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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T120000
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SUMMARY:WSSD2 Parallel event: Release - Renew - Rise
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion with the delegates of the Brahma Kumaris at the 2nd. World Summit on Social Development held in Qatar in November. Event was co-organised by the Doha Meditation Space and the Indian Cultural Center\, Doha. \nFriday\, November 7 at 6:00pm (Qatar time)
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/wssd2-parallel-event-release-renew-rise/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T043000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251105T155523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T155917Z
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SUMMARY:WSSD2 Parallel event: New Lenses for A New Vision
DESCRIPTION:Doha Meditation Space warmly invites you to an inspiring session to discover how a shift in consciousness can bring harmony\, happiness\, health\, and success in life. \nSaturday\, November 8 at 10:30am – 12:30pm (Qatar time)
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/wssd2-parallel-event-new-lenses-for-a-new-vision/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251114T160515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T160515Z
UID:10000094-1763377200-1763381700@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:COP30 Side event: Transforming Higher Education for Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Integrating inner-outer transformation through expanded knowledge systems. \nMonday\, November 17\, 2025 \n13:00 – 14:15hr. (BR time)
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/cop30-side-event-transforming-higher-education-for-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251111T202644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T205028Z
UID:10000089-1763488800-1763492400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:November Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to UN World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims which will be observed on Nov. 16. A dedicated website was launched to make the Day more widely known and to link countries through sharing common objectives and the remembrance of people killed and injured in crashes.\nWorld Day of Remembrances for Road Traffic Victims is \n\nAn opportunity to offer solace to the departed souls\nA day to empathize with the bereaved families\nA day to salute those who regularly handle post-accident scenarios\nA time to dedicate precious moments to express that we Value Life\nA silent\, yet profound acceptance of the pressing need for Change\nAn occasion to pledge for positive change\, beginning with the self\n\nLearn more: https://www.bkroadsafety.org/world-day-of-remembrance.html \nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/november-weekly-meditation-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251209T175304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T175304Z
UID:10000099-1764698400-1764702000@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:December Monthly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities which will be celebrated on December 3 under the theme\, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”.  This builds on the reaffirmed commitment of world leaders gathered at the Second World Summit for Social Development to build a more just\, inclusive\, equitable and sustainable world and their understanding that advancing progress on social development depends on\, and indeed necessitates\, the inclusion of all segments of society. \n\n“Let’s celebrate the resilience of the human spirit\, the richness of diversity\, and the meaning of inclusion\, recognizing every soul’s inherent worth and ensuring each one feels truly seen and heard.” – Brahma Kumaris UN.\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/december-monthly-meditation-2/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251119T231534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T183009Z
UID:10000095-1765375200-1765382400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Shared Light\, Shared Dignity: Celebrating Our Spiritual and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heartwarming celebration as we honor the International Day of Human Rights!\n\nEvent Highlights:\n•Inspiring Storytelling: A special guest\, Laura Simms\, will lead a segment of meaningful stories centered on our theme.\n•Interactive Dialogues: Engage in enriching conversations that inspire unity and mutual respect.\n•Music & Food: Enjoy delightful music and delicious food as we come together in celebration.\n\nLet’s celebrate the universal values that connect us all and inspire a brighter\, more inclusive future!\n\nWe look forward to sharing this special moment with you!\n\nRegistration Mandatory
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/shared-light-shared-dignity-celebrating-our-spiritual-and-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251209T172800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T172800Z
UID:10000098-1765908000-1765911600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:December Monthly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to UN World Meditation Day observed on December 21.\n“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It’s a way of entering into the quiet that’s already there – buried under the 50\,000 thoughts the average person thinks every day.” – Deepak Chopra \n“When our mind is silent\, we see life as it is and not as our mind projects.” – Brahma Kumaris  \nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/december-monthly-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20251126T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T182453Z
UID:10000096-1766138400-1766145600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nThe Permanent Missions of Andorra\, India\, Mexico\, Nepal and Sri Lanka are pleased to invite you to the second commemoration event of the World Meditation Day at the UN on the theme “Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony.” \nDate: 19 December 2025\, Friday\nTime: 10 a.m. to 12 noon\nVenue: Trusteeship Council\, UNHQ \nGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will lead the meditation practice during commemoration event. Representatives of leading meditation groups\, including the Brahma Kumaris\, will speak on the occasion. \nPlease RSVP here: https://forms.gle/BTc1YU4rx2oMKemq7
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/meditation-for-global-peace-and-harmony/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260112T232613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T225851Z
UID:10000106-1769519700-1769525100@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Unitive Principles in Action: Transforming Partnerships\, Equality\, and Innovation - A ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event
DESCRIPTION:As the world struggles to meet the 2030 Agenda\, it has become increasingly clear that siloed approaches to the 17 SDGs are insufficient. This participatory online workshop explores how unitive principles—recognizing the inherent interconnectedness of people\, place & planet—offer a transformative foundation for sustainable\, equitable & innovative action\, with particular emphasis on SDG 17. \nParticipants will engage with 3 successful real-world initiatives that intentionally place unitive principles at the core of their design and implementation\, and have demonstrated how unitive principles support collaborative\, equitable\, innovative & coordinated actions. These case studies demonstrate measurable outcomes achieved through a “unitive principles-first” approach—showing how projects grounded in explicit values generate greater coherence\, sustainability\, and impact and accelerate transformation. \nThrough dialogue\, reflection\, and practical examples\, participants will gain insights into how unitive principles can be activated in their own work—moving beyond fragmented solutions toward integrated\, principle-driven responses to global challenges. \nEvent co-organized by the Unitive Cluster within the NGO Major Groups at the UN and the Brahma Kumaris. \nClick here to join on Tuesday\, January 27 at 1:15pm ET. \nLearn more about the Forum here. 
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/unitive-principles-in-action-transforming-partnerships-equality-and-innovation-a-ecosoc-partnership-forum-side-event/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260129T220010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220010Z
UID:10000108-1770206400-1770213600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:World Interfaith Harmony Week event
DESCRIPTION:This initiative\, which started in 2007\, called for religious leaders to engage in a dialogue based on two common fundamental religious Commandments; Love of God\, and Love of the Neighbour\, without nevertheless compromising any of their own religious tenets. The Two commandments are at the heart of the three Monotheistic religions and therefore provide the most solid theological ground possible. This formula includes all people of goodwill\, including those of other faiths\, and those with no faith. \nIt is hoped that this initiative will provide a focal point from which all people of goodwill can recognize that the common values they hold far outweigh the differences they have\, and thus provide a strong dosage of peace and harmony to their communities. \nprayers |  meditations  | panel discussion  | open dialogue  |  music  |  and more \nTillman Chapel of the Church Center of the UN \n777 UN Plaza\, 44th Street\, NY\, USA
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/world-interfaith-harmony-week-event/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260121T203436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T203436Z
UID:10000107-1770383700-1770389100@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:A CSocD64 Side Event: Adopting a Spiritual Vision to Transforming the Trajectory of Social Development
DESCRIPTION:Responding to the Doha Political Declaration’s call for a political\, ethical\, and spiritual vision for social development\, this interactive workshop will explore social development as both an external and inner process grounded in human dignity\, equality\, cooperation\, and shared values. Using a “reverse spiritual trajectory” model\, the session will guide participants to work backward from desired outcomes toward the actions\, vision\, attitudes\, awareness\, and consciousness needed to build harmonious\, equitable\, and resilient societies. \nSpeakers include: \nGayatri Naraine\, Main Representative of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN \nGillian D’Souza\, Chair\, NGO CSocD Executive Committee. \nJoni Carley\, Convenor of the NGO Major Group Unitive Cluster \nPermanent Missions of Guyana and Nepal to the United Nations are invited guest speakers. \nEvent is opened to all with a valid UN grounds pass.
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/a-csocd64-side-event-adopting-a-spiritual-vision-to-transforming-the-trajectory-of-social-development/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260209T203334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203334Z
UID:10000112-1772733600-1772737200@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day” observed on March 21. \n\n“The United Nations has been concerned with this issue since its foundation and the prohibition of racial discrimination is enshrined in all core international human rights instruments. It places obligations on States and tasks them with eradicating discrimination in the public and private spheres. The principle of equality also requires States to adopt special measures to eliminate conditions that cause or help to perpetuate racial discrimination.” – UN Website \n\n\nIn-person attendance: \n\n\n\nBrahma Kumaris Office at the UN\n866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436\nNY\, NY 10017\nRSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org\n\nOnline participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/weekly-meditation-17/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Participation in UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260309T062629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T062745Z
UID:10000114-1773225000-1773230400@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Women: Dignity and Equality in Action: A CSW70 hybrid parallel event
DESCRIPTION:Raising Awareness through Value-based Leadership \nThe NGO Committee on Spirituality\, Values\, and Global Concerns-NY warmly invites you to an inspiring in-person event with renown actress\, Brazilian  model\, and women rights activist\, Luiza Brunet. \nAn event where women celebrate women!! \nLegion of Good Will Office for the UN \n12 E 41st Street\, Suite 1402 \nNY\, NY 10017 \nRegister to attend in-person \nRegister to join online \n  \n 
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/women-dignity-and-equality-in-action-a-csw70-hybrid-parallel-event/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260309T060249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T060748Z
UID:10000113-1773311400-1773318600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:Women's Transformative Leadership: CSW70 parallel virtual event
DESCRIPTION:Often\, seeking justice requires courage and self-respect. It is the courage to give voice to injustice that restores dignity and affirms an individual’s self- worth. \nJoin us online for an interactive session with young moderator\, Prajwal Bhosale\, as she draws on the lived wisdom of powerful women from around the world on the inner work needed to facilitate restorative justice. \nRegister to receive link
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/womens-transformative-leadership-csw70-parallel-event/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145524
CREATED:20260402T224022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224042Z
UID:10000120-1776344400-1776351600@un.brahmakumaris.org
SUMMARY:ECOSOC Youth Forum: Pathway to Peace Youth Declaration
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the International Youth Conference
URL:https://un.brahmakumaris.org/event/ecosoc-youth-forum-pathway-to-peace-youth-declaration/
CATEGORIES:Participation in UN Events,Working in Partnership
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