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SUMMARY:Three Keys to Successful Advocacy:  How to Move\, Touch and Inspire Anyone at Anytime
DESCRIPTION:Three Keys to Successful Advocacy: How to Move\, Touch and Inspire Anyone at Anytime \nWe are pleased that Adriane Berg\, an expert communicator and an Emmy award-winning TV host and podcaster\, will join us today. Adriane is communications consultant to many major companies and a member of the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY\, Subcommittee on Communications. Erica Dhar\, Director\, Global Alliances\, International Affairs\, AARP\, will be the respondent\, applying Adriane’s presentation to our advocacy work at the NGO CoA. \nBe prepared for a lively session on effective advocacy messaging followed by an eye-opening speed coaching session with your fellow attendees. \nProgramme: \n\nWelcome & Chair’s Update Cynthia Stuen\, Chair\, NGO Committee on Ageing/NY\nModerator Frances Zainoeddin\, Vice Chair\, Program Subcommittee Chair\nSpeaker: Adriane Berg\, CEO Generation Bold\nRespondent: Erica Dhar\, Director\, Global Alliances\, International Affairs\, AARP\nQuestions and Comments\nClosing Remarks\n\nAttendees will discover: \n\nHow to create a compelling elevator pitch\nHow to appeal to multiple audiences at meetings and events\nHow to create and deliver a compelling call to action\nHow to tell your advocacy story using the unique “U curve” technique\n\nJoin here: us02web.zoom.us/j/81697309330 \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 vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/three-keys-to-successful-advocacy-how-to-move-touch-and-inspire-anyone-at-anytime/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
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SUMMARY:Three Keys to Successful Advocacy:  How to Move\, Touch and Inspire Anyone at Anytime
DESCRIPTION:Three Keys to Successful Advocacy: How to Move\, Touch and Inspire Anyone at Anytime \nWe are pleased that Adriane Berg\, an expert communicator and an Emmy award-winning TV host and podcaster\, will join us today. Adriane is communications consultant to many major companies and a member of the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY\, Subcommittee on Communications. Erica Dhar\, Director\, Global Alliances\, International Affairs\, AARP\, will be the respondent\, applying Adriane’s presentation to our advocacy work at the NGO CoA. \nBe prepared for a lively session on effective advocacy messaging followed by an eye-opening speed coaching session with your fellow attendees. \nProgramme: \n\nWelcome & Chair’s Update Cynthia Stuen\, Chair\, NGO Committee on Ageing/NY\nModerator Frances Zainoeddin\, Vice Chair\, Program Subcommittee Chair\nSpeaker: Adriane Berg\, CEO Generation Bold\nRespondent: Erica Dhar\, Director\, Global Alliances\, International Affairs\, AARP\nQuestions and Comments\nClosing Remarks\n\nAttendees will discover: \n\nHow to create a compelling elevator pitch\nHow to appeal to multiple audiences at meetings and events\nHow to create and deliver a compelling call to action\nHow to tell your advocacy story using the unique “U curve” technique\n\nJoin here: us02web.zoom.us/j/81697309330 \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 vice chair at susanneseperson@gmail.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/three-keys-to-successful-advocacy-how-to-move-touch-and-inspire-anyone-at-anytime-2/
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SUMMARY:Financing for Development in a Fractured World
DESCRIPTION:Join the NGO Committee on Financing for Development for an important look at FfD in a contemporary context\, knowing that the repercussions of COVID-19 and climate destruction are here to stay\, at least for the foreseeable future. \nDate and Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am EST on November 9\, 2022 \n Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuduutpjguGtENOtCZCf-EtA7AD0azr_Wu  \nObjective: The General Assembly will decide during the current session whether it is ready to convoke the fourth Financing for Development (FfD) conference in the next few years. The global economy is in a difficult situation\, especially for development\, underlining the need for more effective international economic and financial cooperation. While it is not obvious that the international community as a whole is currently ready to effectively address the pending issues\, it is time to start to try to build a new global consensus on financing for sustainable development. \nThe objective of the NGO Committee on FfD in organizing this workshop is to build the capacity of NGOs/CSOs that focus on a range of economic\, social\, and environmental issues to engage effectively in the FfD processes and to share updates on the current FfD discussions. While the session is geared towards NGOs/CSOs already engaged with UN processes\, it is open to anyone interested in gaining an understanding of FfD. Speakers will provide a perspective of the FfD processes\, clarify the larger impact of FfD-related decisions on the achievements of the 2030 agenda\, and share insights on current developments and areas that require urgent action and strengthened advocacy efforts. \nRead the full concept note here! \n___________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Financing for Development 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 Sustainable Development/NY\, please ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP.
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CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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SUMMARY:Financing for Development in a Fractured World
DESCRIPTION:Join the NGO Committee on Financing for Development for an important look at FfD in a contemporary context\, knowing that the repercussions of COVID-19 and climate destruction are here to stay\, at least for the foreseeable future. \nDate and Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am EST on November 9\, 2022 \n Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuduutpjguGtENOtCZCf-EtA7AD0azr_Wu  \nObjective: The General Assembly will decide during the current session whether it is ready to convoke the fourth Financing for Development (FfD) conference in the next few years. The global economy is in a difficult situation\, especially for development\, underlining the need for more effective international economic and financial cooperation. While it is not obvious that the international community as a whole is currently ready to effectively address the pending issues\, it is time to start to try to build a new global consensus on financing for sustainable development. \nThe objective of the NGO Committee on FfD in organizing this workshop is to build the capacity of NGOs/CSOs that focus on a range of economic\, social\, and environmental issues to engage effectively in the FfD processes and to share updates on the current FfD discussions. While the session is geared towards NGOs/CSOs already engaged with UN processes\, it is open to anyone interested in gaining an understanding of FfD. Speakers will provide a perspective of the FfD processes\, clarify the larger impact of FfD-related decisions on the achievements of the 2030 agenda\, and share insights on current developments and areas that require urgent action and strengthened advocacy efforts. \nRead the full concept note here! \n___________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Financing for Development 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 Sustainable Development/NY\, please ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/financing-for-development-in-a-fractured-world-2/
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SUMMARY:Parents' Role in Fostering the Financial Literacy of Their Children
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on the Family invites you to join their first fall event of the year\, in which attendees will hear from Susan Beacham and a New York banker about educating parents on how to raise financially responsible children. \nThis event will be held virtually via Zoom. Register here! \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Family/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 the Family/Vienna\, please visit viennafamilycommittee.org. 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 Children’s Rights/NY\, please visit childrightsny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/parents-role-in-fostering-the-financial-literacy-of-their-children/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T131500
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SUMMARY:Parents' Role in Fostering the Financial Literacy of Their Children
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on the Family invites you to join their first fall event of the year\, in which attendees will hear from Susan Beacham and a New York banker about educating parents on how to raise financially responsible children. \nThis event will be held virtually via Zoom. Register here! \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Family/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 the Family/Vienna\, please visit viennafamilycommittee.org. 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 Children’s Rights/NY\, please visit childrightsny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/parents-role-in-fostering-the-financial-literacy-of-their-children-2/
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CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T140000
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SUMMARY:Towards Environmental Justice: The Role of the Legally Binding Instrument for Business Accountability in Combatting the Triple Planetary Crisis
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 25\, please join Franciscans International for this side event during the 8th session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and human rights. \nPanelists will discuss specific local cases and recent developments such as the recognition of the right to a clean\, healthy and sustainable environment to explore how the current draft text of the legally binding instrument may serve to mitigate the triple planetary crisis and hold corporations accountable. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K0bBCBYjRHylqmFKzQIPDg \nSpeakers: \n\nErika Mendes (Justiça Ambiental / Friends of the Earth Mozambique) on gas projects in Cabo Delgado\nViviana Tacha (Centro Sociojurídico para la Defensa Territorial) on the La Colosa Mine in Colombia\nLayla Hughes (Lawyer and Consultant) on the impact of oil and gas industries in the United States\nDebbie Stothard (ALTSEAN – Burma)\nDavid Boyd\, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment\n\nInterpretation available in English\, Español\, and Português. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 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 ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/towards-environmental-justice-the-role-of-the-legally-binding-instrument-for-business-accountability-in-combatting-the-triple-planetary-crisis/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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SUMMARY:Towards Environmental Justice: The Role of the Legally Binding Instrument for Business Accountability in Combatting the Triple Planetary Crisis
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 25\, please join Franciscans International for this side event during the 8th session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and human rights. \nPanelists will discuss specific local cases and recent developments such as the recognition of the right to a clean\, healthy and sustainable environment to explore how the current draft text of the legally binding instrument may serve to mitigate the triple planetary crisis and hold corporations accountable. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K0bBCBYjRHylqmFKzQIPDg \nSpeakers: \n\nErika Mendes (Justiça Ambiental / Friends of the Earth Mozambique) on gas projects in Cabo Delgado\nViviana Tacha (Centro Sociojurídico para la Defensa Territorial) on the La Colosa Mine in Colombia\nLayla Hughes (Lawyer and Consultant) on the impact of oil and gas industries in the United States\nDebbie Stothard (ALTSEAN – Burma)\nDavid Boyd\, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment\n\nInterpretation available in English\, Español\, and Português. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 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 ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations\, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/towards-environmental-justice-the-role-of-the-legally-binding-instrument-for-business-accountability-in-combatting-the-triple-planetary-crisis-2/
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CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T140000
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SUMMARY:The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace USA for a conversation with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh about his new best seller book which shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change. \nThis webinar is co-hosted by Sikh Council for Interfaith Relations and Religions for Peace USA. \nJoin Live via Zoom or Facebook. \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \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 Freedom of Religion or Belief\, please visit unforb.org. 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 Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-light-we-give-how-sikh-wisdom-can-transform-your-life/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T140000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T160806Z
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SUMMARY:The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace USA for a conversation with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh about his new best seller book which shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change. \nThis webinar is co-hosted by Sikh Council for Interfaith Relations and Religions for Peace USA. \nJoin Live via Zoom or Facebook. \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \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 Freedom of Religion or Belief\, please visit unforb.org. 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 Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.org. \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-light-we-give-how-sikh-wisdom-can-transform-your-life-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
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SUMMARY:Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?
DESCRIPTION:CACCI is pleased to invite members and friends to join the webinar on “Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?” which will be held on October 4\, 2022 at 2:00 PM Taipei time (GMT+8). \nTo register\, please visit bit.ly/SmartBizSolutions. \nThe webinar aims to introduce successful cases of smart solutions in various fields of business. Experts will be invited to present various smart solutions applicable to business and provide the opportunity to discuss potential collaboration among businessmen in the Asia-Pacific region. \nThe 90-minute session will be moderated by Herman Sameisky\, the International Director of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association. Mr. Samiesky is a technical communicator and data analyst who has previously worked for Google and Amazon. \n(1) James Chiao\, Chairman of the Asian ICT Council at CACCI and the Smart Cities Committee at CIECA-Taiwan; Founding President of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association; and CEO of Smart Cities Consulting\, Ltd\, Co.  will talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on and opportunities for businesses. In particular\, he will discuss the digital transformation of businesses\, how smart solutions can optimize them\, and how glocalization is a win-win business model for international partnerships. \nThe session will then delve into case studies of smart solutions for businesses. \n(2) Joni Kuo\, Chairman of Softfoundry International Pte Ltd.\, will introduce FacePro  “5G+AR Remote Xpert” Smart Service\,” which enables experts to remotely guide on-site personnel with 4K ultra-high-definition video from the first perspective and conduct troubleshooting and maintenance\, which not only improves maintenance efficiency and ensures safety\, but also results in a sharing of expertise and technology. \n(3) Shao-Jen Weng\, CEO of Healthcare Systems Consortium (HSC)\, will focus on how hospitals and health systems are positioning their organizations for the future in a post-pandemic world\, and the top 10 healthcare industry trends and innovations that impact healthcare companies worldwide. \n(4) Bruce King\, Marketing Director of GoodLinker Co.\, Ltd.\, will look into the two common barriers manufacturing SMEs face in reaching digital transformation to be smarter and more efficient. He will also tackle the benefits of Industry Internet of Thing (IIoT)\, and the service model with glocalization eco-system. Examples of different industry application cases will also be presented. \n(5) The session will conclude with a Q&A. \nPlease note that registrants will also receive a link to the webinar’s video and presentation documents after the session. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/New York\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/smart-solutions-for-better-business-is-your-enterprise-future-ready/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20221004T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
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SUMMARY:Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?
DESCRIPTION:CACCI is pleased to invite members and friends to join the webinar on “Smart Solutions for Better Business: Is Your Enterprise Future-Ready?” which will be held on October 4\, 2022 at 2:00 PM Taipei time (GMT+8). \nTo register\, please visit bit.ly/SmartBizSolutions. \nThe webinar aims to introduce successful cases of smart solutions in various fields of business. Experts will be invited to present various smart solutions applicable to business and provide the opportunity to discuss potential collaboration among businessmen in the Asia-Pacific region. \nThe 90-minute session will be moderated by Herman Sameisky\, the International Director of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association. Mr. Samiesky is a technical communicator and data analyst who has previously worked for Google and Amazon. \n(1) James Chiao\, Chairman of the Asian ICT Council at CACCI and the Smart Cities Committee at CIECA-Taiwan; Founding President of Taiwan Smart Solutions Association; and CEO of Smart Cities Consulting\, Ltd\, Co.  will talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on and opportunities for businesses. In particular\, he will discuss the digital transformation of businesses\, how smart solutions can optimize them\, and how glocalization is a win-win business model for international partnerships. \nThe session will then delve into case studies of smart solutions for businesses. \n(2) Joni Kuo\, Chairman of Softfoundry International Pte Ltd.\, will introduce FacePro  “5G+AR Remote Xpert” Smart Service\,” which enables experts to remotely guide on-site personnel with 4K ultra-high-definition video from the first perspective and conduct troubleshooting and maintenance\, which not only improves maintenance efficiency and ensures safety\, but also results in a sharing of expertise and technology. \n(3) Shao-Jen Weng\, CEO of Healthcare Systems Consortium (HSC)\, will focus on how hospitals and health systems are positioning their organizations for the future in a post-pandemic world\, and the top 10 healthcare industry trends and innovations that impact healthcare companies worldwide. \n(4) Bruce King\, Marketing Director of GoodLinker Co.\, Ltd.\, will look into the two common barriers manufacturing SMEs face in reaching digital transformation to be smarter and more efficient. He will also tackle the benefits of Industry Internet of Thing (IIoT)\, and the service model with glocalization eco-system. Examples of different industry application cases will also be presented. \n(5) The session will conclude with a Q&A. \nPlease note that registrants will also receive a link to the webinar’s video and presentation documents after the session. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/Vienna\, please visit ngocsdvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development/New York\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/smart-solutions-for-better-business-is-your-enterprise-future-ready-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220914T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T201402Z
UID:10001751-1663250400-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary “Worship” of Firearms: Challenging Current Interpretations of the 2nd Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace for a discussion on the evolution of the 2nd amendment and how the civic religion of the United States uses / subverts Judeo-Christian teachings to exalt firearms. We will explore how the interpretation of 2nd amendment as an individual right to bear arms has superseded the unalienable right to “life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness” enumerated in the US Declaration of Independence. \n*Join Live via Zoom or Facebook \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \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 ngocdps.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.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/contemporary-worship-of-firearms-challenging-current-interpretations-of-the-2nd-amendment/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220914T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T201402Z
UID:10002270-1663250400-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary “Worship” of Firearms: Challenging Current Interpretations of the 2nd Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Religions for Peace for a discussion on the evolution of the 2nd amendment and how the civic religion of the United States uses / subverts Judeo-Christian teachings to exalt firearms. We will explore how the interpretation of 2nd amendment as an individual right to bear arms has superseded the unalienable right to “life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness” enumerated in the US Declaration of Independence. \n*Join Live via Zoom or Facebook \nZoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register. \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 ngocdps.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Mental Health\, please visit ngomentalhealth.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/contemporary-worship-of-firearms-challenging-current-interpretations-of-the-2nd-amendment-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220911T152145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T152145Z
UID:10001745-1663246800-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [monthly meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Hello Dear Friends\, \n\nPlease find below the Zoom link for the next regular monthly meeting of the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, which will take place on September 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone and thank you for your support and dedication to the committee. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://fordham.zoom.us/j/82417133037Meeting ID: 824 1713 3037Join by SIP: 82417133037@zoomcrc.comJoin by H.323: \n162.255.37.11 (US West)162.255.36.11 (US East)115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)213.244.140.110 (Germany)103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney)103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne)149.137.40.110 (Singapore)64.211.144.160 (Brazil)149.137.68.253 (Mexico)69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto)65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo)149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) \n\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220911T152145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T152145Z
UID:10002266-1663246800-1663254000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [monthly meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Hello Dear Friends\, \n\nPlease find below the Zoom link for the next regular monthly meeting of the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, which will take place on September 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone and thank you for your support and dedication to the committee. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://fordham.zoom.us/j/82417133037Meeting ID: 824 1713 3037Join by SIP: 82417133037@zoomcrc.comJoin by H.323: \n162.255.37.11 (US West)162.255.36.11 (US East)115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)213.244.140.110 (Germany)103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney)103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne)149.137.40.110 (Singapore)64.211.144.160 (Brazil)149.137.68.253 (Mexico)69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto)65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo)149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) \n\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-monthly-meeting-3-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T100000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220909T032953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T032953Z
UID:10001741-1663228800-1663236000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Status of Women/NY [monthly meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Digital Age: Experiences from the Ground \nJoin NGO CSW/NY’s September Monthly Meeting for a virtual expert roundtable\, co-organized by Fos Feminista\, about the right to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) featuring successful interventions of CSE delivery using digital technologies in collaboration with different stakeholders\, including governments in context of continued efforts at expanding and improving CSE access and outcomes. \nWe’ll also get updates about the NGO CSW67 Forum and the CSW67\, and hear from our Advocacy & Research Group. Come prepared to provide input on the CSW67 priority theme: Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. \nThis meeting will have interpretation in English\, French\, and Spanish. \nRegister here! \nView NGO CSW/NY’s full calendar here. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Status of Women/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 the Status of Women/Geneva\, please visit ngocsw-geneva.ch. 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 Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@yahoo.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-status-of-women-ny-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T100000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220909T032953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T032953Z
UID:10002265-1663228800-1663236000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on the Status of Women/NY [monthly meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Digital Age: Experiences from the Ground \nJoin NGO CSW/NY’s September Monthly Meeting for a virtual expert roundtable\, co-organized by Fos Feminista\, about the right to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) featuring successful interventions of CSE delivery using digital technologies in collaboration with different stakeholders\, including governments in context of continued efforts at expanding and improving CSE access and outcomes. \nWe’ll also get updates about the NGO CSW67 Forum and the CSW67\, and hear from our Advocacy & Research Group. Come prepared to provide input on the CSW67 priority theme: Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. \nThis meeting will have interpretation in English\, French\, and Spanish. \nRegister here! \nView NGO CSW/NY’s full calendar here. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on the Status of Women/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 the Status of Women/Geneva\, please visit ngocsw-geneva.ch. 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 Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@yahoo.com. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-the-status-of-women-ny-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngocongo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pexels-photo-8054838.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220826T120654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T181726Z
UID:10001735-1662643800-1662649200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Ageing/NY Fall Update
DESCRIPTION:NGO 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? \nSo 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 and find out more about what we’ve been up to\, including the progress made at the High-Level Political Forum. \nHear from our colleague and special guest Amal Abou Rafeh\, Chief\, Programme on Ageing Section\, UN/DESA\, about United Nations initiatives\, where ageing fits into the bigger picture\, and what’s coming up in the next several months. \nThere will be time set aside for questions\, comments\, and insights. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-2hpz4qHdyXa1FFY5IHKQZYgySDjurY \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/Vienna\, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing/Geneva\, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.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/ngo-committee-on-ageing-ny-fall-update/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngocongo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-photo-859209.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220826T120654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T120654Z
UID:10002263-1662643800-1662649200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Ageing/NY Fall Update
DESCRIPTION:NGO 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? \nSo 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 and find out more about what we’ve been up to\, including the progress made at the High-Level Political Forum. \nHear from our colleague and special guest Amal Abou Rafeh\, Chief\, Programme on Ageing Section\, UN/DESA\, about United Nations initiatives\, where ageing fits into the bigger picture\, and what’s coming up in the next several months. \nThere will be time set aside for questions\, comments\, and insights. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-2hpz4qHdyXa1FFY5IHKQZYgySDjurY \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/Vienna\, please visit ngoageingvie.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Ageing/Geneva\, please visit ageingcommitteegeneva.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/ngo-committee-on-ageing-ny-fall-update-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220820T181542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T181542Z
UID:10001726-1661904000-1661990399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:[deadline] Call for submissions to CoNGO consultation on resolution 1996/31
DESCRIPTION:Attention dear NGO partners: \nThe 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 will take the form of written submissions and an interactive hearing which will be held in New York on 9 December 2022 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. \nAs part of the consultation process\, all NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC are invited to submit their contributions and views on four key questions in the Concept Note ahead of the hearing via these instructions. \nInstructions for submission of of Written Inputs: \n\nUse the name of your organization as the document’s name.\nThe written submission should address the four questions outlined in the Concept Note.\nYour submission to each question should not exceed 500 words.\nTo submit your written inputs\, Log in to your NGO profile and under the “Correspondence tab” click on “New Message.” Attach the document to the email\, and use “2022 Consultations with NGOs in consultative status-Written Submissions” as the email title/subject\, and “Event/Meeting” as the category.\nPlease note that we are not able to accept other formats such as PDF\,  jpeg\, etc.\nPress “send.” Please note that your submission is final; you will not be able to edit your statement submission or send multiple versions.\nKindly ensure that your written submission is finalized prior to sending the document.\n\nInstructions on registering for participation at the Interactive Hearing will be made available in the coming weeks. \nYour contribution is important! We appreciate your participation and commitment to NGO access at the UN.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/deadline-call-for-submissions-to-congo-consultation-on-resolution-1996-31/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)":MAILTO:president@ngocongo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220820T181542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T181542Z
UID:10002260-1661904000-1661990399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:[deadline] Call for submissions to CoNGO consultation on resolution 1996/31
DESCRIPTION:Attention dear NGO partners: \nThe 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 will take the form of written submissions and an interactive hearing which will be held in New York on 9 December 2022 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. \nAs part of the consultation process\, all NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC are invited to submit their contributions and views on four key questions in the Concept Note ahead of the hearing via these instructions. \nInstructions for submission of of Written Inputs: \n\nUse the name of your organization as the document’s name.\nThe written submission should address the four questions outlined in the Concept Note.\nYour submission to each question should not exceed 500 words.\nTo submit your written inputs\, Log in to your NGO profile and under the “Correspondence tab” click on “New Message.” Attach the document to the email\, and use “2022 Consultations with NGOs in consultative status-Written Submissions” as the email title/subject\, and “Event/Meeting” as the category.\nPlease note that we are not able to accept other formats such as PDF\,  jpeg\, etc.\nPress “send.” Please note that your submission is final; you will not be able to edit your statement submission or send multiple versions.\nKindly ensure that your written submission is finalized prior to sending the document.\n\nInstructions on registering for participation at the Interactive Hearing will be made available in the coming weeks. \nYour contribution is important! We appreciate your participation and commitment to NGO access at the UN.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/deadline-call-for-submissions-to-congo-consultation-on-resolution-1996-31-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)":MAILTO:president@ngocongo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T101500
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220822T171408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171654Z
UID:10001729-1661503500-1661508900@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:CoNGO Open Mic on UN-NGO Relations (For NGOs in Consultative Status Only)
DESCRIPTION:Dear CoNGO members and NGO Committee leaders\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreetings. 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.\n\nBy now\, if your NGO is in consultative status with ECOSOC\, you or someone in your organization would have received the email below which was sent by the NGO Branch of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). If you have not read the email\, I encourage you to do so now\, including the Concept Note available here.\n\nIn response to this UN DESA email–calling on NGOs to send written submissions in preparation for a December 2022 consultation between NGOs and the ECOSOC Committee on NGOs–CoNGO invites CoNGO members to an Open Mic to talk about the questions raised in the concept note.\n\nThis Open Mic will help CoNGO prepare its written submission\, the deadline of which is August 31. It could also help your NGO prepare its response if you have not already done so.  But irrespective of the deadline\, the open mic is a venue to talk about common concerns related to UN-NGO relations\, not the least about accreditation and access to and at the UN.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOqurTIpG9VI2Jlu0yiuASaKG4wBRe4zAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\nIf you are a CoNGO member or NGO Committee officer and want to speak (no more than 3 minutes) during the Open Mic\, please email the CoNGO President Liberato Bautista at president@ngocongo.org. Please let me know which NGO in our list you are a member of: ngocongo.org/congo-membership\n\nFor some background information about UN-NGO relations\, visit:\n1. NGO Access and accreditation\n\n2. CoNGO President on NGO Access at ECOSOC meeting\n\n3. NGO access at UN and Covid-19 pandemic\n\n4. https://bit.ly/3pCYyGe\n\nI look forward to your participation.\n\nBest regards\,\n\n\n\n\n\nLiberato C. Bautista | Levi \nPresident\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in \nConsultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/congo-open-mic-on-un-ngo-relations-for-ngos-in-consultative-status-only/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)":MAILTO:president@ngocongo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T101500
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220822T171408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171408Z
UID:10002262-1661503500-1661508900@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:CoNGO Open Mic on UN-NGO Relations (For NGOs in Consultative Status Only)
DESCRIPTION:Dear CoNGO members and NGO Committee leaders\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreetings. 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.\n\nBy now\, if your NGO is in consultative status with ECOSOC\, you or someone in your organization would have received the email below which was sent by the NGO Branch of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). If you have not read the email\, I encourage you to do so now\, including the Concept Note available here.\n\nIn response to this UN DESA email–calling on NGOs to send written submissions in preparation for a December 2022 consultation between NGOs and the ECOSOC Committee on NGOs–CoNGO invites CoNGO members to an Open Mic to talk about the questions raised in the concept note.\n\nThis Open Mic will help CoNGO prepare its written submission\, the deadline of which is August 31. It could also help your NGO prepare its response if you have not already done so.  But irrespective of the deadline\, the open mic is a venue to talk about common concerns related to UN-NGO relations\, not the least about accreditation and access to and at the UN.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOqurTIpG9VI2Jlu0yiuASaKG4wBRe4zAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\nIf you are a CoNGO member or NGO Committee officer and want to speak (no more than 3 minutes) during the Open Mic\, please email the CoNGO President Liberato Bautista at president@ngocongo.org. Please let me know which NGO in our list you are a member of: ngocongo.org/congo-membership\n\nFor some background information about UN-NGO relations\, visit:\n1. NGO Access and accreditation\n\n2. CoNGO President on NGO Access at ECOSOC meeting\n\n3. NGO access at UN and Covid-19 pandemic\n\n4. https://bit.ly/3pCYyGe\n\nI look forward to your participation.\n\nBest regards\,\n\n\n\n\n\nLiberato C. Bautista | Levi \nPresident\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in \nConsultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/congo-open-mic-on-un-ngo-relations-for-ngos-in-consultative-status-only-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T113000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220822T003053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T003053Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220817T202358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T202358Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220817T202358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T202358Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220815T142746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T052607Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T153000
DTSTAMP:20261113T191637
CREATED:20220815T142746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T142746Z
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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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