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SDGs Conference 2022: In the Margins of the UNGA77

SDGs Conference 2022: In the Margins of the UNGA77 Organized by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) Date: 21 September 2022 Time: 10 am - 4 pm ET Register Learn more https://unga-conference.org Journalists and Writers Foundation and its 36 Global Partners from 24 countries, in partnership with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, are [...]

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UN 2023 Water Conference Second Global Online Stakeholder Consultation

UN 2023 Water Conference Second Global Online Stakeholder Consultation Contribute your inputs on the themes proposed by the co-hosts for the UN 2023 Water Conference interactive dialogues! Deadline: 30 September 2022 Add your inputs here: bit.ly/Input2023WaterConference Civil Society Corner Disclaimer: Announcements listed under this section are initiatives of civil society organizations associated with the United [...]

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SDG Media Zone – UN General Assembly 77 Specials

SDG Media Zone - UN General Assembly 77 Specials Intersecting global crises are threatening the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the SDG Media Zone at UNGA 77, we are committed to highlighting the tireless efforts of the global community, and the voices and needs of the people we serve. We aim to reach and [...]

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First Global Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028

First Global Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 Dates: 19 - 22 September 2022 Register After three years of implementation, the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) will host its first Global Forum on 19-22 September 2022. Co-organised by FAO-IFAD, the Forum will leverage the experiences of different actors to take stock [...]

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Transforming Education Summit, Leaders’ Day

Transforming Education Summit, Leaders' Day In response to a global crisis in education, and in order to provide a unique opportunity to elevate education to the top of the global political agenda, the Transforming Education Summit is being convened Sep 16-19. Today is "Leaders' Day"; dedicated to the presentation of National Statements of Commitment by [...]

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World Press Freedom Day 2022 Reflections On Press Freedom

  World Press Freedom Day 2022 Date: 3 May 2022 Time: 11 am - 12 pm EDT Watch live on YouTube More information https://jwf.org On Tuesday, 3 May 2022, the Journalists and Writers Foundation will host a virtual event to mark World Press Freedom Day 2022 with the theme of “Reflections on Press Freedom”. Moderated [...]

By |2022-05-02T05:18:47+00:00April 29th, 2022|Human Rights Watch, UN Human Rights|Comments Off on World Press Freedom Day 2022 Reflections On Press Freedom

Sport for One Humanity

  Sport for One Humanity Sport for One Humanity aims to select and support innovative sports-based projects implemented by civil society organizations that promote a culture of peace, mutual understanding and cooperation among diverse communities and cultures around the world. The initiative will give priority to projects using and promoting sport as a tool for [...]

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Development financing crucial to get global economy back on track

  Global Economy The global economy is under severe stress and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in “need of urgent rescue”, the deputy UN chief told the Financing for Development Forum on Monday. (more information)    

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Population and Development Commission: ‘Perfect Storm’ of crises take shape

  Perfect Storm Against the backdrop of shifting population demographics, conflicts, post-pandemic shocks and climate change, the developing world is on the brink of a “perfect storm” of debt, food and energy crises, experts warned the Commission on Population and Development on Monday. (more information)    

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