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Preventing and Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) as a Tool of War
Preventing and Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) as a Tool of War
Dear Colleagues, Search for Common Ground invites you to join us for a UNGA side-event focused on conflict-related sexual violence as a mechanism of war. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security. Against the backdrop of events transpiring in
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Preventing and Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) as a Tool of War
Preventing and Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) as a Tool of War
Dear Colleagues, Search for Common Ground invites you to join us for a UNGA side-event focused on conflict-related sexual violence as a mechanism of war. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security. Against the backdrop of events transpiring in
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Digital Equity: Policies, Access, Literacy & Safety
Digital Equity: Policies, Access, Literacy & Safety
The NGO Committee on Ageing-New York's program provides a platform for a multi-stakeholder dialogue with a call to action. Speakers will address digital equity, including adequate policies, access, digital literacy, and safety. The virtual program will take place October 1st from 10:00—11:30am EDT. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6cE7POAkqrbuCIgY3L2HFJghTde6BlqlF2HrEayaE4gwoCA/viewform ____________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-New York
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Digital Equity: Policies, Access, Literacy & Safety
Digital Equity: Policies, Access, Literacy & Safety
The NGO Committee on Ageing-New York's program provides a platform for a multi-stakeholder dialogue with a call to action. Speakers will address digital equity, including adequate policies, access, digital literacy, and safety. The virtual program will take place October 1st from 10:00—11:30am EDT. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6cE7POAkqrbuCIgY3L2HFJghTde6BlqlF2HrEayaE4gwoCA/viewform ____________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Ageing-New York
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Stand up for Rights of Older Persons
Stand up for Rights of Older Persons
Violations of older persons’ human rights have been witnessed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Decades long implicit biases rooted in ageism have made older people invisible through lack of insightful policies that protect their rights. As the world’s population ages, the trends of human rights violations will undermine the fabric of society and its
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Stand up for Rights of Older Persons
Stand up for Rights of Older Persons
Violations of older persons’ human rights have been witnessed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Decades long implicit biases rooted in ageism have made older people invisible through lack of insightful policies that protect their rights. As the world’s population ages, the trends of human rights violations will undermine the fabric of society and its
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Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the Legacy & Resilience of the Victims
Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the Legacy & Resilience of the Victims
Dear ecumenical friends, The WCC/CCIA (Commission of the Churches on International Affairs) series of regional webinars focussing on REMEMBERING PAST MASSACRES: HONORING THE LEGACY AND RESILIENCE OF THE VICTIMS will take us this time to the Pacific. We hope you'll join us! Please share in your networks. Date: Monday 18 October 2021 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM CEST (i.e. 8AM
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Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the Legacy & Resilience of the Victims
Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the Legacy & Resilience of the Victims
Dear ecumenical friends, The WCC/CCIA (Commission of the Churches on International Affairs) series of regional webinars focussing on REMEMBERING PAST MASSACRES: HONORING THE LEGACY AND RESILIENCE OF THE VICTIMS will take us this time to the Pacific. We hope you'll join us! Please share in your networks. Date: Monday 18 October 2021 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM CEST (i.e. 8AM
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The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children & youth
The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children & youth
The NGO Committee on Children's Rights invites you to our October meeting in recognition of UN World Mental Health month. Register here! Invited panel of experts: Kira Herbert, Educator, Croton-Harmon UFSD, BS Education, MS Education, NYS Teacher of Excellence Erlanger A. Turner, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Pepperdine University Moderator: Professor Roseanne Flores, Ph.D Dept. Psychology at Hunter College,
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The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children & youth
The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children & youth
The NGO Committee on Children's Rights invites you to our October meeting in recognition of UN World Mental Health month. Register here! Invited panel of experts: Kira Herbert, Educator, Croton-Harmon UFSD, BS Education, MS Education, NYS Teacher of Excellence Erlanger A. Turner, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Pepperdine University Moderator: Professor Roseanne Flores, Ph.D Dept. Psychology at Hunter College,
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ASEM Forum on Human Rights of Older Persons: Present and Future
Join us for this special ASEM Forum focusing on "Protection of the Rights of Older Persons in Emergency Situations." View the full 2-day program here: asemgac.org/mod/mod_form/add.php?no=8&sub_id= __________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO 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-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more
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ASEM Forum on Human Rights of Older Persons: Present and Future
Join us for this special ASEM Forum focusing on "Protection of the Rights of Older Persons in Emergency Situations." View the full 2-day program here: asemgac.org/mod/mod_form/add.php?no=8&sub_id= __________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO 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-Vienna, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more
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Conversation with Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Conversation with Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Please join us on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 10:00am to 11:15am (Eastern) for a conversation about Freedom of Thought with Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. On the occasion of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief is hosting a
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Conversation with Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Conversation with Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Please join us on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 10:00am to 11:15am (Eastern) for a conversation about Freedom of Thought with Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. On the occasion of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief is hosting a
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Adequate reparation in the future LBI: The example of mining disasters
Adequate reparation in the future LBI: The example of mining disasters
Join us for this official side event during the 7th session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Examining the concrete situations in Marinduque Island (the Philippines) and Minas Gerais State (Brazil), panelists will interrogate whether articles in the current draft for the legally
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Adequate reparation in the future LBI: The example of mining disasters
Adequate reparation in the future LBI: The example of mining disasters
Join us for this official side event during the 7th session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Examining the concrete situations in Marinduque Island (the Philippines) and Minas Gerais State (Brazil), panelists will interrogate whether articles in the current draft for the legally
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Redefining Health: New Approaches for How We Live and Age
Please consider yourself officially invited to join "Redefining Health: New Approaches for How We Live and Age," the AARP’s global conference on Wednesday, October 27th and Thursday 28th from 17:00- 20:00 GVA time (11:00-14:00 NY time). This virtual conference will bring together a roster of premier leaders and experts to discuss proposed solutions and ideas aimed at
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Redefining Health: New Approaches for How We Live and Age
Please consider yourself officially invited to join "Redefining Health: New Approaches for How We Live and Age," the AARP’s global conference on Wednesday, October 27th and Thursday 28th from 17:00- 20:00 GVA time (11:00-14:00 NY time). This virtual conference will bring together a roster of premier leaders and experts to discuss proposed solutions and ideas aimed at
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Episcopal Church events at COP26
Dear UN faith-based and civil society partners in climate action at COP26, We hope this finds you doing well as COP26 approaches. Please find yourselves warmly invited to join our Episcopal Church events at COP26 on October 28th, November 6th and November 12th. And of course, we will be in touch with you ahead of and during
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Episcopal Church events at COP26
Dear UN faith-based and civil society partners in climate action at COP26, We hope this finds you doing well as COP26 approaches. Please find yourselves warmly invited to join our Episcopal Church events at COP26 on October 28th, November 6th and November 12th. And of course, we will be in touch with you ahead of and during
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The global debt crisis and the role of private creditors
The global debt crisis and the role of private creditors
Sharing responsibilities as well as benefits? The global debt crisis and the role of private creditors The results of the G20 initiatives to relieve the debt of the Global South, which has been hard hit economically by the pandemic, are sobering. Many eligible countries are reluctant to enter into negotiations. They fear that debt relief
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The global debt crisis and the role of private creditors
The global debt crisis and the role of private creditors
Sharing responsibilities as well as benefits? The global debt crisis and the role of private creditors The results of the G20 initiatives to relieve the debt of the Global South, which has been hard hit economically by the pandemic, are sobering. Many eligible countries are reluctant to enter into negotiations. They fear that debt relief
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COP26, Fossil Fuel Divestment and a Just Transition for All
COP26, Fossil Fuel Divestment and a Just Transition for All
Around the world, faith institutions are supporting a just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy by divesting from fossil fuel companies and investing in climate solutions. More than 500 faith institutions have made fossil fuel divestment commitments, including the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, the Methodist Church of Great Britain, the Anglican Church of Southern
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COP26, Fossil Fuel Divestment and a Just Transition for All
COP26, Fossil Fuel Divestment and a Just Transition for All
Around the world, faith institutions are supporting a just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy by divesting from fossil fuel companies and investing in climate solutions. More than 500 faith institutions have made fossil fuel divestment commitments, including the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, the Methodist Church of Great Britain, the Anglican Church of Southern
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Episcopal Church Climate Advocacy at the UN: COP26 Kick-Off with Bishop’s Delegation
Episcopal Church Climate Advocacy at the UN: COP26 Kick-Off with Bishop’s Delegation
Dear UN faith-based and civil society partners in climate action at COP26, You are warmly invited to “Episcopal Church Climate Advocacy at the UN: COP26 Kick-Off with the Presiding Bishop’s Delegation,” this Thursday, October 28th, 1 – 2:30 pm Eastern, as well as our subsequent events on November 6th and 12th. Find all the information here: The Episcopal Church’s presence at
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