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SUMMARY:Inclusive Adaptation: A Benefit Multiplier for Climate Action and Women\, Peace and Security
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Georgetown Institute for Women\, Peace and Security’s (GIWPS) latest climate report\, “Inclusive Adaptation: A Benefit Multiplier for Climate Action and Women\, Peace and Security\,” in collaboration with the Better Way Foundation. \nGIWPS experts will highlight key findings from the report and demonstrate how meaningful inclusion of women in local-level climate adaptation efforts can strengthen climate responses\, gender equality\, and security. Panelists will include grassroots women climate leaders to discuss how inclusive approaches to local-level climate adaptation in the energy and agricultural sectors can drive progress for all. Register here! \nFeatured speakers: \n\nLydia Wanjiku\, Chief Executive Officer\, Lensational\nConstance Okollet\, Chairperson\, Osukuru United Women’s Network (OWN)\, Uganda\nSaliha Dobardzic\, Senior Climate Change Specialist\, Adaptation Fund\nClara Chiu\, 2021-2022 Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellow and Lead Report Author\, Georgetown Institute for Women\, Peace and Security\nAmbassador Melanne Verveer\, Executive Director\, Georgetown Institute for Women\, Peace and Security\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit ngocsw-geneva.ch. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, please visit ngocsw.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/inclusive-adaptation-a-benefit-multiplier-for-climate-action-and-women-peace-and-security/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Adaptation: A Benefit Multiplier for Climate Action and Women\, Peace and Security
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Georgetown Institute for Women\, Peace and Security’s (GIWPS) latest climate report\, “Inclusive Adaptation: A Benefit Multiplier for Climate Action and Women\, Peace and Security\,” in collaboration with the Better Way Foundation. \nGIWPS experts will highlight key findings from the report and demonstrate how meaningful inclusion of women in local-level climate adaptation efforts can strengthen climate responses\, gender equality\, and security. Panelists will include grassroots women climate leaders to discuss how inclusive approaches to local-level climate adaptation in the energy and agricultural sectors can drive progress for all. Register here! \nFeatured speakers: \n\nLydia Wanjiku\, Chief Executive Officer\, Lensational\nConstance Okollet\, Chairperson\, Osukuru United Women’s Network (OWN)\, Uganda\nSaliha Dobardzic\, Senior Climate Change Specialist\, Adaptation Fund\nClara Chiu\, 2021-2022 Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellow and Lead Report Author\, Georgetown Institute for Women\, Peace and Security\nAmbassador Melanne Verveer\, Executive Director\, Georgetown Institute for Women\, Peace and Security\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit ngocsw-geneva.ch. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, please visit ngocsw.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/inclusive-adaptation-a-benefit-multiplier-for-climate-action-and-women-peace-and-security-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T103000
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SUMMARY:GAROP briefing for OHCHR Multi-stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GAROP briefing for OHCHR Multi-stakeholder Meeting / Sesión informativa de GAROP para la reunión de múltiples partes interesadas de la OACDH \nThe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is organising a multi-stakeholder meeting on 29-30 August 2022 at the Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, room XVII. This hybrid meeting will take place both in person and online. \nNGOs are encouraged to attend in person if possible. You do not need to have ECOSOC status to participate. You can register now via the Indico system here.The multi-stakeholder meeting is a follow-up to the Human Rights Council (HRC) Resolution 48/3 (read more here) and will discuss the recent report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Further information and relevant documents are available here. \nThis is an important moment to further the discussions on older people’s rights and build support for a UN convention. \nIn preparation for the Multi-stakeholder Meeting on 29-30th August in Geneva organised by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)\, GAROP is organizing a briefing meeting on Tuesday 23rd August from 9:00-10:30 EDT. You are all warmly encouraged to attend. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUod-itqD4iGNbKpSsqc2se-jvi1Cx2SHIf \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-NY 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-Geneva\, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna\, please visit ngoageingvie.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/garop-briefing-for-ohchr-multi-stakeholder-meeting/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T103000
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SUMMARY:GAROP briefing for OHCHR Multi-stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GAROP briefing for OHCHR Multi-stakeholder Meeting / Sesión informativa de GAROP para la reunión de múltiples partes interesadas de la OACDH \nThe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is organising a multi-stakeholder meeting on 29-30 August 2022 at the Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, room XVII. This hybrid meeting will take place both in person and online. \nNGOs are encouraged to attend in person if possible. You do not need to have ECOSOC status to participate. You can register now via the Indico system here.The multi-stakeholder meeting is a follow-up to the Human Rights Council (HRC) Resolution 48/3 (read more here) and will discuss the recent report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Further information and relevant documents are available here. \nThis is an important moment to further the discussions on older people’s rights and build support for a UN convention. \nIn preparation for the Multi-stakeholder Meeting on 29-30th August in Geneva organised by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)\, GAROP is organizing a briefing meeting on Tuesday 23rd August from 9:00-10:30 EDT. You are all warmly encouraged to attend. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUod-itqD4iGNbKpSsqc2se-jvi1Cx2SHIf \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-NY 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-Geneva\, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing-Vienna\, please visit ngoageingvie.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/garop-briefing-for-ohchr-multi-stakeholder-meeting-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T153000
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SUMMARY:International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (established by the United Nations General Assembly)\, the UN NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief in New York will be hosting an online event highlighting the continued need for action and advocacy aimed at preventing\, condemning\, and seeking accountability for violence against individuals on the basis of their religion or belief. \nTime: 2:15pm – 3:30pm EDT \nLocation: Zoom (link to be sent out to registrants the day of the event) \nTo register\, please email INFO@UNFORB.ORG for the link by Friday\, 19 August 2022. \nPrincipal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community to the UN Bani Dugal and UN NGO Committee on FoRB President Kelsey Zorzi and will provide overviews of several recent freedom of religion or belief initiatives\, including the Washington D.C.-based Summit on International Religious Freedom and the London-based Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom\, and related future avenues for advocacy. \nDr. Thang Nguyen\, founder and President of Boat People SOS (BPSOS) will provide an overview of the violence carried out against religious minorities in Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia and will detail the Vietnamese government’s efforts to hide and punish advocacy efforts aimed at shedding light on this violence or commemorating this International Day. \nParticipants are invited during the Q+A portion of the meeting to commemorate victims of religiously-based violence and share information about recent violent persecution of religion or belief minorities around the world. \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 – for more info\, please visit unforb.org. Likewise\, 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\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/international-day-commemorating-the-victims-of-acts-of-violence-based-on-religion-or-belief/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T153000
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SUMMARY:International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (established by the United Nations General Assembly)\, the UN NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief in New York will be hosting an online event highlighting the continued need for action and advocacy aimed at preventing\, condemning\, and seeking accountability for violence against individuals on the basis of their religion or belief. \nTime: 2:15pm – 3:30pm EDT \nLocation: Zoom (link to be sent out to registrants the day of the event) \nTo register\, please email INFO@UNFORB.ORG for the link by Friday\, 19 August 2022. \nPrincipal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community to the UN Bani Dugal and UN NGO Committee on FoRB President Kelsey Zorzi and will provide overviews of several recent freedom of religion or belief initiatives\, including the Washington D.C.-based Summit on International Religious Freedom and the London-based Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom\, and related future avenues for advocacy. \nDr. Thang Nguyen\, founder and President of Boat People SOS (BPSOS) will provide an overview of the violence carried out against religious minorities in Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia and will detail the Vietnamese government’s efforts to hide and punish advocacy efforts aimed at shedding light on this violence or commemorating this International Day. \nParticipants are invited during the Q+A portion of the meeting to commemorate victims of religiously-based violence and share information about recent violent persecution of religion or belief minorities around the world. \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 – for more info\, please visit unforb.org. Likewise\, 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\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/international-day-commemorating-the-victims-of-acts-of-violence-based-on-religion-or-belief-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220802T183735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T183735Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Prayer Day - Hiroshima / Nagasaki Interfaith Peace Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Namaste\,  \nPlease join us! For Nuclear Prayer Day – Hiroshima / Nagasaki Interfaith Peace Gathering on Friday\, August 5\, 2022\, from 2:00 pm onwards\, both virtually and in-person at Tillman Chapel\, Church Center for the United Nations\, 777 UN Plaza\, New York\, NY 10017. \nZoom Meeting ID: 898 4657 1811 \nLink: us02web.zoom.us/j/89846571811  \nLivestream: facebook.com/unitedreligionsinitiative \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 ngodisarm.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/nuclear-prayer-day-hiroshima-nagasaki-interfaith-peace-gathering/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Prayer Day - Hiroshima / Nagasaki Interfaith Peace Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Namaste\,  \nPlease join us! For Nuclear Prayer Day – Hiroshima / Nagasaki Interfaith Peace Gathering on Friday\, August 5\, 2022\, from 2:00 pm onwards\, both virtually and in-person at Tillman Chapel\, Church Center for the United Nations\, 777 UN Plaza\, New York\, NY 10017. \nZoom Meeting ID: 898 4657 1811 \nLink: us02web.zoom.us/j/89846571811  \nLivestream: facebook.com/unitedreligionsinitiative \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 ngodisarm.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/nuclear-prayer-day-hiroshima-nagasaki-interfaith-peace-gathering-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T083000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220803T205949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T205949Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Storytelling on Isolation in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:IFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Dr. Victor Kuperman and Ms. Nancy Siciliana \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of connecting\, communicating\, and storytelling within the dialogue of isolation. The “Niagara Stories” project – run through a partnership between McMaster University\, the Seniors’ Computer Lab Project\, and Cyber Seniors’ Connected Communities Niagara – has allowed the opportunity for open conversations amongst Niagara residents. The project highlights the impact storytelling has on the sentiments of isolation\, as well as how people communicate experiences through interaction and language. \nTo share their comprehensive insights\, the Niagara Stories project organizers – Professor Victor Kuperman and Ms. Nancy Siciliana – will be leading a discussion on “The Impact of Storytelling on Isolation in Older Adults” in the IFA Global Cafe series. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-2sqjkqHtdEuypehon2jHv5tF0fp9fh \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 Ageing-Vienna\, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the co-chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-impact-of-storytelling-on-isolation-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T083000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Storytelling on Isolation in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:IFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Dr. Victor Kuperman and Ms. Nancy Siciliana \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of connecting\, communicating\, and storytelling within the dialogue of isolation. The “Niagara Stories” project – run through a partnership between McMaster University\, the Seniors’ Computer Lab Project\, and Cyber Seniors’ Connected Communities Niagara – has allowed the opportunity for open conversations amongst Niagara residents. The project highlights the impact storytelling has on the sentiments of isolation\, as well as how people communicate experiences through interaction and language. \nTo share their comprehensive insights\, the Niagara Stories project organizers – Professor Victor Kuperman and Ms. Nancy Siciliana – will be leading a discussion on “The Impact of Storytelling on Isolation in Older Adults” in the IFA Global Cafe series. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-2sqjkqHtdEuypehon2jHv5tF0fp9fh \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 Ageing-Vienna\, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Intergenerational Solidarity\, please email the co-chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-impact-of-storytelling-on-isolation-in-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220803T175902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Denuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Co-organizers Solidarity of Peace and Reunification of Korea (SPARK) and People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) invite you to this important IN-PERSON discussion on Denuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula! We’ll be in Conference Room B\, UNHQNY. \nGeneral Focus: Analysis on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as suggestions for building peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula & Northeast Asia \nSpeakers: \n\nHayoung Bak (Youth Team of SPARK) – Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula: Is it still possible? YES\, as long as the Biden Administration ends its hostile policies against North Korea\nSooyoung Hwang (Manager of Center for Peace and Disarmament\, PSPD): Current situation on the Korean Peninsula and why we have to end the Korean War (Video presentation)\nKawasaki Akira (Executive Committee Member\, Peace Boat & International Steering Group Member\, ICAN)\nAmbassador Enkhsaikhan Jargalsaikhan (Chairman of Blue Banner)\n\nQuestions/Contact: Hayoung Bak\, b.hayoungi@gmail.com\, 818-633-6481 \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace\, and Security\, please visit ngodisarm.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.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/denuclearization-and-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula/
LOCATION:Conference Room B\, United Nations NY\, United Nations\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220803T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Denuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Co-organizers Solidarity of Peace and Reunification of Korea (SPARK) and People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) invite you to this important IN-PERSON discussion on Denuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula! We’ll be in Conference Room B\, UNHQNY. \nGeneral Focus: Analysis on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as suggestions for building peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula & Northeast Asia \nSpeakers: \n\nHayoung Bak (Youth Team of SPARK) – Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula: Is it still possible? YES\, as long as the Biden Administration ends its hostile policies against North Korea\nSooyoung Hwang (Manager of Center for Peace and Disarmament\, PSPD): Current situation on the Korean Peninsula and why we have to end the Korean War (Video presentation)\nKawasaki Akira (Executive Committee Member\, Peace Boat & International Steering Group Member\, ICAN)\nAmbassador Enkhsaikhan Jargalsaikhan (Chairman of Blue Banner)\n\nQuestions/Contact: Hayoung Bak\, b.hayoungi@gmail.com\, 818-633-6481 \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace\, and Security\, please visit ngodisarm.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.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/denuclearization-and-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room B\, United Nations NY\, United Nations\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
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SUMMARY:The Fear of "The Great Replacement" and Impact on Society
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Aug. 18\, 2022\, 2 PM to 3 PM ET \nJoin Live via Zoom or Facebook. Please click here to register. \nPlease join Religions for Peace for a discussion on how the fear of “The Great Replacement” has provided motivation for many heinous attacks on racial and religious minorities and what should be the role of religious communities in dispelling this myth perpetuated by white supremacist groups. \n________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.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 Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns-NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-fear-of-the-great-replacement-and-impact-on-society/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220719T155554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T155554Z
UID:10002254-1658152800-1658156400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The Fear of "The Great Replacement" and Impact on Society
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Aug. 18\, 2022\, 2 PM to 3 PM ET \nJoin Live via Zoom or Facebook. Please click here to register. \nPlease join Religions for Peace for a discussion on how the fear of “The Great Replacement” has provided motivation for many heinous attacks on racial and religious minorities and what should be the role of religious communities in dispelling this myth perpetuated by white supremacist groups. \n________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.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 Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns-NY\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-fear-of-the-great-replacement-and-impact-on-society-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220628T105020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T105020Z
UID:10001687-1657807200-1657810800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Torture in Our Name: A Moral Call to End Solitary Confinement
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a film screening and discussion about how survivors of solitary confinement and religious communities are working together to abolish torture once and for all. Join live via Zoom or Facebook! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hIAox0YhQOCLvRJgLqxMHA \nReligions for Peace (RFP) USA is the largest and most broadly-based representative multi-religious forum in the United States\, with participants from more than 50 religious communities\, representing each of the major faith traditions. The organization identifies shared commitments among religious communities in the U.S.\, enhances mutual understanding among these communities\, and facilitates collaboration to address issues of common concern. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@yahoo.com. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit crngo.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, please visit crimealliance.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/torture-in-our-name-a-moral-call-to-end-solitary-confinement/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220628T105020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T105020Z
UID:10002242-1657807200-1657810800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Torture in Our Name: A Moral Call to End Solitary Confinement
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a film screening and discussion about how survivors of solitary confinement and religious communities are working together to abolish torture once and for all. Join live via Zoom or Facebook! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hIAox0YhQOCLvRJgLqxMHA \nReligions for Peace (RFP) USA is the largest and most broadly-based representative multi-religious forum in the United States\, with participants from more than 50 religious communities\, representing each of the major faith traditions. The organization identifies shared commitments among religious communities in the U.S.\, enhances mutual understanding among these communities\, and facilitates collaboration to address issues of common concern. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@yahoo.com. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit crngo.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns\, please visit csvgc-ny.org. For more information on the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, please visit crimealliance.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/torture-in-our-name-a-moral-call-to-end-solitary-confinement-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T090000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220707T012306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T012306Z
UID:10001693-1657783800-1657789200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Creating an Enabling\, Gender-Responsive Work Environment for the Future: The Role of ILO Convention 190 in Addressing Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
DESCRIPTION:About: To achieve a job-rich recovery and just transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy\, the UN Secretary-General is calling for a Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection that would create at least 400 million jobs and extend social protection to 4 billion women\, men\, and children currently without coverage. (Link to the Global Accelerator web page). A robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic requires an emphasis on climate-friendly\, technology-focused green jobs (SDGs 9\, 14.15)\, including in the informal sector and migrant communities. \nA green\, inclusive\, and gender-equitable work environment that is decent\, safe\, and free from violence and harassment (v&h) will enhance the resilience of communities\, in the face of economic and environmental challenges. ILO C-190 commits governments and employers to implement measures to protect all workers from v&h. Therefore\, legislative and policy frameworks that incorporate ILO C 190\, as well as strategies to promote lifelong learning opportunities (SDG 4)\, including awareness-raising on the prevalence of v&h in the world of work and measures to combat it\, must be integral to this process. Hence the vital need for multi-stakeholder dialogue on this important dimension of “building back better” after the Covid-19 pandemic and advancing implementation of the SDGs. \nRegister here! \nObjectives: This side event will focus on ways to create an enabling\, gender-responsive\, safe work environment for the future\, by incorporating into its framework the International Labour Organisation Convention 190 (ILO C 190\, 2019) addressing violence and harassment (v&h)\, in the world of work (Link: Status of Ratification). \nIn the spirit of SDG 17\, it will bring together multi-stakeholder partners: governments\, the private sector\, trade unions\, and NGOs with the aim of exploring strategies to promote universal ratification and effective implementation of ILO C 190\, as part of a broader push that goes beyond job creation to the provision of safe\, violence-free environments with decent jobs for all (SDG 5\, SDG 8). This side event aims to build on the conclusions of the Multi-stakeholder Interactive Dialogue and strategy session of 8 September 2021 on promoting ILO C 190\, organized by The NGO Coalition to End Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. \nSpeakers: \n\nH.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini\, Ambassador Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations\nH.E. Mr. Carlos Amorín\, Ambassador\, Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations (TBC)\nMs. Chidi King\, Chief\, Gender\, Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (GEDI)\, ILO\nMs. Maria Paz Anzorreguy\, Director for ILO Coordination\, International Organization of Employers\nMs. Rukmini V P\, President\, Garment Labour Union\, Bengaluru\, India\nA representative from the trade union sector speaking about their efforts to support countries with the ratification process and recommendations for areas and regions where collective advocacy efforts are needed (TBC)\nA representative from the private sector speaking about the policy measures they have taken to ensure a work environment free of violence and harassment and the importance of ratification of ILO C-190 to ensure such an environment.\nYouth voice (TBC)\n\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration\, please visit ngo-migration.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons\, please visit ngocstip.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/creating-an-enabling-gender-responsive-work-environment-for-the-future-the-role-of-ilo-convention-190-in-addressing-violence-and-harassment-in-the-world-of-work/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T090000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220707T012306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T012306Z
UID:10002248-1657783800-1657789200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Creating an Enabling\, Gender-Responsive Work Environment for the Future: The Role of ILO Convention 190 in Addressing Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
DESCRIPTION:About: To achieve a job-rich recovery and just transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy\, the UN Secretary-General is calling for a Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection that would create at least 400 million jobs and extend social protection to 4 billion women\, men\, and children currently without coverage. (Link to the Global Accelerator web page). A robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic requires an emphasis on climate-friendly\, technology-focused green jobs (SDGs 9\, 14.15)\, including in the informal sector and migrant communities. \nA green\, inclusive\, and gender-equitable work environment that is decent\, safe\, and free from violence and harassment (v&h) will enhance the resilience of communities\, in the face of economic and environmental challenges. ILO C-190 commits governments and employers to implement measures to protect all workers from v&h. Therefore\, legislative and policy frameworks that incorporate ILO C 190\, as well as strategies to promote lifelong learning opportunities (SDG 4)\, including awareness-raising on the prevalence of v&h in the world of work and measures to combat it\, must be integral to this process. Hence the vital need for multi-stakeholder dialogue on this important dimension of “building back better” after the Covid-19 pandemic and advancing implementation of the SDGs. \nRegister here! \nObjectives: This side event will focus on ways to create an enabling\, gender-responsive\, safe work environment for the future\, by incorporating into its framework the International Labour Organisation Convention 190 (ILO C 190\, 2019) addressing violence and harassment (v&h)\, in the world of work (Link: Status of Ratification). \nIn the spirit of SDG 17\, it will bring together multi-stakeholder partners: governments\, the private sector\, trade unions\, and NGOs with the aim of exploring strategies to promote universal ratification and effective implementation of ILO C 190\, as part of a broader push that goes beyond job creation to the provision of safe\, violence-free environments with decent jobs for all (SDG 5\, SDG 8). This side event aims to build on the conclusions of the Multi-stakeholder Interactive Dialogue and strategy session of 8 September 2021 on promoting ILO C 190\, organized by The NGO Coalition to End Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. \nSpeakers: \n\nH.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini\, Ambassador Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations\nH.E. Mr. Carlos Amorín\, Ambassador\, Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations (TBC)\nMs. Chidi King\, Chief\, Gender\, Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (GEDI)\, ILO\nMs. Maria Paz Anzorreguy\, Director for ILO Coordination\, International Organization of Employers\nMs. Rukmini V P\, President\, Garment Labour Union\, Bengaluru\, India\nA representative from the trade union sector speaking about their efforts to support countries with the ratification process and recommendations for areas and regions where collective advocacy efforts are needed (TBC)\nA representative from the private sector speaking about the policy measures they have taken to ensure a work environment free of violence and harassment and the importance of ratification of ILO C-190 to ensure such an environment.\nYouth voice (TBC)\n\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration\, please visit ngo-migration.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons\, please visit ngocstip.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/creating-an-enabling-gender-responsive-work-environment-for-the-future-the-role-of-ilo-convention-190-in-addressing-violence-and-harassment-in-the-world-of-work-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220711T171137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T171137Z
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SUMMARY:Preserving Life on Land: Plans\, Projects\, Pitfalls and Partnerships for Rainforest Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Dear UN partners and participants at the HLPF\, \nOn behalf of co-sponsors The Episcopal Church\, Interfaith Rainforest Initiative Colombia\, World Council of Churches\, and the Parliament of the World’s Religions\, you are warmly invited to a virtual parallel event on the occasion of the HLPF review of Goal 15 – Life on Land: \n“Preserving Life on Land: Plans\, Projects\, Pitfalls and Partnerships for Rainforest Preservation” \nMonday\, July 11th\, 1 – 2:30 pm EDT \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfu6tpz4vG9Q-XsUmPdh2r5SPPQ4H8CRv \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 Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/preserving-life-on-land-plans-projects-pitfalls-and-partnerships-for-rainforest-preservation/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220711T171137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T171137Z
UID:10002253-1657544400-1657549800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Life on Land: Plans\, Projects\, Pitfalls and Partnerships for Rainforest Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Dear UN partners and participants at the HLPF\, \nOn behalf of co-sponsors The Episcopal Church\, Interfaith Rainforest Initiative Colombia\, World Council of Churches\, and the Parliament of the World’s Religions\, you are warmly invited to a virtual parallel event on the occasion of the HLPF review of Goal 15 – Life on Land: \n“Preserving Life on Land: Plans\, Projects\, Pitfalls and Partnerships for Rainforest Preservation” \nMonday\, July 11th\, 1 – 2:30 pm EDT \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfu6tpz4vG9Q-XsUmPdh2r5SPPQ4H8CRv \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 Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/preserving-life-on-land-plans-projects-pitfalls-and-partnerships-for-rainforest-preservation-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220628T105047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T202136Z
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SUMMARY:Putting SDG 4 Back on Track After COVID-19:  The Essential Role of Multilingualism in Education
DESCRIPTION:A High-Level Political Forum Side Event on 11 July 2022 \nco-hosted by the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, the Universal Esperanto Association\, and the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations \nRegister here by July 10! \nAbout: \nEven before COVID-19\, alarms were sounded that progress on SDG 4 was too slow and that the achievement of its targets by 2030 was in jeopardy. Linguistic inequality in access to education has been a key factor. The 2016 Global Education Monitoring Report showed that 40% of the global population was not accessing education in a language they understand. The onset of the pandemic exacerbated such inequalities as over 1.6 billion learners experienced school closures\, cutting them off from language and literacy learning opportunities. Moreover\, the digital divide prevented vulnerable populations\, especially in least developed countries\, from accessing online education\, including resources for language development. In order to achieve inclusive and equitable education for linguistically diverse student populations\, multilingualism must be foregrounded in post-pandemic educational planning. \nAccordingly\, this side event focuses on recommendations for the role of languages in education put forth in Reimagining Our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education\, the UNESCO report on the Futures of Education initiative. Specifically\, it brings together leading experts in the field of language education from diverse global contexts who address what it means in practice to take a multilingual perspective on the targets of SDG 4. Drawing upon empirical research and documented best practices\, they demonstrate how schools can cultivate multilingual resources\, including mother tongues\, major world languages\, national and regional languages\, Indigenous languages\, and international languages like Esperanto to achieve inclusive and equitable education that empowers students as global citizens prepared for participation in social\, economic\, and political life. \nProgramme: \n\nPedagogical Translanguaging to Make the Most of Multilingualism\, Professor Jasone Cenoz\, University of the Basque Country\, UPV/EHU\nMultilingualism as a Resource for Learning and a Decolonial Strategy\, Dr. Xolisa Guzula\, University of Capetown\, School of Education\n\nModerated by Professor Humphrey Tonkin and Professor Francis M. Hult with welcoming remarks by Mr. Guillermo Escribano\, Director General for the Spanish Language around the World at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Spain \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Language and Languages is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations – for more information\, please email the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/putting-sdg-4-back-on-track-after-covid-19-the-essential-role-of-multilingualism-in-education/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220628T105047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T105047Z
UID:10002244-1657544400-1657549800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Putting SDG 4 Back on Track After COVID-19:  The Essential Role of Multilingualism in Education
DESCRIPTION:A High-Level Political Forum Side Event on 11 July 2022 \nco-hosted by the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, the Universal Esperanto Association\, and the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations \nRegister here by July 10! \nAbout: \nEven before COVID-19\, alarms were sounded that progress on SDG 4 was too slow and that the achievement of its targets by 2030 was in jeopardy. Linguistic inequality in access to education has been a key factor. The 2016 Global Education Monitoring Report showed that 40% of the global population was not accessing education in a language they understand. The onset of the pandemic exacerbated such inequalities as over 1.6 billion learners experienced school closures\, cutting them off from language and literacy learning opportunities. Moreover\, the digital divide prevented vulnerable populations\, especially in least developed countries\, from accessing online education\, including resources for language development. In order to achieve inclusive and equitable education for linguistically diverse student populations\, multilingualism must be foregrounded in post-pandemic educational planning. \nAccordingly\, this side event focuses on recommendations for the role of languages in education put forth in Reimagining Our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education\, the UNESCO report on the Futures of Education initiative. Specifically\, it brings together leading experts in the field of language education from diverse global contexts who address what it means in practice to take a multilingual perspective on the targets of SDG 4. Drawing upon empirical research and documented best practices\, they demonstrate how schools can cultivate multilingual resources\, including mother tongues\, major world languages\, national and regional languages\, Indigenous languages\, and international languages like Esperanto to achieve inclusive and equitable education that empowers students as global citizens prepared for participation in social\, economic\, and political life. \nProgramme: \n\nPedagogical Translanguaging to Make the Most of Multilingualism\, Professor Jasone Cenoz\, University of the Basque Country\, UPV/EHU\nMultilingualism as a Resource for Learning and a Decolonial Strategy\, Dr. Xolisa Guzula\, University of Capetown\, School of Education\n\nModerated by Professor Humphrey Tonkin and Professor Francis M. Hult with welcoming remarks by Mr. Guillermo Escribano\, Director General for the Spanish Language around the World at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Spain \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Language and Languages is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations – for more information\, please email the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/putting-sdg-4-back-on-track-after-covid-19-the-essential-role-of-multilingualism-in-education-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T090000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220708T130321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T130321Z
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SUMMARY:Invest in SDG 4.7 to Unleash the Transformative Power of Education
DESCRIPTION:This side event sponsored by Salesian Missions\, addresses the critical need for a holistic education focused on target 7 of SDG 4. Even though we are yet to achieve the various targets under Goal 4\, considerable progress has been made in this regard. This has not resulted in a more equal world despite the fact education has always been seen as a great leveler. Globally inequality has continued to grow. What can make education truly transformative are the aspirational goals set out in target 4.7. \nThe World Program of Human Rights Education that followed the Decade of Human Rights Education\, the Decade of Education to Sustainable Development\, and the United Nation’s Gyeongju Action Plan for Education for Global Citizenship\, not only add content to target 7 but also set the framework for Sustainable Development Goals and its overarching goal: Leave No One Behind. They have the power to make education transformative. The call of Pope Francis for a Global Compact on Education also reinforces the need for addressing target 4.7.\nIn conversation with experts from OHCHR\, UNESCO\, Development Cooperation Agencies\, and field practitioners\, this side event will attempt to deepen this understanding even as it examines the progress already made in this respect. \nThe side event while presenting good practices that highlight the transformative power of education where there has been a focus on target 4.7. will also strengthen the call for investment and commitment to pursue target 4.7. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-2trDgoEtIO29WYZajXTVG3O6m0N68H \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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/invest-in-sdg-4-7-to-unleash-the-transformative-power-of-education/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T090000
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SUMMARY:Invest in SDG 4.7 to Unleash the Transformative Power of Education
DESCRIPTION:This side event sponsored by Salesian Missions\, addresses the critical need for a holistic education focused on target 7 of SDG 4. Even though we are yet to achieve the various targets under Goal 4\, considerable progress has been made in this regard. This has not resulted in a more equal world despite the fact education has always been seen as a great leveler. Globally inequality has continued to grow. What can make education truly transformative are the aspirational goals set out in target 4.7. \nThe World Program of Human Rights Education that followed the Decade of Human Rights Education\, the Decade of Education to Sustainable Development\, and the United Nation’s Gyeongju Action Plan for Education for Global Citizenship\, not only add content to target 7 but also set the framework for Sustainable Development Goals and its overarching goal: Leave No One Behind. They have the power to make education transformative. The call of Pope Francis for a Global Compact on Education also reinforces the need for addressing target 4.7.\nIn conversation with experts from OHCHR\, UNESCO\, Development Cooperation Agencies\, and field practitioners\, this side event will attempt to deepen this understanding even as it examines the progress already made in this respect. \nThe side event while presenting good practices that highlight the transformative power of education where there has been a focus on target 4.7. will also strengthen the call for investment and commitment to pursue target 4.7. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-2trDgoEtIO29WYZajXTVG3O6m0N68H \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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Education\, Learning\, and Literacy\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCELLatUN. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/invest-in-sdg-4-7-to-unleash-the-transformative-power-of-education-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T090000
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SUMMARY:In this Together: Share the Care\, Transform Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends\, \nWe hope you can join Make Mothers Matter on July 11th for their virtual event taking place on the margins of HLPF\, the annual UN conference that assesses progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. \nAddressing the inequitable distribution of unpaid care work by ‘Sharing the care’ is in our view not only key to advance women’s rights and progress on gender equality\, but also key to bring about some of the systemic changes which are so necessary to ensure a sustainable and resilient recovery from the pandemic\, and to achieve the 2030 development agenda. \nThe main purpose of this event is to continue the discussion about how to lay the grounds for a more caring society\, a society where care work is valued and more equally and fairly shared – between men and women\, and between families and the rest of society\, including communities\, governments\, and the private sector. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_anSI99uuQA-2IYrCgJ7LUQ \nInterpretation in Spanish will be provided. #SharingTheCare\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Family\, please visit ngofamilyny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights-NY\, please visit childrightsny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/in-this-together-share-the-care-transform-tomorrow/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T090000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T191925Z
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SUMMARY:In this Together: Share the Care\, Transform Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends\, \nWe hope you can join Make Mothers Matter on July 11th for their virtual event taking place on the margins of HLPF\, the annual UN conference that assesses progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. \nAddressing the inequitable distribution of unpaid care work by ‘Sharing the care’ is in our view not only key to advance women’s rights and progress on gender equality\, but also key to bring about some of the systemic changes which are so necessary to ensure a sustainable and resilient recovery from the pandemic\, and to achieve the 2030 development agenda. \nThe main purpose of this event is to continue the discussion about how to lay the grounds for a more caring society\, a society where care work is valued and more equally and fairly shared – between men and women\, and between families and the rest of society\, including communities\, governments\, and the private sector. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_anSI99uuQA-2IYrCgJ7LUQ \nInterpretation in Spanish will be provided. #SharingTheCare\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Family\, please visit ngofamilyny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights-NY\, please visit childrightsny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/in-this-together-share-the-care-transform-tomorrow-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T143000
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CREATED:20220707T012414Z
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SUMMARY:WMG's Side Event: The Centrality of Human Rights to SDG 5 & Agenda 2030
DESCRIPTION:This HLPF 2022 side event\, organized by the Women’s Major Group\, UN Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls\, and the LGBTI Stakeholder Group\, will look into the importance of centrality of human rights to the implementation and achievement of SDG 5 & Agenda 2030. \nThere are many topics that could be examined under the human rights & gender equality intersections\, however\, we would like to focus on four specific and pertinent dimensions\, that are relevant for our current contexts throughout the world: \nPolicy coherence across UN spaces & beyond\nSexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)\, with specific focus on abortion\nWomen Human Rights Defenders (WHRD)\nAnti-gender & anti-rights threats \nWMG has been working on emphasizing the vitality of a holistic approach to SDGs that is centered in human rights\, and takes on a systemic perspective to analyzing and offering solutions for the structural obstacles and systemic challenges in front of sustainable development. \nSpeakers: \n\nMelissa Upreti – Chair of UN Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls\nVictor Madrigal – Borloz\, UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity\nSivananthi Thanenthiran\, the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women\nFelicite Djoukouo\, Association des Acteurs de Développement (ADEV)\n\nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl0S6SI4rtbi5HBua4b1E8afz-a8Qyrf9mhdSnmC_9K3sgog/viewform?mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46 \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/wmgs-side-event-the-centrality-of-human-rights-to-sdg-5-agenda-2030/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220707T012414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T012414Z
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SUMMARY:WMG's Side Event: The Centrality of Human Rights to SDG 5 & Agenda 2030
DESCRIPTION:This HLPF 2022 side event\, organized by the Women’s Major Group\, UN Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls\, and the LGBTI Stakeholder Group\, will look into the importance of centrality of human rights to the implementation and achievement of SDG 5 & Agenda 2030. \nThere are many topics that could be examined under the human rights & gender equality intersections\, however\, we would like to focus on four specific and pertinent dimensions\, that are relevant for our current contexts throughout the world: \nPolicy coherence across UN spaces & beyond\nSexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)\, with specific focus on abortion\nWomen Human Rights Defenders (WHRD)\nAnti-gender & anti-rights threats \nWMG has been working on emphasizing the vitality of a holistic approach to SDGs that is centered in human rights\, and takes on a systemic perspective to analyzing and offering solutions for the structural obstacles and systemic challenges in front of sustainable development. \nSpeakers: \n\nMelissa Upreti – Chair of UN Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls\nVictor Madrigal – Borloz\, UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity\nSivananthi Thanenthiran\, the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women\nFelicite Djoukouo\, Association des Acteurs de Développement (ADEV)\n\nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl0S6SI4rtbi5HBua4b1E8afz-a8Qyrf9mhdSnmC_9K3sgog/viewform?mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46 \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/wmgs-side-event-the-centrality-of-human-rights-to-sdg-5-agenda-2030-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
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SUMMARY:Leadership for Change: A Call to Action from Sisters Supporting Vulnerable Communities
DESCRIPTION:This side event will address SDGs 14\, 15\, and 17 – under review at this year’s High-Level Political Forum – by featuring panelists with expertise in creating environmental initiatives that serve and support our planet’s most vulnerable communities. Panelists will include Sisters engaged in grassroots advocacy\, speakers from civil society sharing best practices for partnerships around the SDGs\, and representatives from Member States with experience of collaborating to make the 2030 Agenda a reality for all. With this event\, we aim to model effective implementation of SDG 17\, Partnerships for the Goals. UNANIMA and UISG are partnering to produce a concise and powerful call to action\, drawing from the experiences of Sisters as development leaders\, with concrete policy recommendations on achieving the relevant SDGs. \nJoin live here on July 7 at 1pm Eastern / 7pm CET: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672796766?pwd=uuOs9L9gjyMT_WOZAq3SV38ZlU4CWs.1&mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46#success \nThrough this event\, UNANIMA International and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) will bring to Member States the distinctive voices of Catholic Sisters – women leaders supporting marginalized communities around the world – with a strong call to action on SDGs 14\, 15 and 17\, under review at this Forum. \nThe Goals: \nSDGs 14 and 15 were established by the UN in 2015. Life Below Water aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Life on Land was created to “protect\, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems\, sustainably manage forests\, combat desertification\, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” The Earth’s delicate ecosystems sustain and nourish life for all humans. \nHowever\, extractive industries\, plastic pollution\, and many other toxic practices are disrupting the relationship between people and our planet. Marginalized groups\, Small-Island Developing States\, and countries in the global south are particularly reliant on oceans and land for food security and wellbeing. Habitat loss caused by rising sea levels\, deforestation\, and other climate-related factors is wreaking havoc around the globe\, forcing people to seek out temporary\, crowded\, and unsafe shelters where illness and infection spread quickly. \nClimate injustice – including the loss of homes\, biodiversity\, and essential food and water supplies – is one of the most pressing obstacles to achieving the SDGs. Indigenous and local communities suffering from changes to their environments can often provide solutions to the challenges we face below water and on land: their insights will be essential in caring for the Earth as we approach 2030. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/leadership-for-change-a-call-to-action-from-sisters-supporting-vulnerable-communities/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T060748
CREATED:20220707T012348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T012348Z
UID:10002250-1657198800-1657204200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Leadership for Change: A Call to Action from Sisters Supporting Vulnerable Communities
DESCRIPTION:This side event will address SDGs 14\, 15\, and 17 – under review at this year’s High-Level Political Forum – by featuring panelists with expertise in creating environmental initiatives that serve and support our planet’s most vulnerable communities. Panelists will include Sisters engaged in grassroots advocacy\, speakers from civil society sharing best practices for partnerships around the SDGs\, and representatives from Member States with experience of collaborating to make the 2030 Agenda a reality for all. With this event\, we aim to model effective implementation of SDG 17\, Partnerships for the Goals. UNANIMA and UISG are partnering to produce a concise and powerful call to action\, drawing from the experiences of Sisters as development leaders\, with concrete policy recommendations on achieving the relevant SDGs. \nJoin live here on July 7 at 1pm Eastern / 7pm CET: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672796766?pwd=uuOs9L9gjyMT_WOZAq3SV38ZlU4CWs.1&mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46#success \nThrough this event\, UNANIMA International and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) will bring to Member States the distinctive voices of Catholic Sisters – women leaders supporting marginalized communities around the world – with a strong call to action on SDGs 14\, 15 and 17\, under review at this Forum. \nThe Goals: \nSDGs 14 and 15 were established by the UN in 2015. Life Below Water aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Life on Land was created to “protect\, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems\, sustainably manage forests\, combat desertification\, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” The Earth’s delicate ecosystems sustain and nourish life for all humans. \nHowever\, extractive industries\, plastic pollution\, and many other toxic practices are disrupting the relationship between people and our planet. Marginalized groups\, Small-Island Developing States\, and countries in the global south are particularly reliant on oceans and land for food security and wellbeing. Habitat loss caused by rising sea levels\, deforestation\, and other climate-related factors is wreaking havoc around the globe\, forcing people to seek out temporary\, crowded\, and unsafe shelters where illness and infection spread quickly. \nClimate injustice – including the loss of homes\, biodiversity\, and essential food and water supplies – is one of the most pressing obstacles to achieving the SDGs. Indigenous and local communities suffering from changes to their environments can often provide solutions to the challenges we face below water and on land: their insights will be essential in caring for the Earth as we approach 2030. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/leadership-for-change-a-call-to-action-from-sisters-supporting-vulnerable-communities-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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