This events calendar is an announcement service by CoNGO to its member organizations, its NGO substantive committees, the wider civil society community, and the UN System. All events included here, including their accuracy, are the sole responsibility of their organizers. Unless explicitly indicated, inclusion of an event in this calendar does not constitute CoNGO endorsement of the event. If you have an event or meeting you want to be considered for announcement here, please email us at infonews@ngocongo.org.
CoNGO Open Mic on UN-NGO Relations (For NGOs in Consultative Status Only)
worldwide/virtualDear CoNGO members and NGO Committee leaders, Greetings. I am sending this message to members of NGOs listed as members of CoNGO (Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations) and/or members of related NGO committees. By now, if your NGO is in consultative status with ECOSOC, you or someone in your organization would
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Multi-stakeholder meeting on older people’s human rights
worldwide/virtualThe 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. NGOs are encouraged to attend in person if possible. You do not need to have ECOSOC status
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OHCHR’s multi-stakeholder meeting on the human rights of older persons
worldwide/virtualOHCHR’s multi-stakeholder meeting on the human rights of older persons will be held on 29 - 30 August 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m CET, in a hybrid format at the Palais des Nations (Room XVII). More information, including on the panellists, is available here. Registration for the event is open until 23 August.
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Focused discussion on identifying ways and means of more meaningful engagement of youth in the work of the General Assembly
Economic and Social Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters NY NYFollow-up to the report of the Secretary-General entitled "Our Common Agenda" Focused discussion on identifying ways and means of more meaningful engagement of youth in the work of the General Assembly Tuesday, 30 August 2022, at 3:00 pm Economic and Social Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, in his report entitled
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[deadline] Call for submissions to CoNGO consultation on resolution 1996/31
worldwide/virtualAttention dear NGO partners: The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) will hold consultations with organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC to discuss questions of interest to the Committee or to the organizations relating to the relationship between the NGOs and the United Nations in line with paragraph 61 (a) of ECOSOC resolution 1996/31. The consultations
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[deadline for inputs] Draft guidance on Mental Health, Human Rights, and Legislation published jointly by WHO & OHCHR
worldwide/virtualCall for inputs: Draft guidance on Mental Health, Human Rights, and Legislation published jointly by WHO and OHCHR Purpose: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) invites Member States, and relevant regional and international intergovernmental organizations; national human rights institutions, equality bodies, United Nations funds, programmes, and specialized agencies, organizations of persons with
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European and Central Asian Seminar Contribution of Development to the Enjoyment of all Human Rights
worldwide/virtualEurope and Central Asia Regional Seminar Join us in exploring this year's theme, The Contribution of Development to the Enjoyment of All Human Rights, both online and in-person in Room XXV, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. On Sept. 1 and 2, events will be available to watch live here! Read the concept note, participation guidelines,
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Fostering freedom of expression through the UPR process: Enhancing Synergies between UNESCO and the Human Rights Council
worldwide/virtualHigh-level discussion on “Fostering freedom of expression through the UPR process: Enhancing Synergies between UNESCO and the Human Rights Council" When: 5 September 2022 15:00-16:30 (CEST) Where: Room XVII - UN Palais des Nations, Geneva. The event will be open for in-person participation in Geneva and will be live-streamed on the UNWebcast. Read more (full
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Global launch of the Human Development Report 2021/22: Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a World in Transformation
UN SDG Studio NYC | virtualGlobal Launch of the 2021-2022 Human Development Report Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our future in a transforming world We are living in uncertain times. The COVID-19 pandemic, now in its third year, continues to spin off new variants. Ongoing conflicts and crises across the world are causing immense human suffering, while climate and ecological
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NGO Committee on Ageing/NY Fall Update
worldwide/virtualNGO Committee on Ageing/NY Sept. 8 regular monthly meeting: What’s Happening in Ageing at the UN? What’s Ahead for the NGO Committee on Ageing/NY? So much has happened at the United Nations over the summer, laying the groundwork for the NGO Committee on Ageing/NY Fall agenda. Join the NGO CoA/NY for its monthly Programme Meeting
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