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2021 Freedom of Religion or Belief Priorities at the United Nations

worldwide/virtual

Join us on Friday, May 7th, from 1:15pm-2:45pm Eastern for a virtual event that will highlight various missions’ recent past and upcoming efforts to promote religious freedom and related rights in 2021 at the United Nations. The event will feature a panel of UN diplomats who will present on their mission’s specific priorities on this issue. Following the
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Free

2021 Freedom of Religion or Belief Priorities at the United Nations

worldwide/virtual

Join us on Friday, May 7th, from 1:15pm-2:45pm Eastern for a virtual event that will highlight various missions’ recent past and upcoming efforts to promote religious freedom and related rights in 2021 at the United Nations. The event will feature a panel of UN diplomats who will present on their mission’s specific priorities on this issue. Following the
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Free

Mobilizing Moral Influence and Governance to End the Systemic Injustices of Racism, the Legacy of Colonialism and Slavery

Virtual

8th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs Mobilizing Moral Influence and Governance to End the Systemic Injustices of Racism, the Legacy of Colonialism and Slavery 25 January 2022 8:00 - 12:30 EDT Click here to register PROGRAM Moderators for the Day: Ms. Quinn Wonderling, Senior Coordinator of United
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Mobilizing Moral Influence and Governance to End the Systemic Injustices of Racism, the Legacy of Colonialism and Slavery

Virtual

8th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs Mobilizing Moral Influence and Governance to End the Systemic Injustices of Racism, the Legacy of Colonialism and Slavery 25 January 2022 8:00 - 12:30 EDT Click here to register PROGRAM Moderators for the Day: Ms. Quinn Wonderling, Senior Coordinator of United
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Don’t Steal My Childhood: Child Labor and Children in Migration

Don't Steal My Childhood! Child Labor and Children in Migration Despite significant progress in reducing child labor in the past two decades, most recent data show that global progress has stalled since 2016. Forced child labor deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity. It is harmful to their physical and mental health
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Don’t Steal My Childhood: Child Labor and Children in Migration

Don't Steal My Childhood! Child Labor and Children in Migration Despite significant progress in reducing child labor in the past two decades, most recent data show that global progress has stalled since 2016. Forced child labor deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity. It is harmful to their physical and mental health
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UNA-China side event to 45th session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) “Take Comprehensive Approach to Advancing Global Human Rights Governance”

On the occasion of the(UPR), UNA-China will hold a side event entitled “Take Comprehensive Approach to Advancing Global Human Rights Governance” at 12:30 - 14:00 (CET), on January 23, 2024, in Room XXVI, Palais des Nations, Geneva. This event will invite Chinese and foreign experts to discuss the challenges and solutions facing global human rights
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UN Security Council Exit Briefing

The UN Security Council Exit Briefing features outgoing members of the UN Security Council of the 2022-2023 term: Albania, Ghana, and TBC* (to be confirmed) Gabon and the United Arab Emirates. This UNSC Exit Briefing is to be held on January 25th from 10:00am-12:00pm EST at UNHQ in the ECOSOC chamber. This will be the sixth
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World Day of Social Justice

For more information, please visit: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/poverty-eradication/events/wdsj2024

Discussion Forum – Gendered Dimensions of Crimes that Affect the Environment

SAVE THE DATE:  DISCUSSION FORUM ON THE GENDERED DIMENSIONS OF CRIMES THAT AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT  21-22 February 2024   In the framework of the International Gender Champions Initiative (IGC), UNODC and UN Women, together with the Government of Slovenia, are pleased to invite you to the Discussion Forum on the Gendered Dimensions of Crimes that Affect
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