UNV CONSULTATION ON INCLUSIVE VOLUNTEERISM (FEW MORE DAYS, UP TO DEC 1 )

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UNV invites volunteers, volunteer-involving organisations, government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders to share insights and best practice examples on how models of people-state relationships (deliberative governance, co-production and social innovation) can help volunteers create a society that benefits all.

2021 SEOUL UN PEACEKEEPING MINISTERIAL MEETING

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The 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will be hosted by the Republic of Korea on 7-8 December 2021. It will be the latest in a series of meetings at head of state, government or ministerial level since 2014, with the 2019 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial held in New York.

International Parliamentary Union Summit

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At the invitation of the Parliament of Spain, the 143rd Assembly of the IPU and its related meetings will be held in Madrid (IFEMA Palacio Municipal) from 26 to 30 November 2021 - the first in-person Assembly since October 2019 and the subsequent onslaught of the pandemic.

European Green Deal_Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people, nature and climate

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The European Commission is proposing new rules to curb EU-driven deforestation, as well as new rules to facilitate intra-EU waste shipments to promote circular economy and tackle the export of illegal waste and waste challenges to third countries. The Commission also presents a new Soil strategy to have all European soils restored, resilient, and adequately protected by 2050.

Take five: “The justice system must be responsive to persons with disabilities.” UN WOMEN SOUTH EAST ASIA OFFICE

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Georgia Westaway interviews Dewi Tjakrawinata, the co-founder of YAPESDI (Yayasan Peduli Sindroma Down Indonesia, or Down Syndrome Care Foundation Indonesia), a Jakarta-based non-profit organization that empowers youths with intellectual disabilities to become self-advocates.

In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

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The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign: “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”

OUR FUTURE, OUR FOOD CAMPAIGN FOR STRONGER HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPLY LAW IN THE EU

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"16 CSOs launch "Our Food.Our Future" campaign in support of strong EU supply chain law".

GEF 61st Council Meeting

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The 61st Meeting of the GEF Council is scheduled to take place from 6-10 December 2021, reports the newsletter on the SDGs run by IISD.

Join the IPMA Global Research Community

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The IPMA Research Awards by the International Project Management Association aims to promote excellent research to enhance project management. With the annual awards, IPMA recognises recent outstanding contributions to the development of the field and professional project management through professionally conducted research.

MOVE CONGRESS 2021

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The MOVE Congress is one of the few conferences in the world that focuses solely on recreational sport and physical activity. The event gathers organisations and individuals who deliver initiatives at the grassroots level along with decision-makers, companies, urban planners, health experts, academics and other key stakeholders for three days of active networking.

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