The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is an inter-agency programme of the United Nations mandated to promote and develop constructive relations between the United Nations and civil society organizations.
Home
About NGLS
NGLS Publications
UN-Civil Society Engagement
2013
June
UN-NGLS Civil Society Consultation for the Secretary-General, General Assembly and OWG on SDGs World Environment Day 2013 draws attention to the tons of edible produce squandered each year FAO launches “The State of Food and Agriculture 2013,” featuring seven key messagesMay
High-level Panel on Post-2015 presents report: emphasis on five transformative shifts Civil Society Benchmarks for the High-level Panel UN-NGLS launches first issue of The 2015 Post In historic votes, NGO Committee recommends Special Consultative Status to two lesbian and queer organizations UNICEF’s flagship publication, “The State of the World’s Children 2013,” focuses on children with disabilities UN General Assembly voices concern on the state of human trafficking across the globe WSIS Forum 2013 focuses on post-2015 development agenda Reminder: Registration deadline for 2013 UNCTAD Public Symposium approaching The 14th session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Right to Development opens in Geneva 46th Session of the Commission on Population and Development addresses migration and developmentApril
Regional post-2015 consultation organized for Latin America and the Caribbean UNISDR releases “Synthesis Report on Consultations on the Post-2015 Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction” Commission on Population and Development underway in New York Reminder: Conference on “Potential and Limits of Social and Solidarity Economy” (Geneva, 6-8 May 2013) Global Economic Governance Thematic Debate calls for a more effective and inclusive system between the UN and G20 OWG on SDGs discusses its programme of work Save the date: Registration for 2013 UNCTAD Public Symposium open until 1 June 2013 The UN builds “MDG Momentum – 1,000 Days of Action” Development aid continues declining trend, while aid allocations are shifting away from the poorest countries World Autism Awareness Day 2013 celebrated at UN Headquarters Shaping tomorrow’s innovators: Leveraging science, technology, innovation and culture for today’s youth UN System Task Team report: A renewed global partnership for development Years of hard work and advocacy culminate with the adoption of a Global Arms Trade Treaty March
Update on unprecedented UN-led "Global Conversation" on post-2015 presented to High-level Panel in Bali Reminder 2013 ECOSOC High-level Segment: Open Call for Oral and Written Statements (25 March – 5 April 2013) “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the single most important element of the post-2015 development agenda” The Global Conversation Begins: Emerging views for a new development agenda CSW57 concludes with adoption of landmark agreement “No water, no life”: Including the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation within the post-2015 development agenda The Open Working Group on SDGs starts its work today The 56th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs: “…illicit drugs and crime and development are bound to each other” UN General Assembly HLID on World Water Day Participate in the online consultation to inform the High-level Meeting on Disability and Development: 8-28 March 2013 IWD 2013: All women and girls have a fundamental human right to live free of violenceFebruary
Deliberations on Sustainable Development Goals and the high-level political forum continue at UNHQ Informational meetings held in preparation for the 2013 High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development UN DESA holds Google+ Hangout to discuss key outcomes of Rio+20 UN launches International Year of Quinoa, highlighting its role in food security and nutrition Commission for Social Development concludes with the approval of five draft resolutions World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2013 Save the date: Conference on “Potential and Limits of Social and Solidarity Economy” (6-8 May 2013, Geneva) World Day for Social Justice: there are still too many opportunities for a few and only rising inequality for the many First informal consultations on General Assembly’s Special Event on MDG progress kicked off in New York The Microfinance Illusion: The post-2015 development agenda should rethink its development approach for local financing UN-HABITAT invites young people in cities and towns to apply for its Urban Youth Fund Experts at ILO discuss measures to strengthen standard-setting for combating forced labour 51st Session of the Commission for Social Development: A focus on empowerment UNDP and UNV establish trust fund to support youth volunteerism Indigenous Youth Experts, governments, and observers debate challenges of identity and strategies for actionJanuary
High-level Panel on Post-2015 meets Civil Society in Monrovia, Liberia Asian and African youth state their demands for post-2015 development NGLS presents Consultation Report to the High-level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda MY World presents initial results to High-level Panel meeting in Monrovia “Reclaiming Multilateralism”: A roundtable discussion organized by UNDP and NGLS The UN and partners present MY World website General Assembly creates group to work on sustainable development goals Now people can create their own aid: Promoting aid effectiveness beyond vouchers, with complementary currencies North-East Asian youth adopt vision for Post-2015 Development Post2015HLP Civil Society Consultation: Deadline 11 January 2013 UNEP launches online survey with Major Groups and other Stakeholders – Deadline extended to 9 January 20132012
December
UNAIDS and the post-2015 agenda: upcoming consultation UN underscores that it is time to end violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people Human Rights Day 2012: “No matter who you are, or where you live, your voice counts” How Inequalities Should be Addressed in the Post-2015 Development Agenda “Your action counts” – People around the world celebrate International Volunteer Day UNDP/NGLS: Reclaiming multilateralism – A roundtable discussion The fifth session of the Forum on Minority Issues marks 20th anniversary of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Member States move forward on implementation of Rio+20 outcomesNovember
Overview of ongoing Thematic Online Consultations, held in the Framework of the UN’s Post-2015 Development Agenda President of the General Assembly Vuk Jeremić holds dialogue with civil society NGLS presents consultation report to the High-level Panel on Post-2015 High-level Panel of Eminent Persons on Post-2015: London Meeting Post-2015 Development Framework: E-Discussion on Governance and Accountability (19 November - 16 December 2012) 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women: Some key deadlines WSIS Project Prizes 2013: Call for project submissions UNICEF releases new study on the occassion of Universal Children’s Day The NGO Working Group on Food and Hunger discusses civil society participation within the Committee on World Food Security The Geneva Environment Network holds a debriefing on the eleventh meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Civil society organizations from the South launch campaign to develop “People’s Goals” for sustainable development Initial consultation report presented to Panel on 30 October – Input on consultation questions welcome through 7 November The Peoples’ Sustainability Treaties, an initiative to channel civil society aspirations for sustainable development Africa Week on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development held during UN General AssemblyOctober
World Food Day 2012: A focus on agricultural cooperatives’ role in feeding the world Social and Solidarity Economy – opportunities and challenges The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed at UN Headquarters on 17 October UNEP, UN-DESA, GEC, SF host planning conference on stakeholder engagement for post-Rio and post-2015 Contribute to a High-level Panel consultation by 26 October First ever International Day of the Girl Child celebrated worldwide on 11 October The 2012 Social Forum: People in the centre of the development debate UN Secretary-General holds High-Level meeting on Sustainable Energy for All during the opening week of the 67th Session of the General Assembly Civil society calls on Post-2015 High Level Panel to not miss the opportunity to make a lasting difference for the poorest and most excluded First ever High-level Meeting on the Rule of LawSeptember
UN-DESA launches a new Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform Youth share their views on a new “social contract” at the CIVICUS World Assembly 2012 MDG Gap Task Force Report: A bleak perspective for development aid UN Security Council adopts resolution to end to grave abuses committed against children in conflict Upcoming: 2012 Social Forum on “People-centred development and globalization” Domestic workers will see their basic labour rights protected one year from now Launch of Online Global Forum “Building the Future We Want” in the lead up to ECOSOC Special Ministerial Meeting Reminder: ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum – Deadline for Applications: 15 September United Nations takes action against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum Concludes in Naples, Italy New NGLS e-Roundup “Forging Consensus: ECOSOC 2012 Renews Commitment” The CIVICUS World Assembly opens in MontrealAugust
Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Online Dialogue Now Open WSIS Stocktaking: official call for updates and new entries 2012 World Humanitarian Day 2012: I Was Here The first World Congress of Partnership provides networking opportunities for young women from Asia and Africa Ninth session of the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee discusses the right to food ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum – Applications now open Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices United Nations Conference on Disarmament resumes in GenevaJuly
Secretary-General announces composition of High-Level Panel on Post-2015 52nd Session of CEDAW Concludes AIDS 2012 ends on hopeful note United Nations Arms Trade Treaty: Member States fail to reach an agreement Civil society unhappy with UN Arms Trade Treaty draft AIDS 2012: Turning the Tide Together Nelson Mandela International Day: A celebration of hope Women at the centre of the London Summit on Family Planning UN Celebrates 30th Anniversary of CEDAW with a focus on women’s political participation and leadership UNAIDS: Together We Will End AIDS World Population Day 2012: Focus on reproductive rights Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Paving the road to an inclusive World Conference UNHCR’s 2012 Annual Consultations with NGOs: Strategic cooperation to better protect refugees Human Rights Council concludes with 22 resolutions and mixed feelings UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty opens in New York UN System Task Team report: Realizing the future we want for all Multiculturalism is a fact of life: The Human Rights Council discusses cultural diversity, xenophobia and discrimination Drugs and crime: a threat to development Second UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp concludesJune
20th Session of the Human Rights Council Discusses Women’s Human Rights Rio+20 concludes, now the work begins! The Zero Hunger Challenge: In a world of plenty, no-one – not a single person – should go hungry New NGLS e-Roundup “ILO and Rio+20: South-South perspectives” People’s Summit Plays Countervailing Role at Rio+20 Refugees have no choice, you do! Negotiations come to a close in Rio New NGLS publication: “Reclaiming Multilateralism: For People, Rights and Sustainable Development” World Day Against Child Labour 2012: Promoting Children’s Rights! Youth Blast in Rio de Janeiro – The future the young people want First Youth Employment Forum highlights challenges and solutions to address youth unemployment World Environment Day 2012: “Green Economy: Does it include you?” – Calling for people’s engagement Rio+20 Dialogues: It’s Time to Vote For the Future We Want! NGO Participation and Access Passes at Rio+20 Can Rio+20 serve as a catalyst to garner the urgently needed political will to advance the climate change negotiations? Summary Reports of Civil Society Engagements with the High-level Group on Sustainable Energy for AllMay
Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: What role for Parliamentarians? The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Addresses Food Sovereignty and Food Security Commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Peoples in Central and Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia NGLS e-Roundup on the 56th Session of CSW: Rural Women – Agents of Change Indispensable for Sustainable Development UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues focuses on Human Rights UN Women Announces Global Civil Society Advisory Group Members Combating Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Moving forward on the Right to Development: Highlights from the 13th session of the Working Group on the Right to Development Messages of Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations for Rio+20 UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues discusses theme: The Doctrine of Discovery Second Round of Rio+20 Informal-Informal Negotiations concludes: A step closer to reaching consensus? UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Opens 11th Session in New York ECOSOC’s First Youth Forum addresses Empowerment and Employment UNCTAD preserves its mandate at Doha Conference The Commission on Population and Development focuses on the Rights of Adolescents and YouthApril
OHCHR – New restrictions on NGOs are undermining human rights: Pillay What outcomes for Rio+20? UNCTAD XIII: Civil Society Groups Call for a Paradigm Shift to address Multiple Crises with a strengthened UNCTAD at the Forefront Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice calls for the inclusion of anti-crime activities into the sustainable development agenda Rio+20: Second round of “informal-informal” negotiations start in New York World Urban Forum 6: Deadline for registering side events is 27 April 2012 NGLS e-Roundup: 2012 UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp – Empowering young leaders through sports WSIS Forum 2012 will highlight the indispensable role of ICTs in sustainable development UNICEF & UNFPA launch Commission on Life-saving Commodities for Women and Children Towards the People’s Summit at Rio+20: Civil Society Alternatives to the Zero Draft 2012 ECOSOC High Level Segment: Deadline for sending in NGO requests for oral and written statements is 6 April 2012March
Civil Society Reflects on Ongoing Rio+20 Negotiations UNCTAD XIII will devote one day to “Women in Development” Global Review of the 1994 ICPD Programme of Action: UNFPA calls for civil society and youth input Zero Draft of the Civil Society Declaration for UNCTAD XIII – available for comments NGLS e-Roundup: International Expert Group Meeting on Combating Violence against Indigenous Women and GirlsFebruary
Signing Ceremony of the third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child held in Geneva NGLS interviews the International Movement ATD Fourth World on the Colloquium “Extreme Poverty is Violence – Breaking the Silence – Searching for Peace” 19th session of the Human Rights Council opens in Geneva ILO highlights “Voices of Youth on Social Justice” on World Day of Social Justice International Women’s Day and the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: uniting for the empowerment of rural women UNFPA launches new website: ICPD Beyond 2014 e-Discussion on “Jobs, Decent Work and Inclusive Growth:” 8 February to 14 March The Committee on NGOs concludes its 2012 Regular Session Towards the People’s Summit at Rio+20 NGLS interviews the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kyung-wha Kang after the Panel on Social Media and Human Rights for the Human Rights Day 2011 UN-Habitat launches New Campaign: I am a City Changer!January
First round of Rio+20 negotiations: Major Groups urge Member States to be more ambitious Conference on Disarmament opens in Geneva with an urgent appeal to stop it from sinking Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation Newly elected ECOSOC President envisages ECOSOC at the heart of Rio+20 and a post-2015 development framework NGLS e-Roundup: Fourth High Level Forum in Busan: Broadening the notion of development effectiveness? Rio+20 Zero Draft Outcome Document released UN Secretary-General announces his priorities for his second term The accreditation and preregistration process for Rio+20 is open2011
December
November 2011 NGLS Civil Society Consultation for the High-level Panel on Global Sustainability Effective Access to Data for Environmental Progress: the Eye on Earth Summit UN Commemorates the Anniversary of the Right to Development by Emphasizing People-centred Development UNHCR’s Ministerial Meeting – A normative breakthrough for Stateless People The Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness adopts “Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation” 16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Violence against Women, at the UN and Worldwide Getting to Zero: Youth and HIV/AIDS OHCHR: Guaranteeing the rights of minority women Geneva International Model United Nations organizes a youth conference to discuss the visions of the United Nations NGLS e-Roundup – Justice, equity and dignity for all: Developing a sustainable world for 7 billion peopleNovember
UN-Women and the Peacebuilding Commission Encourage Investment in Women on the Path to Sustainable Peace and Development Working with ECOSOC – an NGOs Guide to Consultative Status “The Future We Want”: The Campaign for Rio+20 Begins Fifth High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development – Registration deadline: 22 November 2011 Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers – rallying the support of volunteers worldwide in tackling development challenges Civil Society Accreditation for UNCTAD XIII and Preparatory Hearings is now open WSIS Project Prizes 2012 + Open Consultation Process for WSIS Forum 2012 The Right to Development at 25: Policy Coherence in the Global Partnership for Development NGLS interviews Dr. Astrid Stuckelberger, Chair of the UN NGO Committee on Ageing Geneva and President of the Geneva International Network on Ageing Panel discussion on “Punishing the poor: Exploring measures in social policy that penalize, segregate, control or undermine the autonomy of people living in poverty” NGLS interviews Messeh Kamara, former President of the Children’s Forum Network in Sierra LeoneOctober
People’s Empowerment for Peace: A panel discussion Achievements and Obstacles in Africa’s Development: NEPAD Week at UN Headquarters Water in the Green Economy in Practice: a toolbox for Rio+20 The 2011 Social Forum on the Right to Development concludesSeptember
UN General Assembly concludes High-level Meeting on Desertification UN General Assembly holds High-level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) The General Assembly convenes for a High-level Meeting on Nuclear Safety and Security A Spotlight on the Domestic Workers Convention and Recommendation NGLS interviews Indigenous Representatives at the Fourth Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Council to convene for its eighteenth regular session: 12-30 September 2011 64th DPI/NGO Conference adopts Declaration for Rio+20August
High Level Meeting on Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding Third Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee held in New York UNRISD conference “Green Economy and Sustainable Development: Bringing Back the Social Dimension”July
UN General Assembly discusses the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) NGLS e-Roundup – 2011 High-Level Meeting on AIDS: Transforming Vision into Reality Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Right to Development UN General Assembly holds Informal Thematic Debate on the United Nations in Global Governance e-Roundup: Istanbul Plan of Action for the LDCs: 2011-2020 UN Development Dialogue: Setting the stage for a post-MDG agenda June
FAO has elected its new Director-General President for UN General Assembly’s Sixty-Sixth Session elected Informal Interactive Civil Society Hearing on Non-Communicable Diseases held at UN Headquarters World Refugee Day 2011: One refugee without hope is too many! Sanitation for All: the drive to 2015 Ban Ki-moon re-appointed as UN Secretary-General Third annual UNCTAD Public Symposium: 22-24 June Women, Poverty, Crises, and Human RightsMay
Sport: a catalyst for development and peace Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction UN General Assembly holds Informal Thematic Debate on Migration and Development Global Partnership to advance the Rights of Indigenous Peoples launched Action Plan on Forests and the Green Economy Tenth Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 3 May marked World Press Freedom Day Nineteenth Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development starts in New York Playing for a Greener Future April
LDC-IV coming up UNCTAD XIII will focus on “Development-Centred Globalization” World Day for Safety and Health at Work Commission on Population and Development discusses fertility, reproductive health and development at its 44th session Informal Hearing with Civil Society for the High Level Meeting on AIDS High-level Panel on Global Sustainability: Working to Craft a New Blueprint for Sustainable Growth New NGLS e-Roundup “Towards a New Development Architecture: Scaling up Decent Employment Creation in LDCs” Self-Organized Events at the LDC-IV Civil Society ForumMarch
21 March marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination UNODC: 54th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) New NGLS e-Roundup on the 49th session of the Commission for Social Development: A focus on Poverty Eradication Informal Interactive Hearing of the General Assembly with Civil Society on LDC-IV 2011 World Water Day: "Water for Cities: Responding to Urban Challenges" Looking ahead: WSIS Forum 2011 Climate Adaptation Challenges from a Gender Perspective 100 Year Anniversary of International Women’s Day 20 February: World Day of Social Justice UNCTAD Expert Meeting on maximizing the development impact of remittancesFebruary
UNEP: 12th session of the Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women UNAIDS: 2011 Letter to Partners 49th Session of the Commission for Social Development: A Focus on Poverty Eradication 2011 Regular Session of the Committee on NGOs “Climate Finance: Ethical Considerations for Scale, Sources and Governance” On-line Civil Society Application Form for 2011 High-level Meeting on HIV/AIDS Launched 6th session of the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee January
UN Women: Vision and 100 Day Action Plan First Intersessional Meeting for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held in New York LDC-IV PrepCom 1 Concludes MDG Summit matrix of commitments & side events report Summary on NGLS Climate Finance Roundtable Discussion at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-16) in Mexico now available Intergovernmental Preparatory Committee for the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries holds first session in New York2010
December
UN General Assembly approves creation of an Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Civil society’s response to the Cancun Agreements NGLS interviews the UN Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace Accreditation process to the Fourth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV) as well as for the LDC-IV Civil Society Hearings is now open Global South-South Development Expo 2010 highlights South-South solutions 10 December marks Human Rights Day UNHCR: High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges: "Protection Gaps and Responses"November
UN Climate Change Conference opens in Cancun Looking ahead of World AIDS Day – 1 December 2010 UNIFEM launches new global initiative to make cities safer for women Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin – New Executive Director of UNFPA eLAC2015: ICTs as instruments for achieving more inclusive development Threatened Island Nations: Legal Implications of Rising Seas and a Changing Climate UN Women Elects Executive Board Various UN organizations joined hands to celebrate World Statistics Day (WSD) High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing: Civil Society Perspectives 20th Anniversary of the Human Development Report: ‘The Real Wealth of Nations: Pathways to Human Development’ Global Assembly of the Open Forum for CSO Development Effectiveness: Istanbul PrinciplesOctober
ECOSOC: Voting Procedures for UN Women e-Roundup: Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 at Ten: Looking Back and Looking Ahead DESA launches The World’s Women 2010: Trends & Statistics The MDG Summit Outcome: What Next? UNFPA launches State of the World Population 2010 – NGLS interviews lead author of the report Barbara Crossette UNEP organizes Major Groups and Stakeholders Consultation on International Environmental Governance (IEG) and the Green Economy (GE) on 25 – 27 October (Geneva) African Women’s Decade (2010-2020) officially launched on International Day of Rural Women UN Climate Change Talks in Tianjin: Progress or Losing Ground Human Rights Council Concludes 15th Session, adopts 34 textsSeptember
NGLS e-Roundup – Keeping the Promise: Outcome of the 2010 MDG Summit ILO and IMF, UNCTAD converge on need to close global decent work deficit Women, Peace and Security: From Resolution to Action – The Protection Agenda Under Security Council Resolution 1325/2000 Joint MDG Partnership event highlights development effectiveness in Africa Human Rights Council held Clustered Interactive Dialogue on international solidarity and the adverse effects of toxic wastes 65th Session of the General Assembly features several high-level events New GA President opens 65th Session of the Assembly UNCTAD held Second World Investment Forum Working Paper on the Rights and Guarantees of Internally Displaced Children in Armed Conflict launched Michelle Bachelet as Under-Secretary-General to head UN Women New NGLS Roundup – Closing the Gaps: Gender Equality and Development Effectiveness GA President Announces the Representatives of Civil Society in the Roundtables of the UN High-level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals 10 years after UN SCR 1325: Conflict Prevention Mechanisms New regional financial architecture in Latin America gains momentum 63rd Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference concludes with NGO Declaration “Advance Global Health: Achieve the MDGs”August
The InterAcademy Council releases Independent Review of the Processes and Procedures of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change NGO Committee for Social Development; Survey on “Good Practices for Social Integration/Inclusion” UN Secretary-General appoints Group of Eminent Persons to advise on support for Least Developed Countries UN General Assembly elects new Executive Director UN-HABITAT Social Protection Floor Advisory Group held first meeting 12 August: Launch of International Year of Youth 9 August: The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launches High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability Human Rights Council Advisory Committee adopts four recommendations at its fifth session Climate Change Talks in Bonn close with little optimism Ad-Hoc Open-ended Working Group to follow up on the issues contained in the Outcome of the Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development releases report Convention on Cluster Munitions goes into effectJuly
PrepCom for the UN Conference on the ATT concludes first session Looking back at ECOSOC’s High-level Segment: the AMR and DCF Speakers of Parliament pledge to strengthen oversight role in MDG countdown to 2015 Third session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples AIDS 2010, the XVIII International AIDS Conference ECOSOC Side Event – New Actors in Development Cooperation and the New Aid Architecture: the Role of Regional Governments and Local Authorities (29 June 2010) UN Millennium Development Goals Advocacy Group holds first meeting Nominations for NGOs and civil society representatives at MDG+10 summit ECOSOC Side Event – Development Cooperation to Promote Gender Equality and Achieve the MDGs (30 June 2010) General Assembly President Issues Summary of Hearings with Civil Society and the Private Sector UNIFEM: Fund for Gender Equality new grants 1st Preparatory Committee meeting for the UN conference on the Arms Trade Treaty UN Women: A new era in the UN’s work for women World Economic and Social Survey 2010: Retooling Global Development 2010 UN Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms reaches consensusJune
2010 High-level Segment of ECOSOC: Focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment UN Secretary-General Establishes MDG Advocacy Group Millennium Development Goals Report 2010 United Nations Cocoa Conference 2010 Global Open Day for Women and Peace Bonn Climate Change Talks conclude: more optimism, but still ‘unbalanced’ Decent Work and Fair Globalization: A Key to Meeting Development Goals and Eradicating Poverty Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group completes six meetings 99th Session of the International Labour Conference 2010 UN Biennial Meeting of States on Small ArmsMay
14th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council, 31 May – 18 June 2010 CSD-18 convenes, looks ahead to Rio+20 Africa Progress Report: From Agenda to Action – Turning Resources into Results for People World Health Assembly opens in Geneva Development Ministers Met to Discuss Pressing Issues in the run-up to the G8 Summit Christiana Figueres – new Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) UN Panel on Climate Change to Undergo an Independent Review The registration process to participate as an observer in the MDGs Hearings is now open UN Commission on Sustainable Development Opens in New York The 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons begins April
NGLS event discusses how to strengthen UN engagement with indigenous peoples at the country level "Malaria is a tenacious foe" - UN Secretary-General World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth UNCTAD 2nd public symposium (10-11 May 2010): Registration closes on 30 April UNODC: Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice closes in Salvador, Brazil with a new Declaration Nuclear Security Summit UN Climate Chief: First step is to rebuild trust Looking ahead: Ninth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Commission on Population and Development holds 43rd session World Health Day 2010 commemoratedMarch
Human Rights Council concludes 13th session Copenhagen hosted High-level Conference on MDG3 Financial Transaction Taxes: Assessing their role in Financing for Development and the International Financial Architecture reform agenda NOW ONLINE: Nomination Form for a Speaking Role at the Informal Interactive Hearings of the General Assembly with Non-governmental organizations, Civil society organizations and the Private sector, United Nations, New York, 14-15 June 2010 World Water Day 2010: the need for healthy water Human rights responses to the global economic crisis United Nations DPI/NGO Annual Conference 2010, “Advance Global Health: Achieve the MDGs” ‘Keeping the Promise’; UN Secretary-General Releases His MDG Report The Road towards a Declaration on Peasants’ Rights in the framework of the Right to Food Commission on the Status of Women Concludes its 54th Session, More Progress Needed Social Watch Presents Its Gender Equity Index at the CSW in New York Gender Equality and SRHR – A Way to Move Forward on MDG5 ILO Commemorates International Women’s Day High-level Interactive Dialogue on Water to be held on 22 March 2010 The Commission on the Status of Women holds its 54th session 4 March NGLS co-organizes during Human Rights Council a panel discussion on Human Rights Responses to the Global Economic Crisis Roundup 138 - Strengthening the UN Gender Architecture: New Momentum Impact of the CMP on NGOsFebruary
Fourth High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development to take place 23 and 24 March 2010 at UN Headquarters NGLS Interviews Hibaaq Osman, Founder and Director of Karama The Commission for Social Development of ECOSOC concludes its 48th session devoted to social integration (3-12 February) Looking ahead: International Women’s Day 2010 Engaging philanthropy to promote gender equality 20 February marked the World Day of Social Justice Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Steps Down Webcast and Brief Summary: “COP 15 and Climate Justice: Collapse, Greenwash or New Impetus for the Future?” UN-HABITAT WUF-5: The Right to the City – Bridging the Urban DivideJanuary
NGLS Interviews Norah Matovu-Winyi, Executive Director, African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) Upcoming NGLS Event: COP 15 and CLIMATE JUSTICE: Collapse, Greenwash or New Impetus for the Future? 2010 Celebrates Three International Years NGLS Interviews Radhika Balakrishnan, Executive Director, Center for Women’s Global Leadership2009
December
The Copenhagen Accord: UN Climate Change Conference ’takes note’ of Final Document High Commissioner’s Dialogue: Focus on cities and urban settings Copenhagen Climate Summit: Uncertainty Reigns The World Summit on Food SecurityNovember
Africa looks to private sector-led youth employment in achieving MDGs Convention on the Rights of the Child: 20 years NGLS publication on the UN engagement with people’s movements “We Need a Blue Revolution” Water Governance in the UN Spotlight World Summit on Food Security opens in Rome Barcelona Climate Talks Conclude; Little Progress Made but Hope for Copenhagen Remains for Some UN General Assembly declares 18 July Nelson Mandela Day Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing + 15: Forging the Future UNIFEM: Global Action Platform to End Violence against Women Beijing +15 ECE Regional Review Meeting; challenges remain NGO Interactive Roundtables: fighting for gender equality and women’s rights Migrant women; when protection is not in place UNV: Volunteering for our Planet UN Moves Forward on Arms Trade Treaty Last Round of UNFCCC Negotiations Before Copenhagen Opens in BarcelonaOctober
Regional Perspectives and Responses to Climate Change Thirtieth Anniversary of CEDAW: Special website launched International Day of Climate Action Food Security in the UN Spotlight UNFPA and WEDO Work Together to Examine Intersection of Gender and Climate Change General Assembly Commemorates 15th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development Importance of ICT in Development, Human Rights Highlighted at ITU Telecom World 2009 UN Convention to Combat Desertification Conference Concludes in Buenos Aires Security Council Adopts Resolution 1889 Bangkok Climate Negotiations In Progress Security Council Adopts Resolution 1888: Women and peace and security Summary: “Climate Change – What needs to be done now?”September
Civil society online survey UNHCR: 2009 Executive Committee Meeting World Habitat Day – 05 October 2009 UNCTAD Hearing with civil society addresses global economic and climate crises New York Launch of the Social Watch Report 2009: ’Making Finances Work: People First’ UN Convenes Summit on Climate Change in New York GA Adopts Resolution to Establish a New Women’s Entity 62nd Annual DPI/NGO Conference: For Peace and Development: Disarm Now Upcoming: Panel discussion on "Climate Change and Development: Global Responses and Policy Challenges" - organized by DESA & NGLS - Friday 18 September WMO: World Climate Conference * 3 opens in GenevaAugust
UNDP photo contest: "Picture This: Caring for the Earth" Tunza International Youth Conference on Climate Change 2009 General Assembly to establish a Working Group for the Follow up on the UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on DevelopmentJuly
ECOSOC Side Event on UN Economic Crisis Conference Follow-up Thematic Dialogue of the General Assembly on the Responsibility to Protect ECOSOC concludes Humanitarian Affairs Segment Civil Society and Private Sector input needed in the lead up to LDC-IV High-level Segment of ECOSOC opens in Geneva The Millennium Development Goals Report 2009 NGLS Bulletin 7: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development Call for Nominations to serve on the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board IntroductionJune
UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development FAO: World Food Summit in November 2009 ILO Summit Adopts Global Jobs Pact Note on Security for Civil Society during the UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development (24-26 June 2009, UN Headquarters, New York) People’s Voices on the Crisis Interactive Thematic Dialogue of the UN General Assembly on "Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and New and Renewable Sources of Energy" Secretary-General Convenes Forum on Advancing Global Health in the Face of Crisis Panel Discussion and Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2009 20 June: People’s Voices on the Crisis Bonn Climate Change Talks Conclude UNDP: Civil society consultations, 5-6 June 2009 OHCHR: Social Forum Summary of resumed session of the ECOSOC Committee on Non – Governmental Organizations NGLS Bulletin 6: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on DevelopmentMay
Civil Society Registration Process Extended for ‘UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis’ NGLS Bulletin 5: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development Preliminary Draft of the Full Report of the ‘Stiglitz Commission’ Released UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis Postponed to 24-26 June UNDESA: CSD-17 NGLS Bulletin 4: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development New Draft Outcome Document for UN Conference on the Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development Released The United States joins the Human Rights Council NGLS Bulletin 3: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development GA President Presents Draft Outcome Document for UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development Summary by the President of the Economic and Social Council of the special high-level meeting of the Council with the Bretton Woods institutions, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (New York, 27 April 2009) NGLS Bulletin 2: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on DevelopmentApril
UNCTAD: Developing Country Interests in Climate Change Action and the Implications for a Post-2012 Climate Change Regime Durban Review Conference Civil Society Registration for UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development (1-3 June, New York) Now Online NGLS Bulletin: UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development 20 April, New York: ECOSOC Panel Discussion on ’Civil Society Perspectives on the Financing for Development Agenda’ FAO: State of the World Forests 2009 General Assembly agrees on terms for UN conference on the financial and economic crisis in June Public Symposium on the Global Economic Crisis Sponsored by UNCTAD and UN-NGLS to be held 18-19 May 2009 in Geneva ILO Concludes Governing Body US seeks to join the Human Rights CouncilMarch
General Assembly Holds Three Day Interactive Dialogue on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development UN-HABITAT Launches Youth Fund Two NGLS Events on Global Economic Governance at UNHQ - 25 and 26 March 2009 Structure and Staff Professor Stiglitz addresses UNCTAD and ILO 5 March, New York- Financial Crisis Workshop: Policy Issues and PrioritiesFebruary
53rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women 10th Special Session of the Human Rights Council ILO: Eighth European Regional Meeting in Lisbon NEW: Go Between 118 (Dec 08 - Jan 09); Includes Special Section on Doha Review Conference Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations: 2009 SessionJanuary
President of the General Assembly issues Draft Resolution on the Organization of the Conference on the Global Financial Crisis and its Impacts on Development Madrid High Level Meeting on Food Security for All NGO Consultation on the Commission of Experts of the President of the UN General Assembly on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System MDGNet: E-Discussion on Global Public Health (29 January - 26 February) UNCTAD proposes new multilateral regime to stave off currency speculation The Road to Doha - December 2008 Issue First meeting of the Commission of Experts on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System 2008
November
New NGLS report: Int’l Development Cooperation Today: Emerging Trends and Debates UNIFEM/NGLS: Bridging the Gap: Financing Gender Equality NGLS Launches Special Webpage on International Conference on Financing for Development The Road to Doha - September/October Issue 60 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights NGLS Interview with Mr. Olivier De Schutter, Special Rapporteur on the right to food Call for NGO applications for OHCHR travel support to attend the Durban Review Conference NGLS interview with Magdalena Sepulveda Carmona, independent expert on human rights and extreme poverty Global financial crisis - An OverviewOctober
United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding Secretary-General’s Report and Security Council Open Debate on SC Resolution 1325 ILO Director-General: Global financial crisis could cost 20 million jobs GA President: High-level Task Force to review the global financial system Catalyzing momentum on human rights and decent work World Urban Forum IV - “Harmonious Urbanization: The Challenge of Balanced Territorial Development” Event summary: A Response to the World Food Crisis: Smallholder Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Development FfD Registration Form Now OnlineSeptember
Draft Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights Preview of the 63rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly Updated information on the High-level Event on the Millennium Development Goals (25 September) High-level Meeting on the theme “Africa’s development needs: state of implementation of various commitments, challenges and the way forward” Note on Security for Civil Society during the high-level meetings and the general debate of the sixty-third session of the General Assembly in September 2008August
The Road to Doha - August 2008 Social Forum 2008 of the Human Rights Council: 1-3 September Online application for accreditation to the Doha Review Conference 1st Session of the HRC Advisory CommitteeJuly
ECOSOC 2008 Substantive Session First draft of the Doha Outcome Document released Navanethem Pillay confirmed as new High Commissioner for Human RightsJune
Global Mobilization to Address the Food Crisis IISD and CEB Launch CLIMATE-L.ORG Project HRC Adopts Optional Protocol on Economic and Social Rights The Road to Doha - June 2008 NEW: GoBetween: March - June 2008 ECOSOC NGO Committee concludes its Resumed Session Food Summit calls for more investment in agriculture; Civil society groups demand ’respect for small-scale farmers’ NEW: Roundup 132: 2008 High-Level Meeting on AIDS: Building Strategies to Deliver Now and in the Future UN General Assembly elects Miguel D’Escoto as President for the 63rd Session Regional Consultation on ECOSOC Annual Ministerial Review At ’Food Summit’, FAO Director-General: The world only needs 30 billion dollars a year to eradicate the scourge of hungerMay
GA Thematic Debate on Human Trafficking WHO: 61st Session of the World Health Assembly ECOSOC Addresses Global Food Crisis 2008 High-Level Meeting on AIDS: Measuring Progress since 2001 (10-11 June, New York) The Road to Doha - May Issue The Role of Aid in Financing Development Secretary-General convenes inaugural meeting of food crisis task force UN Holds Commemorative Event for Entry into Force of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 16 Countries to be Reviewed During Second Session of UPR Working Group from 5 to 19 May Informal Thematic Debate of the General Assembly on Human SecurityApril
Secretary-General Establishes Task Force on Global Food Crisis The Road to Doha - March/April Issue New Executive Director of UNIFEM Appointed 7th Session of the Human Rights Council The Human Rights Council’s first session of the Universal Periodic Review set to Begin Human Rights Convention on Disabilities will enter into force on 3 MayMarch
ECOSOC NGO Forum: “The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Sustainable Development and the New International Aid Architecture” NEW: Year in Review 2007 NEW: NGLS Report on the 46th Session of the Commission for Social Development Fourth session of the World Urban Forum, 03 - 07 November 2008, Nanjing, China Go Between 115 The Road to Doha - February Issue Corporate philanthropy meets world povertyFebruary
UNEP: GCSF-9 and GC/Global Ministerial Environment Forum Conclude UNdata: New Internet Based Data Service Launched Social development commission suspends session Summary of GA President’s Briefing for NGOs Security Council to Discuss Children and Armed Conflict ECOSOC Committee on NGOs Concludes its Work UNEP: 9th Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF - 9) IFAD: 2nd Farmers’ Forum Preparatory Process in run up to Doha Review Conference on FFDJanuary
On-line Civil Society Application Form for 2008 High-level Meeting on HIV/AIDS Launched NEW: Roundup 131: United Nations Climate Change Talks in Bali - A New Deal? The Road to Doha - January Issue High-Level Symposium of the Development Cooperation Forum, Cairo The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations opens Regular Session for 2008 ECOSOC Elects New President FAO: Announces Stakeholder Consultation, 15-16 February NEW: Roundup 130: Commemorative High-level Plenary Meeting: A World Fit for Children + 5 Alliance of Civilizations Forum: 15-16 January, Madrid2007
December
International Migrants Day Agreement Reached in Bali The Road to Doha - December Issue General Assembly Holds High-level Meeting on A World Fit for Children UNCTAD XII: Addressing the opportunities and challenges of globalization for development (Accra, Ghana, 20-25 April 2008) Conference on Climate Change Opens in Bali Next Year’s Global Forum on Migration and Development to Focus on Rights Protection United Nations Climate Change Conference in BaliNovember
New: Second Edition of Intergovernmental Negotiations and Decision Making at the United Nations: A Guide ECOSOC Elects New Members October/November Issue: The Road to Doha UNOG and GCSP Host Peacebuilding Meeting in Geneva UNCTAD: Trade and Development Board Holds Annual Hearing with Civil SocietyOctober
Report of the On-line Consultation with Civil Society on the OHCHR Draft Guiding Principles "Extreme Poverty and Human Rights: The Rights of the Poor" Over 38 Million People break Guinness World Record for Stand Up Speak Out on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty FAO: World Food Day—16 October Informal meeting between the French Minister of Foreign Affairs and civil society On 16 and 17 October 2007 millions of people around the world will STAND UP and SPEAK OUT against poverty and inequality and for the Millennium Development Goals.September
GA: General Debate and 62nd Session Preview The Future in our Hands: Addressing the Leadership Challenge of Climate Change New General Assembly president calls for focus on priority issues NEW: NGLS GoBetween 114, July-September 2007 Workshop Video: ‘UN Partnership with Civil Society on Climate Change’ during the 60th Annual DPI/NGO Conference on Climate Change - New York 5-7 September 2007 Farewell from NGLS Coordinator Tony Hill General Assembly Adopts Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Financing for Development Secretary General High Level Event on Climate Change - 24 September 2007; Information for NGO Observers GA to Consider UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesAugust
NGLS Summary - GA Thematic Debate: Climate Change as a Global Challenge 1st PrepCom for the Durban Review Conference Gateway to the UN System’s Work on Climate ChangeJuly
Annual Ministerial Review of ECOSOC: 3-4 JulyApril
Follow up to the High-level Panel’s Report on UN System-wide CoherenceJanuary
The monitoring, review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002: Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of Ageing2006
October
Women’s activists have marked 25 November as a day against violence since 1981. In December 1999, the UN General Assembly officially recognized 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). September
Millennium Campaign and The STAND UP InitiativeAugust
International Migration and Development