{"id":2634,"date":"2017-08-23T11:58:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T15:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/?p=2634"},"modified":"2017-09-18T06:59:16","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T10:59:16","slug":"upcoming-un-events-and-current-campaigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/2017\/08\/23\/upcoming-un-events-and-current-campaigns\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming UN Events and Current Campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"

23-24 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel, Tourism, and Transformation: A Celebration of Sustainable Tourism “Travel, Tourism, and Transformation”<\/strong>– a Conference Presented by the Permanent Missions of Suriname and Guyana to the United Nations, produced by the World Development Foundation.<\/p>\n

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.<\/p>\n

Please note that advance registration is required. Arrival and security instructions for the United Nations will be sent to those who register. For additional information please contact: dominique@globalwdf.org<\/a> or worlddevfound@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Venue: <\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/strong> announced the 15 winners of the<\/p>\n

Equator Prize 2017, recognizing local and indigenous communities from Africa, Asia, and<\/p>\n

Latin America. The winning organizations, which showcase innovative solutions for<\/p>\n

tackling poverty, environment, and climate challenges, will be honored at a celebratory<\/p>\n

gala in New York on September 17, 2017.<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

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

23 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition<\/a> [UNESCO]<\/p>\n

(29 C\/Resolution 40)<\/a><\/p>\n

29 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

30 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

DPI\/NGO News<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Humanitarian Day 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Civilians are #NotATarget<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For WHD 2017, humanitarian partners are coming together to reaffirm that civilians caught<\/p>\n

in conflict are #NotATarget. Through a global online campaign featuring an innovative<\/p>\n

partnership with Facebook Live, together with events held around the world, we will raise our<\/p>\n

voices to advocate for those most vulnerable in war zones, and demand that world leaders<\/p>\n

do everything their power to protect civilians in conflict.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>…<\/p>\n

Sign the petition<\/a> to reaffirm that civilians caught in conflict are #NotATarget.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Essential UN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a look another look at the UN! The Essential UN website, provides a succinct and<\/p>\n

interactive way to quickly grasp the essentials of the Organisation through fast facts, short videos, information cards and fun quizzes.<\/p>\n

THE ESSENTIAL UN<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Learn about the latest UN global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for<\/p>\n

everyone<\/p>\n

forced to flee their homes in search of a better life.<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

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

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

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

In Case You Missed It<\/a>, a look back at some of the noteworthy news developments that<\/p>\n

took place over the past two weeks in the UN system.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

UN NGOs Outreach\/Newsletters<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNISPAL Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

DESA NGO News<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNAOC launches call for Young Peacebuilders in MENA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the call for<\/p>\n

applications for the Young Peacebuilders in Middle East and North Africa programme. The<\/p>\n

call is open to participants between 18 to 25 years old, from the region, with a strong interest in growing their ability to act as agents of peace in their community, region and<\/p>\n

beyond. The deadline to apply is 31 August 2017.<\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

DPI-associated NGO Spotlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Human in Love<\/strong><\/p>\n

The NGO Human in Love was associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information on 23 June 2017. Human in Love (HIL), formerly the World Disaster Relief Organization (WDRO), was founded in 2009 to provide long-term disaster relief. WDRO became HIL in 2011 to emphasize its support for international development, which HIL views as necessary for ultimately breaking the poverty cycle in Southeast Asia and central Africa. HIL provides school scholarships in poverty- stricken regions as education is the first step towards eradicating poverty and protecting the environment from frequent natural disasters caused by pollution and over- industrialization. HIL seeks to assist the most vulnerable regions of the earth to minimize future vulnerability in cases of disaster. In 2015, HIL obtained special consultative status with ECOSOC, and in 2016, HIL sponsored the 40th<\/sup> Hankuk University of Foreign Studies International Model United Nations in Seoul, Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n

For more information please visit their website at www.humaninlove.org<\/a> or follow them<\/p>\n

at the following platforms:<\/p>\n

Facebook:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/humaninlove<\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/humaninloveorg<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

NGO Youth Corner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Youth Voices on Substance Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n

DPI\/NGO Briefing \u201cYouth Voices on Substance Abuse: A Guide to Empowerment and Action\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

was one of the highlights of the Spring 2017 Briefings Season. Please read reflections on the Briefing published by our colleagues at DPI Academic Impact Section:<\/p>\n

On April 20, 2017, eighteen of these students presented their perspectives on the opioid<\/p>\n

pandemic and recommended approaches to dealing with this health crisis at a briefing held<\/p>\n

under the auspices of the UN Department of Public Information, NGO Relations Section.<\/p>\n

Students were joined by Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, whose Ithaca Plan: A Public Health<\/p>\n

and Safety Approach to Drugs and Drug Policy advocates expanded supportive and recovery<\/p>\n

services, and Michelle McElroy from Southern Tier Aids Program, which supports regional counseling and needle exchange programs. Also presenting were Yu Ping Chan from the UN <\/a><\/p>\n

Office of Drugs and Crime<\/a>, who provided a global perspective, and Jeff Brez<\/a>, Chief, NGO<\/p>\n

Relations, Advocacy and Special Events.<\/p>\n

Read full article<\/a>…<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

These UN events are made available through the DPI\/NGO<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/p>\n

Published by Vera Dimoplon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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