We work with individuals and groups at UN Headquarters and in the field, who share our interest in understanding inner states of awareness and attitude in order to shift the actions being taken in the world. We also serve on committees, support campaigns, and collaborate with networks.
The Brahma Kumaris International teams serve on various committees which include:
International Day of Yoga Committee at the UN as Co-chair
The International Day of Yoga Committee at the United Nations was created in order to implement UN General Assembly Resolution A/69/131 and aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”
― B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life
https://www.facebook.com/YogaDayCommittee/
The Values Caucus at the United Nations as Co-chair
The Values Caucus at the UN provides an open forum, where participants safely and respectfully discuss and explore values, shared and differing, in order to allow a new culture to emerge that serves all of humanity and our planet.
https://www.facebook.com/valuescaucus/
NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY (CSVGC-NY) as Vice-chair
CSVGC-NY, a committee of UN affiliated NGOs, is committed to providing spiritual, ethical and values driven support in all areas of the United Nations agenda and public policy. The committee envisions a global culture of peace based on compassion, solidarity, inclusivity, and shared responsibility. http://csvgc-ny.org/
Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (CRNGOs) as Co-chair
The Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN is a coalition of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) affiliated with various world religions, which collaborate to influence United Nations policies and programs through the lens of faith-based values.
Steering Committee for the International Youth Conference (IYC) as Advisor
IYC bridges the gap between youth and the United Nations, ensuring that young voices resonate and leave an imprint within the UN corridors. It champions genuine and inclusive youth participation at the UN, ensuring diverse representation from varying backgrounds and regions. https://iycforyouth.org/
NGO Major Group Unitive Cluster (UC) as member
The United Nations NGO Major Group Unitive Cluster is grounded in science that confirms the holistic integrity of life on earth. The UC serves as a platform for collaborative, transformative convening and intervening toward a more unified world. https://sdgthoughtleaderscircle.org/the-unitive-cluster-at-the-un/
Interfaith
Human Rights
Youth Committee
Faith for Earth
