Archive for February, 2016

The Refugee Crisis: Rethinking and Strengthening Response
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The Refugee Crisis: Rethinking and Strengthening Response

DPI/NGO Briefing

February 18, 2016 United Nations HQ

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international …

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“Transforming the World: Parity in Science”
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“Transforming the World: Parity in Science”

Commemorating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
11 February, 2016

United Nations Headquarters, New York

 

Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable

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Social Inclusion for the 21st. Century: Yoga as a Means for Social Inclusion
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Social Inclusion for the 21st. Century: Yoga as a Means for Social Inclusion

United Nations HQ

February 9, 2016

The International Day of Yoga Committee at the United Nations hosted a side event during the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on Social Development.

With the adoption of the United Nations General …

Posted in: Yoga
Promoting Peace and Reconciliation to Counter Violent Extremism
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Promoting Peace and Reconciliation to Counter Violent Extremism

Focus on Faith Briefing

United Nations HQ, New York

Thursday, February 4, 2016

 

It was a packed room as many representatives of various religions and faith traditions prepared to discuss how religion can do justice to promoting peace and …

Posted in: Interfaith
Love of the Good & Love of the Neighbor
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Love of the Good & Love of the Neighbor

Parallel Event

World Interfaith Harmony Week

Thursday, February 4, 2016

 

The Shinnyo Center for Meditation and Well-Being and the International Day of Yoga Committee co-sponsored a parallel event to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week.

It was held in serene …

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Honoring World Interfaith Harmony Week
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Honoring World Interfaith Harmony Week

Implementing The Transformative Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

United Nations Head Quarters, New York

The ambiance was beautifully set with an “intensely soulful” performance by Mr. Kinan Azmeh on the clarinet (http://www.kinanazmeh.com).

 

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“Ethical and Faith Perspectives of a Post COP21 Agenda”
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“Ethical and Faith Perspectives of a Post COP21 Agenda”

The Geneva Interfaith Forum on Climate Change, Environment and Human Rights organized  a panel on:

“Ethical and Faith Perspectives of a Post COP21 Agenda”

February 12, 2016

It was snowing very heavily in Geneva that afternoon finally bringing a wintery …

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2016 Global Youth Forum of UN ECOSOC
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2016 Global Youth Forum of UN ECOSOC

“Youth Taking Action to Implement the 2030 Agenda

February 1 – February 2, 2016

UN Headquarters, New York

It was an amazing gathering with member states and youth leaders worldwide making up an audience of over 600 participants!

Setting …

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DPI NGO Briefing: 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference
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DPI NGO Briefing: 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference

Conference and Planning Committee, 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference

‘Education for Global Citizenship’

Thursday, January 28, 2016

United Nations Headquarters, NY

 

There was a hub of excitement in the hall  filled with hundreds of NGO representatives, as everyone settled down …

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The Future of Holocaust Education
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The Future of Holocaust Education

United Nations Department of Public Information NGO Briefing
“The Future of Holocaust Education”

United Nations Headquarters, New York

Thursday, January 28, 2016

This briefing brought together experts from academic institutions and international organizations, researchers, educators, and authors who examined current …

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