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UN Events and Campaigns
Events First Civil Society Briefing in 2019 Giving Back to Create Inclusive and Sustainable Communities Date: Thursday, 24 January 2019, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Location: Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York RSVP to secure a Special Event Ticket....
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UN Sustainable Development Challenge: Cristian Ramos Miranda Reflects
Cristian Y. Ramos Miranda was a finalist in the 2018 UN Sustainable Development Challenge and is currently a MA Candidate at Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Recently, he took the time to talk to the Center for UN and Global...
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2019 Events
2019 Events The following are some events for 2019. Follow the links for more information and locations. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Listing of event does not imply endorsement. January January 14, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm : Seeking Resolution in Situations...
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Seeing the Presence of the Divine in the Other: The Role of People of Faith in Creating Peace
In his 1971 song, John Lennon writes: “Imagine there’s no countries… Nothing to kill or die for, And no religion, too.” For many people, religion is construed as a cause of conflict--something for which people kill or die--but people of faith are increasingly...
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UN Events and Campaigns
UN Events The 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference: NGO Briefing "Planning Ahead for the 2019 Conference" Thursday, 13 December 2018, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York RSVP [link not functioning] RSVP to secure a...
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One-On-One With H.E. Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces
I’ll be honest, I’m uncertain how much optimism can truly serve in realizing the daunting ideal of creating a better world. But in the world of politics and international relations, when the landscape is seemingly always bleak, I suppose that most appreciate a little...
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UN Events and Campaigns
Events at United Nations Headquarters 'Opportunities and challenges for the prevention of genocide - the next 70 years' Panel to mark the 70th anniversary of the Genocide Convention Friday, 7 December 2018, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Trusteeship Council Chamber, United...
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UN Events and Campaigns
Events at United Nations Headquarters Side event to promote International Day of Education (24 January)* Friday, 30 November 2018, 3 - 6 p.m. Trusteeship Council, United Nations Headquarters, New York RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, 26 November 2018 Invitation *The side event...
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Events GSSD Expo 2018 28 - 30 November Organized by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) in collaboration with United Nations agencies and other partners, the GSSD Expo will strategically engage all development actors, including the private...
read moreInterview at the World Council of Churches with Dr. Manoj Kurian
While interning in Geneva, Switzerland, I reached out to the World Council of Churches to interview them about their work with the 2030 Agenda. On the same day, I got an appointment with the person in charge of it at the council. Dr. Manoj Kurian is a Malaysian...
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Youth for SDGs Scholarship – Applications open!
Youth for SDGs Scholarship Young people working to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are invited to apply for a scholarship for a unique experiential learning program taking place onboard Peace Boat voyage, focusing on sustainable development....
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Attention! Applications open for the 2019 Global Health and Innovation Prize
Dear students of Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations, We hope to see you at this year's 2019 Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale on April 13-14, 2019. The 16th annual Global Health & Innovation Conference, which...
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UN News Centre – Top Stories
- UN rights expert calls for civilian protection as fighting escalates between military and armed group January 18, 2019
- Thousands returning to Nigeria’s restive Borno state ‘at risk’; UN ‘gravely concerned’ January 18, 2019
- Libyan authorities must shoulder the burden to support country’s ‘vulnerable’ south January 18, 2019
- UN agency chief calls Ethiopia’s revised refugee law ‘one of most progressive’ in Africa January 18, 2019
- ‘The best-selling brand today is fear’: UN chief highlights urgent need to address global ‘deficit of trust’ January 18, 2019