{"id":3031,"date":"2018-02-06T12:54:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T17:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/?p=3031"},"modified":"2018-02-16T11:26:04","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T16:26:04","slug":"un-events-and-campaigns-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/2018\/02\/06\/un-events-and-campaigns-13\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Events and Campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thursday, 8 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Briefing \u201cArtificial Intelligence: A Practical Introduction @TechNovation Talks\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10:00-1:00\/ 3:00-6:00<\/em><\/p>\n

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

To register, please click\u00a0here<\/a>. For further information, please contact Mr. Nicholas Mirabile, UNITAR New York Office (e-mails\u00a0nicholas.mirabile@unitar.org<\/a>, or\u00a0nyo@unitar.org<\/a>;\u00a0212-963-4611<\/a>). The event is co-organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Office of Information Communication Technology (OICT).<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 8 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event on the theme \u201cDimensions of Dialogue: Expanding Social Media as a Space for Constructive Encounter for Young People\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\u200b
\nVenue:\u00a0Conference Room 12, UNHQ, New York<\/em>
\nFor further information, please contact Mr. Pau Petit Iglesias (colaboradores.ppi@maec.es<\/a>). The event is co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Austria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Spain and the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, together with the KAICIID Dialogue Centre and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 8 February 2018 and Friday, 9 February\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Third Commemoration of\u00a0the International Day of Women and Girls in Science Forum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\u200b and 3\u00a0 – 6 p.m.<\/em>
\nVenue:\u00a0Economic and Social Council Chamber, UNHQ, New York<\/em>
\nFor further information, please contact Anneliese Sammut (anneliese.sammut@gov.mt<\/a>); or\u00a0click here<\/a>. The event is co-organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the Permanent Missions of Costa Rica, Hungary, Malta and Viet Nam.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 8 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) briefing on \u201cThe role of ICTs in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs (HLPF 2018: Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 3:15\u00a0 – 4:30 p.m.
\nVenue:\u00a0Conference Room 8, UNHQ, New York
\n<\/em>For further information, please contact Ms. Sharon London, ITU Liaison Office to the United Nations (london@un.org<\/a>;\u00a0212-963-6121<\/a>).\u00a0The event is co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and GSMA, the mobile industry association.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 8 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Human Trafficking: Stories from the Field: A Reporters’ Notebook on Shrimp, the Clothes You Wear, Skin Grafting, and Child Marriage”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: Registration – 6 p.m.; Reception: 7:30 p.m.
\nVenue:\u00a0Hungarian Mission to the UN, 227 East 52nd Street (between Second and Third Avenues). New York, NY.<\/em><\/p>\n

United Nations Association of New York invites to an evening with Richard Lui, Anchor and Correspondent at MSNBC and Krishna Pater,\u00a0General Counsel & Director of Justice Initiatives, Grace Farms. In this special panel event, MSNBC News correspondent\u00a0Richard Lui\u00a0offers “pages” from his reporter’s notebook \u2014 on slavery at sea and the garment industry, selling skin for cosmetic surgery and child marriage. Presented this evening will be new models for driving action to fight trafficking, as well as cover how elected officials can make a difference.
\nMore information about the event and Registration<\/a><\/p>\n

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Press Release –\u00a0SOC\/4860<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0#CSocD56<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full Participation of Youth in Decision-making Key to Shaping Brighter Future for All, Social Development Commission Hears as General Debate Continues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Younger generations must have readily available tools enabling their full participation in decision\u2011making arenas to better shape a brighter future for all, the Commission for Social Development heard today as it continued its general debate.
\n\u201cWe live in a non\u2011linear and non\u2011static world,\u201d said a young delegate, briefing the Commission on discussions at the Economic and Social Council Youth Forum held 30\u201131 January.<\/p>\n

(See Press Release\u00a0ECOSOC\/6881<\/a>.) \u00a0\u201cWe are left with two options: Submit or reinvent.\u201d
\nRead full press-release<\/a><\/p>\n

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The United Nations Association of New York is pleased to open enrollment for\u00a0The Worldview Institute\u00a0 Spring 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 14 – May 9<\/em><\/p>\n

Please note that enrollment is limited. For details on dates, all topics and speakers, as well as complete details for enrollment and registration for the\u00a0Worldview Spring 2018\u00a0semester,\u00a0click here<\/a>.There\u2019s Still Time to\u00a0Register<\/a>!
\n<\/em>The Worldview Institute provides a forum in which New York professionals in different fields can engage and discuss global issues with experts in foreign policy and international affairs. The program consists of ten seminar modules geared to develop and enhance the scope of the work and activities of young business executives at U.S. based multi-national corporations, as well as professionals of all ages within the NGO, UN, media, law, government, diplomatic and academic communities.<\/p>\n

For all registrants: please make sure you complete\u00a0both\u00a0parts of the registration process \u2014 thank you!
\nFor more information, please contact Ann Nicol at\u00a0(212) 907-1353<\/a>\u00a0or by email:\u00a0anicol@unanyc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Opportunities for Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call for Applications: Youth Rep for NGO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note that the United Nations, NGO Relations or the Department of Public Information are not involved in this offer nor in the recruitment process. This opportunity is extended by the Light Millennium, not DPI and is not an official position with the United Nations, DPI or NGO Relations.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Light Millennium invites applications for an open position of Youth Representatives to United Nations Department of Public Information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Deadline is 20 February, 9 p.m. (EST)<\/em><\/p>\n

Organization:<\/em> The Light Millennium, Inc. \u2013 a Charitable Multi-Media and Culture Organization; NGO Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (since December 2005).
\nLocation: New York City, New York.
\nPosition Type: Unpaid<\/em> (an option to incorporate with an internship possibility towards
\ncredit for a semester \u2013 in this case, Internship of the school criteria will apply); or
\nFor a year-long volunteer position (October-June)<\/p>\n

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

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Opportunity Alert<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Unleash Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

UN-Habitat has been invited to nominate participants for a global non-profit initiative, the UNLEASH project, which some of you may know from last year.
\nUNLEASH aims at supporting the implementation of the SDGs by bringing young global talents together to innovate and collaborate on new solutions to the world\u2019s most pressing challenges.
\nFor this upcoming programme, the “young global talents” will gather to \u201ccome up with disruptive and innovative solutions within the SDG themes of Zero Hunger; Good Health and Wellbeing; Quality Education; Clean Water; Affordable and Clean Energy; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; and Climate Action.
\nUN-Habitat has been invited to nominate up to ten participants to the upcoming UNLEASH event.
\nMore information is available at\u00a0www.unleash.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply here: https:\/\/unleash.org\/apply\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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International Days and Observances<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 February 2018<\/p>\n

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation<\/a>\u00a0(A\/RES\/67\/146<\/a>)<\/p>\n

11 February 2018<\/p>\n

International Day of Women and Girls in Science<\/a>\u00a0(A\/RES\/70\/212<\/a>)<\/p>\n

13 February 2018<\/p>\n

World Radio Day<\/a>\u00a0 (UNESCO\u00a036 C\/Resolution 63<\/a>;\u00a0A\/RES\/67\/124<\/a>)<\/p>\n

20 February 2018<\/p>\n

World Day of Social Justice\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/62\/10<\/a>)<\/p>\n

21 February 2018<\/p>\n

International Mother Language Day<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/56\/262<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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

UN Campaigns<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

#StandUp4HumanRights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Universal Declaration of Human Rights \u2013\u00a0Add Your Voice<\/a><\/p>\n

Join us in celebrating Human Rights Day and record yourself reading an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in your language:\u00a0www.un.org\/udhr-video\/<\/a><\/p>\n

#StandUp4HumanRights<\/a><\/p>\n

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

#JoinTogether Campaign<\/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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More Campaigns:<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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These UN news and events are made available through the <\/strong>DPI\/NGO<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0news. Subscribe to DPI NGO Relations Announcements and E-mails here: <\/strong>https:\/\/outreach.un.org\/ngorelations\/content\/subscribe-dpi-ngo-relations-e-mails<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You can access DPI website here: <\/strong>https:\/\/outreach.un.org\/ngorelations\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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This information was published by Vera Dimoplon<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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