{"id":2805,"date":"2017-10-17T18:04:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T22:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/?p=2805"},"modified":"2017-10-28T22:17:10","modified_gmt":"2017-10-29T02:17:10","slug":"un-events-and-campaigns-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/2017\/10\/17\/un-events-and-campaigns-7\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Events and Campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday, 18 October <\/strong><\/p>\n

High-level event on \u201cRegional and economic integration in Africa: How to effectively involve Africa\u2019s youth across national borders\u201d<\/strong> (A\/RES\/71\/254<\/a>) (co-organized by the African Union Permanent Observer Mission, the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the Department of Public Information (DPI), the New Partnership for Africa\u2019s Development (NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency and the African Peer Review Mechanism)<\/p>\n

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

Venue: ECOSOC Chamber, UNHQ, New York<\/em><\/p>\n

All are invited.<\/p>\n

For further information, please contact OSAA<\/a> (Ms. Juliet WasswaMugambwa (e-mail wasswa-mugambwa@un.org), or Mr. Jean-Victor Nkolo (email nkolo@un.org)); or click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 18 October <\/strong><\/p>\n

Screening of the Documentary Film, \u201cUntil There Is Peace\u201d and panel discussion. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 6:30 \u2013 8:30 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Venue: ECOSOC Chamber, UNHQ, New York<\/em><\/p>\n

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

Please note that seats may be limited. Open to the holders of UN Grounds Pass in NY.<\/p>\n

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Monday, October 23 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Spirit of the UN\u201d Awards <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1 \u2013 3 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Location: 2nd Floor, UN Church Center, 777 UN Plaza, New York<\/em><\/p>\n

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

The NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY is honored to Co-Sponsor the 2017 ‘Spirit of the UN’ Awards of the NGO Committee on Spirituality Values & Global ConcernsNY. The CSVGC-NY bestows the SUNAs each year to members of the United Nations community whose work is an expression of the core principles spirit and vision upon which the United Nations was founded, as expressed through the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns. RSVP at csvgcny@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October 24 <\/strong><\/p>\n

United Nations Day celebration through \u201cSpices for Peace\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 2 \u2013 3:30 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Location: UN Church Centre, 777 UN Plaza, New York <\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

The NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY is proud to support this Special Session with UNA-USA Council of Organizations, Global Foundation for Democracy & Development and Kitchen Connection together with our partners and supporting organizations to highlight. Author and Food Expert: Nargisse Benkabbou will join us live from her home in Morocco. She’ll teach us her recipe for Amlou and share her thoughts on the connection between this dish and SDGs 8, 11 & 15.<\/p>\n

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Friday, 27 October <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fourth Annual J. Michael Adams Lecture and Conversation organized by United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Venue: UNHQ, New York <\/em><\/p>\n

The lecture, entitled “Women Uniting Nations: A Conversation on Struggles against Sexual Violence around the World”, will be delivered this year by Prof. Ruchira Gupta, New York University, and Founder\/President of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, a grassroots movement to end sex trafficking. At issue is the role of women worldwide in furthering United Nations causes, and what the United Nations can do for women worldwide. Please note the need for reserving a spot through Eventbrite https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/fourth-annual-unai-j-michael-adams-lecture-andconversation-tickets-29338294629<\/a> \u00a0by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 October<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017 \u201cThe 12th Global Forum on Human Settlements\u201d in observance of World Cities Day 2017.<\/strong> The theme is \u201cEffectively Planning and Managing Urban Spatial Development to Implement 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and New Urban Agenda\u201d<\/p>\n

Time: 9 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Location: Multiple locations, UNHQ, New York <\/em><\/p>\n

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

The event is organized by the Permanent Mission of the Gambia to the UN, the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the UN (AU), the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS), the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), the World Urban Campaign (WUC), the World Association of Non-governmental Organizations (WANGO), the Better City Institute (BCI), etc. Please RSVP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Friday, 3 November, 2017 \u201cThe 2017 Humanitarian Awards Dinner\u201d Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the United Nations <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Venue: 45th Street and First Avenue, Visitors Entrance, UNHQ, New York<\/em><\/p>\n

Invitation<\/a><\/p>\n

Admission to the 2017 Humanitarian Awards Dinner is by invitation only. Reservations are required. Click here<\/a> for more information, to purchase individual tickets or tables, download a printable invitation, and to learn more about corporate sponsorships. You may also contact Ann Nicol at (212) 907-1353.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 8 November <\/strong><\/p>\n

10th Annual Orthodox Prayer Service & Reception for the United Nations Community. Interceding for Migrants and Refugees <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: Doors open: 6:15 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Procession begins: 6:45 p.m. <\/em><\/p>\n

Venue: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral, 337 East 74th Street, New York, NY, UNHQ, New York <\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

Kindy RSVP by November 6th: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2eZqROs<\/a>,<\/p>\n

(212) 570-3593, or un@goarch.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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How can civil society help #BeatPollution? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The third session of the United Nations Environment Assembly<\/a> will take place in Nairobi from 4 to 6 December 2017 under the theme \u201cTowards a Pollution-Free Planet\u201d. In the run-up to the Assembly, UN Environment is leading a global campaign to #BeatPollution. This campaign aims to inspire people, civil society organisations, governments and the private sector to reduce their pollution footprint and call for leaders to take decisive action on pollution. Civil Society is critical to driving this message. Find out more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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UNAOC launches call for Young Peacebuilders in MENA<\/strong><\/a><\/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. 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

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

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Youth Delegates Participation at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Youth Delegates Programme is an important and crucial mechanism for the participation of young people in the work of the United Nations. Every year, many Member States support their youth delegates as part of their official delegation to the United Nations General Assembly and various functional Commissions of the Economic and Social Council. The intergovernmental processes give youth an opportunity to actively participate and understand the intricacies of negotiations, achieving consensus and diplomacy executed at the various levels of decision making processes. Most importantly, youth delegates bring creativity, energy and new perspectives to highlight issues and interests that globally concern them. Upon their return to their home countries, youth delegates continue to impart their knowledge and lessons learned from the Youth Delegates experience to members of their communities. For the years 2017-2018, several Youth Delegates attended various intergovernmental processes including the General Assembly opening and debate, and the upcoming Third Committee that deals with a range of social, humanitarian and human rights issues including those of youth. The underlying principle of youth participation in the work of the United Nations lies in its inherent potential to create better policy and programmatic dialogue between young people and their Governments on youth issues. The Youth Flash monthly newsletter interviewed Paige Burton, the current Australian Youth Delegate to share her perspectives on how participation at intergovernmental bodies through the Youth Delegates Programme, helps empower her and other youth. Please read the article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

#NotATarget<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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