Unitive Cluster Meeting
2027-02-12 12:30 - 14:00, 2027-01-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-12-11 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-10-09 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-08-14 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-10 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) and 2 more dates
All UN Accredited NGOs are welcome to join the Unitive Cluster Meetings on second Fridays of each month.

Special Event: Raksha Bandhan
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00
In a time when the United Nations is calling us to be Better Together, Raksha Bandhan offers a timeless reminder that lasting collaboration begins with trust, respect, and the power of pure love. Join us as we explore how inner transformation becomes the foundation for creating a more peaceful, compassionate, and united world.

By invitation ONLY

Weekly Meditation
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Humanitarian Day” which will be celebrated on August 19.
“When lives are at risk, the people who come to help should never be targets. Yet humanitarian workers continue to be killed, injured, abducted, detained and obstructed while carrying out their work. Most are national staff serving their own communities.” — UN Website

Let’s make protecting each other our greatest achievement. #actnowforhumanity

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

Weekly Meditation
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Cultural Diversity through Music”.
“Music brings people together to make the world a more harmonious place. In a world of diversity where often values clash, music leaps across language barriers and unites people of quite different cultural backgrounds.” — Kofi Annan

Performers include:
Michelle DellaFave and more.

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

Weekly Meditation
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Nuclear Prayer Day” observed from August 6-9.
“Our goal is to have people praying all over the world. It can be a dedicated educational program or a prayer said during part of a scheduled service or just plan a quiet time to honor the past and hold our intentions for a world free of nuclear weapons.” – URI

Inspiring sharing by Monica Willard and Michael Ramos, organizers of Nuclear Prayer Day; and uplifting song Michelle DellaFave.

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

Weekly Meditation
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Friendship Day” celebrated on July 30.
“This year, as the world faces profound ruptures — between nations, within societies, even within families — the call to friendship is not sentimental. It’s essential. It’s about reaching across what breaks us and daring to believe in something better. It is a call to imagine a future where difference doesn’t mean distance, where trust is stronger than fear. Through friendship, we don’t just cope with the world as it is — we begin to shape the world as it could be.” – UN website.

“Our relationships are never accidental. Every connection carries a story, a lesson, and a karmic imprint. Awareness can bring clarity, healing, and freedom.” – 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

Weekly Meditation
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “Nelson Mandela International Day” celebrated on July 18.
Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities.
Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change.

“It is in your hands to make of the world a better place.” – Nelson Mandela

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

A Nelson Mandela International Day event: July 18
2026-07-18 04:00 - 09:00
Living the Legacy: in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day.
A critical dialogue on values-based leadership for current times.
What is the model and quality of leadership needed today to help us navigate through these unprecedented times?
Facilitated by Amalia Hendricks and Sister Pratiba Daya.
28 Judith St., Observatory
Saturday, July 18 at 10:00am – 3:00pm South Africa time.
RSVP: 066-495-1367

Weekly Meditation
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Youth Skills Day” celebrated on July 15.
Under the theme “Skills for a shared future”, this year’s World Youth Skills Day activities will spotlight the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes—initiatives that empower young people not only to adapt, but to lead with empathy, bridge cultural divides, build resilience, and actively shape a more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow. UN website.

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 Cluster HLPF Side event
2026-07-10 13:15 - 14:45
The Power of Vision: Advancing integrated and Interconnected Development
A transformative vision allows development efforts to move beyond short-term solutions toward meaningful, long-term impact. At its core, development is about people. Lasting progress depends on human transformation—shifts in consciousness, values, attitudes, and behaviors that support shared well-being. Equally important is integrating the natural world into all development efforts, ensuring flourishing is an embedded value rather than an afterthought. This approach is grounded in a unitive perspective, recognizing the indivisibility of economic, social, and environmental goals.
This interactive hybrid session will explore the power of shared vision, which ultimately fosters a sense of common destiny, a strong basis for SDG 17 since it supports collaboration over competition as well as inclusive, equitable development of cultures that leave no one behind.
Speakers:
Alfredo Sfeir Younis, Former Director of World Bank, Environmental Economist
Youssef Mahmoud, Former UN Under Secretary General
Audrey Kitagawa, Founder, International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation
Register: https://bit.ly/hlpfvision

Weekly Meditation
2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to the “International Day of Hope” celebrated on July 12.
“Celebrate Hope-Day by turning optimism into meaningful action. Gather friends, colleagues, or students for a short “Circle of Hope” conversation to discuss local challenges and imagine solutions. Dedicate an hour to service—mentor a young person, clean up a public space, check in on an elderly neighbor, or volunteer for a mental health helpline. Incorporate reflections on hope into lessons, meetings, or faith gatherings to spark ongoing dialogue. Every small gesture—whether a heartfelt conversation, an act of kindness, or a moment spent teaching—helps spread the spirit of hope that this day is meant to inspire in communities everywhere.”

Join our “circle of hope” tonight at 6pm.
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

Weekly Meditation
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Drug-free Awareness Day” celebrated on June 26.
“Who said you can’t quit drugs?? When the mind becomes powerful, addiction loses its grip. Through Rajyoga Meditation, we can strengthen our inner willpower” – 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

Weekly Meditation
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Refugees Day” celebrated on June 20. This international observance, established by the United Nations, honors the courage and resilience of individuals forced to flee their home countries. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. UN Website.
““Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women, and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes or who are forced to leave their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for knowing and having, but above all for being, more.” – Pope Francis

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

A Conversation on the Importance of Yoga in these Critical Times: A Yoga Day Event
2026-06-19 18:00 - 19:30
SAVE THE DATE
Brahma Kumaris Office of the United Nations and The International Day of Yoga Committee at the United Nations invite you

To celebrate 12th Anniversary of the UN International Day of Yoga

‘A Conversation on the Importance of Yoga in these Critical Times’

Friday 19th June, 2026
6:00 – 7:30PM

The Manhattan Meditation Center and Gallery
306 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor (between 31st & 32nd Streets),
New York, NY 10001

RSVP: bk@un.brahmakumaris.org

International Day of Yoga
2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:30
We would be delighted by your presence as we come together to promote harmony, mindfulness, and well-being through yoga.

North Lawn of the UN HQ, NY

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/CqTSKJ3dUfcXasya7

Weekly Meditation
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Yoga” and will feature Raja Yoga Meditation.
“With Raja Yoga meditation you can throw off the old patterns of influence and recreate yourself to be how you want to be. That is the power of Raja Yoga.” – 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

Weekly Meditation
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Environment Day” and “World Oceans Day” observed on June 5 and 8 respectively.
“In spiritual understanding, the Earth is not something to be ‘saved,’ but rather respected, honored, and restored—not only with action, but with elevated intention. Let the change begin from the most powerful place: the inner world.”. – Brahma Kumaris

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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

Weekly Meditation - May
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Tea Day” and to UN Peacekeeping observed on May 21 and May 29, respectively. Join us in showing our appreciation to the tea farmers who serve to keep our world peaceful and those who provide a calming drink for relaxation and open conversations.
“If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.”. – William Ewart Gladstone
Join us for an evening of tea, meditation, and music.

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

Weekly Meditation
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Day of Light” observed on May 16. The International Day of Light is an annual, global initiative celebrating light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development. This meditation will focus on the development of the inner light, the eternal self.
“The light within you is endless; nurture it with loving thoughts and pure intentions”. – 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

Weekly Meditation - May
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “World Press Freedom Day” observed on May 5.
“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” – George Washington

“As instruments of communication, may your words be guided by wisdom, your thoughts anchored in peace, and your intentions rooted in integrity”. – 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

Weekly Meditation - April
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s meditation will be dedicated to “International Jazz Day” observed on April 30. What better than music, jazz music, to bring health and healing while we meditate…

On What Jazz Is

“Man, if you have to ask what it [jazz] is, you’ll never know.” — Louis Armstrong
“Jazz is the only music in which the same note can be played night after night but differently each time.” — Ornette Coleman
“Jazz music is the power of now. There is no script. It’s conversation.” — Wynton Marsalis
“Jazz is not just music, it’s a way of life, it’s a way of being, a way of thinking.” — Nina Simone

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
