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DPI News Solutions Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n Solutions Summit is an annual catalytic gathering at UN Headquarters in New York during UN<\/p>\n General Assembly high-level week in September. This initiative lifts-up and advances the work of exceptional teams who are already developing innovative solutions that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n \n The Essential UN<\/strong><\/p>\n Take another look at the UN! The Essential UN website, provides a succinct and interactive<\/p>\n way to quickly grasp the essentials of the Organization through fast facts, short videos, information cards and fun quizzes.<\/p>\n The Essential UN<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Action<\/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 applications for the Young Peacebuilders in Middle East and North Africa programme.<\/strong> The 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 beyond.<\/p>\n The deadline to apply is 31 August 2017.<\/p>\n More information<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, 7 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n MEET THE AUTHOR: Pamela Hanlon, in a conversation moderated by Mr. Maher Nasser,<\/strong><\/p>\n Department of Public Information, United Nations and joined by Penny Abeywardena, <\/strong><\/p>\n Commissioner, NYC Mayor\u2019s Office for International Affairs.<\/strong><\/p>\n Time: 1 to 2 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Venue: United Nations Bookshop, GA Building, Visitors\u2019 Concourse, New York<\/em><\/p>\n Event Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday, 8 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Event on \u201cSecond year anniversary of the 2030 Agenda: Lessons learned from the Sustainable Development Goals Fund\u201d<\/strong> (A\/RES\/70\/1<\/a>) (co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Peru and the Women\u2019s International Forum (WIF))<\/p>\n Time: 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Venue: Conference Room 5, UNHQ, New York<\/em><\/p>\n All are invited. For further information, please contact Ms. Veronika Bustamante,<\/p>\n Permanent Mission of Peru<\/a> (e-mail vbustamante@unperu.org<\/a>; tel. 1 (212) 687-3336).<\/p>\n <\/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: Firefighters Field, Roosevelt Island, 425 Main St., <\/em><\/p>\n New York, NY 10044<\/em><\/p>\n Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, 17 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announced the 15 winners of the <\/strong><\/p>\n Equator Prize 2017, recognizing local and indigenous communities from Africa, Asia, and <\/strong><\/p>\n Latin America. <\/strong>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 Sunday, September 17, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Transforming Our World: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n Time: 2 to 6 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Location: Lifebridge Sanctuary<\/a>, 333 Mountain Road Rosendale, NY 12472<\/em><\/p>\n Admission is by donation.<\/em><\/p>\n RSVP: Tel 1 (845) 658-3439. <\/em><\/p>\n More information<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DPI-associated NGO Spotlights<\/strong><\/p>\n Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n The Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention (ATOP) was associated with the<\/p>\n United Nations Department of Public Information on 8 December 2009.<\/p>\n ATOP was created to assist disaster victims with mental health recovery and to train<\/p>\n others in administering to traumatized populations. ATOP seeks to nurture community<\/p>\n resilience and resolve victims\u2019 psychological scars using education and discussion, and<\/p>\n ultimately through forgiveness and acceptance. ATOP follows global disasters and<\/p>\n maintains programs with the victims, including PTSD programs in Armenia, Syria, and the<\/p>\n United States. ATOP promotes global missions based in its chapters in Pakistan, Canada,<\/p>\n and the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit their website at: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2xHmD1B<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Together Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n #JoinTogether<\/p>\n Learn about the latest UN global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone<\/p>\n forced to flee their homes in search of a better life.<\/p>\n TOGETHER WEBSITE<\/a><\/p>\n Upcoming UN Meetings and Observances<\/strong><\/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 <\/p>\n These UN events are made available through the DPI\/NGO<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/strong><\/p>\n