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SUMMARY:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July \nDear Civil Society Stakeholders\, \nWe are pleased to share with you information about this year’s campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July. \nThe 2025 campaign\, “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation\,” highlights the critical role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling trafficking networks\, while also ensuring that the rights\, safety and needs of those affected by trafficking are respected and prioritized throughout all interventions. \nA social media package will be available on 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons | Trello\, featuring key messages\, graphic design templates\, videos and visuals in multiple UN languages. These materials aim to raise awareness\, share findings from the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons\, explain the campaign theme and promote action against organized trafficking. \nEveryone\, including Member States\, NGOs\, the private sector and individuals is encouraged to take part in this year’s campaign. \nCustomizable templates and suggested social media messages are provided on Trello to support and personalize outreach efforts. \nHow you can get involved \nRaise awareness\nShare a Blue Heart image or the Blue Heart logo on your social media platforms.\nGet creative\, make a sign\, form a heart shape with friends\, or come up with your own unique way to show your support.\nUse the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking to amplify your message.\nCustomize your profile\nAdd a Blue Heart frame to your profile picture using the template available on Trello.\nUse our Canva design template to create personalized campaign visuals.\nBrowse the Trello board for downloadable content including videos\, graphics\, messages and more.\nTake action \nBe aware\nEducate yourself about the realities of human trafficking and its root causes.\nStay up to date with facts and resources from credible sources like the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. \nBe alert\nKnow the signs of trafficking. Victims may be found in everyday settings—at work\, online\, in schools\, during travel\, or in personal networks.\nIf you suspect trafficking\, contact local authorities or an anti-trafficking helpline. If you are unsure\, please err on the side of caution and inform responsible parties rather than ignore a potential victim. \nBe responsible\nMake ethical consumer choices. Avoid goods and services that may be linked directly or indirectly to sexual exploitation\, forced labour or other forms of exploitative practices. \nGet involved\nFind out what anti-trafficking efforts are underway in your community.\nEncourage friends\, family\, coworkers and business partners to get informed and involved in the fight against human trafficking. \nBe compassionate\nSupport survivors directly by donating to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking. Your contribution helps provide protection\, legal support and recovery services through trusted organizations worldwide.\nFor more information visit www.unodc.org/blueheart \nLet’s work together to end human trafficking and hold organized criminal networks accountable. \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/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/
LOCATION:UNODC\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Observances
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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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SUMMARY:Informal meeting of the plenary to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, Awards Ceremony for the 2023 UN Prizes in the field of Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Informal meeting of the plenary to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to hold the awards ceremony for the United Nations Prizes in the field of Human Rights for 2023 \nFriday\, 15 December 2023\, 10:00 to 13:00\nUnited Nations Headquarters\, General Assembly Hall \nThe Award Ceremony for the 2023 United Nations Human Rights Prize will serve as an occasion to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This event will take place on 15 December 2023 at 10.00 a.m.\, in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters. \nInterested NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC are invited to attend. \nLetters announcing this event from the President of the UN General Assembly are available to view at: PGA Letter of 25 October 2023 and PGA Letter & Programme of 4 December 2023 \n  \n\nCoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues\, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO. Contacts for specific information: \n  \nNGO Committee on Human Rights \nCo-Chair: Bruce Knotts | Unitarian Universalist Association | bknotts@uua.org \n  \nNGO Committee on Human Rights (Geneva) \nCo-President: Léonie de Piccioto | International Council of Jewish Women | aldep777@gmail.com
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/informal-meeting-of-the-plenary-to-mark-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights-awards-ceremony-for-the-2023-un-prizes-in-the-field-of-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Observances,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
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SUMMARY:Identifying the Vital Role that Civil Society Plays in Advocating for Realizing Human Rights  In observance of  75th Anniversary of UDHR and Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on Ageing and NGO Committee on Human Rights Invite you to join us to the upcoming event: \nIdentifying the Vital Role that Civil Society Plays in Advocating for Realizing Human Rights \nIn observance of \n75th Anniversary of UDHR and Human Rights Day \nWednesday 13 December 1-3pm EST (In Person only) \nChurch Center of the UN \n777 United Nations Plaza\, NY\, NY \nCivil society ensures that the voices of all people are heard while bringing their lived experience throughout the lifespan. Not all persons are protected equally. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Right (UDHR)\, two NGOs\, OHCHR and US will address important role of NGOs. \nSpeakers \nNGO Committee on Ageing/NY Chair\, William Smith\, Moderator. \nFrances Zainoeddin and Bethany Brown\, co-chairs of Human Rights subcommittee and a speaker from the US Task Force on Human Rights of older persons(Invited). \nNGO Committee on Human Rights Co-chair Bobbi Nassar Moderator. \nRenzo Pomi\, UN Representative\, Amnesty International \nMandeep Tiwana\, Chief Officer -Evidence and Engagement\, CIVICUS \nOHCHR 75th anniversary outcomes and path forward. \nChristian Courtis\, Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights \nPerspective from a Member State: Edwin Walker\, Deputy Assistant Secretary\, US Administration for Community Living\, HHS \nTo learn more about the event please refer to the Concept Note : https://www.ngocoa-ny.org/ngos-program-13-dec-2023.pdf \nPlease RSVP: Cynthia.stuen@gmail.com \nDiscussion followed by refreshments. \n  \nCoNGO Notes: For information about the collaborative work of NGOs on the above issues\, visit the substantive committees under the auspices of CoNGO. Visit here for specific information: \nNGO Committee on Ageing  \nNGO Committee on Ageing Vienna  \nNGO Committee on Ageing Geneva.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/identifying-the-vital-role-that-civil-society-plays-in-advocating-for-realizing-human-rights-in-observance-of-75th-anniversary-of-udhr-and-human-rights-day/
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