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NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

PRESS RELEASE: India to host World Environment Day 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

India is the global host of 2018 World Environment Day which will take place on June 5, 2018.<\/p>\n

With \u201cBeat Plastic Pollution\u201d as the theme for this year\u2019s edition, the world is coming together to combat single-use plastic pollution.<\/p>\n

In the time it takes Hardik Pandya to bowl an over in a cricket match, four garbage trucks worth of plastic get dumped into the ocean<\/p>\n

Source: UN Environment<\/p>\n

Read the full\u00a0story<\/a>
\nwww.worldenvironmentday.global<\/a><\/p>\n

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EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

2018 Global Engagement Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Previously known as Members\u2019 Day at the UN, the Global Engagement Summit allows UN advocates to participate in a day of dynamic and informative discussions on the most pressing issues facing the United Nations. This event unites world leaders with our nation\u2019s top grassroots change-makers.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0The Summit will take place on Friday, February 23, 2018, 8 a.m. \u2014 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0United Nations Headquarters in New York City<\/p>\n

Agenda<\/a><\/p>\n

More about the Global Engagement Summit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 20 February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seminar on \u201cHumanitarian Negotiation and International Mediation: Building Bridges\u201d <\/strong>(co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Belgium, the Department of Political Affairs, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Centre of Competence in Humanitarian Negotiation)<\/p>\n

Time: 10:00 a.m.\u00a0 – 1:00 p.m.
\nVenue:\u00a0Conference Room 2, UNHQ, New York
\n<\/em>All are invited. For further information, please contact the Permanent Mission of Belgium (jean-francois.brackman@diplobel.fed.be)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tuesday, 20 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event on the theme \u201cScience for Water\u201d (A\/RES\/71\/222) (organized by the European Union Delegation to the United Nations)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1:15\u00a0– 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 5, UN Headquarters, New York
\n<\/em>All are invited. For further information, please contact Ms. Rosalinda Seldowitz, European Union Delegation (rosalinda.seldowitz@eeas.europa.eu).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tuesday, 20 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special event entitled \u201cWorkers on the Move: the Quest for Social Justice\u201d<\/strong> (on the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice (A\/RES\/62\/10) (co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Kyrgyzstan and the International Labour Organization (ILO))<\/p>\n

Time: 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 8, UN Headquarters, New York<\/em>
\nAll are invited. For further information, please contact Ms. Jessica Pak, ILO (pak@ilo.org).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wednesday, 21 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event entitled \u201cEnding the Detention of Migrant and Refugee Children: Best Interest Determination and Alternatives to Detention\u201d<\/strong> (A\/RES\/71\/1) (co-organized by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, the International Catholic Migration Commission, Caritas Internationalis, the Center for Migration Studies and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)<\/p>\n

Time: 1:15\u00a0– 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 12, UN Headquarters, New York<\/em>
\nAll are invited. For further information, please contact the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See (office@holyseemission.org; 212-370-7885); to register please\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 21 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event entitled \u201cEnding the Detention of Migrant and Refugee Children: Best Interest Determination and Alternatives to Detention\u201d<\/strong> (A\/RES\/71\/1) (co-organized by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, the International Catholic Migration Commission, Caritas Internationalis, the Center for Migration Studies and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)<\/p>\n

Time: 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 12, UN Headquarters, New York<\/em>
\nAll are invited. For further information, please contact the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See (office@holyseemission.org; 212-370-7885); to register please\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

22- 23 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parliamentary Hearing entitled \u201cTowards a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration: A parliamentary perspective\u201d<\/strong> (A\/RES\/65\/123) (co-organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Office of the President of the General Assembly)<\/p>\n

Thursday, 22 February<\/u><\/em>
\nTime:\u00a009:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u00a0Venue:\u00a0Trusteeship Council Chamber
\nTime:\u00a02:30 to 6 p.m.\u00a0Venue:\u00a0Trusteeship Council Chamber
\nFriday, 23 February
\n<\/u>Time:\u00a009:45 to 1 p.m.\u00a0Venue:\u00a0Trusteeship Council Chamber<\/em>
\nAll are invited. For further information, please contact IPU (ny-office@ipu.org).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Friday, 23 February 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Informal dialogue on \u201cThe progress of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development in preparing its 2018 report\u201d<\/strong> (A\/RES\/69\/313) (organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA))<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a01:15 to 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue:\u00a0Conference Room 5<\/em>
\nAll are invited. For further information, please contact Mr. Peter Chowla, Financing for Development Office (chowla@un.org, 212-963-8618); or\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Friday, 2 March 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event entitled \u201cWorld Wildlife Day: Big Cats – Predators Under Threat\u201d<\/strong> (on the occasion of the World Wildlife day (3 March 2018) (A\/RES\/68\/205)) (co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Gabon, Germany, Kyrgyzstan and Thailand, and UNDP, CITES, UNEP, UNODC, African Parks, Panthera, WCS and WWF)<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nVenue:\u00a0Economic and Social Council Chamber<\/em>
\nFor further information, please contact Ms. Eva Gurria, UNDP (eva.gurria@undp.org); to register\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 28, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

NGOCSD-NY cordially invite you to our Interactive Discussion on ‘Key Challenges of Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship for the SDGs”.<\/strong> Event co-sponsored by\u00a0UNA-USA Council of Organizations; Ms. Sheima Sweiss; CoNGO; Mediators Beyond Borders International; Huairou Commission; Youth for a Better World\/MMUN; Global Family; ICW; Salvation Army; Global Family for Love & Peace; Peace Boat-US\/NYO & Global Foundation for Democracy & Development.<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a02 \u2013 4:30 p.m.
\nVenue:\u00a0Church Center for the United Nations, 777 UN Plaza,\u00a02nd Floor,\u00a0East 44th St. at First Ave, New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

INVITATION<\/a>
\nSpeakers Bios<\/a><\/p>\n

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INTERNATIONAL DAYS AND OBSERVANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/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

 <\/p>\n

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch<\/a>\u00a0the video message by Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, for the pre-ceremony at the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

CAMPAIGNS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Global Humanitarian Overview<\/strong> is the most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based assessment of world humanitarian needs. The GHO is based on detailed analysis of comprehensive data from a wide range of sources, and face-to-face interviews with hundreds of thousands of people directly affected by humanitarian crises across the globe.<\/p>\n

DOWNLOAD GHO 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#CleanSeas Break-Up: “It’s not me, it’s you.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

This short UN Environment\u00a0#CleanSeas<\/a>\u00a0video take a lighter look at the issue of marine litter and asks everyone around the world to break-up with single-use plastics and make their pledge at\u00a0cleanseas.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/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

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

This information was published by Vera Dimoplon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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