Events

The Center on International Cooperation hosts numerous events such as high-level meetings, forums, roundtable discussions, webinars, dialogues, and more.

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Peacemaker: Thant Myint-U on the UN’s Past and Future

Join NYU’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC) for a keynote conversation with Thant Myint-U—renowned historian, writer, and CIC Non-Resident Fellow—on his new book, Peacemaker.

Date:

November 4, 2025
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NYU Migration Network: Detention and Deportation Conference

Join us for a full-day conference exploring detention and deportation from multiple angles—past, present, and future. Through four panels with scholars, journalists, policy experts, and activists, we’ll examine how these practices shape U.S. politics and immigration policy, from the historical roots of detention to the latest technologies of enforcement, and the on-the-ground organizing happening in New York City today.

Date:

October 15, 2025

2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit

The Summit will bring together more than 2,000 high-level representatives of governments, civil society leaders, and policy-makers from around the world to exchange experiences, best practices, and progress on open government initiatives and implementation on key issues.

Date:

October 7, 2025

Programs:

Regional Alliances in Advancing People-Centered Justice in Africa + Ibero-America

Organized by Fordham and the NYU Law Schools, this event takes place during Session 2 of the International Access to Justice Forum 2025.

Date:

September 26, 2025

Programs:

  • African Alliance for People-Centered Justice
  • Ibero-American Alliance
  • Justice
  • Pathfinders
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International Students in Limbo

International students studying in the United States have found themselves in the cross-hairs of many current federal policies and strategies. A majority of international students hail from Asian nations, the rate of those arriving from Sub-Saharan Africa is growing at the fastest rate, and Latinx students make up more than half of those who are undocumented and now increasingly being treated as international, despite having lived in the United States for many years. From travel bans to visa revocations, punitive measures against campus protests and cuts in federal funding of research, recent actions have made the position of all these students quite precarious.

Date:

September 25, 2025
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Women Shaping Global Peace in Multilateralism: A Peace Is All of Us Intergenerational Dialogue and Summit

Intergenerational dialogues celebrating frontline women’s groups delivering on the promise of peace

Date:

September 23, 2025
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UN General Assembly 2025

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) will take place from September 9, 2025 to September 28, 2025. As the United Nations marks its 80th year, global leaders will convene in New York City to build consensus and confront complex global challenges. Eight decades after its establishment, the UN remains the only place on Earth where countries can gather to work through their differences and find common ground — shaping our shared future.

Date:

September 9, 2025

Programs:

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Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures: Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy

On the road to the election of the next United Nations Secretary-General, this high-level panel will convene women diplomats, policymakers, and experts to explore the transformative role of women’s leadership in shaping multilateral diplomacy.

Date:

September 8, 2025

HLPF 2025 Side Event: Reducing Violence to Promote Well-Being: Violence as a Public Health Crisis

This session will discuss the theoretical foundations and policy implications of taking a public health approach to reduce and prevent violence, and highlight initiatives that are effectively utilizing this model to increase well-being in our communities. It will consist of a roundtable discussion, preceded by opening remarks from high-level representatives of the co-hosting member states. The session will close with a Q&A segment.

Date:

July 17, 2025

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HLPF 2025 Side Event—On the Road to Doha: From HLPF 2025 to the Second World Summit for Social Development

As the 2025 HLPF undertakes in-depth reviews of SDGs 3 (health and well-being), 8 (decent work and economic growth), and 17 (partnerships for the Goals), the high-level side event will explore how these reviews can help shape the ambition and substance of the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), to be held in Doha 4-6 November 2025. The high-level side event will serve as a critical bridge between global review and renewed commitment—highlighting the interlinkages between health, employment, and partnerships in advancing inclusive development, social justice, and SDG implementation.

Date:

July 15, 2025

A conversation with Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace: Sharing experiences on transitional justice in Colombia

The panel's objective is to present the advancements of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia and to facilitate a dialogue where attendees can address their questions and engage in meaningful discussions. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the SJP's progress and fosters an interactive environment conducive to learning and exchange. By sharing insights and addressing inquiries, the panel aims to enhance transparency and promote informed conversations about the SJP's role and impact.

Date:

July 15, 2025
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Taking Action to Combat Inequalities: The Role of Progressive Taxation and Social Protection Systems

This side event will be an opportunity to exchange best practices and explore policy innovations targeting the reduction of domestic and global inequalities.

Date:

July 1, 2025

The Preventive Potential of Guarantor Institutions: Strengthening Legal Frameworks for Democracy

Join New York University’s Center for Human Rights and Global Justice (CHR&GJ) and Center on International Cooperation (CIC), with the support of the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations, to unpack the Prevention Project report on Making Constitutional Promises Credible: The Preventative Potential of Guarantor Institutions bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives from policymakers, practitioners, and advocates worldwide, to underscore the urgent need for international cooperation and knowledge sharing.

Date:

May 14, 2025

Considering the Future: Blending Fiction and Reality

Join us for a dynamic and timely event, blending imaginative visions of the future with bold, practical approaches in a year critical for multilateralism and international cooperation.

Date:

April 24, 2025
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The Human Rights Council: Between Law and Politics in a Changing International Environment

Date:

April 22, 2025

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