{"id":2605,"date":"2017-08-07T22:27:47","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T02:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/?p=2605"},"modified":"2017-08-25T11:05:43","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T15:05:43","slug":"un-events-and-campaigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/2017\/08\/07\/un-events-and-campaigns\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Events and Campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Youth Day #YouthDay<\/strong><\/p>\n

International Youth Day 2017 is dedicated to celebrating young people\u2019s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace.<\/p>\n

To learn more about how you can participate in the event or watch it live, click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

2250: A YOUTH TOOLKIT<\/a><\/p>\n

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Together Initiative #JoinTogether<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn about the latest UN global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life.<\/p>\n

TOGETHER WEBSITE<\/a><\/p>\n

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DPI Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

2017 DPI Communications Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n

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The News and Media Division of DPI is proud to feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Case You Missed It<\/a>, a look back at some of the noteworthy news developments that took place over the past two weeks in the UN system.<\/p>\n

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Social Media & Campaigns<\/strong><\/p>\n

UN4RefugeesMigrants Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

WildforLife Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

Official UN Social Media Accounts<\/a><\/p>\n

UNICEF Campaign<\/a> (#RefugeesWelcome)<\/p>\n

\u201cSmall Smurfs Big Goals\u201d<\/a> Campaign<\/p>\n

UNITE Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

FreeAndEqual Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

Children Uprooted Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 8 August 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interactive panel discussion on \u201cA Decade in Review: Achieving the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\u201d<\/strong> (on the occasion of the International Day of the World\u2019s Indigenous Peoples<\/a> and the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)) (co-organized by the Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Department of Public Information (DPI))<\/p>\n

Time: 3 to 6 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Venue: Economic and Social Council Chamber<\/em><\/p>\n

All are invited. For further information, please contact Ms. Mirian Masaquiza,<\/p>\n

DESA<\/a> e-mail masaquiza@un.org<\/a> for registration, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, 16 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outrace Poverty: 5K\/10K Run\/Walk a scenic course and help raise money for the UNFCU<\/a> Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration: 8 a.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Race Time: 9:30 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Venue: Firefighters Field, Roosevelt Island, 425 Main St., New York, NY 10044<\/em><\/p>\n

Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 17 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announced the 15 winners of the Equator Prize 2017<\/strong>, recognizing local and indigenous communities from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The winning organizations, which showcase innovative solutions for tackling poverty, environment, and climate challenges, will be honored at a celebratory gala in New York on September 17, 2017.<\/p>\n

More information<\/a><\/p>\n

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Upcoming UN Meetings and Observances<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-7 August<\/p>\n

World Breastfeeding Week<\/a> [WHO]<\/a><\/p>\n

9 August<\/p>\n

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples<\/a> (A\/RES\/49\/214<\/a>)<\/p>\n

12 August<\/p>\n

International Youth Day<\/a> (A\/RES\/54\/120<\/a>)<\/p>\n

19 August<\/p>\n

World Humanitarian Day<\/a> (A\/RES\/63\/139<\/a>)<\/p>\n

23 August<\/p>\n

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition<\/a> [UNESCO] (29 C\/Resolution 40<\/a>)<\/p>\n

29 August<\/p>\n

International Day against Nuclear Tests<\/a> (A\/RES\/64\/35<\/a>)<\/p>\n

30 August<\/p>\n

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances<\/a> (A\/RES\/65\/209<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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These UN events are made available through the DPI\/NGO<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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