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SUMMARY:Leadership for Change: A Call to Action from Sisters Supporting Vulnerable Communities
DESCRIPTION:This side event will address SDGs 14\, 15\, and 17 – under review at this year’s High-Level Political Forum – by featuring panelists with expertise in creating environmental initiatives that serve and support our planet’s most vulnerable communities. Panelists will include Sisters engaged in grassroots advocacy\, speakers from civil society sharing best practices for partnerships around the SDGs\, and representatives from Member States with experience of collaborating to make the 2030 Agenda a reality for all. With this event\, we aim to model effective implementation of SDG 17\, Partnerships for the Goals. UNANIMA and UISG are partnering to produce a concise and powerful call to action\, drawing from the experiences of Sisters as development leaders\, with concrete policy recommendations on achieving the relevant SDGs. \nJoin live here on July 7 at 1pm Eastern / 7pm CET: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672796766?pwd=uuOs9L9gjyMT_WOZAq3SV38ZlU4CWs.1&mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46#success \nThrough this event\, UNANIMA International and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) will bring to Member States the distinctive voices of Catholic Sisters – women leaders supporting marginalized communities around the world – with a strong call to action on SDGs 14\, 15 and 17\, under review at this Forum. \nThe Goals: \nSDGs 14 and 15 were established by the UN in 2015. Life Below Water aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Life on Land was created to “protect\, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems\, sustainably manage forests\, combat desertification\, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” The Earth’s delicate ecosystems sustain and nourish life for all humans. \nHowever\, extractive industries\, plastic pollution\, and many other toxic practices are disrupting the relationship between people and our planet. Marginalized groups\, Small-Island Developing States\, and countries in the global south are particularly reliant on oceans and land for food security and wellbeing. Habitat loss caused by rising sea levels\, deforestation\, and other climate-related factors is wreaking havoc around the globe\, forcing people to seek out temporary\, crowded\, and unsafe shelters where illness and infection spread quickly. \nClimate injustice – including the loss of homes\, biodiversity\, and essential food and water supplies – is one of the most pressing obstacles to achieving the SDGs. Indigenous and local communities suffering from changes to their environments can often provide solutions to the challenges we face below water and on land: their insights will be essential in caring for the Earth as we approach 2030. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. 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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.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 Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/leadership-for-change-a-call-to-action-from-sisters-supporting-vulnerable-communities/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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CREATED:20220707T012348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T012348Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership for Change: A Call to Action from Sisters Supporting Vulnerable Communities
DESCRIPTION:This side event will address SDGs 14\, 15\, and 17 – under review at this year’s High-Level Political Forum – by featuring panelists with expertise in creating environmental initiatives that serve and support our planet’s most vulnerable communities. Panelists will include Sisters engaged in grassroots advocacy\, speakers from civil society sharing best practices for partnerships around the SDGs\, and representatives from Member States with experience of collaborating to make the 2030 Agenda a reality for all. With this event\, we aim to model effective implementation of SDG 17\, Partnerships for the Goals. UNANIMA and UISG are partnering to produce a concise and powerful call to action\, drawing from the experiences of Sisters as development leaders\, with concrete policy recommendations on achieving the relevant SDGs. \nJoin live here on July 7 at 1pm Eastern / 7pm CET: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672796766?pwd=uuOs9L9gjyMT_WOZAq3SV38ZlU4CWs.1&mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46#success \nThrough this event\, UNANIMA International and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) will bring to Member States the distinctive voices of Catholic Sisters – women leaders supporting marginalized communities around the world – with a strong call to action on SDGs 14\, 15 and 17\, under review at this Forum. \nThe Goals: \nSDGs 14 and 15 were established by the UN in 2015. Life Below Water aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Life on Land was created to “protect\, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems\, sustainably manage forests\, combat desertification\, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” The Earth’s delicate ecosystems sustain and nourish life for all humans. \nHowever\, extractive industries\, plastic pollution\, and many other toxic practices are disrupting the relationship between people and our planet. Marginalized groups\, Small-Island Developing States\, and countries in the global south are particularly reliant on oceans and land for food security and wellbeing. Habitat loss caused by rising sea levels\, deforestation\, and other climate-related factors is wreaking havoc around the globe\, forcing people to seek out temporary\, crowded\, and unsafe shelters where illness and infection spread quickly. \nClimate injustice – including the loss of homes\, biodiversity\, and essential food and water supplies – is one of the most pressing obstacles to achieving the SDGs. Indigenous and local communities suffering from changes to their environments can often provide solutions to the challenges we face below water and on land: their insights will be essential in caring for the Earth as we approach 2030. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. 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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.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 Status of Women-Geneva\, please visit  ngocsw-geneva.ch.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/leadership-for-change-a-call-to-action-from-sisters-supporting-vulnerable-communities-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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SUMMARY:ICTs for Well-Being\, Inclusion and Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 7 July 2022\, 08:00-09:00 AM New York time / 14:00-15:00 PM CEST \nAbout: Highlighting the theme of the WSIS Forum 2022\, this session will focus on how the ICTs and the WSIS Action Lines can help accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, learning from the COVID-19 experience to build an inclusive\, resilient\, and sustainable societies and economies. It is important to strengthen partnerships and digital cooperation towards achieving goals and targets across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nRegister here:  https://itu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Av6zKxyzTK65UxwzzIXmjQ \nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Malcolm Johnson\, Deputy Secretary-General\, ITU (Chair of UNGIS)\nH.E. Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)\, Minister\, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy\, Nigeria\, Government\nDr. Tawfik Jelassi\, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information\, UNESCO (Vice Chair of UNGIS)\nMr. Torbjörn Fredriksson\, Head of E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch\, UNCTAD (Vice Chair of UNGIS)\nMr. Jean-Paul Adam\, Director Technology\, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management Division\, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)\, (Vice Chair of UNGIS)\nMr. Moshe Kao\, Programme Management Officer\, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries\nMr. Liberato C. Bautista\, President\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, Civil Society\nMs. Mei Lin Fung\, Chair and Co-Founder\, People Centered Internet\, WSIS Gender Trendsetter\nMr. Michael Hodin\, CEO\, Global Coalition on Aging\, Private Sector\n\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please contact the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/icts-for-well-being-inclusion-and-resilience-wsis-cooperation-for-accelerating-progress-on-the-sdgs-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T090000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190839
CREATED:20220706T191954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T191954Z
UID:10002246-1657180800-1657184400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:ICTs for Well-Being\, Inclusion and Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 7 July 2022\, 08:00-09:00 AM New York time / 14:00-15:00 PM CEST \nAbout: Highlighting the theme of the WSIS Forum 2022\, this session will focus on how the ICTs and the WSIS Action Lines can help accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, learning from the COVID-19 experience to build an inclusive\, resilient\, and sustainable societies and economies. It is important to strengthen partnerships and digital cooperation towards achieving goals and targets across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nRegister here:  https://itu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Av6zKxyzTK65UxwzzIXmjQ \nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Malcolm Johnson\, Deputy Secretary-General\, ITU (Chair of UNGIS)\nH.E. Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)\, Minister\, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy\, Nigeria\, Government\nDr. Tawfik Jelassi\, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information\, UNESCO (Vice Chair of UNGIS)\nMr. Torbjörn Fredriksson\, Head of E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch\, UNCTAD (Vice Chair of UNGIS)\nMr. Jean-Paul Adam\, Director Technology\, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management Division\, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)\, (Vice Chair of UNGIS)\nMr. Moshe Kao\, Programme Management Officer\, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries\nMr. Liberato C. Bautista\, President\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, Civil Society\nMs. Mei Lin Fung\, Chair and Co-Founder\, People Centered Internet\, WSIS Gender Trendsetter\nMr. Michael Hodin\, CEO\, Global Coalition on Aging\, Private Sector\n\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please contact the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/icts-for-well-being-inclusion-and-resilience-wsis-cooperation-for-accelerating-progress-on-the-sdgs-2-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T090000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190839
CREATED:20220707T012441Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Empowerment of Women in Rural India
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this HLPF side event featuring a lively panel discussion followed by an entrepreneurial showcase. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu2tpjoiGdMZpmkCuFutzIkkr9mdBP3N?mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46 \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration\, please visit ngo-migration.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 to Stop Trafficking in Persons\, please visit ngocstip.org. 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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/economic-empowerment-of-women-in-rural-india/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTAMP:20261112T190839
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SUMMARY:Economic Empowerment of Women in Rural India
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this HLPF side event featuring a lively panel discussion followed by an entrepreneurial showcase. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu2tpjoiGdMZpmkCuFutzIkkr9mdBP3N?mc_cid=13e5b4d572&mc_eid=e1bba69d46 \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY\, a Substantive Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship at the United Nations\, please visit  ngocsw.org. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration\, please visit ngo-migration.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 to Stop Trafficking in Persons\, please visit ngocstip.org. 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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/economic-empowerment-of-women-in-rural-india-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTSTAMP:20261112T190839
CREATED:20220811T225131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T225131Z
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SUMMARY:WMG's 2022 HLPF Colour Campaign
DESCRIPTION:As is the feminist tradition of the Women’s Major Group\, we’re calling on feminists and allies to wear and bring attention to certain colors on each day of HLPF because #FeministsWantSystemChange! Each of these colors represent feminist demands regarding systemic change in order to really achieve the SDGs! Join us in making feminist analyses heard! \nHow do I participate on social media / virtually? \n\nSnap a selfie or take pictures with your organization or feminist friends wearing the color of the day or holding up a sign with the demand/color of the day\, post the picture on Twitter\, Instagram & Facebook!\nDownload & post the daily color campaign graphics on Instagram\, Twitter & Facebook with the key messages shared for the day. Encourage others to join too!\nUse the Zoom backgrounds in your virtual meetings and when speaking in a related virtual event!\nCheck out the WMG HLPF 2022 Comms Kit!\n\nHow do I participate in person? \n\nWear some clothes or accessories in these colors on each corresponding day while you’re at HLPF!\nWear one our color scarves\, which will be distributed daily in our WMG morning caucuses\n\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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-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 Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.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/wmgs-2022-hlpf-colour-campaign/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTSTAMP:20261112T190839
CREATED:20220811T225131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T225131Z
UID:10002252-1656979200-1657929599@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:WMG's 2022 HLPF Colour Campaign
DESCRIPTION:As is the feminist tradition of the Women’s Major Group\, we’re calling on feminists and allies to wear and bring attention to certain colors on each day of HLPF because #FeministsWantSystemChange! Each of these colors represent feminist demands regarding systemic change in order to really achieve the SDGs! Join us in making feminist analyses heard! \nHow do I participate on social media / virtually? \n\nSnap a selfie or take pictures with your organization or feminist friends wearing the color of the day or holding up a sign with the demand/color of the day\, post the picture on Twitter\, Instagram & Facebook!\nDownload & post the daily color campaign graphics on Instagram\, Twitter & Facebook with the key messages shared for the day. Encourage others to join too!\nUse the Zoom backgrounds in your virtual meetings and when speaking in a related virtual event!\nCheck out the WMG HLPF 2022 Comms Kit!\n\nHow do I participate in person? \n\nWear some clothes or accessories in these colors on each corresponding day while you’re at HLPF!\nWear one our color scarves\, which will be distributed daily in our WMG morning caucuses\n\n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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-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 Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.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/wmgs-2022-hlpf-colour-campaign-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T153000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162523Z
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SUMMARY:Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (CRNGO) Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Online and Baha’i International Community (866 UN Plaza\, Suite 120) \nRSVP required: https://bic-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvf-uorDkuH9GvRCtVkcF-JfCsuk8EOTY5 \nAs we emerge from a pandemic-induced hiatus during which the Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (CRNGO) largely carried out its activities through the CRNGO Climate Working Group\, the CRNGO Bureau invites its members to come back together\, in community\, in a moment of reflection\, to be together for its first Annual Membership Meeting in three years.  \nThe event will be hosted in a hybrid format in recognition of the fact that the pandemic is still ongoing\, and each individual’s comfort level with gathering in physical space is different.  \nThe purpose and objective of the Annual Membership Meeting is to help foster community and facilitate learning and interaction among religious and spiritual NGOs working at the United Nations as well as those interested in engaging with the UN. \nThe Annual Membership Meeting will open with welcoming remarks by members of the Bureau\, followed by a consultative process where participants are invited to reflect on how their organizations have successfully engaged with the UN in the past three years\, and share their perspectives on some of the challenges to creating change at the UN. \nAt the meeting\, annual membership dues will be collected\, the results of the election of the new Bureau will be presented and it will launch a process to create our 2022 to 2024 programme of work\, striving to deepen the Committee’s religious community engagement with the UN.  \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations 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 Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/committee-of-religious-ngos-at-the-un-crngo-annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T153000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220617T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162523Z
UID:10002239-1656511200-1656516600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (CRNGO) Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Online and Baha’i International Community (866 UN Plaza\, Suite 120) \nRSVP required: https://bic-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvf-uorDkuH9GvRCtVkcF-JfCsuk8EOTY5 \nAs we emerge from a pandemic-induced hiatus during which the Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (CRNGO) largely carried out its activities through the CRNGO Climate Working Group\, the CRNGO Bureau invites its members to come back together\, in community\, in a moment of reflection\, to be together for its first Annual Membership Meeting in three years.  \nThe event will be hosted in a hybrid format in recognition of the fact that the pandemic is still ongoing\, and each individual’s comfort level with gathering in physical space is different.  \nThe purpose and objective of the Annual Membership Meeting is to help foster community and facilitate learning and interaction among religious and spiritual NGOs working at the United Nations as well as those interested in engaging with the UN. \nThe Annual Membership Meeting will open with welcoming remarks by members of the Bureau\, followed by a consultative process where participants are invited to reflect on how their organizations have successfully engaged with the UN in the past three years\, and share their perspectives on some of the challenges to creating change at the UN. \nAt the meeting\, annual membership dues will be collected\, the results of the election of the new Bureau will be presented and it will launch a process to create our 2022 to 2024 programme of work\, striving to deepen the Committee’s religious community engagement with the UN.  \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations 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 Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns\, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/committee-of-religious-ngos-at-the-un-crngo-annual-membership-meeting-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T143000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220624T223719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T223719Z
UID:10001686-1656507600-1656513000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Can Harnessing Blue and Thematic Bonds Build a Sustainable\, Regenerative Ocean Economy?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 29\, at 1pm ET\, join the NGO Committee on Financing for Development for an official virtual side event of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference! \nA multilateral expert panel will discuss what blue and thematic bonds are\, how they’re working in practice\, and how to optimize them as building blocks toward a regenerative\, sustainable ocean economy. \nRegister here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc–%20%20prD4sG9eXXTtidrPei5J2Xe3tQPb8 \nSpeakers: \n\nH.E. Mr. Ian Dereck Joseph Madeleine\, Ambassador\, Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the United Nations\nMr. Stephen M. Liberatore\, Head of ESG/Impact – Global Fixed Income for Nuveen\, a private investor in the Seychelles blue bond\nMr. Greg Fisk\, Global Lead – Climate Risk and Resilience\, Senior Principal Consultant\, BMT\nMr. Nicola Mercusa\, Sustainable Finance Hub\, Debt and Bond issuance expert advisor\, UNDP H.E. Leon Kaulahao Siu\, Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands\nDr. Megan Davis\, Ph.D.\, Research Professor\, Florida Atlantic University\, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute/ Queen Conch Lab\nAdditional NGO speakers to be confirmed\n\nModerator: \nMs. Anita Thomas\, Chair\, NGO Committee on Financing for Development; Representative to the UN\, Women First International Fund (formerly Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund) \nCo-organizers:  General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church\, PEAC Institute\, ManUp Campaign\, United Religions Initiative\, Dominican Leadership Conference\, Africa Development Interchange Network\, Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, Temple of Understanding \n\n\n\n\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. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/can-harnessing-blue-and-thematic-bonds-build-a-sustainable-regenerative-ocean-economy/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T143000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220624T223719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T223719Z
UID:10002243-1656507600-1656513000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Can Harnessing Blue and Thematic Bonds Build a Sustainable\, Regenerative Ocean Economy?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 29\, at 1pm ET\, join the NGO Committee on Financing for Development for an official virtual side event of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference! \nA multilateral expert panel will discuss what blue and thematic bonds are\, how they’re working in practice\, and how to optimize them as building blocks toward a regenerative\, sustainable ocean economy. \nRegister here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc–%20%20prD4sG9eXXTtidrPei5J2Xe3tQPb8 \nSpeakers: \n\nH.E. Mr. Ian Dereck Joseph Madeleine\, Ambassador\, Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the United Nations\nMr. Stephen M. Liberatore\, Head of ESG/Impact – Global Fixed Income for Nuveen\, a private investor in the Seychelles blue bond\nMr. Greg Fisk\, Global Lead – Climate Risk and Resilience\, Senior Principal Consultant\, BMT\nMr. Nicola Mercusa\, Sustainable Finance Hub\, Debt and Bond issuance expert advisor\, UNDP H.E. Leon Kaulahao Siu\, Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands\nDr. Megan Davis\, Ph.D.\, Research Professor\, Florida Atlantic University\, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute/ Queen Conch Lab\nAdditional NGO speakers to be confirmed\n\nModerator: \nMs. Anita Thomas\, Chair\, NGO Committee on Financing for Development; Representative to the UN\, Women First International Fund (formerly Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund) \nCo-organizers:  General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church\, PEAC Institute\, ManUp Campaign\, United Religions Initiative\, Dominican Leadership Conference\, Africa Development Interchange Network\, Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, Temple of Understanding \n\n\n\n\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. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/can-harnessing-blue-and-thematic-bonds-build-a-sustainable-regenerative-ocean-economy-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20220627T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20220627T173000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220621T185304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T185304Z
UID:10001682-1656347400-1656351000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Common security\, nuclear risks and the OSCE in the wake of the Ukraine conflict
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqRRAyjZR8KLbjkYmMi7Xw \nThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting significantly on the European security framework. The European Union has facilitated a sweeping package of economic sanctions against Russia\, unlike anything undertaken by the EU in any previous conflict. The invasion has elevated the risks of nuclear war\, and stimulated Sweden and Finland to abandon their historical neutral status and apply to join NATO – a nuclear alliance.In light of Russia’s violation of the UN Charter and security arrangements such as the Budapest Memorandum and Minsk agreements\, it would be tempting to conclude that common security frameworks such as the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are becoming irrelevant to address security concerns. However\, this event will highlight the opposite – that it is in times of such conflict and high tension that common security approaches and other mechanisms for diplomacy and nuclear risk-reduction are vital and should be strengthened\, not abandoned. Common Security refers to building security between nations through international law\, diplomacy and conflict resolution. It is based on the notion that national security cannot be achieved or sustained by threatening or reducing the security of other nations\, but only by ensuring that the security of all nations is advanced.For more background see For Our Shared Future: Common Security 2022 Report\, Olof Palme International Centre. Also of relevance is the recent resolution of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Forging a Path to Peace and Common Security. \nCo-sponsors: Basel Peace Office\, Détente Now\, Initiatives pour le désarmement Nucléaire\, G100 (Group of 100 Women Leaders) Defence and Security Wing\, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament\, World Future Council\, Youth Fusion \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 Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights-NY\, please visit childrightsny.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/common-security-nuclear-risks-and-the-osce-in-the-wake-of-the-ukraine-conflict/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20220627T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20220627T173000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220621T185304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T185304Z
UID:10002240-1656347400-1656351000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Common security\, nuclear risks and the OSCE in the wake of the Ukraine conflict
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqRRAyjZR8KLbjkYmMi7Xw \nThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting significantly on the European security framework. The European Union has facilitated a sweeping package of economic sanctions against Russia\, unlike anything undertaken by the EU in any previous conflict. The invasion has elevated the risks of nuclear war\, and stimulated Sweden and Finland to abandon their historical neutral status and apply to join NATO – a nuclear alliance.In light of Russia’s violation of the UN Charter and security arrangements such as the Budapest Memorandum and Minsk agreements\, it would be tempting to conclude that common security frameworks such as the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are becoming irrelevant to address security concerns. However\, this event will highlight the opposite – that it is in times of such conflict and high tension that common security approaches and other mechanisms for diplomacy and nuclear risk-reduction are vital and should be strengthened\, not abandoned. Common Security refers to building security between nations through international law\, diplomacy and conflict resolution. It is based on the notion that national security cannot be achieved or sustained by threatening or reducing the security of other nations\, but only by ensuring that the security of all nations is advanced.For more background see For Our Shared Future: Common Security 2022 Report\, Olof Palme International Centre. Also of relevance is the recent resolution of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Forging a Path to Peace and Common Security. \nCo-sponsors: Basel Peace Office\, Détente Now\, Initiatives pour le désarmement Nucléaire\, G100 (Group of 100 Women Leaders) Defence and Security Wing\, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament\, World Future Council\, Youth Fusion \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 Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights-NY\, please visit childrightsny.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/common-security-nuclear-risks-and-the-osce-in-the-wake-of-the-ukraine-conflict-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220617T162714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162714Z
UID:10001677-1655384400-1655391600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:[monthly mtg] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples \nAgenda for June 16\, 2022 \nZoom link: https://fordham.zoom.us/j/85797881478 \n1. Moment of Silence in Honor of the Land we are on and the Native Peoples of this Land \n2. Welcome and Review of Agenda \n3. Meeting Minutes of April 21\, 2022 \n4. Report of the Executive Committee \n5. Guest Speaker: Dan Baron Cohen is a community performance educator and eco-cultural activist of Welsh-Quebecois origin and has lived in Brazil since 1998 and in the Brazilian Amazonian city of Marabá since 2009. He has developed numerous programs with indigenous peoples of the Amazon/Brazil and worked with UNESCO and UNICEF. See below for more. \n6. Update on Indigenous Health Subcommittee [Rashmi] \n7. Update on the Education Subcommittee [Rick] \n8. Other Items and Announcements \nGuest speaker bio for Dan Baron Cohen\, community educator and eco-cultural activist:  \nDan works with Afro-Indigenous Youth in Amazonian region of Para\, Brazil. The Rivers of Meeting education project\, began by awakening sleeping cultural roots and human rights through Afro-Contemporary percussion\, dance and lyrics workshops. Over 12 years\, excluded youth were nurtured to become community workshop leaders and coordinators of medicinal plants\, street library/cinema projects\, dance and audiovisual companies\, annual festival and workshop courses in their Community University of the Rivers\, to defend the River Tocantins and nurture an eco-village based on eco-pedagogies for sustainable community. \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. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/monthly-mtg-ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220617T162714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162714Z
UID:10002237-1655384400-1655391600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:[monthly mtg] NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples \nAgenda for June 16\, 2022 \nZoom link: https://fordham.zoom.us/j/85797881478 \n1. Moment of Silence in Honor of the Land we are on and the Native Peoples of this Land \n2. Welcome and Review of Agenda \n3. Meeting Minutes of April 21\, 2022 \n4. Report of the Executive Committee \n5. Guest Speaker: Dan Baron Cohen is a community performance educator and eco-cultural activist of Welsh-Quebecois origin and has lived in Brazil since 1998 and in the Brazilian Amazonian city of Marabá since 2009. He has developed numerous programs with indigenous peoples of the Amazon/Brazil and worked with UNESCO and UNICEF. See below for more. \n6. Update on Indigenous Health Subcommittee [Rashmi] \n7. Update on the Education Subcommittee [Rick] \n8. Other Items and Announcements \nGuest speaker bio for Dan Baron Cohen\, community educator and eco-cultural activist:  \nDan works with Afro-Indigenous Youth in Amazonian region of Para\, Brazil. The Rivers of Meeting education project\, began by awakening sleeping cultural roots and human rights through Afro-Contemporary percussion\, dance and lyrics workshops. Over 12 years\, excluded youth were nurtured to become community workshop leaders and coordinators of medicinal plants\, street library/cinema projects\, dance and audiovisual companies\, annual festival and workshop courses in their Community University of the Rivers\, to defend the River Tocantins and nurture an eco-village based on eco-pedagogies for sustainable community. \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. Likewise\, for more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/monthly-mtg-ngo-committee-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220612T145502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T145502Z
UID:10001669-1655384400-1655391600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Implementing the CSW66 Agreed Conclusions: The Case for Widows\, Women's Land Ownership\, and Inheritance
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss NGO CSW/NY‘s last monthly meeting until September! \nMeeting discussion will center on advocacy for the implementation of the CSW66 Agreed Conclusions with a focus on widows\, women’s land ownership\, and inheritance. \nRegister here! \nPlease note that this meeting will be in English. However\, the recording will be available with subtitles in the 6 UN languages on our Youtube channel. \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-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. 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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/implementing-the-csw66-agreed-conclusions-the-case-for-widows-womens-land-ownership-and-inheritance/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220612T145502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T145502Z
UID:10002236-1655384400-1655391600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Implementing the CSW66 Agreed Conclusions: The Case for Widows\, Women's Land Ownership\, and Inheritance
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss NGO CSW/NY‘s last monthly meeting until September! \nMeeting discussion will center on advocacy for the implementation of the CSW66 Agreed Conclusions with a focus on widows\, women’s land ownership\, and inheritance. \nRegister here! \nPlease note that this meeting will be in English. However\, the recording will be available with subtitles in the 6 UN languages on our Youtube channel. \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-Vienna\, please visit ngocswvienna.org. 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 Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/implementing-the-csw66-agreed-conclusions-the-case-for-widows-womens-land-ownership-and-inheritance-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220617T162646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162646Z
UID:10001676-1655299800-1655305200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:This year’s observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) at 1:30pm (NYC time) on June 15 coincides with the fourth review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ministerial Conference on Ageing in Rome\, Italy. While there will be an in-person WEAAD observance\, we are pleased to invite everyone to participate virtually. \nDetails and registration here: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day \nIn preparation for the event\, this month the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY participated in the review and appraisal cycle of MIPAA in Rome. A new preamble paragraph has been added to recall the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women\, and the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\, among other treaties and covenants. The fact remains that older persons remain invisible and unprotected. The pandemic’s excessive toll on older persons has documented that human rights of older persons are not being protected. We must continue to advocate for a legally binding document to protect the human rights of all older persons. \nPlease note: The UN International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) will be held once again in person at the UN (and live webcast). The exact observance date is pending due to space availability at the UN. The NGO Committee on Ageing-NY is collaborating on the theme with its counterparts in Geneva and Vienna on addressing older women and issues of climate change\, pandemic and other issues\, but from the perspective of the resilience and contributions of older women. Robin Fenley is chairing this year’s observance. \nNote: The new chair of the Vienna Committee on Ageing is Shantu Watt and in Geneva\, the new chair is Kelly Fitzgerald. \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. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220617T162646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162646Z
UID:10002238-1655299800-1655305200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:This year’s observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) at 1:30pm (NYC time) on June 15 coincides with the fourth review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ministerial Conference on Ageing in Rome\, Italy. While there will be an in-person WEAAD observance\, we are pleased to invite everyone to participate virtually. \nDetails and registration here: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day \nIn preparation for the event\, this month the NGO Committee on Ageing-NY participated in the review and appraisal cycle of MIPAA in Rome. A new preamble paragraph has been added to recall the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women\, and the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\, among other treaties and covenants. The fact remains that older persons remain invisible and unprotected. The pandemic’s excessive toll on older persons has documented that human rights of older persons are not being protected. We must continue to advocate for a legally binding document to protect the human rights of all older persons. \nPlease note: The UN International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) will be held once again in person at the UN (and live webcast). The exact observance date is pending due to space availability at the UN. The NGO Committee on Ageing-NY is collaborating on the theme with its counterparts in Geneva and Vienna on addressing older women and issues of climate change\, pandemic and other issues\, but from the perspective of the resilience and contributions of older women. Robin Fenley is chairing this year’s observance. \nNote: The new chair of the Vienna Committee on Ageing is Shantu Watt and in Geneva\, the new chair is Kelly Fitzgerald. \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. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-2-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220601T090000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220525T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T140616Z
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SUMMARY:[2022 WSIS Forum] Inclusiveness\, Access to Information and Knowledge for All / Bridging Digital Divides
DESCRIPTION:WSIS Forum 2022 \nHigh-Level Policy Session 7:  \nInclusiveness\, Access to Information and Knowledge for All / Bridging Digital Divides \nRegister here for this 7th session of the 2022 WSIS Forum (virtual and in-person participation available): itu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkf-ysqzsuGtMorqFMzRQ1zPPF0GurUgte \nAbout the Session: \nThe ability for all to access and contribute information\, ideas and knowledge is essential in an inclusive Information Society. \nThe sharing and strengthening of global knowledge for development can be enhanced by removing barriers to equitable access to information for economic\, social\, political\, health\, cultural\, educational\, and scientific activities and by facilitating access to public domain information\, including by universal design and the use of assistive technologies. \nA rich public domain is an essential element for the growth of the Information Society\, creating multiple benefits such as an educated public\, new jobs\, innovation\, business opportunities\, and the advancement of sciences. Information in the public domain should be easily accessible to support the Information Society\, and protected from misappropriation. Public institutions such as libraries and archives\, museums\, cultural collections and other community-based access points should be strengthened so as to promote the preservation of documentary records and free and equitable access to information. \nRead more about the Geneva Declaration of Principles here: itu.int/net/wsis/docs/geneva/official/dop.html \nSpeakers: \n\nModerator: Dr. Liberato Bautista (High-Level Track Facilitator)\, President\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, United States of America\nMr. Paul Donohoe (WSIS Action Line Facilitator)\, Digital Economy and Trade Coordinator Universal Postal Union\, Switzerland\nH.E. Mr. Mustafa Jabbar [R]\, Minister Posts and Telecommunications Division\, Ministry of Posts\, Telecommunications and ICT\, Bangladesh\nH.E. Mr. Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo\, Minister\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology\, Samoa\nH.E. Mr. Bogdan Dumea\, State Secretary\, Ministry of Research\, Innovation and Digitalization\, Romania\nMs. Aichatou Habibou Oumani\, President\, Niger Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communication and Postal Service\, Niger\nMr. Dan Sjoblom\, Director General\, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority\, Sweden\nMr. Bakhtiyar Mammadov\, Deputy Head of Administration\, Ministry of Digital Development and Transport\, Azerbaijan\nDr. Caterina Berbenni-Rehm\, Founder & CEO\, PROMIS@Service\, Italy\nMs. Tatyana Kanzaveli\, CEO\, Open Health Network\, United States of America\nMr. Ahm Bazlur Rahman [R]\, Chief Executive Officer\, Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio & Communication (BNNRC)\, Bangladesh\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at fmhult@umbc.edu or tonkin@hartford.edu. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2022-wsis-forum-inclusiveness-access-to-information-and-knowledge-for-all-bridging-digital-divides/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220601T090000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220525T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T183212Z
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SUMMARY:[2022 WSIS Forum] Inclusiveness\, Access to Information and Knowledge for All / Bridging Digital Divides
DESCRIPTION:WSIS Forum 2022 \nHigh-Level Policy Session 7:  \nInclusiveness\, Access to Information and Knowledge for All / Bridging Digital Divides \nRegister here for this 7th session of the 2022 WSIS Forum (virtual and in-person participation available): itu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkf-ysqzsuGtMorqFMzRQ1zPPF0GurUgte \nAbout the Session: \nThe ability for all to access and contribute information\, ideas and knowledge is essential in an inclusive Information Society. \nThe sharing and strengthening of global knowledge for development can be enhanced by removing barriers to equitable access to information for economic\, social\, political\, health\, cultural\, educational\, and scientific activities and by facilitating access to public domain information\, including by universal design and the use of assistive technologies. \nA rich public domain is an essential element for the growth of the Information Society\, creating multiple benefits such as an educated public\, new jobs\, innovation\, business opportunities\, and the advancement of sciences. Information in the public domain should be easily accessible to support the Information Society\, and protected from misappropriation. Public institutions such as libraries and archives\, museums\, cultural collections and other community-based access points should be strengthened so as to promote the preservation of documentary records and free and equitable access to information. \nRead more about the Geneva Declaration of Principles here: itu.int/net/wsis/docs/geneva/official/dop.html \nSpeakers: \n\nModerator: Dr. Liberato Bautista (High-Level Track Facilitator)\, President\, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, United States of America\nMr. Paul Donohoe (WSIS Action Line Facilitator)\, Digital Economy and Trade Coordinator Universal Postal Union\, Switzerland\nH.E. Mr. Mustafa Jabbar [R]\, Minister Posts and Telecommunications Division\, Ministry of Posts\, Telecommunications and ICT\, Bangladesh\nH.E. Mr. Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo\, Minister\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology\, Samoa\nH.E. Mr. Bogdan Dumea\, State Secretary\, Ministry of Research\, Innovation and Digitalization\, Romania\nMs. Aichatou Habibou Oumani\, President\, Niger Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communication and Postal Service\, Niger\nMr. Dan Sjoblom\, Director General\, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority\, Sweden\nMr. Bakhtiyar Mammadov\, Deputy Head of Administration\, Ministry of Digital Development and Transport\, Azerbaijan\nDr. Caterina Berbenni-Rehm\, Founder & CEO\, PROMIS@Service\, Italy\nMs. Tatyana Kanzaveli\, CEO\, Open Health Network\, United States of America\nMr. Ahm Bazlur Rahman [R]\, Chief Executive Officer\, Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio & Communication (BNNRC)\, Bangladesh\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at fmhult@umbc.edu or tonkin@hartford.edu. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna\, please visit congocsd.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY\, please visit ngocsd-ny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development\, please visit ngosonffd.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2022-wsis-forum-inclusiveness-access-to-information-and-knowledge-for-all-bridging-digital-divides-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220531T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220531T124000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T094331Z
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SUMMARY:High-Level Sessions of WSIS Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:Following the Opening Ceremony\, join WSIS for three more high-level sessions \n10:30–10:40 Remarks by the Chairman of the WSIS Forum 2022 and Announcement of the High-level Track Facilitators \n\nMr. Houlin Zhao\, Secretary-General\, ITU\nChairman Elect: H.E. Mr. Isa Ali Ibrahim\, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria\, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy\, Nigeria\n\n– Mr. Antonio Vitorino\, Director General\, IOM (video message) \n– Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif\, Executive Director\, UN Habitat (video message) \n– Ms. Sima Bahous\, Executive Director\, UN Women (video message) \n  \n10:40-11:40 High-level Strategic Dialogue with Partners: ICTs for Well-Being\, Inclusion and Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs \n\nMr. Malcolm Johnson\, Deputy Secretary-General\, ITU (Moderator)\nMs. Mashael Ali Yousef Al Hammadi\, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Government Information Technology Affairs\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology\, Qatar (Gold Partner)\nMr. Yoichi Kanda\, Director\, Global Strategy Division\, Global Strategy Bureau\, Japan – Partner for Specific Activities\nMr. Alpesh Shah\, Senior Director of Global Business Strategy & Intelligence Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Partner for Specific Activities\nDr. Zhong Luo\, Chair\, ITU-T SG16 VP\, Standards & Industry Development\, Huawei Technologies Co.\, Ltd.\, China\, Partner for Specific Activities\nMs. Janet Umutesi\, Senior Manager\, Quality Assurance – RURA & ITU Direct Focal Point\, Rwanda – Contributing Partner\nTBC\, Confederation of Switzerland – Contributing Partner\nMs. Constance Bommelaer de Leusse\, Vice President\, Institutional Relations and Empowerment\, Internet Society (ISOC) – Contributing Partner\nEY – Contributing Partner (TBC)\n\n–  Ms. Olga Algayerova\, Executive Secretary\, UN ECE (video message) \n– Ms. Armida Alisjahbana\, Executive Secretary\, UN ESCAP (video message) \n– Mr. Nikhil Seth\, Executive Director\, UNITAR (video message) \n  \n11:40-12:40  High-Level Strategic Dialogue – WSIS+20: Multistakeholder Digital Cooperation for global development (WSIS Action Lines to achieve the SDGs) \n\nMr. Mario Maniewicz\, BR Director (Moderator)\nMs. Maria-Francesca Spatolisano\, Acting Envoy on Technology\, Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology UN Tech Envoy (video message)\nH.E. Mr. Chris Philp\, Minister for Technology and the Digital Economy\, United Kingdom – Supporting Partner (video message)\nH.E. Mr. Kwame McCoy\, MP\, Minister\, Within Office of the Prime Minister of Guyana\, Guyana\nMrs. Maitseo Ratladi\, Director Broadband & Universal Access and Services\, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)\nMr. Mansour Al-Qurashi\, Chair\, CSTD (TBC)\nMr. Michael Hodin\, GCOA – Supporting Partner\nMs. Moira de Roche\, Vice President\, IFIP – Supporting Partner\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 congocsd.wordpress.com. 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 Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/high-level-sessions-of-wsis-forum-2022/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220531T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220531T124000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T094331Z
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SUMMARY:High-Level Sessions of WSIS Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:Following the Opening Ceremony\, join WSIS for three more high-level sessions \n10:30–10:40 Remarks by the Chairman of the WSIS Forum 2022 and Announcement of the High-level Track Facilitators \n\nMr. Houlin Zhao\, Secretary-General\, ITU\nChairman Elect: H.E. Mr. Isa Ali Ibrahim\, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria\, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy\, Nigeria\n\n– Mr. Antonio Vitorino\, Director General\, IOM (video message) \n– Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif\, Executive Director\, UN Habitat (video message) \n– Ms. Sima Bahous\, Executive Director\, UN Women (video message) \n  \n10:40-11:40 High-level Strategic Dialogue with Partners: ICTs for Well-Being\, Inclusion and Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs \n\nMr. Malcolm Johnson\, Deputy Secretary-General\, ITU (Moderator)\nMs. Mashael Ali Yousef Al Hammadi\, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Government Information Technology Affairs\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology\, Qatar (Gold Partner)\nMr. Yoichi Kanda\, Director\, Global Strategy Division\, Global Strategy Bureau\, Japan – Partner for Specific Activities\nMr. Alpesh Shah\, Senior Director of Global Business Strategy & Intelligence Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Partner for Specific Activities\nDr. Zhong Luo\, Chair\, ITU-T SG16 VP\, Standards & Industry Development\, Huawei Technologies Co.\, Ltd.\, China\, Partner for Specific Activities\nMs. Janet Umutesi\, Senior Manager\, Quality Assurance – RURA & ITU Direct Focal Point\, Rwanda – Contributing Partner\nTBC\, Confederation of Switzerland – Contributing Partner\nMs. Constance Bommelaer de Leusse\, Vice President\, Institutional Relations and Empowerment\, Internet Society (ISOC) – Contributing Partner\nEY – Contributing Partner (TBC)\n\n–  Ms. Olga Algayerova\, Executive Secretary\, UN ECE (video message) \n– Ms. Armida Alisjahbana\, Executive Secretary\, UN ESCAP (video message) \n– Mr. Nikhil Seth\, Executive Director\, UNITAR (video message) \n  \n11:40-12:40  High-Level Strategic Dialogue – WSIS+20: Multistakeholder Digital Cooperation for global development (WSIS Action Lines to achieve the SDGs) \n\nMr. Mario Maniewicz\, BR Director (Moderator)\nMs. Maria-Francesca Spatolisano\, Acting Envoy on Technology\, Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology UN Tech Envoy (video message)\nH.E. Mr. Chris Philp\, Minister for Technology and the Digital Economy\, United Kingdom – Supporting Partner (video message)\nH.E. Mr. Kwame McCoy\, MP\, Minister\, Within Office of the Prime Minister of Guyana\, Guyana\nMrs. Maitseo Ratladi\, Director Broadband & Universal Access and Services\, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)\nMr. Mansour Al-Qurashi\, Chair\, CSTD (TBC)\nMr. Michael Hodin\, GCOA – Supporting Partner\nMs. Moira de Roche\, Vice President\, IFIP – Supporting Partner\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: 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 congocsd.wordpress.com. 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 Language and Languages\, please email the co-chairs at tonkin@hartford.edu or fmhult@umbc.edu.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/high-level-sessions-of-wsis-forum-2022-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220525T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220525T163000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220524T182450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T182450Z
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SUMMARY:Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism\, #BLM and the United Nations
DESCRIPTION:As people continue to challenge the systemic racism that has devalued the lives of Black and Brown people globally\, many are asking the question: why do some of these tragic events spark a stronger call for change than others? \nFloyd’s murder also revived the concept of antiracism. The webinar will explore\, in practice\, what it means to be antiracist. Participants will also be invited to reflect on the role played by Christian nationalism in reinforcing white supremacy and racial subjugation\, thereby fueling racism\, xenophobia and racial discrimination. \nAs a follow up of its 1 June 2021 webinar marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre\, the World Council of Churches Commission of the Churches on International Affairs will host this webinar on the sides of the 30th session of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent\, which will be taking place in New York city\, USA\, from 23 to 27 May 2022. \nSpeakers: \nModerator: Rev. Chebon Kernell\, ordained elder in the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference \n\nGaynel D. Curry\, member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent\nRt. Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton\, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\nRev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis\, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the Faculty at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis\nProf. Gay McDougall\, member of the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)\n\nRegister here to join this webinar live on Wednesday\, 25 May\, 3:30 pm CEST / 9:30am EST. \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 Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/two-years-after-the-death-of-george-floyd-antiracism-blm-and-the-united-nations/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220525T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220525T163000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220524T182450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T182450Z
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SUMMARY:Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism\, #BLM and the United Nations
DESCRIPTION:As people continue to challenge the systemic racism that has devalued the lives of Black and Brown people globally\, many are asking the question: why do some of these tragic events spark a stronger call for change than others? \nFloyd’s murder also revived the concept of antiracism. The webinar will explore\, in practice\, what it means to be antiracist. Participants will also be invited to reflect on the role played by Christian nationalism in reinforcing white supremacy and racial subjugation\, thereby fueling racism\, xenophobia and racial discrimination. \nAs a follow up of its 1 June 2021 webinar marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre\, the World Council of Churches Commission of the Churches on International Affairs will host this webinar on the sides of the 30th session of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent\, which will be taking place in New York city\, USA\, from 23 to 27 May 2022. \nSpeakers: \nModerator: Rev. Chebon Kernell\, ordained elder in the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference \n\nGaynel D. Curry\, member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent\nRt. Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton\, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\nRev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis\, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the Faculty at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis\nProf. Gay McDougall\, member of the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)\n\nRegister here to join this webinar live on Wednesday\, 25 May\, 3:30 pm CEST / 9:30am EST. \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 Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights\, please email the co-chairs at bobbinassar@yahoo.com or bknotts@uua.org. 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/two-years-after-the-death-of-george-floyd-antiracism-blm-and-the-united-nations-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T090000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T182321Z
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SUMMARY:Criminalising Ecocide: A New Deterrent to Crimes that Affect the Environment
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to this important side event of the 31st Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)! \nRegister here: unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CCPCJ/session/31_Session_2022/registration.html \nThe regular thirty-first session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice is scheduled for 16-20 May 2022. The provisional annotated agenda will be published on the website of the Commission following the present arrangements. The present proposed organizational arrangements were drafted in response to the recent\ndevelopments of the COVID-19 pandemic\, taking into consideration the regulations by the host country\, Austria\, and the guidelines of the Vienna International Centre. Based on the developments of the global health situation and to possible changes to the regulations by the host Country Austria\, arrangements may be revised closer to the regular session. \nOrganization Format\nThe sessions will be conducted in a hybrid format\, in the M-building of the Vienna International Centre. The meetings of the plenary and COW will be held in parallel. The plenary meetings will be held in the plenary hall of the M-building. The meetings of the COW will be held in Boardroom A. \nIn-person participation will be possible for a limited number of delegates from United Nations Member States\, UN Entities\, IGOs and NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC. Due to COVID-requirements the number of seats in the room is limited and as such only a limited number of in-person participants can join. In-person participants are required to confirm adherence to relevant provisions contained in the COVID guidelines for participants and are expected to provide supporting documents as necessary. \nParticipation In line with the Rules of Procedure of the Functional Commissions of ECOSOC\, Member States\, as well as representatives of UN Entities\, IGOs and NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC can participate in the session. \nMore information about this specific side event\, and the full schedule of events\, will be provided here at a later stage: unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CCPCJ/session/31_Session_2022/session-31-of-the-ccpcj.html \n___________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna 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-New York\, please visit . For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace and Security\, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/criminalising-ecocide-a-new-deterrent-to-crimes-that-affect-the-environment/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T090000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220429T042309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T042309Z
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SUMMARY:Criminalising Ecocide: A New Deterrent to Crimes that Affect the Environment
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to this important side event of the 31st Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)! \nRegister here: unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CCPCJ/session/31_Session_2022/registration.html \nThe regular thirty-first session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice is scheduled for 16-20 May 2022. The provisional annotated agenda will be published on the website of the Commission following the present arrangements. The present proposed organizational arrangements were drafted in response to the recent\ndevelopments of the COVID-19 pandemic\, taking into consideration the regulations by the host country\, Austria\, and the guidelines of the Vienna International Centre. Based on the developments of the global health situation and to possible changes to the regulations by the host Country Austria\, arrangements may be revised closer to the regular session. \nOrganization Format\nThe sessions will be conducted in a hybrid format\, in the M-building of the Vienna International Centre. The meetings of the plenary and COW will be held in parallel. The plenary meetings will be held in the plenary hall of the M-building. The meetings of the COW will be held in Boardroom A. \nIn-person participation will be possible for a limited number of delegates from United Nations Member States\, UN Entities\, IGOs and NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC. Due to COVID-requirements the number of seats in the room is limited and as such only a limited number of in-person participants can join. In-person participants are required to confirm adherence to relevant provisions contained in the COVID guidelines for participants and are expected to provide supporting documents as necessary. \nParticipation In line with the Rules of Procedure of the Functional Commissions of ECOSOC\, Member States\, as well as representatives of UN Entities\, IGOs and NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC can participate in the session. \nMore information about this specific side event\, and the full schedule of events\, will be provided here at a later stage: unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CCPCJ/session/31_Session_2022/session-31-of-the-ccpcj.html \n___________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCoNGO Notes: The NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-Vienna 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-New York\, please visit . For more information on the NGO Committee on Social Development\, please visit ngosocdev.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament\, Peace and Security\, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/criminalising-ecocide-a-new-deterrent-to-crimes-that-affect-the-environment-2/
LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T093000
DTSTAMP:20261112T190840
CREATED:20220425T141532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T203836Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Digital Finance's Real Promises and Challenges for Development
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Digital Finance’s Real Promises and Challenges for Development \nJoin the NGO Committee on Financing for Development on Wednesday\, 27 April 2022\, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EDT for this official side event to the 2022 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-6orjsuGdFhyWHfljp7ZNxV526Onoc7 \nSpeakers: \n\nMs. Cina Lawson\, Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation of the Republic of Togo (TBC)\nDr. Purva Khera\, Economist\, International Monetary Fund\nMr. Johannes Ehrentraud\, Senior Advisor\, Financial Stability Institute\, Bank for International Settlements\nMs. Sofie Blakstad\, CEO of hiveonline and author of Fintech Revolution: Universal Inclusion in the New Financial Ecosystem\nMs. Anneleen Vos\, Seionr Economic Policy Officer\, International Rescue Committee\nMr. Prabhat Labh\, CEO\, Grameen Foundation India\nMs. Mercy Buku\, Program Leader\, Toronto Center\n\nModerator: Mx. Anita Thomas\, Chair\, NGO Committee on FfD\, Representative to the UN\, Women First International Fund \nCo-sponsors: ManUp Campaign\, Change Management Solutions\, Sisters of Charity Foundation\, African Development Interchange Network\, IBVM \nBackground: \nThe UN Secretary General’s task force on digital finance in its report titled “People’s Money: Harnessing Digitalization to Finance a Sustainable Future\,” spells out the transformational impact digital finance can have on sustainable development. Providing relief for millions around the world\, supporting businesses\, and protecting jobs and livelihoods\, digital finance served as a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. A World Bank tally of policy responses to the pandemic finds that at least 58 governments in developing countries used digital payments to deliver COVID-19 relief\, of which 36 countries made payments into fully transactional accounts that were being used for saving beyond simply withdrawing cash. According to the GSMA\, international remittances processed via mobile money increased by 65 percent in 2020. \nProponents of digital finance highlight its strong capabilities to reduce transaction costs\, the potential of Artificial Intelligence to provide fair and equitable treatment of credit applicants\, and the scalability of cloud technology\, through the use of blockchain technology\, to allow consumers to transact remotely and seamlessly across multiple platforms. \nWhile the experience of COVID-19 has proven that digitalization can transform economies and lives\, it needs to be shaped with both its advantages and potential risks in mind in order to bring everyone into the digital age. For technology to benefit everyone\, private sector innovation must be supported by the appropriate public goods such as the public provision of foundational infrastructure\, access to electricity\, mobile and internet coverage. \nAs in the case of any disruptive technology\, without combining technological advances with sound policy measures\, digital technology cannot deliver on its potential to meaningfully advance financial inclusion for everyone\, including the more than 2 billion unbanked people globally. Delivering on promises to advance financial inclusion can only be considered meaningful when the account holder has a fully functional account that they utilize to save\, make payments\, obtain manageable credit\, and mitigate economic risks and is simply not utilized to withdraw cash from cash transfers from the government\, which is overwhelmingly the case at this time. \nBy examining successful strategies that maximize digital finance’s potential while minimizing risks to the financial sector\, government revenues\, and at-risk populations\, attendees will gain a better understanding of how digital finance can sustainably advance development objectives. \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.
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SUMMARY:Exploring Digital Finance's Real Promises and Challenges for Development
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Digital Finance’s Real Promises and Challenges for Development \nJoin the NGO Committee on Financing for Development on Wednesday\, 27 April 2022\, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EDT for this official side event to the 2022 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-6orjsuGdFhyWHfljp7ZNxV526Onoc7 \nSpeakers: \n\nMs. Cina Lawson\, Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation of the Republic of Togo (TBC)\nDr. Purva Khera\, Economist\, International Monetary Fund\nMr. Johannes Ehrentraud\, Senior Advisor\, Financial Stability Institute\, Bank for International Settlements\nMs. Sofie Blakstad\, CEO of hiveonline and author of Fintech Revolution: Universal Inclusion in the New Financial Ecosystem\nMs. Anneleen Vos\, Seionr Economic Policy Officer\, International Rescue Committee\nMr. Prabhat Labh\, CEO\, Grameen Foundation India\nMs. Mercy Buku\, Program Leader\, Toronto Center\n\nModerator: Mx. Anita Thomas\, Chair\, NGO Committee on FfD\, Representative to the UN\, Women First International Fund \nCo-sponsors: ManUp Campaign\, Change Management Solutions\, Sisters of Charity Foundation\, African Development Interchange Network\, IBVM \nBackground: \nThe UN Secretary General’s task force on digital finance in its report titled “People’s Money: Harnessing Digitalization to Finance a Sustainable Future\,” spells out the transformational impact digital finance can have on sustainable development. Providing relief for millions around the world\, supporting businesses\, and protecting jobs and livelihoods\, digital finance served as a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. A World Bank tally of policy responses to the pandemic finds that at least 58 governments in developing countries used digital payments to deliver COVID-19 relief\, of which 36 countries made payments into fully transactional accounts that were being used for saving beyond simply withdrawing cash. According to the GSMA\, international remittances processed via mobile money increased by 65 percent in 2020. \nProponents of digital finance highlight its strong capabilities to reduce transaction costs\, the potential of Artificial Intelligence to provide fair and equitable treatment of credit applicants\, and the scalability of cloud technology\, through the use of blockchain technology\, to allow consumers to transact remotely and seamlessly across multiple platforms. \nWhile the experience of COVID-19 has proven that digitalization can transform economies and lives\, it needs to be shaped with both its advantages and potential risks in mind in order to bring everyone into the digital age. For technology to benefit everyone\, private sector innovation must be supported by the appropriate public goods such as the public provision of foundational infrastructure\, access to electricity\, mobile and internet coverage. \nAs in the case of any disruptive technology\, without combining technological advances with sound policy measures\, digital technology cannot deliver on its potential to meaningfully advance financial inclusion for everyone\, including the more than 2 billion unbanked people globally. Delivering on promises to advance financial inclusion can only be considered meaningful when the account holder has a fully functional account that they utilize to save\, make payments\, obtain manageable credit\, and mitigate economic risks and is simply not utilized to withdraw cash from cash transfers from the government\, which is overwhelmingly the case at this time. \nBy examining successful strategies that maximize digital finance’s potential while minimizing risks to the financial sector\, government revenues\, and at-risk populations\, attendees will gain a better understanding of how digital finance can sustainably advance development objectives. \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.
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LOCATION:worldwide/virtual
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Member Events
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