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