Description

Cutting-edge topics are presented and discussed in keynote lectures with simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish. Elective workshops offer insights on specific subjects, developing skills and providing space for exchanging knowledge and practical application.

Target audience

A global international event on gender, work and employment, bringing together experts and successful practitioners.

Taking place on September 22-24, 2019 in New York, the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit will be the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Bringing together decision-makers and opinion-formers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, as well as the next generation of partnership-builders, the Annual Summit will advance critical global discussions and transformed conversations into action. As our signature gathering, the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit will provide a powerful forum to catalyze action through shared value approaches and social impact objectives.

The 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 74) will open on 17 September 2019. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 24 September 2019.

During the week of the debate, several other high-level events also will convene (as of 27 November 2018):

• On Monday, 23 September, the UN Secretary-General will convene a Climate Summit, and the UNGA will hold a one-day high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC);

• On Tuesday, 24 September, following the opening of the 74th General Debate, the UNGA will convene a meeting of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), which will take place on the afternoon of 24 September and all day on 25 September;

• On Thursday, 26 September, the UNGA will hold a high-level dialogue on financing for development (FfD), as well as a high-level meeting on the elimination of nuclear weapons.

• On Friday, 27 September, the UNGA will hold the high-level meeting to review progress made in addressing the priorities of small island developing States (SIDS) through the implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway.

We will add more information to this page regarding these events as it becomes available. To receive all SDG Knowledge Hub updates on preparations for this and other SDG-related events, sign up for our SDG Update newsletter.

dates: 17-30 September 2019
location: New York City, US
www: http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/INF/71/1

Description

The certification will provide facilitators with an organizational analysis method for detecting and mapping discrimination at work; analysing accountability, evaluating and monitoring systems and instruments; developing a change-management approach and action planning; identifying new challenges and possible improvements.

Target audience

Past PGA participants trained by the ITCILO or the ILO, or having undertaken similar training; governmental, United Nations and civil society staff, gender experts and candidates working on gender mainstreaming.

The meeting of the high-level political forum on sustainable development in 2019 convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, will be held from Tuesday, 9 July, to Thursday, 18 July 2019; including the three-day ministerial meeting of the forum from Tuesday, 16 July, to Thursday, 18 July 2019.

The theme will be "Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality". The set of goals to be reviewed in depth is the following:

• Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 

• Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 

• Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 

• Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

• Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

• Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

For more information on Thematic SDG Reviews, click here.

In accordance with paragraph 84. of the 2030 Agenda, Member States have decided that the HLPF shall carry out regular voluntary reviews of the 2030 Agenda which will include developed and developing countries as well as relevant UN entities and other stakeholders. The reviews are state-led, involving ministerial and other relevant high-level participants, and provide a platform for partnerships, including through the participation of major groups and other relevant stakeholders.

In 2019, 51 countries (10 for the second time) have volunteered to present their national voluntary reviews to the HLPF. For more details, please click here.

Join 1.000 women leaders in business and government from every corner of the world at the leading forum for women impacting the global economy since 1990.

The Women Deliver 2019 Conference will be the world’s largest conference on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women.

From keynotes to social enterprise pitches, workshops to film festivals, there will be countless opportunities to engage, gather inspiration, and build a more gender equal world.

Main Stage

World leaders, influencers, innovators, and change-makers, make each main stage plenary session memorable and provocative. Women Deliver plenaries are not about speeches and presentations—they’re about engaging dialogue that drives the agenda forward.

Description

How can organizations become gender responsive and transformative? The presence of more women does not automatically mean greater equality. This course analyses success stories and barriers, and goes deeper by looking at gender as part of an organizational change management strategy, rather than as a stand-alone item on the agenda.

 Target audience

Leaders and managers at all levels in the public sector; aid organizations; UN organizations; the private sector; the non-profit sector; gender and HR specialists.

The Annual Investment Meeting is the world's leading and most established gathering of the international investment community, leading academics and experts showcasing up-to-date information, strategies and knowledge on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

The event offers a truly knowledge-based forum with cutting edge information on the latest developments in foreign direct investment and related issues. It serves as a unique platform to meet, network, and exchange experiences, explore business opportunities and sign cooperation agreements and partnerships.

Included in its 9th Edition are the following features: Conference, International Exhibition, Capacity Building Workshops, AIM Startup, Investment Awards, AIM Connect, Investors’ Hub, Country Presentations, and Online/Onsite Business Matchmaking.

The ninth edition of the Annual Investment Meeting will be held on 8 – 10 April 2019 at the Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The theme is “Mapping the Future of FDI: Enriching World Economies through Digital Globalization”.

The sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 11 to 22 March 2019.

Representatives of  Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world are expected to attend the session.

Themes

• Priority theme: Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls;

• Review theme: Women’s empowerment and the link to sustainable development (agreed conclusions of the sixtieth session); 

Bureau

The Bureau of the Commission plays a crucial role in facilitating the preparation for, and in ensuring the successful outcome of the annual sessions of the Commission. Bureau members serve for two years. In 2002, in order to improve its work and ensure continuity, the Commission decided to hold the first meeting of its subsequent session, immediately following the closure of the regular session, for the sole purpose of electing the new Chairperson and other members of the Bureau (ECOSOC decision 2002/234).

The Bureau for the 63rd session (2019) of the Commission on the Status of Women comprises the following members: 

• H.E. Ms. Geraldine Byrne Nason (Ireland), Chair (Western European and other States Group)

• Ms. Koki Muli Grignon (Kenya), Vice-Chair (African States Group)

• Mr. Mauricio Carabali Baquero (Colombia), Vice-Chair (Latin American and Caribbean States Group)

• Ms. Rena Tasuja (Estonia), Vice-Chair (Eastern European States Group)

• Mr. Mohammed S. Marzooq (Iraq), Vice-Chair designate (Asia-Pacific States Group)

Preparations

• Expert Group Meeting: Social protection systems, public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality
  In preparation for the sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women, UN Women will convene an Expert Group Meeting on the priority theme: “Social protection systems, public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality” in New York, 13 to 15 September 2018.

NGO CSW 63 Forum Consultation Day will be held on Sunday March 10th 2019 from 9:00AM-3:30PM at Tribeca-Performing Arts Center (Borough of Manhattan Community College), 199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007.

The OECD is committed to promoting gender equality as a strong driver of economic development, inclusivity and socio-economic participation. On the occasion ofInternational Women’s day, the OECD annual conference on gender equality for business will welcome senior decision-makers from the public and corporate worlds, experts, academics and stakeholders to debate:

•   The Gender Implications of Whistleblowing

•   The Ethics & Boards Gender Diversity Index

•   Gender and Competition

•   Women in Economics

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The World Government Summit is a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide. Each year, the Summit sets the agenda for the next generation of governments, focusing on how they can harness innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity.

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Sharjah FDI Forum 2018

Join elite business leaders and economists from the public and private sectors from around the world, at the 4th edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum, organized by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), and the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). The forum, also held with the strategic partnership of CNBC Arabia, will lead topics which will address the future socioeconomic developments, changes in global economies and the integration of innovative solutions and technologies to boost competitiveness and sustainable investments.

The two-day forum will help you capitalise on your investment opportunities and guide you to leading an array of prospects and markets from Sharjah and the U.A.E to the rest of the MENA region.

For exhibition and sponsorship enquiries:

exhibition@sharjahfdiforum.ae
sponsorship@sharjahfdiforum.ae

About the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights

The UN Forum is the world's largest annual gathering on business and human rights with more than 2,000 participants from government, business, community groups and civil society, law firms, investor organisations, UN bodies, national human rights institutions, trade unions, academia and the media.

Over three days, participants take part in 60+ panel discussions on topics that relate to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights  (the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework), as well as current business-related human rights issues. 

The Forum is the foremost event to network, share experiences and learn about the latest initiatives to promote corporate respect for human rights.  

The UN Human Rights Council established the Forum in 2011 to serve as a global platform for stakeholders to ”discuss trends and challenges in the implementation of the Guiding Principles and promote dialogue and cooperation on issues linked to business and human rights.” It is guided and chaired by the Working Group on Business and Human Rights, as per Human Rights Council resolutions 17/4 and 35/7. 

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) today announced at a press conference that it will host the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Diplomacy Conference that is set to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform to discuss the latest innovations, trends and challenges in the field of diplomatic practice.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and set to take place from 14 to 15 November at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, the event will draw the participation of over 300 delegates.

In addition to keynote speaker sessions, the agenda will feature interactive panel discussions and practical workshops designed to identify effective solutions that can be implemented by ministries of foreign affairs across the globe. A distinguished line-up of confirmed speakers includes Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation; His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State; His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence; Her Excellency Susana Malcorra, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Argentina Republic; Her Excellency María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia; and His Excellency Nabil Fahmy, Founding Dean of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) is the world’s largest and most comprehensive forum dedicated to the Islamic economy.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the summit brings together influential policymakers and experts to address the greatest challenges and opportunities in the Islamic economy.

Organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), and strategically supported by Thomson Reuters, GIES 2018 will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, from 30 to 31 October.

The third edition of the event drew the participation of nearly 2,500 officials and business leaders from 74 countries, validating the ever-broadening appeal of the Islamic economy.

Now in its fourth edition, GIES 2018 is set to welcome an even larger audience of more than 3,000 attendees, who will hear from a distinguished panel of industry champions and visionary leaders. Themed ‘A Shared Future’, the summit will cover topics such as social impact entrepreneurship, responsible finance, skilling up for the fourth industrial revolution, and harnessing blockchain for the Islamic economy.

The event will also host the sixth Islamic Economy Award (IEA) ceremony to recognise extraordinary business initiatives and individuals that have contributed to the welfare of the Muslim population.

About the Forum

The World Investment Forum is a high-level, biennial, multi-stakeholder gathering designed to facilitate dialogue and action on the world’s key emerging investment-related challenges. Its mission is to provide a platform where a debate on “investment for development” can take place and ultimately to promote investment flows that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. With its ties to UN member States, the World Investment Forum is able to bring together a broad coalition of investment stakeholders at the highest level who can influence the global investment landscape.

Past editions of the World Investment Forum brought together thousands of participants from more than 140 countries across the world, including Heads of State, global CEOs, heads of international organizations and civil society. The 2014 Forum was the biggest edition yet, with over 3,000 participants from 150 countries that heard from 300 speakers in 50 events.  The outcome of last year’s event, as well as previous additions, can be found here.

The World Investment Forum 2016 

World Investment Forum 2016 will continue to serve as the global forum for inclusive dialogue and policy formulation on investment-development needs at the highest level, bringing together investment partners to discuss challenges, opportunities and policy solutions to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

Providing a meeting place to shape development solutions, exchange ideas, forge partnerships and launch actions, World Investment Forum 2016 will facilitate engagements and effective networking through a rich diversity of high-profile events. 

Why You Should Participate in World Investment Forum 2016

World Investment Forum 2016 will allow you to:

• Engage with investment stakeholders to help shape an effective, inclusive and fair agenda for change

• Create strategic partnerships and expand your network

• Learn how you can be part of a global “New Deal”

• Discover what the changing development agenda means for your business

There are no fees for this United Nations event, but registration is required. Please stay tuned for event details, or subscribe to the World Investment Forum mailing list to stay informed.

Join us in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre from 17-21 July 2016 to define the sustainable development agenda

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Registration

The forum is a platform that takes place every two years alongside the Arabia CSR Awards. It is the region’s premier convention on CSR and sustainability. It attracts leaders, thinkers, evangelists, practitioners and policy makers from all over the globe. The forum targets latest themes, topics and debates around CSR and sustainability, illuminating minds and motivating adoption of international standards and best practices. The 2018 forum will lift the veil off a most challenging theme; – “Driving Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals”. While innovation is well on its way to becoming the guiding strategy of governments and business around the globe, it is nonetheless important to understand the scope of actionable innovation strategies and technological breakthrough with respect to the seventeen SDGs. The 2018 forum will present a galaxy of thought and practice leaders who will share their insights and experiences related to the theme of the forum.

The 2018 Concordia Annual Summit will be held on September 24th-26th, 2018 in New York City, where we hope to build on the success of the 2017 Summit and elevate critical discussions as the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

At Concordia, inclusivity remains at the core of what we do, and our 2018 Annual Summit will strive to elevate unique voices that wouldn’t ordinarily have access to such a large and diverse forum in which to be heard. We are also continuing our efforts to facilitate effective and lasting partnerships.