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Youth-led Action Research (YAR) on the Impact of COVID-19 on Marginalised Youth in 9 Countries in the Asia Pacific
worldwide/virtualThe Asia Pacific region is home to more than 700 million young people. About 85 million come from marginalized backgrounds, living in extreme poverty, having little to no access to education, employment, health care, and social protection, and facing barriers to meaningful opportunities to engage in decision-making processes that affect their lives. Disconnected from their
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Overcoming Stigma and Violence Against Incarcerated and Drug-using Women
worldwide/virtualOvercoming Stigma and Violence against Incarcerated and Drug-using Women Organised by Dianova International, the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC), the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Women and Harm Reduction International Network (WHRIN) Women who use drugs, and women incarcerated and formerly incarcerated for drug offences, face high levels of stigma, discrimination and
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Digital and Financial Inclusion: Pathways to promote an inclusive Post-COVID-19 socio-economic recovery
worldwide/virtualVirtual side event during the 2021 ECOSOC FfD Forum on Financing for Development Date & time: April 12 from 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm EST Register in advance for this meeting (by 5:00pm EST on April 11): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOGopj4tE9OFujGTOC3FTT_-z2aMJ0Sr World Bank data (September 2020) indicates that 212 countries have planned, introduced, or put in place 1179
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Promoting evidence-based drug policies and interventions enshrined in human rights in Europe
worldwide/virtualDear all, On behalf of the Association Proyecto Hombre, it is a pleasure to inform you that, in the celebration of the 64th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, we are organising an on-line side event on behalf the EU Civil Society Forum on Drugs titled “Promoting evidence-based drug policies and interventions enshrined in
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The way forward: developing gender-sensitive treatment programs to eradicate barriers for women
worldwide/virtualSide-event to the 64th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs Women who use drugs face specific barriers that limit their access to recovery programs. The online event will review ways to remove these barriers and improve their adherence to treatment. It will feature an infographic prepared for this event, and emphasize the need to focus
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The Kyoto Declaration: Next Steps for Civil Society & Faith-Based Organizations
worldwide/virtualWe are happy to announce the next Webinar from the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations: The Kyoto Declaration: Next steps of the Civil Society & Faith-Based Organizations A Review of the 14th UN-Congress on Crime Prevention in Japan last Month, where we held an Ancillary Meeting Following up on the recent Kyoto Crime Congress of UNODC
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Identity at the Intersection of Indigeneity and Christianity: An Indigenous Dilemma
worldwide/virtualYou are invited to a virtual side event on the margins of the 20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Identity at the intersection of Indigeneity and Christianity: An Indigenous Dilemma Indigenous Christians are an important group with a distinct voice that must be represented on the global stage. Reconciliation processes
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ASPBAE Asia Pacific Policy Dialogue on Education Financing
worldwide/virtualDear ASPBAE Members and Friends, We cordially invite you to join the ASPBAE Asia Pacific Policy Dialogue on Education Financing which will be held on Monday, 26 April 2021, at 1:00 pm Manila time (Philippine Standard Time). This is a key Asia Pacific event as part of the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) held from 26-30
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The Doctrine of Discovery and the Indigenous Ministries of The Episcopal Church
worldwide/virtualDear UN partners and participants at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 20th session, you are cordially invited to a panel discussion with Episcopal Indigenous participants in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 20. At 2pm EST on Monday, April 26, join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99063295488?pwd=RERvMEptNTdoVE1tbFVlbTM0TVZxdz09 For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Bradley
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Generation Equality: Lifting Up Young Women’s Voices in the Church
worldwide/virtualDear UN partners in gender justice and women’s and girls’ empowerment, You are cordially invited to "Lifting Up Young Women's Voices in the Church." Join Episcopal United Nations and the Presiding Bishop’s UNCSW65 delegates at the Generation Equality Forum as they discuss how Generation Equality fits into Church life, women who have guided them along
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