Brahma Kumaris United Nations Office

A CSocD64 Side Event: Adopting a Spiritual Vision to Transforming the Trajectory of Social Development
2026-02-06 13:15 - 14:45 (America/Toronto)
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.
Speakers include:
Gayatri Naraine, Main Representative of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN
Gillian D’Souza, Chair, NGO CSocD Executive Committee.
Joni Carley, Convenor of the NGO Major Group Unitive Cluster
Permanent Missions of Guyana and Nepal to the United Nations are invited guest speakers.
Event is opened to all with a valid UN grounds pass.

World Interfaith Harmony Week event
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00
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.
It 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.
prayers | meditations | panel discussion | open dialogue | music | and more
Tillman Chapel of the Church Center of the UN
777 UN Plaza, 44th Street, NY, USA

January Weekly Meditation
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00
As we move into the new year, tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Our Inner Compass”.
“You can only hear the whisperings of your inner voice – your inner compass – when you turn down the volume of your fears, your regrets, your resentments, and the fear-based advice your neighbors are so willing to give you. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie

In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

Unitive Principles in Action: Transforming Partnerships, Equality, and Innovation - A ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event
2026-01-27 13:15 - 14:45
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.
Participants 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.
Through 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.
Event co-organized by the Unitive Cluster within the NGO Major Groups at the UN and the Brahma Kumaris.
Click here to join on Tuesday, January 27 at 1:15pm ET.
Learn more about the Forum here.

How to govern our material and spiritual tomorrow? The emerging charter of the UN
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00
Join our friends of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY for an inspiring presentation on Global Governance and Spiritual Leadership – how can humanity build a governance framework that truly serves both our material and spiritual future?
In this short presentation, Dr. Alfredo Sfeir-Younis, Former Director of the World Bank, will explore why the world now needs a renewed “UN Charter” — one that unites vision, mission, and moral responsibility. He will also discuss the crucial role of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns – NY in shaping this foundation and ensuring that the selection of the next UN Secretary-General is not “business as usual.”
This event is open to all, regardless of UN association status. All who are passionate about the future of global governance are warmly welcome.
Please feel free to share with all your networks.
Join event here: https://meet.google.com/kdc-xoyy-fbs?hs=224

January Weekly Meditation
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00
As we move into the new year, tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Our Inner Compass”.
“The path of spiritual awakening involves uncovering the values and ideas that are authentic to you, regardless of what others think.”
― Danielle Kloberdanz, Inner Compass Mom

In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

January Weekly Meditation
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
As we move into the new year, tonight’s meditation will continue to be dedicated to “Our Inner Compass”.
“Your values create your internal compass that can navigate how you make decisions in your life. If you compromise your core values, you go nowhere.” – Roy T. Bennett.

In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

January Weekly Meditation
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00
As we move into the new year, tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Our Inner Compass”.

“To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” – Kofi Annan, 7th. Secretary General of the United Nations.

In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

(Photo credit: UNGeneva)

Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony
2025-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
Dear Friends,
The 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.”
Date: 19 December 2025, Friday
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Venue: Trusteeship Council, UNHQ
Gurudev 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.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/BTc1YU4rx2oMKemq7

December Monthly Meditation
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to UN World Meditation Day observed on December 21.
“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
“When our mind is silent, we see life as it is and not as our mind projects.” – Brahma Kumaris
In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

NGO Holiday Celebrations
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:30
Spiritual Festival in celebration of the holidays: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (World is one family):
Tillman Chapel
UN Church Center
NY

Shared Light, Shared Dignity: Celebrating Our Spiritual and Human Rights
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a heartwarming celebration as we honor the International Day of Human Rights!

Event Highlights:
•Inspiring Storytelling: A special guest, Laura Simms, will lead a segment of meaningful stories centered on our theme.
•Interactive Dialogues: Engage in enriching conversations that inspire unity and mutual respect.
•Music & Food: Enjoy delightful music and delicious food as we come together in celebration.

Let’s celebrate the universal values that connect us all and inspire a brighter, more inclusive future!

We look forward to sharing this special moment with you!

Registration Mandatory

December Monthly Meditation
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00
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.

“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.

In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

Happy Thanksgiving!!
2025-11-27 08:00 - 17:00
Wishing all our friends a blessed and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.

November Weekly Meditation
2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to Thanks Giving Day, November 27.
“Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life… a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year – and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God.” Ray Stannard Baker (David Grayson)
In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

November Weekly Meditation
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00
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.
World Day of Remembrances for Road Traffic Victims is

An opportunity to offer solace to the departed souls
A day to empathize with the bereaved families
A day to salute those who regularly handle post-accident scenarios
A time to dedicate precious moments to express that we Value Life
A silent, yet profound acceptance of the pressing need for Change
An occasion to pledge for positive change, beginning with the self

Learn more: https://www.bkroadsafety.org/world-day-of-remembrance.html
In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

COP30 Side event: Transforming Higher Education for Climate Action
2025-11-17 11:00 - 12:15
Integrating inner-outer transformation through expanded knowledge systems.
Monday, November 17, 2025
13:00 – 14:15hr. (BR time)

Festival of Lights event
2025-11-13 12:00 - 14:00
The Festival of Lights is still going on – you are warmly invited to join us for an Interfaith Celebration of Deepawali on Thursday, November 13 at the Tillman Chapel of the UN Church Center.
12noon – 2:00pm
Come and share your light with the world.

November Weekly Meditation
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to UNESCO’S International Day of Tolerance which will be observed on November 16. Tolerance is not mere endurance, but an act of love that brings sweet, imperishable outcomes. Practicing tolerance involves remaining internally unaffected by others, accepting them with affection, and making the effort to respond calmly rather than reacting emotionally, ultimately leading to personal pleasure and fulfillment.

“Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.” – UN https://www.unesco.org/en/days/tolerance

Join us as we further explore what it means to be tolerant.
In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

WSSD2 Parallel event: New Lenses for A New Vision
2025-11-08 02:30 - 04:30
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.
Saturday, November 8 at 10:30am – 12:30pm (Qatar time)

WSSD2 Parallel event: Release - Renew - Rise
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00
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.
Friday, November 7 at 6:00pm (Qatar time)

Featured Event during WSSD2 in Doha
2025-11-05 06:15 - 07:15
Faith-based Solutions ImPACT Coalition and partners co-organized one of the featured events titled, “Designing Cohesive Societies: Inclusive Policies for Social Unity and Equality” to be held on 5 November 2025, 14:15-15:15| Qatar National Convention Center.
Objectives
● Inspire a sense of the importance of cohesive and equitable societies in the attendees.
● Emphasize the role spirituality and faith communities can play (and have played) in reducing
division and discrimination, including gender inequality, within societies.
● Engage attendees by spotlighting good practices from the grassroots, national, and global levels.
● Empower attendees to continue the conversation and take action, individually or through their
organizations.
Draft Program

Moderator Ivy Koek, Co-Chair of the Multi-Faith Advisory Council of the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Religion and Sustainable Development and Representative to the UN, Soka Gakkai International

Panel
a. Rachel Bayani, Principal Representative to the United Nations, Bahá’í International
Community
b. Cecile Kern, Global Policy and Research Advocate, Mercy International Association
c. Mikael Jägerskog, Senior Policy Advisory, PMU
d. Debra Boudreaux, Chief International Affairs Officer, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation in
Sierra Leone
e. Sahlim Charles, Founder Re-Imagining New Communities
Emerging solutions
Interactive solutions session: envisioning and emerging solutions through conversation:
Sabita Geer, NGO representative of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN, Vice-chair of the NGO
Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY

About the ImPACT Coalition on Faith-based Solutions
The ImPACT Coalition on Faith-based Solutions was launched during the Civil Society Conference at the UN Office in Nairobi on 10 May 2024. This global coalition comprises faith and spiritual actors, including young people, advocating for the inclusion of faith-based language and common values across faiths in UN documents. Emphasizing universal principles such as peace, compassion, and human dignity, the coalition upholds human rights, human dignity, and human security. Core values include cooperation, compassion, and inclusivity.
Members and partners include
ACT Alliance, Bahá’í International Community, Brahma Kumaris, Mercy
International Association, PMU (Swedish Pentecostal Movement), Re-Imagining New Communities, Soka Gakkai International, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society, United Religions Initiative (URI), and World Evangelical Alliance.
Watch live on UN webTV

November Weekly Meditation
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to the success of the UN 2nd World Summit on Social Development taking place in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 – 6, 2025.
In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

New Lenses for a New Vision - Inner shift to global impact
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00
Solutions Square during the 2nd. World Summit on Social Development organized by the Brahma Kumaris at the UN.
​​The exhibition stall at the WSSD 2025 is envisioned as an experiential space designed to allow attendees to refresh and recharge and build a strong foundation of inner preparedness for sustainable action, recognizing that fostering deeper inner capacities within human consciousness serves as a critical leverage point for addressing persistent and emerging global challenges. Our exhibition connects inner transformation with systemic outcomes, emphasizing practical, scalable pathways from self to society. Clarity, empathy, resilience, and stewardship translate into collaborative behaviors and policy-relevant engagement at the World Social Summit. The exhibition nudges participants to channel their inner shifts into collective action and partnerships that are people-centered and inclusive. The exhibition augments the side event Solutions Session which highlights the role of transformative consciousness-based initiatives such as SIT Consciousness [www.justsit.world] which will also be launched as a global resource during the World Social Summit.
The “New Lenses for a New Vision” theme invites participants to pause and reconsider challenges through alternative perspectives—looking beyond symptoms to the root causes and reframing responses to align with purpose and stewardship. Experience stations and interactive modules guide changemakers to practice seeing the “root/seed” beneath layered challenges, encouraging genuine perception and purposeful action.
Our Partners:
Our partners have embodied the spirit of applying foundational consciousness to deliver impactful results in accelerating progress on the UN’s core pillars of social development: poverty eradication, the promotion of full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social inclusion, ensuring no one is left behind.

India Embassy Qatar: Powerful development initiatives from India that have their foundation in a conscious focus on “leaving no one behind”.
ATD 4th World: Their work on alleviating poverty through community action with the principle of ‘Leave no one behind’ has resulted in reaching out to those who are the most isolated.
NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns: Their work to support the recognition and acceptance that spirituality and adherence to universal values provide solutions to global concerns
FIFCJ-International Federation of Women in Legal Careers: Their significant work to fight for the eradication of all forms of discrimination against women and to promote human rights.
MUNA (UN Association of Mauritius): Active engagement with women and girl children of all socio-economic backgrounds through women empowerment and gender equality to ensure inclusive policies.
NGO Major Group Unitive Cluster: Their work in adopting the lens of “eyes of humankind,” the Unitive Cluster transforms division-based norms into values-driven, common good-based norms.

"Shift in Consciousness: Cultivating Inner Capacity for Global Social Progress"
2025-11-03 07:30 - 09:00
Virtual Solutions Session during 2nd World Summit on Social Development organized by the Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN.
True transformation is a spiritual process, recognizing that the inner world and outer world are parts of the same wheel of life; for the outer state of the world to be transformed, the inner state must first be transformed. This approach emphasizes the cultivation of essential inner capacities that drive meaningful action and foster collective well-being, acknowledging that every human expression is rooted in a subtle level of awareness.
Partners:

Government of Guyana
Indian Embassy Qatar
NGO Committee for Social Development, Organization in consultative Status with ECOSOC
United Nations Associations – Philippines, Organization in consultative Status with ECOSOC
The University for Peace, Intergovernmental Organization with observer status at the UN General Assembly.

Register to join on zoom: https://bit.ly/shiftincon
For more information: https://www.justsit.world/un-world-summit/

October Weekly Meditation
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00

Weekly Meditation - Diwali Celebration
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00
This week’s meditation is dedicated to celebrating the Festival of Lights, Diwali.
In-person attendance:

Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN
866 UN Plaza, Suite 436
NY, NY 10017
RSVP mandatory: info@un.brahmakumaris.org

Online participation: https://bit.ly/weeklymed

Global Oneness Day observance
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
You are warmly invited to join the Global Oneness Day Meditation at the UN Meditation Room.
12noon – 1:00pm EST in-person ONLY.

Spirit of the UN Awards Ceremony
2025-10-23 15:00 - 17:00
The Spirit of the UN Awards (SUNA) initiative is hosted by NGO Committee of Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY (CSVGC-NY), a collective of UN-accredited NGOs firmly committed to upholding spiritual principles and universal values as catalysts for equality, fairness, and holistic interactions among people on a global scale. The distinguished SUNA recipients for this year are:
H.E. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations (UN Diplomat category)
Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children (UN Secretariat category)
Rev. Dr. Liberato C. Bautista, President of CoNGO and Main UN Representative of United Methodist Church (NGO category)
Zita Tibeme Ouanzie, Founder of Smiles Africa Organization & Connecting Afrikaans (Youth category)
Thursday, October 23 at 3:00 – 5:00pm
Tillman Chapel, Church Center of the United Nations, NYC
Register: https://bit.ly/RSVP2025SUNA
