{"id":3252,"date":"2018-04-02T17:10:48","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T21:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/?p=3252"},"modified":"2018-04-26T10:01:43","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T14:01:43","slug":"un-events-and-campaigns-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/unstudies\/2018\/04\/02\/un-events-and-campaigns-20\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Events and Campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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UNAOC Launches Call for Applications for the 2018 Edition of its Fellowship Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Call is open to participants between 25 to 35 years old, from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and North America, with a strong interest in intercultural exchanges. The theme of the Fellowship 2018 being\u00a0\u201cFostering youth resilience to prevent violent extremism and build sustainable peace\u201d, candidates must also be able to present professional achievements in these fields.
\nSunday, April 8th 2018 11:59 p.m. EST
\nMore information<\/a><\/p>\n

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Call for applications for the 2018 Momentum for Change Awards<\/strong> to showcase global climate action and ambition, as national governments work toward implementing the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
\nDeadline for application is 30 April 2018.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>
\nPress release<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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26 March – 8 April 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

2018 ECOSOC e-Discussion: From global to local: supporting sustainable and resilient societies in urban and rural communities<\/strong><\/p>\n

How: Join the discussion at\u00a0https:\/\/www.globaldevhub.org\/ECOSOC-2018<\/a><\/p>\n

Stakeholders, experts, practitioners and policy-makers from all over the world are invited to engage in a global dialogue on specific aspects of the 2018 ECOSOC theme of “From global to local: supporting sustainable and resilient societies in urban and rural communities”. The 2018 e-Discussion will provide the Economic and Social Council with suggestions and recommendations on how to best address implementation challenges of the new Agenda, with a special focus on the national level.
\nFlyer<\/a>
\nMore information<\/a><\/p>\n


\nMeeting of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, 3\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
\nVenue: Economic and Social Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nMeeting of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (ambassadorial level) (A\/RES\/69\/312<\/a>) (organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)).
\nContact: Ms. Anna Pavlyuchenko,\u00a0UNAOC<\/a>\u00a0(annap@unops.org; 646-479-0914).<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 4\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

2018 ECOSOC Partnership Forum \u201cPartnering for Resilient and Inclusive Societies: Contributions of the Private Sector\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
\nVenue: Trusteeship Chamber in the General Assembly Building, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em><\/p>\n

The 2018 ECOSOC Partnership Forum<\/strong> brings together a large number of high-profile and multi-stakeholder representatives, including from governments, civil society, the private sector, philanthropic organizations, local governments, parliamentarians, the UN system, academia, etc.<\/p>\n

Latest programme<\/a><\/p>\n

Concept note<\/a><\/p>\n

Logistics note<\/a>\u00a0(Please note that pre-registration\u00a0is closed)<\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday, 4\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special event \u201cMine Action: Advancing Protection, Peace and Development\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 6, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States
\n<\/em>Special event entitled \u201cMine Action: Advancing Protection, Peace and Development\u201d on the occasion of the\u00a0International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action<\/a>(A\/RES\/60\/97<\/a>) (co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Germany and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS))
\nContact:\u00a0Ms. Larisa Khiryanova Ozawa,\u00a0UNMAS<\/a>\u00a0(khiryanova@un.org; 917-367-4953). For further information, please click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 5\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exhibition on the Occasion of World Autism Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1 p.m.
\nVenue: Visitor’s Lobby, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nThe event is organized by Permanent Mission of the People\u2019s Republic of Bangladesh to the UN, the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN; Co-Sponsored by\u00a0Permanent Mission of India to the UN, Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait to the UN, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN in coordination with\u00a0Autism Speaks, the U.S.A leading organization in the area of Autism science and advocacy.
\nRSVP\u00a0to\u00a0thamed@mofa.gov.qa<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 6\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Author of L’AMAS ARDENT Yamen Manai\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
\nVenue: UN Bookshop, GA Building, Visitors\u2019 Concourse (UN Visitor’s entrance: 1st Avenue & 46th Street), United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nRSVP<\/a>
\nUnited Nations Bookshop invites you to an event with Yamen Manai, the author of the burning cluster (Ed. Elyzad), a very beautiful novel on a human scale and universal.
\nThis event is open to United Nations pass holders and visitors. Visitors must register in person at the Visitors\u2019 Check-in Office (801 First Avenue at 45th Street) before passing through UN Security screening (46th Street entrance to the main UN building).
\nFlyer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Monday, 9\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

High-level event on \u201cCrime Prevention and Sustainable Development through Sports\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
\nVenue: Economic and Social Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nHigh-level event on \u201cCrime Prevention and Sustainable Development through Sports\u201d (A\/RES\/67\/296<\/a>) (co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Colombia, Italy, Monaco, Qatar and Rwanda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime).\u00a0All with a valid UN badge are welcome to attend.
\nFor further information, please contact Mr. Matteo Pasquali, UNODC (pasquali@un.org; tel. 212-963-5634).
\nInvitation<\/a>
\nProgramme<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 10 April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skills and Technology Advancing Rapid Transformation: The Case of Kerala<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nRSVP\u00a0<\/a>
\nThe United Nations Academic Impact (academicimpact.un.org) presents as part of its START (\u201cSkills and Technology Advancing Rapid Transformation\u201d) series a conversation on how educational institutions, community initiatives and the government are working together in the Indian state of Kerala to further the Sustainable Development Goals.
\nPlease note that\u00a0registration<\/a>, which is required for all attendees, closes at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 5 April 2018 (New York time).<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 11\u00a0April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special multimedia event \u201cSecond Generation-Things I Didn\u2019t Tell My Father\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 1, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nRSVP<\/a>\u00a0by 8 April 2018
\nMeet\u00a0Michel Kichka<\/a>, award-winning caricaturist who will present his graphic novel, and tell you about the creative process which led him to write and draw his book as a second generation of a Holocaust survivor. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session.\u00a0The event also marks Yom HaShoah, which is Holocaust Memorial Day on the Hebrew calendar.
\nFlyer<\/a>
\nFor more information or any inquiries regarding the event, please contact libby.leher@un.org<\/p>\n


\nThursday, 12 April 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

11th Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations “Climate Change: Psychological Interventions Promoting Mitigation and Adaptation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
\nVenue: Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States<\/em>
\nFlyer<\/a>
\nRSVP<\/a>
\nMore information at\u00a0unpsychologyday.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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17-18 May 2018\u00a0– Save the Date<\/strong><\/p>\n

United Nations Forum on the Question of\u00a0Palestine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, (UN Plaza) New York, United States<\/em><\/p>\n

To mark the upcoming anniversary of the 1948 War and the Nakba, the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People will convene on 17 and 18 May the two-day United Nations Forum on the Question of Palestine \u201c70 Years after 1948 \u2013 Lessons to Achieve a Sustainable Peace\u201d at the UN Headquarters in New York.
\nThe event is open to the public and registration on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for the Forum and for more information, please\u00a0click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nTuesday, 17 April 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chat Series: “Why Do Child Marriages Still Exist in Today’s World?”<\/strong>
\nTime: 2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
\nVenue: DPI NGO Resource Center
\n801 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

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The Global Humanitarian Overview 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

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#CleanSeas Break-Up: “It’s not me, it’s you”<\/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

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#StandUp4HumanRights<\/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

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#JoinTogether Campaign<\/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:<\/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

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

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

2 April<\/strong>
\nWorld Autism Awareness Day<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/62\/139<\/a>)<\/p>\n

4 April<\/strong>
\nInternational Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/60\/97<\/a>)<\/p>\n

6 April<\/strong>
\nInternational Day of Sport for Development and Peace<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/67\/296<\/a>)<\/p>\n

7 April<\/strong>
\nInternational Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda<\/a>\u00a0(A\/RES\/58\/234<\/a>)<\/p>\n

7 April<\/strong>
\nWorld Health Day<\/a>\u00a0 [WHO]\u00a0 (WHA\/A.2\/Res.35)<\/p>\n

12 April<\/strong>
\nInternational Day of Human Space Flight<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/65\/271<\/a>)<\/p>\n

20 April<\/strong>
\nChinese Language Day<\/a>\u00a0(Chinese)<\/p>\n

21 April<\/strong>
\nWorld Creativity and Innovation Day (A\/RES\/71\/284<\/a>)<\/p>\n

22\u00a0April<\/strong>
\nInternational Mother Earth Day<\/a>\u00a0 (A\/RES\/63\/278<\/a>)<\/p>\n

23\u00a0April<\/strong>
\nWorld Book and Copyright Day<\/a>\u00a0 (UNESCO 28 C\/Resolution 3.18<\/a>)<\/p>\n

23 April<\/strong>
\nEnglish Language Day<\/a><\/p>\n

23 April<\/strong>
\nSpanish Language Day<\/a>\u00a0(Spanish)<\/p>\n

25\u00a0April<\/strong>
\nWorld Malaria Day<\/a>\u00a0[WHO]<\/p>\n

26 April<\/strong>
\nInternational Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day<\/a>\u00a0(A\/RES\/71\/125<\/a>)<\/p>\n

26 April<\/strong>
\nWorld Intellectual Property Day<\/a>\u00a0[WIPO]<\/p>\n

28 April<\/strong>
\nWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work<\/a><\/p>\n

29 April<\/strong>
\nDay of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare<\/a>\u00a0(OPCW C-10\/5<\/a>)<\/p>\n

30 April<\/strong>
\nInternational Jazz Day<\/a>\u00a0(UNESCO 36 C\/Resolution 39<\/a>)<\/p>\n

30 April<\/strong>
\n“Vesak”, the Day of the Full Moon<\/a>\u00a0(A\/RES\/54\/115<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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