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CSW67
The United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) holds an annual session at the UN Headquarters in New York City. The CSW is a global intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women worldwide. The annual session brings...
LAMP Workshop
Negotiation Essentials A LAMPP Workshop 27th April, 202310:00 AM EST THE LAMP WorkshopLearn the powerful fundamentals for thriving amid today's enormous challenges and increasing forces beyond your control. Learn how to shift each conversation from "survive" to...
Civil Society Workshop on Conflict Prevention
Preventing armed conflict, violent extremism, and violent crime - commonalities and differences. It will take place on June 3rd, from 9 to 11 am NY time. Please find more information in the concept note attached. If you would like to attend, kindly register here....
Intensity or Consistency?
Simon Sinek Speaks on Intensity v. Consistency Toping the list of the most popular resources in 2017 is this 3-minute animated video featuring leadership expert Simon Sinek. Sinek considers why workplaces often fall in the trap of quick wins and flashy tactics over...
Reality Check: In Defense of the UN
Beyond the Flaws Mehdi Hasan looks beyond the organization's flaws and points to the importance of the UN on the global stage.
Philanthropy Has A Critical Role In Peace & Security
Philanthropy is more than good business. When people and businesses engage in philanthropy, it helps them build relationships, build their brand, and build employee engagement. But there is more. Philanthropy is essential to our collective future. ...
Barriers, Hurdles & Holes
A 2009 paper entitled "Barriers and Solutions" by a masters student in Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University, Angela Zettler, introduced some of the barriers and solutions NGOs face when attempting to impact global policy by working with the...
Dear NGO, You Are in Sales & Marketing
NGOs are in sales and marketing, even if you don’t like the thought of it! It’s time to embrace this, since, as Daniel Pink notes, “To Sell Is Human.”
Aleppo Crisis
Aleppo Under Siege: Syria's Latest Tragedy Unfolds - Security Council Arria-Formula Open Meeting (8 August 2016) 00:00: Ambassador Samantha Power opens the Session and helps set the context of the siege of Aleppo that is happening now, where 300,000 people are ....
The Secret Language of UN Resolutions
Understanding the role of UN resolutions and their "secret language" is one of the numerous skills NGO diplomats need realize they need to impact global policy. While the language is not really secret, when you do not understand the role resolutions play and how they...
Human Trafficking – Eradicating Modern-Day Slavery through Sustainable Development
The video is of the UN Special High-level Event of February 9th, 2016 entitled: “In stronger partnership and better coordination of efforts to stop human trafficking: Eradicating modern-day slavery through sustainable development". This was organized by the Group of...
DPI / NGO Briefings 2016
The UN's Department of Public Information (DPI) conducts (almost) weekly briefings for NGOs. These take place at the UN and are often (but not always) video-taped so those unable to attend can review the materials. The briefings cover a variety of topics and often...
Jargon Jamboree
In This Series Step into their shoes. Jump in, often. Notice the specifics and the surroundings. Windows of opportunity open... and close. Speak to them as individuals. Presentation goes a long way. ost of us are already familiar with the...
Who Is This For?
Who This Is Training For / Not For Who This Is For If you are a new representative of your NGO to the United Nations and you have recently been tasked with supporting your organization's outreach at the UN, then this is perfect for you. Especially if you are just...
Getting Your Voice Heard
In This Series Step into their shoes. Jump in, often. Notice the specifics and the surroundings. Windows of opportunity open... and close. Speak to them as individuals. Presentation goes a long way. etting your voice "heard in high places" is about...