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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T131500
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DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241203T203918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203934Z
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SUMMARY:Financial and Digital Inclusion in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Innovation: Opportunities\, Challenges and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Registration\nConcept Note \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/financial-and-digital-inclusion-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-and-data-driven-innovation-opportunities-challenges-and-solutions/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241203T204346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T205415Z
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SUMMARY:How FfD4 Can Strengthen Funding for Social Protection and Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: December 4; 1:15-2:30 PM;\nLocation: Hybrid; In-person: Conference room -22\, 15th floor\, Secretariat Building UNHQ\nZoom Registration\nConcept note: LINK
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/how-ffd4-can-strengthen-funding-for-social-protection-and-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN-NGO Collaboration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241203T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241203T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T225432Z
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SUMMARY:General Assembly CSD
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and guests\,\nplease find attached  the corrected minutes of November 5 2024\,  the Agenda of the General Assembly and the  list of candidates. The voting credentials have been sent to the focal point of the organisations in good standing.\nWe are looking forward seeing you at the meeting in person or online (zoom link below) to look back as per statutes and to discuss our future agenda.\n\n\nKind regards\nIngeborg\n\nBoard positions CSD GA 2024\nGeneral Assembly December3rd 2024\nminutes CSD meeting November 5 2024
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/general-assembly-csd/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241112T185235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T192705Z
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SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Friends; \nPlease find attached the Minutes of our last meeting (October) and the Agenda for our upcoming meeting. The Zoo link is in the Agenda – and I add it here for your convenience.\n\nNovember 21\, 2024 1-3 pm EST\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81443041515?pwd=6ENAqSYrrkWCMJ8sWvFZAw7SzHpuUm.1\n\n\n\nSee Agenda Here\nMINUTES from October 17\, 2024\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in a little over a week.\n\nDaniel\nCommunications Secretary\nNGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T093000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241112T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T181431Z
UID:10002597-1732003200-1732008600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Global consultation with civil society: Digital Rountable on UNDP’s New Strategic Plan 2026-2029
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nUNDP is pleased to invite you to a dedicated civil society digital roundtable discussion on the new UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029\, on Tuesday November 19\, 8.00-9.30 EST. \nThis Roundtable is co-organized by UNDP and civil society representatives and is an integral part of the ongoing global consultations. It will be open to all civil society actors at global\, regional and country level. \nInitial contributions from UNDP senior management and CSO representatives will be followed by an open floor discussion\, where participants will be encouraged to share their valuable inputs on the overarching questions of the strategic plan consultations\, from their experience: \nRegister Here\nUNDP’s current Strategic Plan 2022-2025 describes the organizations’ purpose and goals and establishes a shared vision of what UNDP aims to achieve. It defines how UNDP remains relevant\, responsive and accountable; defines UNDP’s priorities and how the organization adapts to evolving global challenges; helps allocate resources efficiently; and articulates how UNDP will support partners in reaching their long-term goals\, as well as their immediate needs. \nThe organization’s new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 is currently being developed and will be essential to define how UNDP will adapt and lead in a rapidly changing world; to make UNDP contemporary and futures-focused\, agile and anticipatory; and equipped to meet current and emerging global challenges and opportunities. \nTo achieve this\, your unique expertise and insights are invaluable as we co-create a strategic plan grounded in the lived experiences of those we serve. Throughout November\, all partners are invited to join the online consultation and contribute to a shared knowledge base that will inform the new strategy.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/global-consultation-with-civil-society-digital-rountable-on-undps-new-strategic-plan-2026-2029/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T144500
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241112T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T180631Z
UID:10002596-1731590100-1731595500@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:"Responsible Parents\, Responsible Children: Celebrating the Rights of Children" | The NGO Committee on the Family
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on the Family is proud to host\, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n“Responsible Parents\, Responsible Children: Celebrating the Rights of Children”\n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\nRABBI DIANA GERSON \nAssociate Executive Vice President\, New York Board of Rabbis \n\nand\n\nKATY FAUST \nFounder & President\, Them Before Us \n\n\n\nDATE: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024\nTIME: 1:15 – 2:45 PM ET\nPLACE: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)\nREGISTER: HERE\n\n\n\n \nWe look forward to having you join us for this exciting event!\n \nPlease find the flyer with the full event description below and attached!\n\n \nThe NGO Committee on the Family—New York
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/responsible-parents-responsible-children-celebrating-the-rights-of-children-the-ngo-committee-on-the-family/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241022T200720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T201108Z
UID:10002590-1730295000-1730302200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Day of Action for Burma (Featuring Mr. Tom Andrews\, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar)
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to a Day of Action for Burma\, featuring Mr. Tom Andrews\, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar. The event is sponsored by the Burma Advocacy Group and co-sponsored by the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, as well as numerous organizations. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, October 30\, at 1:30 pm at the Church Center for the United Nations\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, New York City You can learn more about the event in the attached flyer\, where you can also access a livestream on the day of the event if you are unable to attend in person. We look forward to seeing you there. \nWarm regards\, \nJonathan K. Ammons\nPresident\nNGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\nngoforbny@gmail.com
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/12829/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241029T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241022T172612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T172644Z
UID:10002589-1730219400-1730219400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Exchange with the Under-Secretary-General for Policy / Échange avec le Secrétaire général adjoint chargé des politiques
DESCRIPTION:Dear Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) accredited at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to an exchange with Mr. Guy Ryder\, Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. \nDuring this briefing\, Mr. Ryder will provide an update on the outcomes of the Summit of the Future\, including key recommendations and decisions emerging from the Pact for the Future. The session will offer an opportunity for the Geneva civil society community to engage in an interactive discussion on these critical global priorities and their implementation\, including by various stakeholders in International Geneva. \nThe meeting will take place on Tuesday\, 29 October at 14:30 at the Palais des Nations\, Room XXVI. Mr. Ryder will brief remotely from New York but the meeting will be held in person only and with no interpretation. \nWe invite you to register your participation on Indico on this link: https://indico.un.org/event/1014595/ \nWith best regards\, \nNGO Liaison Unit \n*** \nChèr(e)s représentant(e)s des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) accréditées auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève (ONUG)\, \nNous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un échange avec M. Guy Ryder\, Secrétaire général adjoint chargé des politiques au cabinet du Secrétaire général. \nAu cours de cette séance\, M. Ryder fera le point sur les conclusions du Sommet de l’avenir\, notamment les recommandations et décisions clés issues du Pacte pour l’avenir. Cette session sera l’occasion pour les organisations de la société civile de Genève d’engager une discussion interactive sur ces priorités mondiales essentielles et sur leur mise en œuvre\, y compris par divers acteurs de la Genève internationale. \nLa réunion aura lieu le mardi 29 octobre à 14h30 au Palais des Nations\, salle XXVI. M. Ryder fera le briefing à distance depuis New York\, mais la réunion se tiendra en personne uniquement et sans interprétation. \nNous vous invitons à enregistrer votre participation sur Indico en cliquant sur ce lien: https://indico.un.org/event/1014595/\nAvec nos meilleures salutations\,\nUnité de liaison avec les ONG
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/exchange-with-the-under-secretary-general-for-policy-echange-avec-le-secretaire-general-adjoint-charge-des-politiques/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T144500
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241025T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T212219Z
UID:10002595-1730207700-1730213100@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Resilience in the Face of Disasters: The Role of Social Protection\, Financial and Digital Inclusion and Inclusive Climate Finance
DESCRIPTION:Resilience in the Face of Disasters: The Role of Social Protection\, Financial and Digital Inclusion and Inclusive Climate Finance \nAn Official Side Event of the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing  \nin preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development \n  \n? In-person: Baha’i International Community conference room\, 866 UN Plaza\, New York  \nPlease register by 5 pm Sunday October 27: https://bit.ly/3C8FI2X \n? Zoom registration: https://bit.ly/3YHP2UF
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/resilience-in-the-face-of-disasters-the-role-of-social-protection-financial-and-digital-inclusion-and-inclusive-climate-finance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241023T134807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T134807Z
UID:10002591-1730206800-1730212200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Ensuring Peace and Justice: Ending Extra-Judicial Killings from Anti-Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ensuring-peace-and-justice-ending-extra-judicial-killings-from-anti-apostasy-and-blasphemy-laws/
LOCATION:Church Center for the UN\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017-3521\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241023T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T174435Z
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SUMMARY:Family Im-Pact: The Role of the Family in the Pact for the Future & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on the Family is proud to host\, on the occasion of the adoption of the UN Pact for the Future\, including the Global Digital Compact: \n“Family Im-Pact: The Role of the Family in the Pact for the Future & Beyond” \nFeaturing\nDr. Susan Walker\, Emeritus Professor of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota\nand\nDr. Kara Alaimo\, Associate Professor of Communications at Fairleigh Dickinson University \nDATE: Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\nTIME: 1:15 – 2:24 PM ET\nPLACE: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)\nREGISTER: HERE \nWe look forward to having you join us for this exciting event! \nREGISTER HERE \nCONCEPT NOTE \nThe Family’s Im-PACT: The Role of the Family in the Pact for the Future and Beyond \nThe Pact for the Future was recently adopted with the goal “to protect the needs and interests of present and future generations through the actions in this Pact for the Future.” The Pact\ncommits to “56 actions in the areas of sustainable development” that include an emphasis on “technology and innovation and digital cooperation” with special emphasis on “youth and future\ngenerations.” The achievement of these actions will only be possible through the implementation of “family-friendly and family-oriented policies that support the social and\neconomic development of children and young people so that they can reach their full potential and enjoy their human rights.” \nOur first speaker\, Dr. Susan Walker (Professor Emeritus of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota)\, is the author of Critical Perspectives on Technology and the Family.\nDr. Walker will focus on the impact of technology on the family as well on those practitioners who work directly with families. Her work has identified that the needs for training and support\naround technology content knowledge and practice competencies is overlooked and undervalued. A model for attending to family professionals' technology competence within the\nscope of family impact will be presented\, along with research indicating the value of a supportive context to family professionals' technology acceptance and use. These inform further\npolicy for the inclusion of family professionals in the wider scope of family well-being. \nOur second speaker\, Dr. Kara Alaimo (Associate Professor of Communications at FairleighDickinson University)\, is the author of Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women\nand Girls – And How We Can Take It Back. Dr. Alaimo will discuss how parents can handle their children’s use of social media. At what age should children be allowed to use social media?\nWhat do we need to teach young people about the dangers they could face online and how to use social media in healthy ways? Kara Alaimo\, PhD\, will answer these questions and more in\nthis session focused on how parents should handle their children’s use of social media and help them protect and empower themselves online.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/family-im-pact-the-role-of-the-family-in-the-pact-for-the-future-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241022T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T165231Z
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SUMMARY:Rally for Peace (NGO Committee on Status of Women-New York)
DESCRIPTION:NGO CSW/NY Peace Rally \nCommemorating UN Security Council Resolution 1325\nThursday 24 October 2024 | 1:00-3:00 PM\nDag Hammarskjold Plaza\, New York City \nConcept Note \nIntroduction: The NGO Committee on the Status of Women\, New York (NGO CSW/NY) is a substantive committee of the Conference of NGOs (CoNGO) with a membership of over 350\ncivil society organizations and a reach of 45\,000 individuals committed to the vision of a world without gender discrimination and gender-based violence. The committee is a convener of\nglobal civil society for the annual UN Commission on the Status of Women and global gender equality advocacy. The UN Security Council Resolution 1325\, adopted in October 2000\, marked a historic moment in the global commitment to advancing gender equality and promoting the leadership of women at all levels of decision-making. This resolution recognizes the disproportionate impact of armed conflicts on women and emphasizes the importance of their leadership in conflict prevention\, resolution\, and peacebuilding processes. To commemorate the anniversary of this significant milestone\, NGO CSW/NY is organizing a Peace Rally at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York City on Thursday 24 October 2024 at 1:00 PM. \nObjective: The Peace Rally celebrates the 24th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (SCR1325)\, on Women\, Peace\, and Security (WPS) promoting peace\, gender equality\,\nand women’s empowerment. We aim to raise awareness about the importance of the resolution and its impact on global peace and security. Moreover\, the event will provide a platform for\ndiverse voices to unite and call for collective action toward a more peaceful and gender-inclusive world. \nKey Messages:\n1. Empowerment of Women: We celebrate the contribution of women to peace and security\, emphasizing their participation in decision-making processes.\n2. Gender Equality: We advocate for gender equality as a fundamental principle for building peaceful and prosperous societies.\n3. SCR 1325: We call for the full financing and implementation of SCR 1325 and subsequent WPS resolutions.\n4. Inclusivity: We encourage the involvement of youth\, civil society\, and marginalized communities in peacebuilding efforts. \nEvent Highlights:\n1. Peace March: Participants will engage in a symbolic peace march from the Church Center for the UN to the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, carrying banners and placards with\nmessages promoting gender equality\, peace\, and the importance of the WPS agenda. \n2. Opening Ceremony: The rally will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring prominent speakers\, including representatives from Member States\, the United Nations\,\nwomen’s rights advocates\, and peacebuilders. They will highlight the significance of UNSCR 1325\, its contribution to global peace\, and a call to action.\n3. Community Engagement: Local NGOs and community organizations will lend their voices by participating in the march.\n4. Networking and Solidarity: The rally will provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations working toward\nsimilar goals. It will foster a sense of solidarity among participants and an effort to contribute to the wider global peace movement. \nTarget Audience: The event is open to all individuals who are passionate about promoting peace\, gender equality\, and women’s participation in peace and security efforts. We encourage\nthe participation of:\n● Member States\n● United Nations representatives and staff\n● Civil society organizations \n● Women’s rights activists\n● Students and young leaders\n● Peace advocates\n● Community members \nCall to Action: Participants will be encouraged to pledge their support for peace for gender equality\, share their insights on social media using event hashtags\, and engage with local and\nglobal initiatives promoting peace and women’s empowerment. \nPartnerships: This event is made possible through partnerships with UN Women\, NGOs\, civil society organizations\, and local community groups. \nOutcome: By the end of the Peace Rally\, we aim to achieve the following outcomes:\n1. Increased awareness of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and its importance in advancing gender equality and peace.\n2. A renewed commitment to promoting women’s active participation in conflict prevention and resolution.\n3. Mobilization of resources and support for initiatives promoting gender equality and peace.\n4. Strengthened connections among individuals and organizations dedicated to causes advancing the WPS agenda. \nConclusion: The “Peace Rally Commemorating UN Security Council Resolution 1325” is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the work that still needs to be done in achieving\ngender equality in peace and security efforts. By commemorating this significant resolution\, we aim to galvanize action and empower women to take an active role in building a more peaceful\nand secure world. Join us on Thursday 24 October at 1:00 PM in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, New York City\, to be part of this historic event. Together\, we can make a difference.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/rally-for-peace-ngo-committee-on-status-of-women-new-york/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, New York City
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241023T174735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T174922Z
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SUMMARY:UN Disarmament Week
DESCRIPTION:  \nUN Disarmament Week \n \nDisarmament: Securing Humanity’s Future \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/un-disarmament-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241023T175116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T175116Z
UID:10002594-1729728000-1729814399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:United Nations Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:UNITED NATIONS DAY
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/united-nations-day-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241022T161846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T163137Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the UN Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of the United Nations Award Ceremony \nCelebration of UN 79th Anniversary \n20th Anniversary of the NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values and Global Concerns \nWednesday\, October 23\, 2034 \n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  \nTillman Chapel of the Church Center for the UN \nRSVP: bit.ly/20thSUNA2024 \n  \nSpirit of the UN Awards 2024
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/spirit-of-the-un-awards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241022T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T161409Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting: NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief (New York)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nWe cordially invite you to the annual meeting of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, which will take place next Wednesday\, October 23. The event will be hybrid\, and all attendees–whether participating virtually or in person–must register at the following link: \n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcO2ppzkoGNHsrjr8wlomHxvn-0vepsKZ\n\nWe will be pleased to hear from Dr. Nazila Ghanea\, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, who will discuss her most recent thematic report. In addition to hearing from Dr. Ghanea\, the meeting will include the Committee‘s annual report as well as biannual elections for members of the Committee‘s Bureau. We hope you will join us at this important meeting. Should you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.\n\nWarm regards\,\n\n\n\n\nJonathan K. Ammons\nPresident\nNGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief\nngoforbny@gmail.com\n917.288.7707 (mobile)
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/aannual-meeting-ngo-committee-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-new-york/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Permanent Mission of China to the UN at Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240724T213606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T213939Z
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SUMMARY:Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (COP UNTOC)
DESCRIPTION:Dear NGO representatives\, \nWe are pleased to inform you that the twelfth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (COP UNTOC) will be held from 14 to 18 October 2024 in Vienna\, Austria. This intergovernmental Conference will discuss\, among other things\, the implementation of the Convention and its three Protocols\, namely the Protocol to Prevent\, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons; the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land\, Sea and Air; and the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms. \nConsidering the area of work of your Organization\, we invite you to apply\, as an observer\, in line with Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties. \nFOR NGOs WITH CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH ECOSOC: \nInterested non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with ECOSOC consultative status\, as per paragraph 1 of rule 17\, are welcome to apply by filling out this form and sending an application letter (in English only) to unodc-se4u@un.org by Monday 27 May 2024 at 00:00 CET (Vienna time). We recommend that you apply upon receiving this call\, even if your participation is not yet certain\, as there will not be the possibility to apply at a later stage. Please note that the application letter should be placed on a letterhead of your organization and signed by the Head of your organization. \nFOR NGOs WITHOUT CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH ECOSOC: \nInterested non-governmental organizations (NGOs\, academia and the private sector) without ECOSOC consultative status\, as per paragraph 2 of rule 17\, are also welcome to apply by filling out this form and sending an application letter (in English only) to unodc-se4u@un.org by Monday 27 May 2024 at 00:00 CET (Vienna time). We recommend that you apply upon receiving this call\, even if your participation is not yet certain\, as there will not be the possibility to apply at a later stage. Please note that the application letter should be placed on a letterhead of your organization and signed by the Head of your organization.\n \nPlease note that UNODC does not have funding for travel to and accommodation in Vienna. Therefore\, you are advised to arrange your own funding as appropriate. \nWe look forward to receiving your applications by midnight Vienna time on Monday 27 May 2024. \nBest Regards\, \nSecretariat of the Conference of the Parties to UNTOC / Civil Society Unit\nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria\nT. +(43-1) 260 60 4620\nE.  unodc-se4u@un.org\nW. http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/conference-of-the-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-against-transnational-organized-crime-cop-untoc/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20241009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241007T124400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T140920Z
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SUMMARY:THE FUTURE IS UPON US\, WHAT NEXT WITH THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:  \nINVITATION TO AN ONLINE MEETING \nTHE FUTURE IS UPON US\, WHAT NEXT? — CIVIL SOCIETY REFLECTIONS ON THE SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE\nThe Summit of the Future promised an invigorated\, more responsive\, and accountable multilateralism ready to address a polycrisis that imperils the present and the future if not attended to. Did the Summit of the Future rise to the challenge? The tough negotiations demonstrate how difficult it is to elaborate multilateral cooperation that musters the current to confront existential risks like climate change\, global violence\, and forced migration. CoNGO in Vienna invites NGO leaders to pause and reflect on the Summit of the Future and its outcome documents–the Pact for the Future\, the Global Digital Compact\, and the Declaration on Future Generations. NGO representatives\, especially those who attended the Summit\, are invited to share their thoughts and initial assessments of the Summit. How can we push the international community to realize the SDGs and go beyond into the future with the Pact’s 56 action items in mind? What kind of monitoring and follow-up should NGOs watch for and help shape to enhance the pressure on governments to implement the ambitious recommendations? \nJOIN ONLINE \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceyqqjsoHNPaN4WpTaXLmEAvEf2YcsM5 \nREAD THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE\, GLOBAL DIGITAL COMPACT\, AND THE DECLARATION ON FUTURE GENERATIONS HERE \nchrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sotf-pact_for_the_future_adopted.pdf
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-future-is-upon-us-what-next-with-the-pact-for-the-future/
ORGANIZER;CN="Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)":MAILTO:president@ngocongo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240822T205622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T205747Z
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SUMMARY:34th UN International Day of Older Persons Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Population ageing is a major global trend reshaping societies worldwide. Life expectancy at birth now exceeds 75 years in half of the world’s countries\, 25 years longer than in 1950. By 2030\, older persons are projected to outnumber youth globally\, with this increase most rapid in developing countries. This demographic shift has significantly transformed the caregiving landscape\, encompassing a wide range of needs for both paid and unpaid support in formal and informal settings. As populations age\, the demand for comprehensive healthcare\, care\, and social support services has grown substantially\, particularly for older persons with conditions such as dementia. In recognition of these challenges and opportunities\, the 34th commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons will focus on the theme of “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide“. \nThis year’s event will bring together experts to discuss policies\, legislation\, and practices that strengthen care and support systems for older persons. It will highlight the urgent need to expand training and educational opportunities in geriatrics and gerontology\, address the global shortage of care workers\, and recognize the diverse contributions of caregivers. The commemoration will also emphasize the importance of protecting the human rights of both caregivers and care recipients\, promoting person-centered approaches to care that respect the dignity\, beliefs\, needs\, and privacy of older persons\, and for the right to make decisions about their care and quality of their lives. \nMission Statement \n  \n\nCommemoration Event in New York\, 7 October 2024\, 10am-1pm EDT\nECOSOC Chamber at the UN Headquarters\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/register-unidop2024 \n \nFlyer 1 \nFlyer 2 \n\nStay tuned! Please follow us on our social media platforms:\nTwitter: @UNDESASocial | @UN4Ageing |  @UNDESA\nFacebook: @UNDESASocial | @joinundesa\nInstagram: @undesasocial \n\nThank you very much for your support.\nUN DESA’s Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\nsocial.desa.un.org | social.desa.un.org/sdn
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/34th-un-international-day-of-older-persons-celebration/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240216T153402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T153402Z
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SUMMARY:ICMCI Annual Events 2024 hosted by IMC Armenia
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Colleagues\,  \nIMC Armenia is thrilled to invite you to the International CMC Conference and Annual Meeting in Yerevan\, Armenia\, which will take place from October 7th to October 11th\, 2024. We aim to bring together consultants from all over the world to celebrate the latest achievements in consulting.  \nThe event will be held at the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan\, with the opportunity for hybrid participation to accommodate colleagues located at a distance.  \nWe specially designed the website www.icmci2024armenia.org for this event\, where you will find all the details about the events\, including the agenda\, tickets\, tour packages\, registration\, and online payment options.  \nThe conference will begin with a welcome reception for all delegates and participants on the evening of October 7th.  \nThe International CMC Conference will be held on October 8th and 9th\, with parallel short master class sessions and B2B breakout sessions. The conference will unite both consultants and business representatives under the title of “Digital Horizons: Bridging Innovations for Sustainable Tomorrow”\, focusing on digitalization and sustainability as the top trends in the consulting industry. Join us as we embark on a collaborative journey towards a more sustainable and prosperous future. Together\, let us harness the power of digital innovation to facilitate more striving business\, flourishing ecosystems and prosperous communities.  \nThe Constantinus International Award and Gala Dinner is scheduled for October 9th\, set to occur in an upscale restaurant with live music and a Gala Dinner\, showcasing and celebrating excellence in consulting services on a global scale.  \nThe ICMCI Annual Meeting will start on the morning of October 10th and run for one and a half days through the afternoon of October 11th.. We are looking forward to welcoming you in sunny Yerevan\, extending our genuine warmth to celebrate the next series of consulting events together.  \n  \nBest Regards\,  \nInternational Council of Management Consulting Institutes To be a leader in the development of management consulting as a global profession that drives social and economic success. \n  \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/icmci-annual-events-2024-hosted-by-imc-armenia/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240916T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T164134Z
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SUMMARY:Countering the Toxic Interface of Migration\, Human Trafficking & Related Labour Exploitation 2.0
DESCRIPTION:It is our great pleasure to invite you to our this year’s Think Tank Event/International Expert Round Table on 4 October 2024 (9:00 – 16.00) in Vienna. \nUnder the motto: \nCountering the Toxic Interface of Migration\, Human Trafficking & Related Labour Exploitation 2.0\nExperts from our “Innovation-in-Anti-Trafficking Think Tank Group\,” together with practitioners\, researchers\, academia and stakeholders from European countries and beyond will challenge ‘misleading assumptions and stereotypes’ in intergovernmental cooperation on migration management with regard to human trafficking & related exploitation\, and discuss how to ensure ‘that everyone who is trafficked receives attention and proper protection‘ by \n\nputting women under the magnifying glass\,\nfocusing on male victims\nand on children and minors at risk.\n\nPlease find attached the draft Agenda and the draft Expert Bios list\, FYI. \nRII 2024 Expert Bios 4 Oct. – Toxic Interface Migration THB Labour Exploitation \nRII 2024 Think Tank 4 October_draft Agenda – MRV \nProgramme updates and further information will be made available in due course at our PlatformNET. \n\nThe Round Table will be held in English – No interpretation\nAttending the Round Table is free of charge\n\nRegistration for ON SITE Participation is obligatory and open from 23 September – 2 October 2024 \nNO Registration required to join the Live Stream. \nThe respective links (for Registration and Live stream access) will be provided in due course. \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with your relevant and potentially interested colleagues and anti-trafficking networks. \nStay tuned!\nWe will be delighted to welcome you at our Think Tank Event on 4 October 2024 in Vienna and/or via Live stream!
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/countering-the-toxic-interface-of-migration-human-trafficking-related-labour-exploitation-2-0/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241003T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20241002T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T151907Z
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SUMMARY:The UN Summit of the Future –  Main takeaways and practical aspects to reinvigorate multilateralism
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION \nThe United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna and the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip) \ncordially invite you to a hybrid panel discussion \nThe UN Summit of the Future –\nMain takeaways and practical aspects to reinvigorate multilateralism\n  \nDate & Time: \nThursday\, 3 October 2024\, 15:30 – 17:00 \n  \nVenue:\nVienna International Centre (VIC)\, UNIS Multimedia Room (G0545) \nand online  \n– \nIn his report Our Common Agenda\, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a wake-up call to UN Member States. Under the slogan “breakdown or breakthrough”\, he proposed a Summit of the Future\, which he described as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reinvigorate global action\, recommit to fundamental principles\, and further develop the frameworks of multilateralism so they are fit for the future”. \nThe Summit took place on 22 and 23 September 2024 in New York. In a rapidly evolving global landscape\, it played an important role in reaffirming the Charter of the United Nations; reinvigorating multilateralism and recalibrating multilateral approaches; boosting implementation of existing commitments; agreeing on concrete solutions to challenges; and restoring trust among Member States. \nAt the Summit\, Member States adopted a ‘Pact for the Future’ that includes a Global Digital Compact outlining guiding principles for managing the Internet\, Artificial Intelligence and data\, and a Declaration on Future Generations. \nHeld only a few days after the Summit of the Future\, the panel discussion will seek to build upon the momentum generated. It will review and analyze the event’s main takeaways and delve deeper into the practical aspects of fostering enhanced multilateral cooperation. \nOpening: \nMartin Nesirky \nDirector\, United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna \nPanelists: \nJana Berchthold \nUN Youth Delegate Austria (online) \nRebecca Jovin \nChief\, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Vienna Office \nAlexander Marschik \nAmbassador\, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations\, Co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly \n  \nMarkus Woltran \nProgramme Officer\, Office of the Director\, UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) \nModeration: \nLoïc Simonet \noiip \nDate: \nThursday\, 3 October 2024 \nTime: \n15:30 – 17:00 \nVenue: \nVienna International Centre (VIC) \nUNIS Multimedia Room (G0545) \nWagramer Strasse 5\, 1400 Wien \nor \nonline \n<< Link online participation >> \nIMPORTANT: \nDeadline to register: Tuesday 1 October \nTo access the event’s venue in person\, non-VIC badge holders need to provide the following information: \nTitle\, First name\, Last name\, Affiliation\, Date of Birth\, Type of ID\, ID Number\, Issuing Country\, using the ‘Comment’ field of the registration form. \nOnline participants only need to provide the following information: \nTitle\, First name\, Last name\, Affiliation. \nRegistration \nFor further information\, please contact: \nPetra Podesser \nÖsterreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik \nWähringer Straße 3/12 \nA-1090 Wien \nTel. +43 1 581 11 06-12 \npetra.podesser@oiip.ac.at \nwww.oiip.ac.at \nPhotographs and videos are being taken at this event which may be used for promotional purposes on UN and oiip websites\,  \non social media and in printed materials.  \nYour participation in the event implies your consent to publish images/videos in which you and/or your children may be visible.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-un-summit-of-the-future-main-takeaways-and-practical-aspects-to-reinvigorate-multilateralism/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241001T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240918T222436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T223142Z
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SUMMARY:United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) 2024
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Registration \nZoom Registration \nIDOP Geneva Flyer and Program
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/united-nations-international-day-of-older-persons-idop-2024/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event,UN Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240916T123857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T124012Z
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SUMMARY:Marginalization of Older Persons in Society – A Significant Health Risk
DESCRIPTION:“Leave no one behind!” is a key principle of the United Nations’ “Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development”\, as proclaimed under Goal No. 3: “to ensure healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages”. A particular group threatened by the risk of not having full chances to live a healthy life and enjoy well-being are older persons who are marginalized or excluded by society. The IDOP 2024 conference addresses specific forms of marginalization of older persons and its possible influences on their health. \nMonday\, 30th September 2024\, at 13:00 (event starts at 14:00) at the United Nations\, Wagramer Str. 5\, 1220 Vienna\, Room no. CR2 in C-Building on the 2nd floor \nIf you want to participate IN PERSON and DO NOT have a permanent access (groundpass) then we need the following information for the registration: \nFirst name: + Family name: + Date of birth\nKind of identification: (for example: passport\, personal ID or driving licence)\nNumber of ID: + Issuing Country of ID\nDeadline: Last day for registration is Tuesday\, 24th September 2024 \nRegistration: ngoageingv@gmail.com \nOnline participation via this link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88156218348?pwd=o2prrwwSAMWpeKr8J4OhRonMRmoabr.1 \n  \nProgram: \nIDOP2024_Flyer
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/marginalization-of-older-persons-in-society-a-significant-health-risk/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240919T132933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T132933Z
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SUMMARY:Was hat sich in China seit der Weltfrauenkonferenz 1995 für Frauen und Mädchen getan?
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URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/was-hat-sich-in-china-seit-der-weltfrauenkonferenz-1995-fur-frauen-und-madchen-getan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240912T175425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T183921Z
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SUMMARY:“Building global momentum for a sustainable and equitable future”
DESCRIPTION:An offsite hybrid event on the margins of the UN Summit of the Future\n(Zoom link to register: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoc–grDkjHNQ27h5sKyStJw_e9ZEXAtHq#/registration \nConcept note\nPlease join us in this side event where experts and advocates on Environment\, Financing for Development and Social Justice help us explore new perspectives on an old problem: how to transform the system to ensure that human well-being\, equal rights and the health of the planet are at its center. \nThe current endless pursuit of growth and respective economic model have exceeded planetary boundaries\, causing resource depletion\, environmental degradation and deeper social inequalities. Environmental protection is not a luxury that can be postponed until countries have\nmet their other obligations and priorities: it is an existential imperative without which humans and the planet will not survive. \nThe United Nations Summit of the Future (SOTF) held in New York September 22-23\, 2024\, brought together world leaders to forge a new international consensus on how to “deliver a better present and safeguard the future”. The outcoming Pact for the Future document is expected to demonstrate the growing global momentum towards building societies that value more than just economic output. Social progress measured in a business-as-usual\, GDP-centric view of prosperity must be replaced by new developmental models that place collective wellbeing\, ecological sustainability and intergenerational solidarity as main priorities. A strong normative framework at the national level is essential to meet developmental and environmental needs of present and future generations in a healthy\, clean and sustainable environment. \nFor this purpose\, development must be supported by an international economic environment that incorporates this new\, post-growth framing of the Right to Development. A deep reform of the international monetary\, tax and financial systems is thus required to adapt and respond to the complex realities of the XXI century. \nIntergenerational solidarity is embedded in the DNA of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both the SDGs and the Pact for the Future commit member states to policies that promote equity between generations\, ensuring that resources\, opportunities\, and support systems are accessible to both Youth and Older persons. This holistic approach\, essential for implementing the SDGs\, requires at its base a clear commitment to sustainability by all member states. \nIndigenous perspectives can provide valuable insights into intergenerational solidarity\, the sustainability of development and the environment. Indigenous knowledge systems and codes emphasize a harmonious relationship with nature\, community well-being\, and respect for all generations\, aligning closely with the principles of sustainable development. By integrating these indigenous principles into the global discourse on intergenerational solidarity\, we can balance a\ndistribution of resources that supports both current and future needs\, thus enhancing our understanding of sustainable practices that honor the interconnectedness of all generations. This approach not only addresses immediate challenges but also fosters a resilient and inclusive long-term framework for achieving the SDGs\, ensuring that no one is left behind. \nBy signing this Pact of the Future member states have pledged to execute transformative policies\nto bring about urgent solutions through structural change\, with all human rights as\nits foundation\, for the preservation of people and planet. The event will discuss the responsibility\nof NGOs to ensure its implementation and enhance the global momentum toward a sustainable\nand equitable future through intergenerational solidarity and collaboration. \n  \nPanelists:\n– Liberato C. Bautista\, President\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CoNGO)\n– Cecilia Schirmeister\, Representative to the UN\, Bahá’í International Community \n– Ivy Koek\, Representative to the UN\, Soka Gakkai International\, Co-Chair of NGO\nCommittee on the Status of Women\n– Ananda Lee Tan\, Strategy Advisor\, Just Transition Alliance\n– Ranbir Singh Mangat\, SDG Campaigner\, Sikh Human Rights Group \nWelcoming/Introductory remarks:\nMaria Fornella\, UN Representative\, Soroptimist International \nModerator:\nDr. Despoina Afroditi Milaki\, UN Representative\, International Presentation Association \nSotF offsite event Concept Note
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/building-global-momentum-for-a-sustainable-and-equitable-future/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T032739
CREATED:20240913T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T204641Z
UID:10002574-1727181000-1727188200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:“The Morning after the Summit of the Future: Critical Reflections and the Right to Development”
DESCRIPTION:“The Morning after the Summit of the Future: Critical Reflections and the Right to Development”\nCo-organized by:\nRosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS)\, Women’s Major Group (WMG)\, World Council of Churches (WCC)\,  and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) \nTuesday\, 24 September 2024\, 12:30-2:30 EST \nLocation: Bahá’í International Community\, 866 United Nations Plaza\, Suite 120\nRegister here by September 15: https://lnkd.in/egzHs4nT \nThe Summit of the Future (SoTF) is touted as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to forge a ‘Pact for the Future’\, a new international consensus on what the future should look like and how this can happen. This is envisaged to result in profound changes in how societies\, institutions\, and individuals relate to each other\, leading the way to realize the Sustainable Development Goals and the Right to Development. ‘The Morning after the SoTF’ will delve into these critical questions: How can the Pact for the Future help realize the Right to Development\, and how can the Covenant on the Right to Development help bring the SDGs into fruition? \nWho Should Attend:\nCivil society actors & activists\nDecision-makers\nUN allies committed to transformative change \nMeet the panelists\n· Ms. Isabelle Durant\, Member of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development\n· Ms. Mabel Bianco\, Women’s Major Group\n· Ms. Barbara Adams\, Global Policy Forum\n· Ms. Bhumika Muchhala\, Third World Network\n· Mr. Bodo Ellmers\, Global Policy Forum\n· Mr. Vitalice Meja\, Reality of Aid-Africa\n· Mr. Murad Akincilar\, CETIM\n· Mr. Levi Bautista\, Conference of NGOs in Conultative Relationship with the United Nations
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-morning-after-the-summit-of-the-future-critical-reflections-and-the-right-to-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T173000
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SUMMARY:“REFLECTIONS ON THE INTERRELIGIOUS IMPERATIVE FOR THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE AND MULTILATERALISM BASED ON HUMAN FRATERNITY”
DESCRIPTION:REFLECTIONS ON THE INTERRELIGIOUS IMPERATIVE FOR THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE  \nAND THE MULTILATERALISM BASED ON HUMAN FRATERNITY \n  \nSept. 23\, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST | Church Center for the United Nations | 8th Floor Conference Room
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/reflections-on-the-interreligious-imperative-for-the-pact-for-the-future-and-multilateralism-based-on-human-fraternity/
LOCATION:Church Center for the UN\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017-3521\, United States
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SUMMARY:UN Summit of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Outcome documents and letters from the Co-facilitators\nPact for the Future\n\nLatest documents:\n\nRevision 2\nZero Draft\n\nLatest letter:\n\nVirtual Consultation with Member States\, MGoS and civil society networks and organizations\n\n\nMore letters and further information on the revision documents\nFurther information on the zero draft\n\n  \n\n\nDeclaration on Future Generations\n\nLatest documents:\n\nRevision 2\nRevision 1\n\nLatest letter:\n\nLetter on Rev.2\, on an Ambassadorial-level Meeting and Roadmap\nExplanation of concepts\n\n\nMore information\, previous letters and revisions of the Declaration on Future Generations\n\n  \n\n\nGlobal Digital Compact\n\nLatest documents:\n\nRevision 2\nRevision 1\n\nLatest letter:\n\nCo-facilitators’ letter\n\n\nMore information\, previous letters and revisions of the Global Digital Compact\n\n  \n\nSummit of the Future Webpage
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/un-summit-of-the-future/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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SUMMARY:“The Critical Role of Human Rights in Realizing the Pact for the Future.”
DESCRIPTION:Summit of the Future Action Days (20-21 September 2024)\n“The Critical Role of Human Rights in Realizing the Pact for the Future.” \n21 September\, 1:00 – 2:15 pm \nConference Room 2\, United Nations Headquarters \n___________________________________ \nThe event can be followed live on http://webtv.un.org  \nPlease RSVP to OHCHR by 17 September\, 4 pm: https://bit.ly/3T0EDzQ \nBackground and context\nThe Pact for the Future offers a unique opportunity for the international community to set out an ambitious vision to collectively address today’s challenges\, and achieve a more just\, peaceful\, and sustainable future. \nThe widening gap between the vision and international commitments elaborated in the United Nations Charter\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on the one hand\, and people’s day-to-day reality on the other\, means that the Pact for the Future must produce tangible positive change in the lives of people everywhere. Human rights\, including civil\, political\, economic\, social and cultural rights provide the blueprint for a just\, peaceful and sustainable future for everyone everywhere. Grounded in the dignity and equality of every human being\, human rights offer solutions based on agreed standards\, principles\,\nand universal values. \nThe three United Nations pillars are of equal importance\, interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Human rights are essential for building trust in institutions\, addressing the root causes and drivers of poverty\, inequality and conflict\, and ensuring justice and reconciliation – and thus key to achieving peace and security and sustainable development. \nImplementing the Pact for the Future in a way that recognises and puts these linkages into practice will ensure a focus on key issues\, such as addressing inequalities and leaving no one behind\, and ensuring meaningful\, inclusive and safe participation. Accordingly\, it is crucial to ensure a strong human rights system that works effectively\, impartially\, and transparently across all human rights. \nPanel discussion\nThe UN Human Rights Office\, together with Costa Rica\, South Africa\, the European Union\, Action for Sustainable Development and CIVICUS\, is organizing a panel discussion to highlight the value of human rights in achieving sustainable development and peace and security\, and in ensuring the effective enjoyment by all of all human rights. This includes the right to development. The panel will showcase concrete applications of human rights as a bridge-builder between the people and the institutions of the State in a range of areas\, including addressing inequalities\, tackling discrimination\, and addressing new and emerging challenges. \nIn particular\, emphasis will be placed on how the United Nations\, Member States\, and civil society organizations\, along with all other relevant stakeholders\, can work together to implement the Pact for the Future\, with human rights at its centre. As set out in “Human Rights: A Path for Solutions\,” which built on the Human Rights 75 Initiative\, linking universal human rights to the actions and commitments set forth in the Pact will revitalize a multilateral response-based system that works effectively\, impartially\, and transparently for both people and the planet. \nObjectives:\nThrough concrete case examples and the sharing of good practices\, the panel aims to:\n• Demonstrate the importance of a strong human rights system for an inclusive and effective multilateral system that is better able to respond and deliver for the people and planet.\n• Demonstrate the critical role of human rights in achieving peace and security and sustainable development\, while reaffirming the interlinkages\, equal value and importance\nof the three United Nations pillars.\n• Strengthen buy-in\, explore innovative solutions and forge collaborative partnerships for implementation of the Pact on our path for a better future with human rights at the core.\n• Illustrate ways in which “Human Rights: A Path for Solutions” provides a key framework for this journey\, including the synergies between this vision and the actions and\ncommitments set forth in the Pact. \nFormat:  \nThe High Commissioner for Human Rights will deliver opening remarks and moderate a panel comprised of high-level representatives of the organizing coalition.\nAn interactive dialogue with interventions from registered speakers will follow.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-critical-role-of-human-rights-in-realizing-the-pact-for-the-future/
LOCATION:United Nations\, New York\, United States
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