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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250311T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250310T144600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T151020Z
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SUMMARY:ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: IS THE UN CYBERCRIME CONVENTION OUR KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR COMING TO THE RESCUE? 
DESCRIPTION:ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: \nIS THE UN CYBERCRIME CONVENTION OUR KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR COMING TO THE RESCUE? \n\nTuesday\, 11 March 2025\, 3:30-5pm CET\nVienna International Centre (Room G-0541)\n\nConcept Note\, Program and Speakers\n\nThe event\, jointly organized by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) Vienna\, the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development (CSD) Vienna\, the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, and Every Woman Treaty\, will take place on Tuesday 11 March 2025\, 3:30-5pm CET at the Vienna International Centre (Room G-0541) and online at the  Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86014063674?pwd=hdAXvAEnrJwujI4JkZbPUR0Ma6Zawk.1\n\nLooking forward to seeing you in person or online.\n\n\n\n—\nDr. Anna Alvazzi del Frate \n\n\nChair\, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development Vienna \n\nTel +43-676-3517430
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/artificial-intelligence-vs-gender-based-violence-is-the-un-cybercrime-convention-our-knight-in-shining-armor-coming-to-the-rescue/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T100000
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CREATED:20250306T202116Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250223T165302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165341Z
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SUMMARY:UN Commission on the Status of Women 2025
DESCRIPTION:CSW63 – Opening of the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown \nCSW 69/Beijing+30 (2025) \nMarch 10-25\, 2025 \nUnited Nations Headquarters\, New York City \nThe main focus of the sixty-ninth session will be on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. The review will include an assessment of current challenges that affect the implementation of the Platform for Action and the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and its contribution towards the full realization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/un-commission-on-the-status-of-women-2025/
LOCATION:UNHQ\, New York\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250223T163600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165515Z
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SUMMARY:NGO-CSW69 Forum Consultation Day
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URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-csw69-forum/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
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CREATED:20250305T233137Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW69 NGO FORUM
DESCRIPTION:NGO CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum\n\nMarch 9 – 21\, 2025\nCCUN / New York\, NY\n\n\n\n\nThe NGO CSW Forum is organized by and for global civil society\, non-governmental organizations\, and feminists to connect them with the official United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW.\nSee More
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-csw69-ngo-forum/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250304T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250303T143222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143222Z
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SUMMARY:THIRD MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\n\nI am pleased to remind you to join the March meeting of the NGO CSD Vienna\, to be held on 4 March 2025 in hybrid format (see access details below and in the attached flyer). We will deal with the following topic:\n\nTHIRD MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS\nThe Third Meeting of States Parties is taking place in New York from 3 to 7 March 2025. Since the last Nuclear Ban week in New York\, the treaty has grown with 4 ratifications (Sao Tome\, Indonesia\, Sierra Leone\, Solomon Islands) and one signature (Solomon Islands). And there has been a robust intersessional period advancing issues including victim assistance and the security concerns of states party to the Treaty. Further to meetings organized by CSD\, CSW\, WILPF\, in coordination with ICAN\, in February and December 2024\, we will provide an insight to civil society participation via a connection with Committee members and other delegates attending the meeting in NY.  \n\n\nThe meeting will have the following agenda: \n\n\n\nWelcome\nApproval of the agenda\nIntroduction of the topic\nConnection with Austrian delegates in New York\nDiscussion\nReports from organizations\nUpcoming events\, next meeting\nAOB\n\n\n\nPlease let me know if you need a pass for the VIC. Looking forward to seeing you next week in person or online (see details below)\, best regards\n\nAnna\n\nTuesday\, 4 March 2025\, 3:30 to 5pm CET\nVienna International Centre room C0713/15\nonline Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81631612930?pwd=4aOL96mWlWoIar3gKYBUOFhIkMsxCb.1  \n\n\n\n \n \n—\nDr. Anna Alvazzi del Frate \nVienna\, Austria
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/third-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-treaty-on-the-prohibition-of-nuclear-weapons/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250226T162924Z
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SUMMARY:5th UN OCEAN FORUM
DESCRIPTION:View this email in your browser \n \nBe part of this crucial global dialogue! \n5th UN OCEAN FORUM \n3–5 March 2025. Room XIX\, Palais des Nations\, Geneva \n\nJoin us at the 5th UN Ocean Forum\, a global event uniting government\, trade and environment experts\, as well as industries\, civil society to shape the future of our ocean economy. \nThe Ocean Economy: A Fast-Growing Sector at Risk \nThe ocean economy has expanded 2.5 times since 1995\, outpacing the global economy’s 1.9 times growth. However\, its rapid development\, including the expansion of ocean-based trade\, presents critical governance gaps that must be addressed to ensure sustainability\, climate resilience\, and the protection of marine biodiversity and livelihoods. \nAt the 5th UN Ocean Forum\, key stakeholders will convene to discuss and propose concrete trade-related measures and calls for action to secure the future of our oceans. \nKey Outcomes: \nA set of coherent policy recommendations and actions on trade-related aspects of SDG 14 (Life below water). \nDirect input into discussions at the UN Ocean Conference (Nice\, June 2025). \nContribution to the UNCTAD 16th Ministerial Conference (October 2025). \nSpecial Feature: \nMarine-based Products and Services (MAPS) Expo \nRunning alongside the Forum\, the MAPS Expo will showcase 14 exhibitors from international organizations to private manufacturers of sustainable marine-based products and services. \nThe third floor of the Palais des Nations will be transformed into a vibrant “Ocean Economy” hub. \nCo-Organizers and Partners: \nThe Forum is co-organized by UNCTAD in partnership with UNDESA\, FAO\, UNEP\, DOALOS\, the Commonwealth Secretariat\, OACPS\, and the International Oceans Institute (IOI). \nIt is co-sponsored by France\, Costa Rica\, Portugal\, and the United Kingdom (FCDO). \n\nMark your calendar and register here to attend in person. \nFor more information\, visit webpage. \n\nCopyright © 2025 United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\, All rights reserved.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/5th-un-ocean-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250226T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250223T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T164236Z
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SUMMARY:The Green Alliance: Latest Developments
DESCRIPTION:Dear CACCI Officers\, Members and Friends: \nThe Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) invite you to join the upcoming webinar on “The Green Alliance: Latest Developments”\, scheduled for 26 February 2025 at 2 PM Singapore time. \nThe 60-minute webinar\, presented in a panel discussion format\, will elaborate on the latest developments in the Asia Pacific Green Alliance (APGA) – a regional initiative led by SMF aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) embark on their sustainability transformation through best practice sharing\, standards development\, advisory support and industry recognition while collectively striving towards a net-zero future and preparing for Industry 5.0.  \nISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED \n\nLatest APGA Developments: Updates on sustainability certification\, industry collaborations\, and business support initiatives.\nHow SMEs Can Benefit: Practical steps for SMEs to integrate sustainability into their business strategies.\nChallenges & Opportunities in Sustainability: Addressing key barriers such as cost\, knowledge gaps\, and supply chain requirements.\nThe Role of National Chambers: How business chambers can support SMEs in their sustainability journey.\n\nAGENDA \n14:00 Opening Remarks by Peter McMullin AM. \n14:02 Panel Discussion moderated by Michael Lim. \nPanelists: (1) Peter McMullin AM\, CACCI President; (2) Lennon Tan\, SMF President\, (3) Stuart Thomson\, CACCI VP & Good Business Foundation President; and (4) Clara Kwan\, SMF Chief Sustainability Officer. \n14:40 Q&A session. \n14:59 Closing Remarks by Peter McMullin AM. \n15:00 End of webinar. \nRegister in Zoom HERE. \nFor more details about The Green Alliance Initiative\, please click HERE. \nDarson Chiu\, Ph.D.\nDirector-General\nConfederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-green-alliance-latest-developments/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250214T160802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T160826Z
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SUMMARY:Seek Peace and Pursue It: Advocating for Nuclear Abolition in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons\, hear from civil society and faith partners\, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition. \nThe new year brings a sobering reminder: nuclear weapons continue to threaten all of creation. With key milestones on the horizon\, it’s more crucial than ever to take meaningful action toward a world free of nuclear weapons. \n\nJanuary 22: 4th anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entering into force\nJanuary 28: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight – the closest it’s ever been to midnight\nFebruary 4: One year until the expiration of New START\, the last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty\nMarch 3-7: 3rd meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations in New York.\n\nAs the United Methodist Church has long affirmed\, nuclear weapons make war more likely and far more deadly. The Council of Bishops has made it clear: “We say a clear and unconditional NO to nuclear wear and to any use of nuclear weapons.” (In Defense of Creation\, 1986) \nIt is up to us to work toward the abolition of nuclear weapons. \nJoin us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons\, hear from civil society and faith partners\, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition. Whether you’re already involved or looking to learn more\, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference. \nDate: February 26\, 2025   Time: 1-2:30 PM EST \nPanelists \nModerator: Aimee Hong\, Assistant General Secretary of Programs\, General Board of Church and Society\, UMC \nSpeaker #1: Colleen Moore\, Director of Peace with Justice\, General Board of Church and Society\, UMC \nSpeaker #2: Allen Hester\, Legislative Representative\, Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending\, Friends Committee on National Legislation \nSpeaker #3: Maylene Hughes\, Regional Grassroots Organizing and Policy Coordinator\, Back from the Brink \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/seek-peace-and-pursue-it-advocating-for-nuclear-abolition-in-2025/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
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:20260503T151957
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250210T162049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T193048Z
UID:10002616-1739452500-1739457000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Rising to the Challenge: How FfD4 Addresses the Social Dimension Effectively Safeguarding the Most Vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/rising-to-the-challenge-how-ffd4-addresses-the-social-dimension-effectively-safeguarding-the-most-vulnerable-_ngo-committee-on-ffd/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250114T162459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T162818Z
UID:10002608-1739196000-1739196000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Bridging Our Divides: Navigating Politics and Polarization in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February 2025\nTrauma & Mental Health Program\n \n\n  \nDear Friends\, \nPlease join us for our Trauma and Mental Health Program! \nBridging Our Divides:\nNavigating Politics and Polarization in Turbulent Times \nMonday\, February 10\, 2025 \n2 to 4 PM EST USA \nvia Zoom \n  \nPlease find our program flyer attached. \nFeel free to share widely with your networks. \n  \nRegister Here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N50A5VsXQzWemaGMzyuJSA \n  \nBest\, \nIrit Felsen\, PhD \nConvener & Chair\, Working Group on Trauma and Mental Health \nFelix Torres\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\, DFAPA\, CCHP-MH \nCorresponding Secretary\, NGO Committee on Mental Health \n  \nDownload PDF Flyer
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/bridging-our-divides-navigating-politics-and-polarization-in-turbulent-times/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
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:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250120T210204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T210204Z
UID:10002609-1738800000-1738972799@ngocongo.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
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=Europe/Paris:20250204T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250124T185332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T185544Z
UID:10002610-1738683000-1738688400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Has the 2030 Agenda Become a Sysphean Task? How Can Civil Society Help Keeping the SDGs on Track
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues \n\nHope that you have started the new year well. As you may know already\, there will be no monthly meeting of the CSD in January. I am pleased to invite you to join the first meeting\, to be held on 4 February 2025 (see also the attached flyer). \n\nTuesday\, 4 February 2025\, 3:30 to 5pm CET\nVienna International Centre room C0431\nonline Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86125865255?pwd=ReHHbfODohZoB3yolVU8DWSPKtQWUQ.1 \n\n\nAgenda\n1. Welcome\n2. Approval of the Agenda\n3. Introduction\, overview of the 2025 CSD programme and UN events\n4. Briefing by the guest speaker\n5. Discussion\n6. Reports from member organisations\n7. Next meetings\n8. AOB \n\n\nOur guest speaker will be Jean-Luc Lemahieu\, former UNODC Director of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs\, who will share his experience and views on how civil society – and in particular Vienna civil society – can help the UN system in advancing towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\nI am also attaching a summary flyer with the planned dates of the 2025 monthly meetings. We have updated the calendar on our website https://ngocsdvienna.org with all important upcoming UN events\, please refer to that to stay tuned. \n\nLooking forward to seeing you soon\, best wishes \n\nAnna \n\nCSD 4-2-25 flyer\nCSD 2025 Upcoming Events\n\n\n\n\n—\nDr. Anna Alvazzi del Frate \n\nChair\, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development Vienna\n \n\nTel +43-676-3517430
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/has-the-2030-agenda-become-a-sysphean-task-how-can-civil-society-help-keeping-the-sdgs-on-track/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T165000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250131T194557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T192428Z
UID:10002612-1738681200-1738687800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Partnerships and Digital Global Citizenship Education: Advancing Social Cohesion for a Sustainable Future (ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: bit.ly/dGCED-reg (By Feb 4\, 11:59pm EST)\nProgram Brochure: bit.ly/dGCED-pg
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/12987/
LOCATION:UN Trusteeeship Council\, UN Headquarters\, New York City\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN Member State,UN-NGO Collaboration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20250107T060539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T183612Z
UID:10002607-1736416800-1736420400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The NGO Committee on Ageing “The World Bank Pillars of Ageing Strategy”
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO PRESIDENT BIDEN’S DECLARATION OF A NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER\, THE NGO COA/NY WILL RESCHEDULE THE JANUARY PROGRAM TO FEBRUARY 6\, 2025. A REVISED FLYER WILL BE SENT AT A LATER DATE. \nProgram Meeting \n“The World Bank Pillars of Ageing Strategy” \nGustavo DeMarco\, Lead Economist and Pension Global Lead for The World Bank will present an engaging discussion\, guided in part by the publication Charting a Course Towards Universal Social Protection: Resilience\, Equity\, and Opportunity for All (The World Bank Group\, 2022). Promising strategies and approaches being explored by The World Bank and its global partners seeking to remediate challenges that can lead to an impoverished older age will be explored. This real-world example highlights efforts toward meeting Sustainable Development Goal #1: Poverty Eradication and Goal #5: Gender Equality. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-ngo-committee-on-ageing-the-world-bank-pillars-of-ageing-strategy/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241212T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241204T214250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T163021Z
UID:10002604-1734015600-1734022800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:TOWARDS A (NUCLEAR) WEAPONS-FREE WORLD: REPORTS ON CURRENT PROCESSES INCLUDING THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Join Online\n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/towards-a-nuclear-weapons-free-world-reports-on-current-processes-including-the-role-of-civil-society-actors/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241206T182330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T182531Z
UID:10002605-1733788800-1734047999@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The 7th International Future Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleague\,\n\nIt is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to join us at the hybrid 7th International Future Education Conference\, hosted by Istinye University in Istanbul from December 10-12\, 2024. This landmark event is organized in collaboration with Istinye University\, the World University Consortium (WUC)\, UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory\, Arizona State University\, continuing our shared journey towards reimagining education for the 21st century. The conference will be conducted in hybrid format. \n\n\nTransforming Education for a Rapidly Changing World\nThis conference will convene experts from academia\, policy making\, business and technology to design a future-ready global educational system. From AI and VR-enhanced learning tools to globally accessible content delivery\, discussions will focus on strategies that are values-driven\, transdisciplinary\, and person-centered\, to deliver education that is accessible\, affordable\, relevant and transformative for all learners at all stages of life. \n\n\nHighlights of the Conference\n\nA preconference session on December 10\, 2024 will include presentations about ongoing and future WAAS activities. Register for this special session here.\nOver 25 interactive sessions spotlighting cutting-edge advances in pedagogy\, emerging technologies\, and sustainability-linked education.\nKeynotes by leading global experts\, including former UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova; Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer Kristen DiCerbo; Shai Reshef\, Founder of the University of the People; and many other prominent leaders in sustainability\, education\, and innovation.\nSpecial sessions featuring UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition\, UNDP and  Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory\,  Arizona State University to align educational initiatives with human security\, sustainable development and the critical needs of today’s youth and professionals.\nBreakout solution groups for active audience participation in designing actionable strategies.\n\nThis hybrid conference enables participation from anywhere in the world\, fostering a truly global dialogue. Make Your Voice Heard. Your insights and expertise are invaluable. Contribute to panels or breakout discussions\, and help shape actionable frameworks for the future of education. The outcomes will not only guide education policy but also be shared globally through Cadmus Journal and post-event reports. \n\n\nRegister Now. Secure your place for in-person or online participation. For registration details\, the full list of topics\, and speaker profiles\, visit the WAAS Conference Page. \n\n\nTogether\, let us inspire innovation and collaboration to revolutionize education for a sustainable and inclusive global society. \n\n\n\n\nJanani Ramanathan\nSecretary General\nWorld Academy of Art and Science
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-7th-international-future-education-conference/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241203T205043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T205043Z
UID:10002601-1733484600-1733490000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Climate Justice and Vulnerable Populations_A Framework for Action on Loss and Damage\, and Climate Finance
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Registration\nConcept Note
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/climate-justice-and-vulnerable-populations_a-framework-for-action-on-loss-and-damage-and-climate-finance/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241203T224704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T224755Z
UID:10002602-1733445000-1733491800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:"Let's Collaborate and March for Peace" NGO Committee of Spirituality\, Values and Global Concerns - NY
DESCRIPTION:Join Online
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/lets-collaborate-and-march-for-peace-ngo-committee-of-spirituality-values-and-global-concerns-ny/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241203T203918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203934Z
UID:10002599-1733404500-1733404500@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Financial and Digital Inclusion in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Innovation: Opportunities\, Challenges and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Registration\nConcept Note \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/financial-and-digital-inclusion-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-and-data-driven-innovation-opportunities-challenges-and-solutions/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241203T204346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T205415Z
UID:10002600-1733318100-1733322600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:How FfD4 Can Strengthen Funding for Social Protection and Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: December 4; 1:15-2:30 PM;\nLocation: Hybrid; In-person: Conference room -22\, 15th floor\, Secretariat Building UNHQ\nZoom Registration\nConcept note: LINK
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/how-ffd4-can-strengthen-funding-for-social-protection-and-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241203T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241203T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T225432Z
UID:10002603-1733239800-1733239800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:General Assembly CSD
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and guests\,\nplease find attached  the corrected minutes of November 5 2024\,  the Agenda of the General Assembly and the  list of candidates. The voting credentials have been sent to the focal point of the organisations in good standing.\nWe are looking forward seeing you at the meeting in person or online (zoom link below) to look back as per statutes and to discuss our future agenda.\n\n\nKind regards\nIngeborg\n\nBoard positions CSD GA 2024\nGeneral Assembly December3rd 2024\nminutes CSD meeting November 5 2024
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/general-assembly-csd/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151957
CREATED:20241112T185235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T192705Z
UID:10002598-1732194000-1732201200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Friends; \nPlease find attached the Minutes of our last meeting (October) and the Agenda for our upcoming meeting. The Zoo link is in the Agenda – and I add it here for your convenience.\n\nNovember 21\, 2024 1-3 pm EST\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81443041515?pwd=6ENAqSYrrkWCMJ8sWvFZAw7SzHpuUm.1\n\n\n\nSee Agenda Here\nMINUTES from October 17\, 2024\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in a little over a week.\n\nDaniel\nCommunications Secretary\nNGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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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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