DRC \nLocation: Conference Room 6 \n\nSDG 18-Ethnic-Racial Equality in the 2030 Agenda: the Brazilian experience for the construction of a new sustainable development goal\nFederative Republic of Brazil\, United Nations Development Program\, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights\, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean\, Education and Academia Stakeholder Group \nLocation: Conference Room 7 \n\nPromoting good governance and peaceful Africa to accelerate the implementation of SDGs and Agenda 2063\nPermanent Mission of Sierra Leone \nLocation: Conference Room 8 \n\nCritical Energy Transition Minerals to accelerate progress towards the SDGs Regional Commissions New York Office – RCNYO 13:15-14:30 Conference Room 11 Autonomous Weapon Systems: How their international regulation will contribute to the achievement of SDG 16 on peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development\nPermanent Mission of Austria \nLocation: Conference Room 9 \n\nTurning the Tide: Scaling SDG 16 for the Future\, Reinforcing Access to Justice\, and Advancing Democracy\nUnited States of America \nLocation: Conference Room B \n\nPerspectives from land-locked mountainous countries on Sustainable Development\nRepublic of Armenia \nLocation: Conference Room D \n\nAddressing Poverty means Caring for Everyone: Why We Need to Pay Attention to the Care Economy\nGovernment of Canada\, Department of Employment and Social Development \nLocation: Conference Room E \n\nUrban Finance for Social Impact: financing strategies for SDGs localization\nUNHABITAT \nLocation: S-1521 \n\nPartnerships for impact- how economic opportunities for the most vulnerable youth reduce poverty and violence\nSOS Children’s Villages and DHL Group \nLocation: Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN – 871 UN Plaza New York\, NY 10017 \n\nPromise of World Peace: A Coherent Approach to Peace and Security; Discussion 9: HLPF SDG16 Under Review\nBahá’í International Community & Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future \nLocation: Bahá’í International Community\, 866 United Nations Plaza\, Suite #120\, New York\, NY \n\nEliminating Poverty and Hunger: Building Resilient Strategies through Stakeholder\nSendai Stakeholder Mechanism \nLocation: Baha’i International Community\, UN Office\, 866 UN Plaza\, Suite #120 (Ground Floor) \n\n\n09:00- 17:00\n\nMGO Caucus Room\nMajor Groups and other Stakholders \nLocation: Conference Room F \n\nStorytelling for Hope: Living the SDG Lifestyle\nProVeg\, World Food Forum – FAO\, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation\, Mercy for Animals\, the National Young Farmers Coalition\, the Urban Garden Initiative\, and Act4Food \nLocation: Tzu Chi Center\, 229 East 60th Street New York\, NY 10022
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-2024-side-events-2/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T143000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240712T175117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T175117Z
UID:10002549-1721049300-1721053800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:ASPBAE and Global Partnership for Education’s (GPE) Side Event for the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on “Advancing Climate Action Through Education.”
DESCRIPTION:Dear ASPBAE Members\, Partners and Friends\, \nWarm greetings from ASPBAE!  \nYou are cordially invited to the ASPBAE and Global Partnership for Education’s (GPE) Side Event for the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on “Advancing Climate Action Through Education.” \nWhen: Monday\, 15 July 2024 | 13:15-14:30 ET \nWhere: Baha’i International Community UN Office\, 866 United Nations Plaza\, Suite 120 New York City \nThis roundtable discussion will aim to build political will and momentum around the climate-education nexus and underscore the need for resilient education systems and the pivotal role of education in climate action. \nIt will explore innovative approaches and best practices\, drawing on insights shared at the Asia Pacific and Africa Regional Forums for Sustainable Development\, to showcase the transformative power of education in building sustainable and resilient futures. \nWe encourage you to save the date\, share the information within your network\, and register here if you will be attending in person or here if you will participate online.  \nThis event will be live streamed through ASPBAE’s Facebook page. And details can also be accessed through GPE’s website. The draft concept note/programme can be accessed through this link. \nThank you and we look forward to your active participation!  \nSincerely\, \nASPBAE Secretariat 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/aspbae-and-global-partnership-for-educations-gpe-side-event-for-the-2024-high-level-political-forum-hlpf-on-advancing-climate-action-through-education/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T143000
DTSTAMP:20261109T010429
CREATED:20240702T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T204936Z
UID:10002473-1721049300-1721053800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Delivering the Future We Want : A UN Global Policy Dialogue with the High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Delivering the Future We Want\nA UN DESA Global Policy Dialogue with the High-level Advisory Board for Economic and Social Affairs\nMonday\, 15 July 2024\, 1:15-2:30 p.m. EDT\nIn person: Conference Room 11\, UN Headquarters\, New York \nOnline: Register at bit.ly/dialogue15july \nJoin the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) on Monday\, 15 July\, for a Special Event on the margins of the annual High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)\, where members of the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB) and other experts will discuss key emerging socioeconomic trends\, risks and opportunities\, and suggestions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Hear from these global thought leaders as they put forward ways to build our capacities to cope with complex global challenges\, generate synergies and manage trade-offs ahead of the once-in-a-generation UN Summit of the Future in September. \nSpeakers scheduled to appear: \nIbrahim Elbadawi\, Managing Director\, Economic Research Forum for the Arab World\, Iran and Turkey \nNargis Kassenova\, Senior Fellow and Director of the Program on Central Asia\, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies\, Harvard University \nElizabeth Sidiropoulos\, Chief Executive\, South African Institute of International Affairs \nIzabella Mônica Vieira Teixeira\, former Minister of Environment (2010-2016)\, Brazil \nArmida Salsiah Alisjahbana\, Executive Secretary\, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) \nRola Dashti\, Executive Secretary\, UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) \nClaver Gatete\, Executive Secretary\, UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) \nLi Junhua\, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs \nNavid Hanif\, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development \nAll are welcome! Please feel free to share this invitation with your networks. \nIn-person attendees must already be accredited for the HLPF. Our event is free and open to all on Zoom by registering at bit.ly/dialogue15july\, and it also will be streamed live on UN DESA’s Facebook page. It will be held in English with captions available in other languages on Zoom. The virtual event is made possible by the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund.
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