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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T151500
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240416T202000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T204840Z
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SUMMARY:Business Meeting of the Special NGO Committee to End Anti-Semitism and Promote Peace
DESCRIPTION:Business Meeting of the Special NGO Committee to End Anti-Semitism and Promote Peace \nMay 22\, 2024  |. Thursday  |  2:00 PM – 3:15 PM \nVENUE: CHURCH CENTER FOR THE UNITED NATIONS  \nSUITE 7C\, 777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA\, NEW YORK\, NEW YORK \n  \nNGOs accredited to the UN (ECOSOC consultative and DGC associated) are invited to attend the business meeting of the Special NGO Committee to End Anti-Semitism and Promote Peace. The meeting will start with a presentation on what the NGO Committee is about and proceed with electing its first set of officers. It will also set a timeline for the drafting of the Committee’s By-Laws\, set membership dues\, and assign NGO leaders to play organizational roles as identified and needed. For more information about this Special Committee\, email Dr. Susanne Seperson at susanneseperson@gmail.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/business-meeting-of-the-special-ngo-committee-to-end-anti-semitism-and-promote-peace/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240521T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T165730Z
UID:10002445-1716305400-1716310800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Sustainable Development VIENNA Hybrid Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Meeting on May 21st\, 2024\, 3:30 pm – 5pm CET United Nations Vienna\, Room C0229 \nAgenda\n1. Welcome \n2. Approval of the Agenda \n3. Approval of the minutes of April 9 th \, 2024 \n4. Briefing with Maria MEILER\, Sustainability in Business Practice A look at the planetary boundaries\, existing frameworks for sustainable management\, the importance of sustainability for companies and the consequences of the new laws and directives CSRD\, ESRS\, CSDDD for companies \n5. Wrap up of CCPCJ 33 \n6. Reports from member organisations \n7. Next meetings and events \nMay 15th\, 2024 : 1-1:50pm: Side event: The Corporate due diligence Directive \nJune 21st\, 2024: 3pm: Vienna Climate Biennale 2024: Design with a purpose Festivalareal Nordwestbahnhof Nordwestbahnstraße 16 1200 Wien \nFurther meetings see attached calendar  \n8. AOB \nUpcoming Meetings Spring 2024
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-sustainable-development-vienna-hybrid-meeting/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T194309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T194309Z
UID:10002451-1715868600-1715871600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AFTER NUCLEAR DISASTROUS ACCIDENTS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ON HEALTH\, ON THE ENVIRONMENT?
DESCRIPTION:ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AFTER NUCLEAR DISASTROUS\nACCIDENTS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ON\nHEALTH\, ON THE ENVIRONMENT?\nMay 16th\, 2024: 2:10 to 3:00 p.m. In person\, Room: M0E05\nOrganized by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers with the support of NGO Committee on the Status of Women Vienna\, the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development\, the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the Soroptimist International \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/access-to-justice-for-victims-after-nuclear-disastrous-accidents-who-is-responsible-what-are-the-consequences-on-health-on-the-environment/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T191630Z
UID:10002450-1715850000-1715855400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Informal dialogue with the CCPCJ Chair
DESCRIPTION:Informal dialogue with the CCPCJ Chair\nLocation: Room M-3 (1st floor\, M-building)\, Vienna International Centre and online 16 May 2024\, 09:00 – 10:00 (GMT+2)\nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/informal-dialogue-with-the-ccpcj-chair/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T151500
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240512T212036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T212458Z
UID:10002456-1715781600-1715786100@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:CELEBRATING FAMILIES & THE FLOURISHING OF EARTH/ 30TH ANNIV. OF INTNL DAY OF FAMILY!
DESCRIPTION:On the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of the Family \nThe NGO Committee on the Family\, NY \n  \nInvites you to attend \nCelebrating Families and the Flourishing of Earth \n  \nWith Guest Speaker \nDr. Marian Tupy \nWednesday\, May 15\, 2024\, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET \nZoom Online Event \nRegister Here \nConcept Note \n  \nMarian Tupy\, is the co-author (with Gale L. Pooley) of Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth\, Innovation and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet. This outstanding\, well documented\, and superbly uplifting book is about human populations and human progress\, historically\, today and as a preview for tomorrow. Marian Tupy is also a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and founder of HumanProgress.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/celebrating-families-the-flourishing-of-earth-30th-anniv-of-intnl-day-of-family/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240515T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T180519Z
UID:10002449-1715778000-1715781000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Side event: The Corporate due diligence Directive
DESCRIPTION:Side event: The Corporate due diligence\nDirective\nMay 15th\, 2024: 1-1:50pm: In-Person\, MOE 79\nTHE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY DUE DILIGENCE DIRECTIVE FOR BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY – CHALLENGES AND CHANCES Organized by the ZONTA International with the support of the Südwind\, the Graduate Women International\, the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations\, the Business and Professional Women International\, the NGO Committee on Status of Women\, the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development and the Soroptimist International \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/side-event-the-corporate-due-diligence-directive/
LOCATION:DC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T175650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T192928Z
UID:10002448-1715770800-1715774400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Informal dialogue with the UNODC Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Informal dialogue with the UNODC Executive Director\nMay 15th\, 2024\, 11:00 to 12:00 PM M-3\nJoin Online
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/informal-dialogue-with-the-unodc-executive-director/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T170651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T170707Z
UID:10002447-1715731200-1715817599@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:33rd CCPCJ: NGO briefing
DESCRIPTION:33rd CCPCJ: NGO briefing\n\nLocation: Room M-3 (1st floor\, M-building)\, Vienna International Centre and online\n13 May 2024\, 09:15 –\n15 May 2024\, 10:00 (GMT+2)\n  \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/33rd-ccpcj-ngo-briefing-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T031000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T040000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240416T200400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T200650Z
UID:10002422-1715656200-1715659200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Decarbonising Organized Crime: The Role that Women and Girls Play in Accomplishing this Goal
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegistration \n  \nPDF Eflyer
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/decarbonising-organized-crime-the-role-that-women-and-girls-play-in-accomplishing-this-goal/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T170406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T192209Z
UID:10002446-1715558400-1715644799@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:33rd CCPCJ: NGO briefing
DESCRIPTION:33rd CCPCJ: NGO briefing\n\nLocation: Room M-3 (1st floor\, M-building)\, Vienna International Centre and online\n13 May 2024\, 09:15 –\n15 May 2024\, 10:00 (GMT+2)\n  \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/33rd-ccpcj-ngo-briefing/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T150352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T150352Z
UID:10002443-1715248800-1715256000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid International Symposium on Education: Exploring the Global Reform Scripts of Development Partners: Comparative Retrospective Analyses
DESCRIPTION:Dear ASPBAE Members\, Partners and Friends\,\n \nWarm greetings!\n \nSharing with you this hybrid event invitation for an international symposium on education co-organised and co-sponsored by a number of ASPBAE members and partners:\n \nEvent Title: Exploring the Global Reform Scripts of Development Partners: Comparative Retrospective Analyses.\nDate and Time: 9 May 2024 (Thursday) / 10:00am – 12:00pm Japan Standard Time (JST/Kobe).\n\nEvent Focus: The symposium provides a forum for a retrospective reflection and discussion on education reforms in countries of the Global South that were implemented with external funding from development partners over the past forty years.\nZoom registration link: https://norrag.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-GhqjgqHNGDjRx3KKJVoFF4DWlpnkxK#/registration\n \n\n\nFeel free to share this with your networks and partners. Promotional materials are hereto attached/hyperlinked for distribution as you see fit:\n\nNews item\nYouTube promotion video\nX (Twitter) tweet\nFacebook post\nMailchimp alert\nAttached: Symposium program in English\, Khmer\, Russian and Arabic\n\nThank you and warm regards\, \nASPBAE Secretariat
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/hybrid-international-symposium-on-education-exploring-the-global-reform-scripts-of-development-partners-comparative-retrospective-analyses/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240506T182548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T182548Z
UID:10002441-1715241600-1715360400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:2024 UN Civil Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi.\nThe United Nations Civil Society Conference is the premier event on the civil society calendar at the United Nations. The Conference offers civil society organizations an opportunity to put a global perspective on a specific issue and brings together senior UN System officials\, prominent international civil society organizations\, youth changemakers\, academia\, public opinion makers\, and international media to discuss issues of global concern. This international forum\, expected to host some 1500 participants\, will provide preliminary discussions and data ahead of the Summit of the Future in September 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York. \nSince 1947\, sixty-eight civil society conferences have resulted in successful outcomes due to previous interactions with civil society organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Civil society organizations were present in San Francisco at the founding of the United Nations and have been an integral part of the United Nations ecosystem from the outset. As part of our consultations\, civil society has called for better engagement with the United Nations system. I believe that it is essential for the United Nations to listen to\, coordinate with\, and engage with civil society.” \nOur Common Agenda. Chapter V. Paragraph 121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2024-un-civil-society-conference/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240505T043721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T043721Z
UID:10002440-1715158800-1715162400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Language Services and the European Union Special Briefing
DESCRIPTION:**Call for Participation**\n\nLanguage Services and the European Union\nSpecial Briefing\n\n \n8 May 2024\n\n\n\nThe NGO Committee on Language and Languages will hold a special briefing on language services and the European Union on 8 May 2024.\n\nWith twenty-four official languages\, the European Union (EU) is rich in linguistic and cultural diversity.  Implementing multilingualism in the day-to-day work of EU institutions requires robust language services for interpretation and translation.  This special briefing addresses the administration of these services (e.g.\, how they are funded; how resources\, time\, and workload are allocated; and how it is staffed) as well as practical considerations for implementing language services for highly multilingual intergovernmental work.  Focusing specifically on the European Parliament\, officials from the Directorate General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences and the Directorate General for Translation will discuss the provision of high-quality interpretation in meetings\, training and succession planning that ensures sustainable and flexible service\, managing interpretation processes\, and strategic planning that transforms top-level vision into act on.\n\n\nFormat\nThe meeting will take place on 8 May 2024 from 09:00-10:00 EDT/New York via Zoom.  It is anticipated that interpreting will be provided in English\, French\, and Spanish.  Statements will be made by\n\nAlison Graves\nDirector\, Directorate General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences\nEuropean Parliament \nMads Nyegaard Outzen\nHead\, Strategy and Innovation Unit Directorate General for Translation\nEuropean Parliament\n\nOpen discussion following the statements will be moderated by Professor Francis M. Hult\, Chair of the NGO Committee on Language and Languages.\n\n\nRegistration\nRepresentatives of NGOs\, UN Secretariat and agency staff\, EU staff\, colleagues from Member States\, scholars\, language professionals\, and others interested in multilingual services are invited to register for the briefing using this general registration form no later than 7 May.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/language-services-and-the-european-union-special-briefing/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T164730Z
UID:10002444-1715097600-1715101200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Special briefing of the WG on Crimes Affecting the Environment
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here \n  \n\n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/special-briefing-of-the-wg-on-crimes-affecting-the-environment/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240507T150100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T150100Z
UID:10002442-1715088600-1715095800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Meeting materials for CoA GA Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of our upcoming General Assembly (GA) meeting to be held Tuesday via Zoom on 7 May 2024 from 13:30-15:30 \n\n\nJoin here:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85764000811?pwd=M3gwY21SRkVROXZIU0ZoYk8rUWZRQT09
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/meeting-materials-for-coa-ga-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:DC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240427T170236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T170236Z
UID:10002438-1714656600-1714662000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Community\, Housing\, and Infrastructure for All Ages:  A “focus area” for the upcoming UN Open-Ended Working Group  on Ageing (OEWGA) and a Count-down on OEWGA Final Preparations
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to upcoming event: \nCommunity\, Housing\, and Infrastructure for All Ages: \nA “focus area” for the upcoming UN Open-Ended Working Group \non Ageing (OEWGA) and a Count-down on OEWGA Final Preparations \nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 \n1:30-3:00pm. EST \nThis is a virtual Program. (no registration required) \n\nClick Here to Join the Zoom Meeting \nThis program will address one of the two “focus areas” of OEWGA 2024—accessibility\, infrastructure and habitat—from an age-friendly\, intergenerational perspective and how to create better environments and living arrangements for people of all ages. There will also be important updates on final preparations for OEWGA and how you can support our advocacy work for a legally binding international document to protect the human rights of older persons. \n  \nBusiness Meeting \nWelcome–William Smith\, PhD\, Chair\, NGO Committee on Ageing/NY \nOEWGA Prep–Bethany Brown & Frances Zainoeddin\, Co-Chairs\, NGO CoA Human Rights \n\nProgram: Community\, Housing and Infrastructure for People of All Ages \nSpeakers: Roy Earnest\, MSW\, Associate Director\, Center for Age-Friendly Excellence-CAFÉ \nIlonka Walker\, MA\, Intergenerational Coordinator\, Generations United \nModerator: Sandra Timmermann\, EdD\, NGO CoA Program Co-Chair; UN Representative\, IFA \nSummary and Closing: Robin Fenley\, PhD\, Vice Chair and Chair\, NGO CoA Programs
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/community-housing-and-infrastructure-for-all-ages-a-focus-area-for-the-upcoming-un-open-ended-working-group-on-ageing-oewga-and-a-count-down-on-oewga-final-preparations/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240501T142720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T142720Z
UID:10002439-1714569300-1714573800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The Family Policy and Population Research Forum 2024: Exploring Global Fertility Trends\, Family Dynamics\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:DEAR FRIENDS OF THE NGO COMMITTEE ON THE FAMILY\, NY\nThis is a friendly reminder!\nTODAY\n\n* \n\nThe NGO Committee on the Family\, NY\nin partnership with the\nPermanent Mission of Hungary to the UN\n \n\nHas Organized\n\n \nThe Family Policy and Population Research Forum 2024:\nExploring Global Fertility Trends\, Family Dynamics\, and Solutions\n\nTODAY\, Wednesday\, 1 May\, 2024\, 1:15-2:30 p.m.\nConference Room 8\, UN Headquarters\, New York\n \n REGISTRATION TO ATTEND EVENT IN PERSON AT THE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY HAS CLOSED BUT THE EVENT CAN BE VIEWED ON THE UN Web TV.\n\n \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/LRwRXj3NYjf4A1fP9\nLive webcast available on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en\n\nConcept Note attached below!\n\n\n\n240415 Family Policy Forum – Concept Note
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-family-policy-and-population-research-forum-2024-exploring-global-fertility-trends-family-dynamics-and-solutions/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240408T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T165214Z
UID:10002416-1714521600-1714694399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:9th session of Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
DESCRIPTION:DATE\n01 – 02 May 2024 \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nNEW YORK \n\nThe session was shortened due to UN liquidity crisis. \nThe ninth session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development will take place in Conference Room 6\, in UN HQ New York\, on Wednesday 1 May and Thursday 2 May 2024\, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm Eastern Time (ET). \nOver the past years\, the EMRTD has undertaken rigorous studies and dialogues on various dimensions of the right to development (RTD). At its ninth session\, the EMRTD aims to assess its progress and foster meaningful exchanges of viewpoints and experiences among Member States and key stakeholders. Our deliberations will be enriched by insights from recent and ongoing negotiations\, including the Third South Summit\, the forthcoming Financing for Development Forum\, the Conferences on Small Islands Developing States and on Landlocked Developing Countries\, in addition to the Summit of the Future. \nRecognizing the urgent challenges posed by multiple crises\, the EMRTD remains steadfast in providing tangible contributions to support Member States in their negotiations. Our collective goal is to drive progress toward realizing the 2030 Agenda and ensuring the RTD for all. \nThe session will feature a general debate\, a discussion on proposed studies\, and four interactive dialogues with representatives from Member States\, civil society\, practitioners\, and experts. We are committed to ensuring that these four dialogues are concrete\, drawing upon effective experiences\, good practices\, and strategies to address pressing development needs. \nProvisional agenda \nProgramme of work \n  \nSee more info here. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/9th-session-of-expert-mechanism-on-the-right-to-development/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240427T165751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T165751Z
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SUMMARY:ASPBAE Virtual GAWE 2024 Regional Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the ASPBAE Asia Pacific Regional Dialogue on Public Financing of Free Education Technology: Ensuring Equity\, Inclusion\, and Quality Education for the Most Marginalised.  \n30 April 2024 \n2-4 PM Manila Time \nVirtual \nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-GrqzkuHdHNH7AnU3O4zFkzWO5nVXvB \nJoin us as we discuss how education technology can be harnessed to support the right of all to quality education and transform education systems that will ensure equitable access for the most marginalised learners.  \nThis online event is part of the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE)\, an annual international campaign week to advocate for improved national education policies and increased national education budgets organised by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE). \nThe concept note and draft programme are included below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please let us know if you haven’t received the meeting link. \nThank you and looking forward to your participation! \nWarm regards to all\, \nASPBAE Secretariat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nASPBAE Secretariat\nUnit 106 Sterten Place Condominium\, 116 Maginhawa Street\,\nTeachers Village East\, Diliman\, Quezon City 1101\, Philippines.\nTel/Fax: 632 8441 4594\nEmail: aspbae@gmail.com\n\nWeb: http://www.aspbae.org
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/aspbae-virtual-gawe-2024-regional-dialogue/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240418T162946Z
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SUMMARY:GA-ECOSOC Thematic Event “El Niño 2023-2024: Actions for the safety\, sustainability and resilience of people and the planet”  
DESCRIPTION:EVENT:  GA-ECOSOC Thematic Event “El Niño 2023-2024: Actions for the safety\, sustainability and resilience of people and the planet”   \nDATE:  Tuesday\, 30 April 2024\, 10 am to 6 pm \nVENUE:  Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UN Headquarters\, New York \n  \nThe General Assembly expressed its deep concern over the current El Niño phenomenon in resolution 78/152\, and requested the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Economic and Social Council to co-organize a one-day dedicated thematic event no later than April 2024\, with the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction\, the World Meteorological Organization and other relevant entities of the United Nations system\, to discuss action-oriented recommendations to address the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the current El Niño phenomenon on affected countries\, in order to provide substantive input to the report of the Secretary-General to be submitted to the General Assembly at its seventy-ninth session. \n  \nObjective \nThis one-day dedicated thematic event will consider the improved opportunities that recent advancements in climate predictions bring and the range of actions required to turn enhanced scientific predictability into global\, regional\, national and local level plans and actions that minimize and address the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the 2023-2024 El Niño phenomenon conditions on affected countries. \n  \nFormat \nThe event will commence with an opening segment and a fireside chat\, followed by a plenary segment\, two panels and a closing. \n\n Panel 1 will focus on: Actions to reduce El Niño 2023/24 risks.\nPanel 2 will focus on: Long-term strategies to create the enabling institutional and policy environment required to take effective action.\n\n  \nParticipation \nThe meeting will be open to Member States and Observers\, the United Nations system\, ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations\, and other relevant stakeholders. \n  \nOutcome \nAn informal Presidents’ summary will be submitted to provide substantive input to the report of the Secretary-General\, in accordance with GA resolution 78/152\, and will be circulated to all Member States and Observers. \n  \nNGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC are invited to submit their Expression of Interest at: https://indico.un.org/event/1011313/  Statements must be limited to 2 minutes per person\, to be delivered at the Thematic Event “El Niño 2023-2024 on 30 April 2024. \n  \n* Deadline: The deadline for submission of your statement is 24 April 2024 by 5:00 pm\, Eastern Time.  Final selection of the statements will be made by the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly. Selected NGOs will be notified by email before the event. \n  \nThe event is open to representatives of NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC with active UN grounds passes. The meeting will also be broadcast live on UN Web TV
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ga-ecosoc-thematic-event-el-nino-2023-2024-actions-for-the-safety-sustainability-and-resilience-of-people-and-the-planet/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240418T160904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T160904Z
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SUMMARY:Informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
DESCRIPTION:EVENT:  Informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development \nDATE:  Monday\, 29 April 2024\, 3-6 pm \nVENUE:  Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UN Headquarters\, New York \nIn 1994\, Governments came together in Cairo\, Egypt at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and adopted its Programme of Action. This landmark agreement transformed global thinking on population and development and defined a bold agenda\, placing people’s dignity and rights at its heart. The Programme of Action affirmed that inclusive and sustainable development requires a people-centred approach that addresses the needs\, aspirations\, and rights of all persons. The Programme of Action also recognized the critical role of civil society\, including women- and youth-led organizations\, and of the private sector in supporting its implementation. \nThirty years after the Cairo Conference\, we shall take stock of the progress made in implementing the Programme of Action while also identifying areas where further action is needed. Reaffirming the importance of implementing the Programme of Action for achieving all Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is important – in particular\, for Goal 1 on ending poverty\, Goal 3 on healthy lives and well-being\, Goal 4 on quality education\, Goal 5 on gender equality and women’s empowerment\, Goal 10 on reduced inequalities and Goal 13 on climate action. The people-centred approach of the ICPD and the special attention it gives to vulnerable populations helps to ensure that no one is left behind. \nSince 1994\, the world has experienced new challenges and opportunities. Major occurrences in recent years – including the COVID-19 pandemic and rapid advancements in technology – have led the world to a crucial crossroad that necessitates recommitment to the values that underpin multilateralism. We must ensure that our approaches and our solutions are fit for purpose. \nThirty years after its adoption\, we have seen tangible gains and progress from the implementation of the Programme of Action which include poverty reduction\, life expectancy and food security. \nMaternal deaths have declined\, and access to primary education has expanded for both boys and girls. \nHowever\, progress has been uneven both within and among countries and the multifaceted crises facing the world today place many of the gains made so far\, at risk. Amidst this\, the Programme of Action remains a critical framework for addressing challenges and seeking opportunities in the area of population and development for the benefit of present and future generations. \nWith merely six years remaining until 2030\, urgent and concerted efforts are required to steer the global community back towards a trajectory that aligns with our aspirations of a world where no one is left behind. \nThe upcoming Summit of The Future is an opportunity to actively generate transformative action that would see us scale up commitments towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals. \n  \nObjective \nThe meeting aims to mark the 30th Anniversary of the ICPD and will focus on leveraging the ICPD Program of Action in moving towards inclusive\, resilient\, equitable and peaceful societies that place people at the centre of development. \n  \nFormat \nThe meeting will include an opening and a plenary segment. Member states wishing to deliver statements during the plenary segment are requested to inscribe through the e-delegate portal. The time limit for statements will be three minutes for individual delegations and five minutes for statements made on behalf of a group of States. \nThe meeting will be open to Member States and Observers\, as well as the United Nations system and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations. \nThe event is open to representatives of NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC with active UN grounds passes. The meeting will also be broadcast live on UN Web TV
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/informal-plenary-meeting-of-the-general-assembly-to-mark-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-international-conference-on-population-and-development/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
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SUMMARY:Genocide Prevention\, Upholding United Nations Declaration for Human Rights & SDG's" 27 April at Fordham
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/genocide-prevention-upholding-united-nations-declaration-for-human-rights-sdgs-27-april-at-fordham/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
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SUMMARY:Transforming Economies through Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs)
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND\nIntegrated national financing frameworks (INFFs) represent a holistic approach to mobilizing\, allocating and managing financing for development to achieve national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They also aim to optimize resource utilisation\, enhance transparency\, and foster coherence in policymaking. Since the introduction of the INFF concept in the 2015 Addis Ababa Action Agenda\, and subsequent development of global INFF guidance\, over 80 countries have started to implement INFFs. Country experiences with INFFs demonstrate their transformative potential in diverse contexts and underscores the adaptability of INFFs to help governments address unique challenges while fostering synergies between different stakeholders\, such as development partners\, the private sector\, civil society\, and academia.\nGlobal support for INFF implementation has also steadily increased\, including through a project of the 13th tranche of the Development Account (DA13)\, implemented jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)\, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)\, Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)\, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)\, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The $2.3 million DA project\, “Towards Integrated National Financing Framework\,” commenced in 2021\, targeting over 10 countries and is due to conclude in 2024. This DA project has contributed to the broader efforts by the UN system to support countries in implementing INFFs\, with support from the Joint SDG Fund\, and Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation\, and expanding to the G20 voluntary framework for support for INFFs. In 2022\, the INFF Facility was set up to respond to the demand for support from countries developing INFFs. The Facility is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\, UN DESA\, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and is supported by the European Union and the Governments of Italy and Sweden. \n \n\nABOUT THE EVENT\nUNDESA\, in collaboration with the five United Nations Regional Commissions and UNCTAD are organizing an INFF Event to mark the culmination of activities undertaken over the last 3 years as part of the DA13 INFF project. With the theme of “Transforming Economies through Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs)\,” the Event provides a platform for the countries involved (Belarus\, Burkina Faso\, Colombia\, Dominican Republic\, Egypt\, Indonesia (TBC)\, Jordan (TBC)\, Kyrgyzstan\, Pakistan\, Zambia) to share their experiences. This includes sharing valuable lessons and identifying common challenges faced in applying INFFs to finance sustainable development at the national level. The Event aims to critically examine these experiences to identify practical insights that can improve the future application of INFFs\, along with identifying strategies that can enhance the effectiveness and scalability of INFFs so that they can be adapted to various contexts and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to explore how INFFs can be refined and expanded to consider the dynamic global economic landscape and the evolving nature of development financing. The Event will also highlight the convergence of support for INFF implementation by countries\, development partners\, private sector\, civil society\, and academia.\nDRAFT PROGRAMME\n\n\n\n\nTIME \n\n\nSESSION \n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:15 \n\n\nOpening session \nFacilitator: Ms. Shari Spiegel\, Director\, Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO)\, UNDESA \n\nMr. Li Junhua\, Under-Secretary-General\, UNDESA\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15-11:40 \n\n\nSession 1: Advancing resilient and inclusive economies through INFFs \nThis session aims to highlight the versatility and adaptability of INFFs as a potent tool for advancing resilient and inclusive economies. Through \ncountry experiences\, it will showcase how INFFs can serve as effective tools for countries to mobilize resources\, drive inclusive growth and meet \nnational development goals and the SDGs. \nGuiding questions: \nFor Countries (7 mins) \n\nHow has the INFF approach benefited your country? Discuss INFF implementation\, including relevant roadmaps or financing\n\nstrategies or relevant focus area. \n\nHow has the UN supported this? Discuss role of UN regional commission or UN agency support under the DA13 INFF project.\nMoving forward\, what are your country’s plans on INFF\n\nimplementation and what support do you anticipate you would need? \nFor Respondents (5 mins) \n\nWhat are some reflections on country interventions?\nWhat plans/initiatives exist or are being planned to support INFF implementation in countries?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Mr Daniel Titelman\, Director\, Economic Development Division \n(TBC)\, ECLAC \n\nH.E. Dr. Hala El Saeed\, Minister of Planning and Economic Development\, Egypt (virtual)\nMr. Luis Gregorio MADERA SUED\, Vice-Minister of Planning and Public Investment\, Ministry of Economy\, Planning and\n\nDevelopment\, Dominican Republic \n\nMs. Hazar Badran\, Advisor to the Minister and Director of Achievement and Performance Follow-up Unit\, Jordan (TBC)\nMs. Yasmin Durán Bobadilla\, Deputy Director of Projects\,\n\nSubdirectorate General of Investments\, Monitoring and Evaluation\, National Planning Department\, Colombia \nRespondents \n\nMr. Antti Karhunen\, Director for Sustainable Finance\, Investment and Jobs\, Department for International Partnerships\, European Commission\nMr. Olivier Cattaneo\, Head of Policy Analysis & Strategy\, OECD\nMr. Oliver Schwank\, Chief\, Policy Analysis and Development Branch\, FSDO\, DESA\n\n\n\n\n\n11:40-13:00 \n\n\nSession 2: Strengthening national capacity to mobilize domestic resources \nINFFs can help mobilize domestic resources to support national priorities\, including efforts to combat illicit financial flows and leverage digital solutions for enhancing tax compliance. This session will examine country experiences in this area. \nGuiding questions: \nFor Countries (7 mins) \n\nHow has the INFF approach helped to mobilize domestic resources to support national priorities?\nHow has the UN supported this? Discuss role of UN regional commission or UN agency support under the DA13 INFF project.\nMoving forward\, what are your country’s plans on INFF\n\nimplementation and what support do you anticipate you would need? \nFor Respondents (5 mins) \n\nWhat are some reflections on country interventions?\nWhat plans/initiatives exist or are being planned to support domestic resource mobilization/INFF implementation?\n\nModerator: Mr. Gamal Ibrahim\, Chief\, Economic Governance and Public Finance Section\, Macroeconomics and Governance Division\, ECA \n\nMr. Felix Nkulukusa\, Secretary to the Treasury\, Ministry of Finance\, Zambia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Humair Karim\, Additional Secretary\, Ministry of Economic Affairs Division\, Pakistan\nDr Larba Issa Kobyagda\, General Director of Economy and Planning\, Ministry of Economy\, Burkina Faso\n\nRespondents \n\nMs. Farzana Sharmin\, Economic Affairs Officer\, ECA\nMs. Chiara Amato\, Economic Affairs Officer\, ESCAP\nMr. Rohan Gulrajani\, UNICEF on INFFs and budget credibility\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00-15:00 \n\n\nBREAK \n\n\n\n\n15:00-16:20 \n\n\nSession 3: Harnessing the potential of the private sector for sustainable development \nINFFs encompass capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening \nnational institutions and enhancing stakeholders’ capabilities. This session will examine how public-private partnership and infrastructure evaluation tools and entrepreneurship training can help harness the potential of the private sector. It will also cover the role of sustainability reporting in fostering sustainable finance and investment. \nGuiding questions: \nFor Countries (7 mins) \n\nHow has the INFF approach/relevant tools helped to harness the potential of the private sector?\nHow has the UN supported this? Discuss role of UN regional commission or UN agency support under the DA13 INFF project.\nMoving forward\, what are your country’s plans on INFF\n\nimplementation and what support do you anticipate you would need? \nFor Respondents (5 mins) \n\nWhat are some reflections on country interventions?\nWhat plans/initiatives exist or are being planned to support private finance/INFF implementation?\n\nModerator: Mr Richard Bolwijn\, Chief\, Investment Research Branch\, UNCTAD \n\nMr. Sanzhar Bolotov\, Deputy Minister of Economy\, Kyrgyzstan\nMr. Marat Pirnazarov\, Chair of the Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market\, Ministry of Economy and Commerce\, Kyrgyzstan\nMs. Tatyana Chizhik\, Head of PP Center\, National Agency of Investment and Privatisation\, Belarus (video recording)\nMs. Tatiana Rybak\, Head of the Accounting\, Reporting\, and Audit Regulation Directorate\, Ministry of Finance\, Belarus (virtual TBC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Mudenda Collins\, Assistant Director\, Financial Analysis – Public Private Partnership\, Ministry of Finance and National Planning\,\n\nZambia \n\nIndonesia (TBC)\n\nRespondent \n\nMr. Luca Defraia\, CSO representative\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:20-16:30 \n\n\nDevelopment partner reflections and closing session \n\nMs. Jenny Krisch\, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)\nMr. Tom Beloe\, UNDP\nClosing remarks by Ms. Shari Spiegel\, Director FSDO\, UNDESA\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Page Link
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/transforming-economies-through-integrated-national-financing-frameworks-inffs/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
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SUMMARY:Informal interactive dialogue on commodity markets
DESCRIPTION:EVENT:  Informal interactive dialogue on commodity markets \nDATE:  Friday\, 26 April 2024\, 10 a.m. \nVENUE:  Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UN Headquarters\, New York \n  \nIn line with General Assembly resolution 78/138\, the President of the General Assembly for its seventy-eighth session will convene a one-day informal interactive dialogue “to review world commodity trends and prospects and possible strategies for economic and export diversification\, as well as value addition for sustainable development\, particularly in commodity-dependent developing countries\, with the aim of sharing experiences and lessons learned.” \n  \nObjective \nThe event will discuss the persistence of commodity dependence\, examine the emerging concept of a modern-day commodity dependence trap that hinders diversification in developing countries\, and discuss possible pathways for countries to diversify into higher value-added activities and implement a sustainable structural transformation. The event will spotlight the critical role of economic diversification for developing countries to move out of commodity dependence and accelerate their progress towards sustainable development. \nThe event also marks 60 years of discussion on the relationship between commodities trade and development in the context of UNCTAD. \n  \nFormat \nThe event will consist of an opening segment\, two interactive panels\, and a closing segment. In addition to Member States and Observers of the General Assembly\, the meeting will be open to the United Nations system and relevant stakeholders. \nThe following are the two interactive panels: \n  \nInteractive Panel 1: Is there a modern-day commodity dependence trap? \nThis panel will examine the persistence of a state of commodity dependence in developing countries and explore the following guiding questions: \n\nIs there a modern-day commodity dependence trap? What are its elements\, characteristics\, and mechanisms?\nWhat shape does such a trap take in today’s economic environment?\nHow can new developments\, such as the increasing demand for CETM and challenges posed by climate change and extreme weather events\, reshape a commodity dependence trap in the twenty-first century?\nWhat collective action can be taken by Member States?\n\nInteractive Panel 2: Economic diversification to reduce dependence and increase the resilience of commodity-dependent developing countries. \nThis panel presents an opportunity for Member States to share their perspectives on ways to deliver urgent economic diversification of commodity-dependent developing countries to reduce their dependence and increase resilience. Some guiding questions for discussion include: \n\nWhat are the emerging challenges and prospects for commodity-dependent developing countries to implement a successful diversification strategy?\nWhat specific strategies can these countries adopt to enhance their technological capacity and innovation ecosystems for diversification?\nWhat are the key sectors or industries that offer the greatest potential for driving structural transformation and resilience in commodity-dependent developing countries?\nWhat innovative financing mechanisms can support the diversification efforts of commodity-dependent developing countries?\nHow can international financial institutions and development banks play a role in providing the necessary capital for diversification projects?\nHow can Member States and stakeholders support sustainable and inclusive diversification of these countries?\n\n  \nOutcome \nThe outcome of the interactive dialogue will be a President’s summary to be circulated to all Member States and Observers\, the United Nations System\, and other stakeholders. \nNGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC are invited to submit their Expression of Interest at: https://indico.un.org/event/1011312/ Statements must be limited to 2 minutes per person\, to be delivered at the Informal interactive dialogue on commodity markets on 26 April 2024. \n* Deadline: The deadline for submission of your statement is 22 April 2024 by 5:00 pm\, Eastern Time.  Final selection of the statements will be made by the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly. Selected NGOs will be notified by email before the event. \nThe event is open to representatives of NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC with active UN grounds passes.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/informal-interactive-dialogue-on-commodity-markets/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240423T200816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T200816Z
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SUMMARY:Reframing Climate Finance: Navigating Loss and Damage\, An official side event during the 2024 ECOSOC FfD Forum Follow-Up
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Registration \nVirtual Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/reframing-climate-finance-navigating-loss-and-damage-an-official-side-event-during-the-2024-ecosoc-ffd-forum-follow-up/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260406T154224
CREATED:20240412T144646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T144958Z
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SUMMARY:CONFERENCE OF NGOs IN CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS (CoNGO) Regional Committee in Asia-Pacific (RCAP)
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE OF NGOs IN CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS (CoNGO) Regional Committee in Asia-Pacific (RCAP)\n  \nBangkok\, Thailand – April 25-26\, 2024\n  \nNotification and Invitation to RCAP 2024 Addressed to NGOs/CSOs in the Asia-Pacific Region \n  \nA. CoNGO has organized an RCAP Session each of the past six years generously hosted by Siam University\, Bangkok\, thanks to the hospitality of SU President Dr Pornchai Mongkhonvanit. During the Covid Pandemic\, the event was held online to widen the sphere of participation for those unable to travel. RCAP provides an opportunity to strengthen regional solidarity and understanding\, to exchange experience in crucial Sustainable Development and related areas\, and to create new and invigorating partnerships. \nB. RCAP is always held during the week of the Plenary Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to encourage attendance at both events. RCAP meets on the last days of ESCAP\, when the main debates are over and the plenary is mostly engaged in adopting concluding resolutions. This year the ESCAP Plenary is scheduled a month earlier than usual\, namely April 22-26\, so RCAP will meet at Siam University on Thursday April 25 and Friday April 26. (See programme) \nC. RCAP has two main features. The first is an analysis of regional\, national or local implementation by Asia-Pacific NGOs/CSOs of the Sustainable Development Goals that are up for review this year at the UN High Level Political Forum (UN.HQ\, July 8-17). This year the HLPF focusses on SDGs 1\, 2\, 3\, 16\, 17\, and its overall theme is “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable\, resilient and innovative solutions.” \nCoNGO hereby invites Asia-Pacific NGOs/CSOs to submit a report (4-8 pages) on their implementation activities for all or some of the five SDGs mentioned. Please focus on illustrating\, by on-the-ground examples\, the second half of the long UN title\, namely the EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF SUSTAINABLE\, RESILIENT AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. Please send each report to firstvp@ngocongo.org by April 7 2024. \nD. The second feature of RCAP 2024 will again be an Open International Panel\, this year on the subject: \n“AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YET REAL – FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT \nAND HUMANITY”. \nThe themes will be: \n– AI: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS \n– AI AND DIGITAL JUSTICE (Access and technology) \n– REGIONAL ASIA-PACIFIC AI RESEARCH SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE \nDEVELOPMENT \nWe invite Asia-Pacific NGO/CSO with expertise in these areas to propose the name \nand qualifications of a speaker. Please send such proposals with supporting \ndocumentation to firstvp@ngocongo.org by April 7 2024. \nE. Please consult the attached programme and logistical information\, as well as \nregistration information. We greatly look forward to welcoming once again many \nAsia-Pacific NGOs and CSOs to Bangkok in April. \nCyril Ritchie\nCoNGO First Vice President\nfirstvp@ngocongo.org \n  \nProgramme\, Logistical Information\, Registration \nVenue: Siam University\, 38 Petkasem Road\, Phasicharoen\, Bangkok \nUniversity Building 19\, 18 th Floor\, Telephone +66(0)2867.8088 \n  \nTHURSDAY April 25 (First Session) \n11.00 – 12.30   Registration and Set up of exhibits \n12.30   Lunch \n15.00 – 18.00  \nOpening with musical performance\, courtesy of Siam University \nWelcome by Pornchai Mongkhonvanit\, President of Siam University \nOpening Statement by Cyril Ritchie\, CoNGO First Vice President \nPresentations of Asia-Pacific NGOs/CSOs actions on implementing the SDGs: \n“Effective delivery of sustainable\, resilient and innovative solutions” \nDiscussion and analysis \n18.00-19.00   Reception \nFRIDAY April 26 (Second and Third Sessions) \n09.00   CoNGO Presidential Statement by Liberato Bautista\, via Zoom from the USA \n09.30 – 12.15 \nOpen International Panel: “AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YET REAL – FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITY” \nThemes: \n\nAI: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS\nAI AND DIGITAL JUSTICE\nREGIONAL ASIA-PACIFIC AI RESEARCH SUPPORTING\nSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT\n\n12.30 Lunch \n14.00 – 16.30  \nFurther discussion and analysis of SDG implementation: cross-cutting issues; \nmutual support; partnerships; relationship to UN.ESCAP\, to the HLPF\, and to \nthe UN Summit of the Future (UN.HQ\, September 22-23\, 2024) \nConcluding statement by the President of Siam University \nConcluding statement by the CoNGO First Vice President \n17.00   Closed meeting of the RCAP Steering Committee \nGeneral and practical information \nA. Most of you will know that at the July 2024 HLPF the following Asia-Pacific countries will offer Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs): Laos\, Micronesia\, Nepal\, Palau\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, and Vanuatu. CoNGO has consistently advocated that national NGOs be involved by each government in the preparation of its VNR. \nB. At RCAP 2024 we shall offer congratulations to the Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) which celebrated its 60 th Anniversary recently. ASPBAE has regularly participated in RCAP\, and serves on its Steering Committee. ASPBAE steadfastly “protects and defends the right of all to inclusive\, gender-transformative and climate-saving education”. \nC. Outside the RCAP Conference Room on the 18 th Floor of University Building 19 there will be an Exhibition space\, and participants are welcome to bring posters and \ndocumentation that illustrates their organization’s work. The displays can be set up \nduring the morning of Thursday April 25 and removed in the afternoon of Friday \nApril 26. \nD. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements. \nHowever there is no registration fee\, nor any charge for the reception\, coffee breaks \nand lunches. \nE. There is a branch of Bangkok Bank on the University Campus. \nF.  For registration\, please notify CoNGO (at firstvp@ngocongo.org) at your earliest \nconvenience of the name\, title and email address of each participant. \nG. WELCOME!
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/conference-of-ngos-in-consultative-relationship-with-the-united-nations-congo-regional-committee-in-asia-pacific-rcap/
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW/NY Working Group on Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Working Group on Social Justice\n \n  \nJoin us next Wednesday\, 24 April for Meeting 1 of our Working Group on Social Justice!\n\nThe Working Group on Social Justice is a dedicated body within NGO CSW/NY\, focused on addressing issues related to social justice\, equality\, and the empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable populations\, particularly women and girls. \nDate: Wednesday\, 24 April\nTime: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT\nWhere: Zoom \n\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-csw-ny-working-group-on-social-justice/
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SUMMARY:Investing in safe and inclusive digital public infrastructure: A case  for advancing financial inclusion through risk mitigation  Co-sponsors: An official side event during the 2024 ECOSOC FfD Forum Follow-up
DESCRIPTION:  \nZoom Registration \nIn-Person Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/investing-in-safe-and-inclusive-digital-public-infrastructure/
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CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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SUMMARY:2024 UN Civil Society Conference Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or on UN Web Tv for the final town hall on April 23 before the #2024UNCSC in Nairobi!  Register for in person town hall attendance by April 18th: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2zWeD09UYE-9zF6kFubccEg8aL8pB0JCpeMXGGRd7lJUNjIzSk9WUlNXVDJLUEVOUThMTUM5Uk9MRy4u
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2024-un-civil-society-conference-town-hall/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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SUMMARY:Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions and its Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Concept Note \nIn-Person Registration\nVirtual Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/global-accelerator-on-jobs-and-social-protection-for-just-transitions-and-its-implementation/
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