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Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CSW63 (2019)<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women<\/a> will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 11 to 22 March 2019. Representatives of Member States<\/a>, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations<\/a> (NGOs) from all regions of the world are expected to attend the session.<\/p>\n

UNFPA: ICPD25 What’s Changed?<\/strong>
\nJoin UNFPA for the first in the series of \u201cICPD25 What\u2019s Changed?\u201d conversations.
\nTuesday, 5 March 2019, 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. EST
\nLive facebook.com\/unfpa<\/a><\/p>\n

The use of new technologies for the promotion of work-life balance and the advancement of family policies for the social inclusion of women and men<\/strong>
\n14 March 2019,\u00a01:15 – 2:30 p.m.
\nConcept note<\/a>
\nOn the occasion of the upcoming 63rd Session of the CSW, the Permanent Missions of Italy and Zambia are pleased to invite you to the Side Event: The use of new technologies for the promotion of work-life balance and the advancement of family policies for the social inclusion of women and men
\nRSVP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Panel “Generation Girls = Global Citizens”<\/strong>
\n12 March 2019, 10:30 A.M.
\n4 W 43rd Street, Green Room
\nConcept note<\/a>
\nOn the occasion of the upcoming 63rd Session of the CSW, Inwelle Study and Resource Centre is organizing a panel “Generation Girls = Global Citizens: Strengthening The Core Value of Women as Social Change Makers through Global Citizenship, Education for all, and Reinventing a New World with New Rules”<\/p>\n

Campaigns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Salt Awareness Week 2019<\/strong>
\n“It\u00b4s time to take ACTION on salt!”<\/a>
\nThe campaign on 4 – 10 March\u00a0 aims to encourage the implementation of evidence-based interventions to reduce salt consumption in the population. The Pan American Health Organization\/World Health Organization (PAHO\/WHO) joins the global community effort sharing technical tools to develop and implement comprehensive policies for salt reduction and key messages to promote healthy practices at home, schools and working place.
\nOn Wednesday, 6 March, join a webinar<\/a> to present the initiatives taking place in the Region of the Americas to promote policies and measures to reduce salt intake.<\/p>\n

50th Session of UN Statistical Commission\u00a0 5 – 8 March 2019<\/a><\/strong>
\nSince 2013, the motto “Better data, better lives”, has been widely recognized as an effective way to communicate the ultimate aim of official statistics. In 2019, to celebrate the 50th session of the UN Statistical Commission, everyone is invited to answer Why better data make better lives?<\/p>\n

We can count at least 50 good reasons, can you?<\/p>\n

Help us highlight the importance of data and statistics in real and day-to-day life, and in the broader context of development and the exercise of human rights. Join us in celebrating the importance of data for a better world!<\/p>\n

#UN50SC #BetterDataBetterLives<\/p>\n

Record Registrations Set to Usher in Era of Ambition at Africa Climate Week<\/strong>
\nWebsite https:\/\/www.regionalclimateweeks.org\/<\/a>
\nProgramme and information<\/a>
\nRegistration<\/a> open 15 March 2019
\nAbout<\/a> Regional Climate Weeks<\/p>\n

SDG Planning Calendar 2019<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe UN System is making a concerted effort to increase visibility of the SDGs by putting coordinated focus on one goal each month. In March, the focus is on Gender Equality (SDG-5), in the context of International Women\u2019s Day (8 March) and the Commission on the Status of Women (11-22 March).<\/p>\n

We would love to see how you are using the goal of the month branding! Please send links or screen shots to palanivelu@un.org<\/a> and donlon@un.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The following resources are available:
\nAnimated icons (gifs) for the monthly goal: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2HfgGRe<\/a>
\nEditorial calendar: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2S0bfvp<\/a><\/p>\n

UN Exhibits On Display<\/strong><\/h3>\n

68 Million Girls at Risk<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis exhibition celebrates the successes that have been achieved over the past decades in the urgent global fight to abandon female genital mutilation (FGM). It aims to raise awareness and encourage action regarding FGM and to present a compelling argument for the abandonment of FGM.
\nThis exhibit is organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and #Dysturb.
\nOn display 6 February – 25 March 2019<\/p>\n

Equality is our goal, access is our right<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis exhibition examines social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. It illustrates the challenges that women and girls face in each of these three sectors using examples of problems and solutions from countries across the world where the UN system operates to advance women\u2019s rights.
\nThis exhibit is organized by UN Women.
\nOn display 6 – 27 March 2019<\/p>\n

Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n

UN Environment Report: Frontiers 2018\/19: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern<\/strong>
\nFrom the innovations and ethical dilemmas of synthetic biology to the options for appropriate international adaptation to climate change: Frontiers 2018\/19 explores the emerging environmental issues facing the planet.
\nDownload full report<\/a><\/p>\n

IFAD: The State of the World\u2019s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture<\/strong>
\nBased on information provided by 91 countries and 27 international organizations, analysis of global literature and datasets, and contributions from over 175 authors and reviewers, The State of the World\u2019s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture assesses biodiversity for food and agriculture and its management worldwide.
\nDownload full report<\/a><\/p>\n

68th UN DPI\/NGO Conference Final Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Applications for 2019 UN Global Climate Action Awards Now Open<\/strong>
\nThe award, the focus of United Nations Climate Change\u2019s Momentum for Change initiative, recognizes the most innovative projects in the field of climate action.<\/p>\n

Winning activities encompass scalable and replicable examples of what people are doing to address climate change, in the hope of inspiring others to act. The selected activities will be recognized and celebrated at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Chile.<\/p>\n

Applications for the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Award will be accepted from 11 February through 30 April 2019 at: https:\/\/momentum.unfccc.int\/<\/a><\/p>\n

UNAOC Fellowship – 2019 Call for Applications<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the Call for Applications for the 2019 edition of its Fellowship Programme. 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 in 2019 is \u201cThe role\u00a0 of women in peacemaking and conflict prevention\u201d. Candidates must also be able to present professional achievements in these fields.<\/p>\n

The 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference<\/strong>
\nRead the 68th UN Civil Society Conference Concept Note
\n68th UN Civil Society Logo for Non-UN Entities available for download here<\/a>
\nGuidelines and Waiver<\/a>
\n#UNCSC2019
\nwww.un.org\/CSC2019<\/a><\/p>\n

In case you missed it<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Conference Townhall – 28 February 2019<\/strong>
\nWatch Webcast<\/a><\/p>\n

Some of the above UN news and events was made available through the Department of Global Communications Civil Society Unit news. Subscribe to DGC Announcements and E-mails\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

You can access the DGC website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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