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SUMMARY:Science\, Spirituality\, Solidarity: Weaving Interconnections for Change
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 20\, you are invited to join the Temple of Understanding – in collaboration with Marble Collegiate Church – for FORUM2022! \nFORUM2022 is a call to action on the global crisis facing humanity and all life on planet Earth. Connecting the variable causes of the climate crisis\, our speakers bring together ancient wisdom and modern science to address this time of severe destruction with positive and effective solutions. \nProgram \nDistinguished 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe\, Chief Arvol Looking Horse\, will open FORUM2022 with traditional Native American Sioux prayers. \n“Earth Democracy: Sustainability and Justice” Keynote dialogue between Bill McKibben and Dr. Vandana Shiva will expound upon the era of unrestricted capitalism and inspire us to embrace a moral and spiritual perspective for restoring our bio-system. \nPrayers will be offered for the global ecological crisis by several world religious leaders: \n\nThe Rev. Sally Bingham\, Canon for the Environment for the Diocese of California\, or you can use founder and President Emerita\, Interfaith Power and Light. (Christian)\nImam Saffet Catovic\, Director\, Interfaith\, Community Alliances\, and Government Relations\, Islamic Society of North America\, Washington\, D.C.(Muslim)\nRabbi David Rosen\, KSG CBE\, International Director of Interreligious Affairs\, American Jewish Committee (Jewish)\nPandit Shukla Ji\, Hindu Priest\, Hindu Samaj Mandir Mahwah\, New Jersey (Hindu)\n\n“Sacred Soil & Sacred Forests” panelists examine the relationship between ancient knowledge and current scientific thinking and present practical solutions for the climate crisis. Ray Archuleta\, an American soil scientist\, is joined by Irish botanist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger and Patricia Kombo\, passionate environmentalist\, founder of the PaTree Initiative\, and she is a United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Land Hero\, to discuss the crucial importance of healthy soil and vibrant forests for life on our planet\, balancing the climate\, harnessing water and sustaining food supplies. \nA short video will introduce Jerusalem artist Beverly Barkat’s “Earth Poetica\,” a phenomenal sculpture constructed from plastic waste collected from around the world\, which will be exhibited at New York City’s World Trade Center complex next year. \nPanelists on “Caring for our Endangered Oceans and Waterways” analyze the many ways to address the trashing of our oceans\, create an international water policy\, and tackle ocean warming. Dave Ford\, founder of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network\, USA\, an activist to industry organization\, is joined by David Helvarg\, executive director of Blue Frontier\, and Dr. Kelsey Leonard\, a citizen of the Shinnecock Nation\, who is a water scientist\, legal scholar\, policy expert\, writer\, and assistant professor\, University of Waterloo\, Canada. \nCo-sponsors  \nInterfaith Center of New York\, Interfaith Power and Light\, Islamic Society of North America\, Parliament of the World’s Religions\, World Interfaith Network \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@yahoo.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/science-spirituality-solidarity-weaving-interconnections-for-change/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20221014T200140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T200140Z
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SUMMARY:Science\, Spirituality\, Solidarity: Weaving Interconnections for Change
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 20\, you are invited to join the Temple of Understanding – in collaboration with Marble Collegiate Church – for FORUM2022! \nFORUM2022 is a call to action on the global crisis facing humanity and all life on planet Earth. Connecting the variable causes of the climate crisis\, our speakers bring together ancient wisdom and modern science to address this time of severe destruction with positive and effective solutions. \nProgram \nDistinguished 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe\, Chief Arvol Looking Horse\, will open FORUM2022 with traditional Native American Sioux prayers. \n“Earth Democracy: Sustainability and Justice” Keynote dialogue between Bill McKibben and Dr. Vandana Shiva will expound upon the era of unrestricted capitalism and inspire us to embrace a moral and spiritual perspective for restoring our bio-system. \nPrayers will be offered for the global ecological crisis by several world religious leaders: \n\nThe Rev. Sally Bingham\, Canon for the Environment for the Diocese of California\, or you can use founder and President Emerita\, Interfaith Power and Light. (Christian)\nImam Saffet Catovic\, Director\, Interfaith\, Community Alliances\, and Government Relations\, Islamic Society of North America\, Washington\, D.C.(Muslim)\nRabbi David Rosen\, KSG CBE\, International Director of Interreligious Affairs\, American Jewish Committee (Jewish)\nPandit Shukla Ji\, Hindu Priest\, Hindu Samaj Mandir Mahwah\, New Jersey (Hindu)\n\n“Sacred Soil & Sacred Forests” panelists examine the relationship between ancient knowledge and current scientific thinking and present practical solutions for the climate crisis. Ray Archuleta\, an American soil scientist\, is joined by Irish botanist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger and Patricia Kombo\, passionate environmentalist\, founder of the PaTree Initiative\, and she is a United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Land Hero\, to discuss the crucial importance of healthy soil and vibrant forests for life on our planet\, balancing the climate\, harnessing water and sustaining food supplies. \nA short video will introduce Jerusalem artist Beverly Barkat’s “Earth Poetica\,” a phenomenal sculpture constructed from plastic waste collected from around the world\, which will be exhibited at New York City’s World Trade Center complex next year. \nPanelists on “Caring for our Endangered Oceans and Waterways” analyze the many ways to address the trashing of our oceans\, create an international water policy\, and tackle ocean warming. Dave Ford\, founder of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network\, USA\, an activist to industry organization\, is joined by David Helvarg\, executive director of Blue Frontier\, and Dr. Kelsey Leonard\, a citizen of the Shinnecock Nation\, who is a water scientist\, legal scholar\, policy expert\, writer\, and assistant professor\, University of Waterloo\, Canada. \nCo-sponsors  \nInterfaith Center of New York\, Interfaith Power and Light\, Islamic Society of North America\, Parliament of the World’s Religions\, World Interfaith Network \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@yahoo.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/science-spirituality-solidarity-weaving-interconnections-for-change-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T130000
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CREATED:20221011T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T160806Z
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SUMMARY:The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace USA for a conversation with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh about his new best seller book which shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change. \nThis webinar is co-hosted by Sikh Council for Interfaith Relations and Religions for Peace USA. \nJoin Live via Zoom or Facebook. \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, please visit unforb.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-light-we-give-how-sikh-wisdom-can-transform-your-life/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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SUMMARY:The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace USA for a conversation with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh about his new best seller book which shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change. \nThis webinar is co-hosted by Sikh Council for Interfaith Relations and Religions for Peace USA. \nJoin Live via Zoom or Facebook. \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, please visit unforb.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-light-we-give-how-sikh-wisdom-can-transform-your-life-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20221011T184439Z
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SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief/NY Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nThe NGO Committee on FoRB (NY) will host its Annual General Meeting at the Baha’i Center (866 United Nations Plaza #120) on Wednesday\, October 12\, from 1:15 – 2:30pm (EDT). A light lunch will be provided. (For those unable to attend in person\, we will have a Zoom option for virtual attendance.) \nAnnual General Meeting: \nThe bureau will provide a brief overview of recent developments in the international FoRB space. We will also discuss ideas for upcoming events. We will conclude by holding our biannual bureau elections. Attached please find the proposed slate for the election.  \nPlease RSVP for the Annual General Meeting at info@unforb.org by Monday\, October 10\, 2022. \n A Zoom link will be sent out to those who have RSVP’d for virtual attendance approximately an hour prior to the start of the event. \nFor more information on the Committee\, please visit our website: unforb.org. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-ny-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20221011T184439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T184439Z
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SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief/NY Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nThe NGO Committee on FoRB (NY) will host its Annual General Meeting at the Baha’i Center (866 United Nations Plaza #120) on Wednesday\, October 12\, from 1:15 – 2:30pm (EDT). A light lunch will be provided. (For those unable to attend in person\, we will have a Zoom option for virtual attendance.) \nAnnual General Meeting: \nThe bureau will provide a brief overview of recent developments in the international FoRB space. We will also discuss ideas for upcoming events. We will conclude by holding our biannual bureau elections. Attached please find the proposed slate for the election.  \nPlease RSVP for the Annual General Meeting at info@unforb.org by Monday\, October 10\, 2022. \n A Zoom link will be sent out to those who have RSVP’d for virtual attendance approximately an hour prior to the start of the event. \nFor more information on the Committee\, please visit our website: unforb.org. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-ny-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20221003T201346Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?
DESCRIPTION:CACCI is pleased to invite members and friends to join the webinar on “Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?” which will be held on October 4\, 2022 at 2:00 PM Taipei time (GMT+8). \nTo register\, please visit bit.ly/SmartBizSolutions. \nThe webinar aims to introduce successful cases of smart solutions in various fields of business. Experts will be invited to present various smart solutions applicable to business and provide the opportunity to discuss potential collaboration among businessmen in the Asia-Pacific region. \nThe 90-minute session will be moderated by Herman Sameisky\, the International Director of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association. Mr. Samiesky is a technical communicator and data analyst who has previously worked for Google and Amazon. \n(1) James Chiao\, Chairman of the Asian ICT Council at CACCI and the Smart Cities Committee at CIECA-Taiwan; Founding President of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association; and CEO of Smart Cities Consulting\, Ltd\, Co.  will talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on and opportunities for businesses. In particular\, he will discuss the digital transformation of businesses\, how smart solutions can optimize them\, and how glocalization is a win-win business model for international partnerships. \nThe session will then delve into case studies of smart solutions for businesses. \n(2) Joni Kuo\, Chairman of Softfoundry International Pte Ltd.\, will introduce FacePro  “5G+AR Remote Xpert” Smart Service\,” which enables experts to remotely guide on-site personnel with 4K ultra-high-definition video from the first perspective and conduct troubleshooting and maintenance\, which not only improves maintenance efficiency and ensures safety\, but also results in a sharing of expertise and technology. \n(3) Shao-Jen Weng\, CEO of Healthcare Systems Consortium (HSC)\, will focus on how hospitals and health systems are positioning their organizations for the future in a post-pandemic world\, and the top 10 healthcare industry trends and innovations that impact healthcare companies worldwide. \n(4) Bruce King\, Marketing Director of GoodLinker Co.\, Ltd.\, will look into the two common barriers manufacturing SMEs face in reaching digital transformation to be smarter and more efficient. He will also tackle the benefits of Industry Internet of Thing (IIoT)\, and the service model with glocalization eco-system. Examples of different industry application cases will also be presented. \n(5) The session will conclude with a Q&A. \nPlease note that registrants will also receive a link to the webinar’s video and presentation documents after the session. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/New York\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/smart-solutions-for-better-business-is-your-enterprise-future-ready/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20221003T201346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T201346Z
UID:10002277-1664892000-1664899200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?
DESCRIPTION:CACCI is pleased to invite members and friends to join the webinar on “Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?” which will be held on October 4\, 2022 at 2:00 PM Taipei time (GMT+8). \nTo register\, please visit bit.ly/SmartBizSolutions. \nThe webinar aims to introduce successful cases of smart solutions in various fields of business. Experts will be invited to present various smart solutions applicable to business and provide the opportunity to discuss potential collaboration among businessmen in the Asia-Pacific region. \nThe 90-minute session will be moderated by Herman Sameisky\, the International Director of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association. Mr. Samiesky is a technical communicator and data analyst who has previously worked for Google and Amazon. \n(1) James Chiao\, Chairman of the Asian ICT Council at CACCI and the Smart Cities Committee at CIECA-Taiwan; Founding President of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association; and CEO of Smart Cities Consulting\, Ltd\, Co.  will talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on and opportunities for businesses. In particular\, he will discuss the digital transformation of businesses\, how smart solutions can optimize them\, and how glocalization is a win-win business model for international partnerships. \nThe session will then delve into case studies of smart solutions for businesses. \n(2) Joni Kuo\, Chairman of Softfoundry International Pte Ltd.\, will introduce FacePro  “5G+AR Remote Xpert” Smart Service\,” which enables experts to remotely guide on-site personnel with 4K ultra-high-definition video from the first perspective and conduct troubleshooting and maintenance\, which not only improves maintenance efficiency and ensures safety\, but also results in a sharing of expertise and technology. \n(3) Shao-Jen Weng\, CEO of Healthcare Systems Consortium (HSC)\, will focus on how hospitals and health systems are positioning their organizations for the future in a post-pandemic world\, and the top 10 healthcare industry trends and innovations that impact healthcare companies worldwide. \n(4) Bruce King\, Marketing Director of GoodLinker Co.\, Ltd.\, will look into the two common barriers manufacturing SMEs face in reaching digital transformation to be smarter and more efficient. He will also tackle the benefits of Industry Internet of Thing (IIoT)\, and the service model with glocalization eco-system. Examples of different industry application cases will also be presented. \n(5) The session will conclude with a Q&A. \nPlease note that registrants will also receive a link to the webinar’s video and presentation documents after the session. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/New York\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/smart-solutions-for-better-business-is-your-enterprise-future-ready-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220918T190656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T191740Z
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SUMMARY:Resolving Current Transitional Justice Process in Asia and Implementing Civil Society Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:– The May 18 Memorial Foundation – \nTransitional Justice Workshop 2022 \nOctober 4-6\, Bangkok\, Thailand \nParticipants: Democracy and Human Rights Experts and Activists \nHost:The May 18 Memorial Foundation \nCo-organizers: The May 18 Memorial Foundation\, Peoples Empowerment Foundation \nTheme: Resolving Current Transitional Justice Process in Asia and\nImplementing Civil Society Solidarity \nAgenda:\n– Sharing the situation of transitional justice and human rights abuse from the state violence\n– Comparison of transitional justice process in Asia\n– Discussion of counteraction and solidarity with civil society organizations \nFor more information\, contact: The May 18 Memorial Foundation
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/8627/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220918T190656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T190656Z
UID:10002272-1664841600-1665100799@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Resolving Current Transitional Justice Process in Asia and Implementing Civil Society Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:– The May 18 Memorial Foundation – \nTransitional Justice Workshop 2022 \nOctober 4-6\, Bangkok\, Thailand \nParticipants: Democracy and Human Rights Experts and Activists \nHost:The May 18 Memorial Foundation \nCo-organizers: The May 18 Memorial Foundation\, Peoples Empowerment Foundation \nTheme: Resolving Current Transitional Justice Process in Asia and\nImplementing Civil Society Solidarity \nAgenda:\n– Sharing the situation of transitional justice and human rights abuse from the state violence\n– Comparison of transitional justice process in Asia\n– Discussion of counteraction and solidarity with civil society organizations \nFor more information\, contact: The May 18 Memorial Foundation
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/8627-2/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20221003T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20221003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220927T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T150700Z
UID:10001762-1664803800-1664812800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP2022)--Commemoration  in Vienna
DESCRIPTION:NGO Committee on Ageing\, Vienna \ninvites you to a\n \nHybrid Commemoration of the UN International Day of Older Persons\n3 October 2022 at 13:30 (CEST)\n\nREGISTER HERE.\n\nIn 1990\, the United Nations’ General Assembly voted to establish October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons [IDOP] (GA Res. 45/106). Each year\, the Vienna-based NGO Committee on Ageing organises a commemoration event in early October.\n\n\nThis year’s Vienna event will be celebrated in the afternoon of Monday\, 3 October 2022 starting at 13:30\, in the main hall of the ÖJAB-Haus (Untere Augartenstrasse 31\, 1020 Wien).\n\n\nThe UN-wide general theme of the upcoming IDOP commemoration is “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women”. You and your colleagues may also register to attend in person. However\, those wishing to attend via online are kindly asked to register via this Zoom link.\n\n\n\n\nThe event starts at 13:30 hours and finishes at 16:00 hours\, after which refreshments will be served. There is an opportunity to follow the parallel IDOP event at UN headquarters which starts at 10:00 hours New York time (16:00 hours Vienna time) via a large TV screen at the OJAB-Haus.\n____________________\n\n\nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY\, please visit ngocoa-ny.org.  For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva\, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/united-nations-international-day-of-older-persons-idop2022-commemoration-in-vienna/
LOCATION:OJAB-Haus (Untere Augartenstrasse 31\, 1020 Wien)\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20221003T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20221003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220927T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T150029Z
UID:10002276-1664803800-1664812800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP2022)--Commemoration  in Vienna
DESCRIPTION:NGO Committee on Ageing\, Vienna \ninvites you to a\n \nHybrid Commemoration of the UN International Day of Older Persons\n3 October 2022 at 13:30 (CEST)\n\nREGISTER HERE.\n\nIn 1990\, the United Nations’ General Assembly voted to establish October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons [IDOP] (GA Res. 45/106). Each year\, the Vienna-based NGO Committee on Ageing organises a commemoration event in early October.\n\n\nThis year’s Vienna event will be celebrated in the afternoon of Monday\, 3 October 2022 starting at 13:30\, in the main hall of the ÖJAB-Haus (Untere Augartenstrasse 31\, 1020 Wien).\n\n\nThe UN-wide general theme of the upcoming IDOP commemoration is “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women”. You and your colleagues may also register to attend in person. However\, those wishing to attend via online are kindly asked to register via this Zoom link.\n\n\n\n\nThe event starts at 13:30 hours and finishes at 16:00 hours\, after which refreshments will be served. There is an opportunity to follow the parallel IDOP event at UN headquarters which starts at 10:00 hours New York time (16:00 hours Vienna time) via a large TV screen at the OJAB-Haus.\n____________________\n\n\nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY\, please visit ngocoa-ny.org.  For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva\, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/united-nations-international-day-of-older-persons-idop2022-commemoration-in-vienna-2/
LOCATION:OJAB-Haus (Untere Augartenstrasse 31\, 1020 Wien)\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngocongo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IDOP2022_Vienna.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220926T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T173048Z
UID:10001759-1664457300-1664461800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Peace 2022 Celebration at Monroe College
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/international-day-of-peace-2022-celebration-at-monroe-college/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220926T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T172529Z
UID:10002275-1664457300-1664461800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Peace 2022 Celebration at Monroe College
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/international-day-of-peace-2022-celebration-at-monroe-college-2/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220927T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220921T195624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T200637Z
UID:10001757-1664294400-1664301600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: "Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations\, Build an Open and Inclusive World"
DESCRIPTION:Dear Sir or Madam\, \nGreetings from the United Nations Association of China (UNA-China). \nUNA-China will hold an international seminar entitled “Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations\, Build an Open and Inclusive World” in parallel to the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council\, on Tuesday\, September 27\, 2022 (16:00-18:00\, Beijing Time). \nPlease find attached the Tentative Agenda of the event for your reference. The meeting will be organized in a format of online participation\, with simultaneous interpretation in Chinese and English. UNA-China would like to invite you to participate in the seminar. The information for online participation is as follows: \nMeeting platform: ZOOM (download link: www.zoom.us) \nMeeting link: https://zoom.us/j/84172984776?pwd=SjFxMm9DelRyWko0Skp3MmFubUZpUT09 \nMeeting ID: 841 7298 4776 \nPasscode: 121314 \nLook forward to your participation. \nBest regards\, \nSecretariat \nUnited Nations Association of China \nEmail: secretariat@unachina.org \nWeb: www.unachina.org \n_____________________________________ \nPROGRAM \nPromote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations\, Build an Open and Inclusive World\n—– International Seminar in Parallel to the 51st Session of the \nUnited Nations Human Rights Council \nTentative Agenda \n(16:00 – 18:00\, September 27\, 2022\, Beijing Time) \nUnited Nations Association of China \n16:00-16:05 DECLARE MEETING OPENING \nMs. Hu Wenli\, Vice-President and Director-General of\nUnited Nations Association of China (Moderator) \n16:05-16:15 OPENING REMARKS \nMr. Wang Chao\, President of Chinese People’s Institute\nof Foreign Affairs and President of the United Nations\nAssociation of China \n16:15-17:45 PRESENTATIONS \n\nMs. Zhang Bo\, Vice President of University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences\nDr. Féilim Ó hAdhmaill\, Lecturer of Applied Social Studies\, University College Cork\, Ireland\nProf. Tom Zwart\, Professor of Cross-cultural Law at Utrecht University\, the Netherlands\nDr. Su Changhe\, Professor and Dean of the School of International Relations and Public Affairs\, Fudan University\, China\nDr. Paolo Gerbaudo\, Director of the Centre for Digital Culture at King’s College London\, the UK\nMr. Clifford A Kiracofe\, President of Washington Institute for Peace and Development\, Former Senior Professional Staff Member of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations\nDr. Liu Liangjian\, Professor and Dean of the Department of Philosophy at East China Normal University\nDr. Hassan Njifon Njoya\, Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and Comparative Politics\, University of Buea\, Cameroon\nMr. Harvey Dzodin\, Senior Researcher of Center for China and Globalization\, Commentator of China Global Television Network\, Columnist of China Daily\, Former Vice President of ABC News\, the US\n\n17:45-17:55 FREE DISCUSSION \n17:55-18:00 CONCLUDING REMARKS \nMs. Hu Wenli\, Vice-President and Director-General of\nUnited Nations Association of China \n18:00 END OF THE SEMINAR \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/seminar-promote-exchanges-and-mutual-learning-among-civilizations-build-an-open-and-inclusive-world/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220927T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220921T195624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T195624Z
UID:10002274-1664294400-1664301600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: "Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations\, Build an Open and Inclusive World"
DESCRIPTION:Dear Sir or Madam\, \nGreetings from the United Nations Association of China (UNA-China). \nUNA-China will hold an international seminar entitled “Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations\, Build an Open and Inclusive World” in parallel to the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council\, on Tuesday\, September 27\, 2022 (16:00-18:00\, Beijing Time). \nPlease find attached the Tentative Agenda of the event for your reference. The meeting will be organized in a format of online participation\, with simultaneous interpretation in Chinese and English. UNA-China would like to invite you to participate in the seminar. The information for online participation is as follows: \nMeeting platform: ZOOM (download link: www.zoom.us) \nMeeting link: https://zoom.us/j/84172984776?pwd=SjFxMm9DelRyWko0Skp3MmFubUZpUT09 \nMeeting ID: 841 7298 4776 \nPasscode: 121314 \nLook forward to your participation. \nBest regards\, \nSecretariat \nUnited Nations Association of China \nEmail: secretariat@unachina.org \nWeb: www.unachina.org \n_____________________________________ \nPROGRAM \nPromote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations\, Build an Open and Inclusive World\n—– International Seminar in Parallel to the 51st Session of the \nUnited Nations Human Rights Council \nTentative Agenda \n(16:00 – 18:00\, September 27\, 2022\, Beijing Time) \nUnited Nations Association of China \n16:00-16:05 DECLARE MEETING OPENING \nMs. Hu Wenli\, Vice-President and Director-General of\nUnited Nations Association of China (Moderator) \n16:05-16:15 OPENING REMARKS \nMr. Wang Chao\, President of Chinese People’s Institute\nof Foreign Affairs and President of the United Nations\nAssociation of China \n16:15-17:45 PRESENTATIONS \n\nMs. Zhang Bo\, Vice President of University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences\nDr. Féilim Ó hAdhmaill\, Lecturer of Applied Social Studies\, University College Cork\, Ireland\nProf. Tom Zwart\, Professor of Cross-cultural Law at Utrecht University\, the Netherlands\nDr. Su Changhe\, Professor and Dean of the School of International Relations and Public Affairs\, Fudan University\, China\nDr. Paolo Gerbaudo\, Director of the Centre for Digital Culture at King’s College London\, the UK\nMr. Clifford A Kiracofe\, President of Washington Institute for Peace and Development\, Former Senior Professional Staff Member of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations\nDr. Liu Liangjian\, Professor and Dean of the Department of Philosophy at East China Normal University\nDr. Hassan Njifon Njoya\, Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and Comparative Politics\, University of Buea\, Cameroon\nMr. Harvey Dzodin\, Senior Researcher of Center for China and Globalization\, Commentator of China Global Television Network\, Columnist of China Daily\, Former Vice President of ABC News\, the US\n\n17:45-17:55 FREE DISCUSSION \n17:55-18:00 CONCLUDING REMARKS \nMs. Hu Wenli\, Vice-President and Director-General of\nUnited Nations Association of China \n18:00 END OF THE SEMINAR \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/seminar-promote-exchanges-and-mutual-learning-among-civilizations-build-an-open-and-inclusive-world-2/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220926T131414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T131414Z
UID:10001758-1664267400-1664272800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:OCA Discussion Series 4 - Participation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System
DESCRIPTION:Join Baha’i International Community\, CIVICUS\, Democracy Without Borders\, and the Coalition for the UN We Need for part IV of the “Our Common Agenda” Discussion Series\, which will focus on: \nParticipation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System \nRegister here! \n\n\n\n\nInternational decision making is improved when diverse perspectives are welcomed. Participants in this session will provide concrete proposals for new approaches to strengthen democratic participation\, representation and inclusion in the multilateral system. \nAn open discussion will follow lead-off remarks from: \nH.E. Mr. Martin Bille Hermann\, Denmark • H.E. Ms. Maritza Chan Valverde\, Costa Rica (invited) • Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa\, Group of Women Leaders for Change and Inclusion • Mr. Jo Leinen\, UNPA Campaign • Ms. Emilia Saiz\, United Cities and Local Governments • Mr. Mandeep Tiwana\, CIVICUS • Ms. Maithili Pai\, International Service for Human Rights • Mr. Javier Surasky\, CEPEI • Mr. Khaled Emam\, Major Group for Children and Youth • Ms. Natalie Samarasinghe\, Open Society Foundations \n\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at fmhult@umbc.edu or tonkin@hartford.edu. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/oca-discussion-series-4-participation-and-representation-better-connecting-we-the-peoples-to-the-multilateral-system/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220926T131414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T131414Z
UID:10002273-1664267400-1664272800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:OCA Discussion Series 4 - Participation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System
DESCRIPTION:Join Baha’i International Community\, CIVICUS\, Democracy Without Borders\, and the Coalition for the UN We Need for part IV of the “Our Common Agenda” Discussion Series\, which will focus on: \nParticipation and Representation: Better Connecting “We the Peoples” to the Multilateral System \nRegister here! \n\n\n\n\nInternational decision making is improved when diverse perspectives are welcomed. Participants in this session will provide concrete proposals for new approaches to strengthen democratic participation\, representation and inclusion in the multilateral system. \nAn open discussion will follow lead-off remarks from: \nH.E. Mr. Martin Bille Hermann\, Denmark • H.E. Ms. Maritza Chan Valverde\, Costa Rica (invited) • Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa\, Group of Women Leaders for Change and Inclusion • Mr. Jo Leinen\, UNPA Campaign • Ms. Emilia Saiz\, United Cities and Local Governments • Mr. Mandeep Tiwana\, CIVICUS • Ms. Maithili Pai\, International Service for Human Rights • Mr. Javier Surasky\, CEPEI • Mr. Khaled Emam\, Major Group for Children and Youth • Ms. Natalie Samarasinghe\, Open Society Foundations \n\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at fmhult@umbc.edu or tonkin@hartford.edu. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/oca-discussion-series-4-participation-and-representation-better-connecting-we-the-peoples-to-the-multilateral-system-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T090000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220914T022559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T030431Z
UID:10001750-1663745400-1663750800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Highlighting Interfaith Responses to Climate Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, within the United States alone\, over 47 million people expressed living with a mental health condition\, a 1.5 million increase from the previous year’s State of Mental Health Report. The confluence of crises – from conflict to economic instability to climate change – have spread a sense of fear\, anxiety and loss of hope in many people’s lives. Faith based organizations have traditionally played a key role in maintaining a sense of community\, hope\, and trust\, however\, may require retooling to address the magnitude of the challenge at hand. \nAdditionally\, in 2021’s Next Generation Climate Survey\, 83% of Generation Z reported concern about their future\, in relation to climate change. Simultaneously\, their ability to impact policies related to climate actions is limited by their resources\, time\, expertise and existing commitments to their education\, development and mental-wellbeing. This amalgamation of concern\, paired with inability to see meaningful change on a systems level\, has left many young individuals with a pervasive sense of hopelessness\, despair\, and dread: climate anxiety. \nThis panel brings together representatives from diverse faith groups\, to be in conversation with mental health experts\, to unpack the critical opportunity that faith leaders have in their communities to help individuals suffering from climate anxiety access mental health resources\, address climate grief\, cultivate healthy support structures to build resilience towards eco-dread. \nNote: this event will not be livestreamed. \nLocation: Tzu Chi Center\n229 E 60th St.\nNew York\, NY 10022 \nLearn more at tzuchicenter.org/ClimateWeekNYC. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/highlighting-interfaith-responses-to-climate-anxiety/
LOCATION:Tzu Chi Center\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T090000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220914T022559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T022559Z
UID:10002269-1663745400-1663750800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Highlighting Interfaith Responses to Climate Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, within the United States alone\, over 47 million people expressed living with a mental health condition\, a 1.5 million increase from the previous year’s State of Mental Health Report. The confluence of crises – from conflict to economic instability to climate change – have spread a sense of fear\, anxiety and loss of hope in many people’s lives. Faith based organizations have traditionally played a key role in maintaining a sense of community\, hope\, and trust\, however\, may require retooling to address the magnitude of the challenge at hand. \nAdditionally\, in 2021’s Next Generation Climate Survey\, 83% of Generation Z reported concern about their future\, in relation to climate change. Simultaneously\, their ability to impact policies related to climate actions is limited by their resources\, time\, expertise and existing commitments to their education\, development and mental-wellbeing. This amalgamation of concern\, paired with inability to see meaningful change on a systems level\, has left many young individuals with a pervasive sense of hopelessness\, despair\, and dread: climate anxiety. \nThis panel brings together representatives from diverse faith groups\, to be in conversation with mental health experts\, to unpack the critical opportunity that faith leaders have in their communities to help individuals suffering from climate anxiety access mental health resources\, address climate grief\, cultivate healthy support structures to build resilience towards eco-dread. \nNote: this event will not be livestreamed. \nLocation: Tzu Chi Center\n229 E 60th St.\nNew York\, NY 10022 \nLearn more at tzuchicenter.org/ClimateWeekNYC. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/highlighting-interfaith-responses-to-climate-anxiety-2/
LOCATION:Tzu Chi Center\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220912T181833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T181833Z
UID:10001747-1663574400-1663578000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Service for Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:Join ACT Alliance\, Caritas Internationalis\, The Episcopal Church\, World Council of Churches and World Vision in prayer for children and young people and for world leaders to give them life in all its fullness\, on 8am Eastern at the Church Center for the UN in NYC on Monday\, Sept. 19\, on the margins of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. \nThe multiple and interconnected crisis and conflicts facing the world have serious and devastating psychological\, physical and social impact on children and young people. Over 78 million are out of school; 120 million who are attending school are not achieving required proficiency; and overall 222 million children and young people are in need of educational support. Failing health systems have resulted in 25 million children missing out on one or more doses of critical vaccines. It is the largest drop in a generation\, according to UNICEF and WHO. On top of this gap\, children are facing severe acute malnutrition\, which weakens their immunity; this together with missed vaccines\, threatens their very lives. Hunger crisis and immunization gaps converge into a real crisis for the survival\, development and protection of children and young people. \nWe call on world leaders gathering at the United Nations to rally around urgent actions to save entire generations of children and young people. \nLearn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/prayer-service-for-children-and-young-people-tickets-407996958887 \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights/NY\, please visit childrightsny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/prayer-service-for-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:Church Center for the UN\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017-3521\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngocongo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pexels-photo-3827820.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220912T181833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T181833Z
UID:10002267-1663574400-1663578000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Service for Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:Join ACT Alliance\, Caritas Internationalis\, The Episcopal Church\, World Council of Churches and World Vision in prayer for children and young people and for world leaders to give them life in all its fullness\, on 8am Eastern at the Church Center for the UN in NYC on Monday\, Sept. 19\, on the margins of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. \nThe multiple and interconnected crisis and conflicts facing the world have serious and devastating psychological\, physical and social impact on children and young people. Over 78 million are out of school; 120 million who are attending school are not achieving required proficiency; and overall 222 million children and young people are in need of educational support. Failing health systems have resulted in 25 million children missing out on one or more doses of critical vaccines. It is the largest drop in a generation\, according to UNICEF and WHO. On top of this gap\, children are facing severe acute malnutrition\, which weakens their immunity; this together with missed vaccines\, threatens their very lives. Hunger crisis and immunization gaps converge into a real crisis for the survival\, development and protection of children and young people. \nWe call on world leaders gathering at the United Nations to rally around urgent actions to save entire generations of children and young people. \nLearn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/prayer-service-for-children-and-young-people-tickets-407996958887 \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights/NY\, please visit childrightsny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/prayer-service-for-children-and-young-people-2/
LOCATION:Church Center for the UN\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017-3521\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220912T181756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T181756Z
UID:10001746-1663545600-1664150399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Holistic Climate Solutions Summit
DESCRIPTION:From September 19-25\, join Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation’s “Holistic Climate Solutions Summit” for thought-provoking panels\, interactive workshops\, and dialogues exploring an alternative future that is within reach. Convened in alignment with Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly\, we’ll present solutions-focused themes that model a better tomorrow\, as well as those that showcase what’s possible when optimism and action converge with respect for all sentient beings and our planet. \nView the full program here: tzuchicenter.org/programs/climate-week-nyc \n\n\n\nIn-person (RSVP required): Tzu Chi Center\, 229 E 60th Street\, New York\, NY 10022 \nVirtual: tzuchicenter.org/programs/climate-week-nyc#live \nEach day of the Summit will be dedicated to the following themes (and their respective sessions): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 – Food Systems (Monday\, 9/19)\n\n10 AM: An Intergenerational Dialogue: Youth Solutions & Priorities for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems\n1 PM: Faith-Based Solutions to Create Climate Resilient Food Systems\n3:30 PM: Revolutionary Strategies of Food Sovereignty for Historically Marginalized Communities of Color\n6:30 PM: In Dialogue with Youth Environmental Leaders: Creating Transformative Change at the UN\n\n\nDay 2 – Local to Global (Tuesday\, 9/20)\n\n11:30 AM: How Global Solutions are Failing Local Communities\n3:30 PM: Responding to the Food Crisis: Future-Proofing Local Food Systems to be Resilient\n6:30 PM: Global Solutions From Your Home\n\n\nDay 3 – Interfaith and Well-Being (Wednesday\, 9/21)\n\n7:30 AM: Highlighting Interfaith Responses to Climate Anxiety\n10 AM: Faith Dialogue Informing the White House Conference on Hunger\, Nutrition\, and Health\n1 PM: Explorations of the Climate Security Nexus\n3:30 PM: The Building Blocks of Mutual Aid for Disaster Resilience\n7 PM: Mindfulness in the Face of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Grief\n\n\nDay 4 – Envisioning Our Shared Future (Thursday\, 9/22)\n\n10 AM: The Zero-Zero Solution: Getting to Actual Zero Anthropogenic Emissions of GHG with the VECA (Vision for Equitable Climate Action) Framework\n1 PM: Youth Leadership in the Triple Planetary Crisis: Creating the World We Need to Live In\n3:30 PM: Innovative Usage of Storytelling for Media Communications on Climate Awareness and Climate Action\n6:30 PM: Art for Climate Action: Creating Our Future Together\n\n\nDay 5 – Building a Flourishing Future (Friday\, 9/23)\n\n10 AM: Marching Towards COP27: Building MENA Climate Resilience by Engaging Women of Faith in Food Systems Transformation\n1 PM: Solutions at the Nexus of Climate\, Animal Welfare\, and Sustainable Development\n3:30 PM: Exploring the UNGA Resolution on Human Right to Clean\, Healthy and Sustainable Environment\n6:30 PM: Holistic Climate Solutions Summit Networking Event\n\n\nDay 6 – Plastics and the Climate (Saturday\, 9/24)\n\n10 AM: Confronting Plastics: A Strategic Ethical Response\n\n\nDay 7 – United in Action (Sunday\, 9/25)\n\n2:30 PM: Live Taping of United in Action: Holistic Climate Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit csr-sustainability.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/holistic-climate-solutions-summit/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220912T181756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T181756Z
UID:10002268-1663545600-1664150399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Holistic Climate Solutions Summit
DESCRIPTION:From September 19-25\, join Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation’s “Holistic Climate Solutions Summit” for thought-provoking panels\, interactive workshops\, and dialogues exploring an alternative future that is within reach. Convened in alignment with Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly\, we’ll present solutions-focused themes that model a better tomorrow\, as well as those that showcase what’s possible when optimism and action converge with respect for all sentient beings and our planet. \nView the full program here: tzuchicenter.org/programs/climate-week-nyc \n\n\n\nIn-person (RSVP required): Tzu Chi Center\, 229 E 60th Street\, New York\, NY 10022 \nVirtual: tzuchicenter.org/programs/climate-week-nyc#live \nEach day of the Summit will be dedicated to the following themes (and their respective sessions): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 – Food Systems (Monday\, 9/19)\n\n10 AM: An Intergenerational Dialogue: Youth Solutions & Priorities for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems\n1 PM: Faith-Based Solutions to Create Climate Resilient Food Systems\n3:30 PM: Revolutionary Strategies of Food Sovereignty for Historically Marginalized Communities of Color\n6:30 PM: In Dialogue with Youth Environmental Leaders: Creating Transformative Change at the UN\n\n\nDay 2 – Local to Global (Tuesday\, 9/20)\n\n11:30 AM: How Global Solutions are Failing Local Communities\n3:30 PM: Responding to the Food Crisis: Future-Proofing Local Food Systems to be Resilient\n6:30 PM: Global Solutions From Your Home\n\n\nDay 3 – Interfaith and Well-Being (Wednesday\, 9/21)\n\n7:30 AM: Highlighting Interfaith Responses to Climate Anxiety\n10 AM: Faith Dialogue Informing the White House Conference on Hunger\, Nutrition\, and Health\n1 PM: Explorations of the Climate Security Nexus\n3:30 PM: The Building Blocks of Mutual Aid for Disaster Resilience\n7 PM: Mindfulness in the Face of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Grief\n\n\nDay 4 – Envisioning Our Shared Future (Thursday\, 9/22)\n\n10 AM: The Zero-Zero Solution: Getting to Actual Zero Anthropogenic Emissions of GHG with the VECA (Vision for Equitable Climate Action) Framework\n1 PM: Youth Leadership in the Triple Planetary Crisis: Creating the World We Need to Live In\n3:30 PM: Innovative Usage of Storytelling for Media Communications on Climate Awareness and Climate Action\n6:30 PM: Art for Climate Action: Creating Our Future Together\n\n\nDay 5 – Building a Flourishing Future (Friday\, 9/23)\n\n10 AM: Marching Towards COP27: Building MENA Climate Resilience by Engaging Women of Faith in Food Systems Transformation\n1 PM: Solutions at the Nexus of Climate\, Animal Welfare\, and Sustainable Development\n3:30 PM: Exploring the UNGA Resolution on Human Right to Clean\, Healthy and Sustainable Environment\n6:30 PM: Holistic Climate Solutions Summit Networking Event\n\n\nDay 6 – Plastics and the Climate (Saturday\, 9/24)\n\n10 AM: Confronting Plastics: A Strategic Ethical Response\n\n\nDay 7 – United in Action (Sunday\, 9/25)\n\n2:30 PM: Live Taping of United in Action: Holistic Climate Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit csr-sustainability.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/holistic-climate-solutions-summit-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid | New York | Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220918T165911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T191524Z
UID:10001755-1663459200-1664582399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The May 18 Memorial Foundation Calls for Nominations: 2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The May 18 Memorial Foundation Calls for Nominations for the 2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights \nSubmission Period: August 1 ~ September 30\, 2022 \nThe May 18 Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the call for 2023 nominations for the following prizes: \n1) The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (GPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 50\,000 USD. \n2) The Special Prize of the GPHR (SPGPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 10\,000 USD. \n1. About GPHR and SPGPHR \nTo promote the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement\, in which the people of Gwangju resisted against brutal military forces for the sake of democracy and human rights in 1980\, the May 18 Memorial Foundation recognizes the exemplary efforts of individuals and organizations aspiring to the restoration of justice and human rights in their respective countries through the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Prize. Since 2000\, the Foundation has been bestowing the ‘Gwangju Prize for Human Rights’ to individuals\, groups\, and institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed to promoting and advancing human rights\, democracy\, and peace in their work. \nSPGPHR is for an individual or an organization that has contributed to the promotion of democracy and human rights through cultural activities\, journalism\, and academic fields. \nThese prizes are awarded by the citizens of Gwangju in the spirit of solidarity and gratitude to those who have helped them in their struggle for democratization and their search for truth. It is hoped that through this award\, the spirit and message of May 18 will be immortalized in the hearts and minds of humankind. \n2. Qualified Nominators \nA nomination for the GPHR can be submitted by any individual or organization who meets the nomination criteria. Any nomination is considered valid if it is submitted by a person or an organization that falls within one of the following categories: \na. Individuals or organizations who won the May 18 Citizens Award and/or YunSang-won Award \nb. Laureates of Gwangju Prize for Human Rights \nc. Organizations in Korea or overseas working for human rights\, peace\, and the reunification of Korea that have been active for three years or more and that the May 18 Memorial Foundation Directorate decides to request their nomination \nd. Any individual or organization in Korea or overseas that agrees on the purpose of the GPHR \n3. Candidacy Criteria \nThe candidates eligible for the GPHR are those persons or organizations nominated by a qualified individual or a qualified organization. A nomination of oneself will not be taken into consideration. \n4. Selection of the GPHR and SPGPHR \nThe May 18 Memorial Foundation is responsible for the selection of eligible candidates and the choice of the GPHR. The selection committee is composed of seven members who are designated by the May 18 Memorial Foundation’s Articles of Association. The rest of the procedure will abide by the Articles of Association. \n5. Submission \nSubmission Period: August 1 ~ September 30\, 2022. \nRequired Submission Documents: \ni) Nomination Form (download the attachment) \nii) Two ID Photos (paste them on the designated spots) \niii) Other materials that can substantiate activities and eligibility for the award \niv) Send all documents via E-mail to gwangjuprize@gmail.com \n6. Submission Confirmation \nAn email confirming the receipt and validity of the submitted nomination will be sent out to the nominator once the submission is complete. \nFor more information\, please visit http://eng.518.org/ or email to gwangjuprize@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\nAttach\n\n\n2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights_Nomination Form.doc\n2023 Special Prize of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights_Nomination Form.doc
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-may-18-memorial-foundation-calls-for-nominations-2023-gwangju-prize-for-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220918T165911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T165911Z
UID:10002271-1663459200-1664582399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The May 18 Memorial Foundation Calls for Nominations: 2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The May 18 Memorial Foundation Calls for Nominations for the 2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights \nSubmission Period: August 1 ~ September 30\, 2022 \nThe May 18 Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the call for 2023 nominations for the following prizes: \n1) The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (GPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 50\,000 USD. \n2) The Special Prize of the GPHR (SPGPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 10\,000 USD. \n1. About GPHR and SPGPHR \nTo promote the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement\, in which the people of Gwangju resisted against brutal military forces for the sake of democracy and human rights in 1980\, the May 18 Memorial Foundation recognizes the exemplary efforts of individuals and organizations aspiring to the restoration of justice and human rights in their respective countries through the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Prize. Since 2000\, the Foundation has been bestowing the ‘Gwangju Prize for Human Rights’ to individuals\, groups\, and institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed to promoting and advancing human rights\, democracy\, and peace in their work. \nSPGPHR is for an individual or an organization that has contributed to the promotion of democracy and human rights through cultural activities\, journalism\, and academic fields. \nThese prizes are awarded by the citizens of Gwangju in the spirit of solidarity and gratitude to those who have helped them in their struggle for democratization and their search for truth. It is hoped that through this award\, the spirit and message of May 18 will be immortalized in the hearts and minds of humankind. \n2. Qualified Nominators \nA nomination for the GPHR can be submitted by any individual or organization who meets the nomination criteria. Any nomination is considered valid if it is submitted by a person or an organization that falls within one of the following categories: \na. Individuals or organizations who won the May 18 Citizens Award and/or YunSang-won Award \nb. Laureates of Gwangju Prize for Human Rights \nc. Organizations in Korea or overseas working for human rights\, peace\, and the reunification of Korea that have been active for three years or more and that the May 18 Memorial Foundation Directorate decides to request their nomination \nd. Any individual or organization in Korea or overseas that agrees on the purpose of the GPHR \n3. Candidacy Criteria \nThe candidates eligible for the GPHR are those persons or organizations nominated by a qualified individual or a qualified organization. A nomination of oneself will not be taken into consideration. \n4. Selection of the GPHR and SPGPHR \nThe May 18 Memorial Foundation is responsible for the selection of eligible candidates and the choice of the GPHR. The selection committee is composed of seven members who are designated by the May 18 Memorial Foundation’s Articles of Association. The rest of the procedure will abide by the Articles of Association. \n5. Submission \nSubmission Period: August 1 ~ September 30\, 2022. \nRequired Submission Documents: \ni) Nomination Form (download the attachment) \nii) Two ID Photos (paste them on the designated spots) \niii) Other materials that can substantiate activities and eligibility for the award \niv) Send all documents via E-mail to gwangjuprize@gmail.com \n6. Submission Confirmation \nAn email confirming the receipt and validity of the submitted nomination will be sent out to the nominator once the submission is complete. \nFor more information\, please visit http://eng.518.org/ or email to gwangjuprize@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\nAttach\n\n\n2023 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights_Nomination Form.doc\n2023 Special Prize of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights_Nomination Form.doc
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-may-18-memorial-foundation-calls-for-nominations-2023-gwangju-prize-for-human-rights-2/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220914T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T201402Z
UID:10001751-1663250400-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary “Worship” of Firearms: Challenging Current Interpretations of the 2nd Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace for a discussion on the evolution of the 2nd amendment and how the civic religion of the United States uses / subverts Judeo-Christian teachings to exalt firearms. We will explore how the interpretation of 2nd amendment as an individual right to bear arms has superseded the unalienable right to “life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness” enumerated in the US Declaration of Independence. \n*Join Live via Zoom or Facebook \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace\, and Security\, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/contemporary-worship-of-firearms-challenging-current-interpretations-of-the-2nd-amendment/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220914T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T201402Z
UID:10002270-1663250400-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary “Worship” of Firearms: Challenging Current Interpretations of the 2nd Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace for a discussion on the evolution of the 2nd amendment and how the civic religion of the United States uses / subverts Judeo-Christian teachings to exalt firearms. We will explore how the interpretation of 2nd amendment as an individual right to bear arms has superseded the unalienable right to “life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness” enumerated in the US Declaration of Independence. \n*Join Live via Zoom or Facebook \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace\, and Security\, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns/NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/contemporary-worship-of-firearms-challenging-current-interpretations-of-the-2nd-amendment-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220911T152145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T152145Z
UID:10001745-1663246800-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [monthly meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Hello Dear Friends\, \n\nPlease find below the Zoom link for the next regular monthly meeting of the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, which will take place on September 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone and thank you for your support and dedication to the committee. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://fordham.zoom.us/j/82417133037Meeting ID: 824 1713 3037Join by SIP: 82417133037@zoomcrc.comJoin by H.323: \n162.255.37.11 (US West)162.255.36.11 (US East)115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)213.244.140.110 (Germany)103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney)103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne)149.137.40.110 (Singapore)64.211.144.160 (Brazil)149.137.68.253 (Mexico)69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto)65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo)149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) \n\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T235020
CREATED:20220911T152145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T152145Z
UID:10002266-1663246800-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [monthly meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Hello Dear Friends\, \n\nPlease find below the Zoom link for the next regular monthly meeting of the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, which will take place on September 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone and thank you for your support and dedication to the committee. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://fordham.zoom.us/j/82417133037Meeting ID: 824 1713 3037Join by SIP: 82417133037@zoomcrc.comJoin by H.323: \n162.255.37.11 (US West)162.255.36.11 (US East)115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)213.244.140.110 (Germany)103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney)103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne)149.137.40.110 (Singapore)64.211.144.160 (Brazil)149.137.68.253 (Mexico)69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto)65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo)149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) \n\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-monthly-meeting-3-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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