Events
The Center on International Cooperation hosts numerous events such as high-level meetings, forums, roundtable discussions, webinars, dialogues, and more.
Supporting Afghan Women's Struggle for their Human Rights
Shortly after UNGA High-Level Week, the U.S. Department of State, the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, and the Georgetown Institute for Women Peace and Security, will convene a roundtable to discuss the work of UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Richard Bennett, focusing on the Taliban’s discriminatory edicts against women and girls. The event will spotlight the dire situation the Taliban have created for Afghan women and girls and look to mobilize international support for Afghan women’s rights. It will also serve to reiterate our global commitment to human rights and press for accountability while encouraging other countries to do the same. The audience will include UN Permanent Representatives from Security Council Members and Muslim-majority countries, and Afghan women leaders, emphasizing the need for coordinated international efforts to address these abuses and support Afghan women.
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September 30, 2024
Towards 2030 and beyond: Accelerating the SDGs through access to evidence on what works
This side event looks at the role of science and digital technologies in helping decision-makers accelerate progress towards the SDGs. It aligns strongly with the Pact for the Future, emphasizing the importance of the science-policy interface and the use of science in solving complex global challenges. Speakers include CIC’s Executive Director, Ambassador Martin Kimani, governmental and civil society representation in addition to inter-generational dialogue with youth leaders.
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September 21, 2024
Pact for the Future and Beyond: Towards the 4th International Conference of Financing for Development
This session aims to identify opportunities leading up to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development and the World Social Summit in 2025.
Date:
September 21, 2024
From Words to Action: A Networked Approach to Upholding Commitments from the Summit of the Future
Taking place at the 2024 UN Summit of the Future, this hybrid event will explore how Action 59 of the draft Pact of the Future (“strengthen our partnerships to deliver on existing commitments and to address new and emerging challenges”) can be made real. We expect that this Summit will take us several steps forward to renewing global governance. However, as with international agreements before it, maximizing the impact of outcomes will require an intentional, networked, and sustained effort from member states and civil society in its wake.
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September 21, 2024Resolution on Financing for Peacebuilding: Two Years On, From Theory to Practice
The purpose of this event is to portray the journey since the adoption of the Resolution (A/RES/76/305) which has spurred the development of concrete initiatives and partnerships that exemplify the principles it enshrines. For instance, the Investing for Peace (I4P) initiative and its Specialized Investment Vehicle (SPV) for Peace, proposed by a coalition led by Germany's Federal Foreign Office and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), embodies the spirit of the resolution. This initiative aims to finance peace-positive business models that not only benefit conflict-affected populations but also address the root causes of conflict and instability. By integrating peace-enhancing mechanisms into investments, the SPV lowers risks for investors while strengthening community resilience.
Date:
September 20, 2024
UN General Assembly 2024
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will take place from July 8, 2024 to July 17, 2024. The theme will be "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.”
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September 10, 2024Programs:
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Halving Global Violence
- Inequality and Exclusion
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Justice
- Pathfinders
- Prevention and Peacebuilding
- Promoting and Defending Multilateralism
United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will take place from July 8, 2024 to July 17, 2024. The theme will be "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.”
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July 8, 2024Programs:
- Inequality and Exclusion
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Justice
- Pathfinders
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Young Justice Leaders
State, Media and Migrant Flows
This panel will explore the pivotal role that media coverage plays in influencing international aid and responses to humanitarian crises. By examining case studies from each region to highlight how media representation, or lack thereof, affects the scale and nature of international aid, diplomatic interventions, and public advocacy efforts.
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June 20, 2024Programs:
WIDER Development Conference: The world at crossroads – securing the future generations
The Conference will harness research and evidence to address the three most pressing development challenges of our times: enabling a just energy transition, reducing inequalities across and within countries, and building sustainable peace in conflict-affected states. It will bring together participants from around the world to discuss how academia, policy, and practice can tackle these mega-challenges and secure the wellbeing and safety of future generations.
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May 14, 20242024 UN Civil Society Conference
The United Nations Civil Society Conference will provide an opportunity for multi-stakeholder engagement ahead of the Summit of the Future and a venue for civil society to participate in the preparations process. The conference will provide civil society with an additional platform to speak out and share ideas that could contribute to the Pact for the Future negotiations, in line with SDG17 and the Common Agenda's vision of networked multilateralism.
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May 9, 2024Voluntary National Reviews for More Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies: Amplifying SDG16+ Messaging for the 2024 High-level Political Forum
Organized by Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with the support of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), this workshop aims to identify similarities and differences in SDG16 reporting across a diversity of countries presenting at this year’s High-level Political Forum and amplify common messaging on SDG16.
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April 9, 2024Programs:
Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North
Together with leading experts, moderator Ramu Damodaran, senior advisor to the UN University for Peace, will discuss pressing questions, including: How can Global South and Global North nations collaborate more effectively? What roadblocks hinder joint action on crucial issues such as security, development, climate, and AI? How can ethical reflection and engagement pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable multilateralism? Register for this vital conversation on forging a path forward in an interconnected world where cooperation is not just aspirational, but essential.
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March 27, 2024Programs:
Strengthening the Rule of Law and Access to Justice for Healthy Democracies
Organized by the OECD and Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies as part of the 3rd Summit for Democracy in Korea, this virtual event aims to highlight innovative strategies and collaborative efforts in strengthening the people-centered rule of law and enhancing access to justice globally, with a view to strengthening democratic resilience.
Date:
March 19, 2024Programs:
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Justice
- Pathfinders
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