The Programme of Work for the 63rd session of the General Assembly has been issued (A/INF/63/4). This document provides an overview of the meetings to be held from now through December. ......
The United Nations Department of Public Information (UN DPI) announced the 1st annual Global Model UN conference that will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 7 August 2009. The event will target the best university-level students from Model UN programmes currently organized around the world.......
The report of the Secretary-General on the Programme of outreach on the Holocaust and the United Nations has been issued (A/63/316). The report describes the outreach activities conducted since the establishment of the programme in January 2006.......
A regional UNESCO conference that will be held in Mexico City from 10 to 13 September, 2008 will discuss literacy and adult education in Latin America and the Caribbean. The conference From Literacy to Lifelong Learning: Towards the Challenges of the 21st Century is the 5th and last in the series of......
Regional Seminar Food and Energy Crisis: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean will take place on 4-5 September 2008 at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago. See the
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3rd High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, 2-4 September 2008, Accra, Ghana - is a follow up to the
Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness of 2005 . The Forum will review progress in improving aid effectiveness; broaden the dialogue to newer actors;
chart a course for continuing internationa......
UN Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) jointly with the African Union (AU) has organized a conference of Ministers Of Gender and Womenâs Affairs Addressing gender equality: a persistent challenge for Africa (25-29 August 2008, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.)
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The UN University (UNU) and UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are the organizers of the 2008 international conference on Globalization and Languages: Building on Our Rich Heritage (27-28 August 2008). The focus of the conference is in exploring "the contribution of lingui......
This week, 17-23 August, is World Water Week. Many agencies, including UN agencies, will participate in this week's programmes, part of the International Year for Sanitation. ......
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with other agencies, has launched Make it Matter, 10 key advocacy messages to prevent HIV in girls and young women (full text, pdf, 2.14 MB). According to the UNFPA press release, Make it Matter focuses on three goals that are recognized as important......
The 24th Universal Postal Congress is taking place from 23 July to 12 August 2008. More than 2000 delegates from 191 countries members of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has gathered to discuss the major issues affecting the global postal sector today.
Related: UPU Press-release;
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The outcome documents of the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) have been transmitted (A/62/859). TICAD is a policy forum for African development which Japan initiated in 1993 with other co-organizers including the United Nations, UNDP, and the World Bank. ......
The report of the seventh session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has been released (E/2008/43-E.C.19/2008/13). The session was held in New York from 21 April-2 May 2008. ......
The International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties (ICC-ASP) recently concluded its resumed 6th session. The session focused on the crime of aggression; documents posted on the website include the report of the Special Working Group on the Crime of Aggression (ICC-ASP/6/SWGCA/1). The ICC ......
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), currently meeting for UNCTAD XII in Ghana, has launched the second Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures (full text, pdf, 2 MB). The report provides a synopsis of UNCTAD´s independent research in the areas of trade, development and re......
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) met in Budapest, Hungary, for its 28th session, 9-10 April 2008. A technical paper on Climate Change and Water was launched at the conclusion of the session. According to the executive summary, "Observed warming over several decades has been lin......
When: 3-4 June, 2008Where: OECD Conference Centre, Paris, FranceOECD Forum: The "must-go" event on today's international agendaThe OECD Forum is a "multi-stakeholder summit" which brings together business and labour leaders, civil society personalities, government ministers and leaders of international organisations to discuss the hottest issues on the international agenda. It takes place in conjunction with the annual OECD ministerial summit.Forum speakers are usually at the level of Minister or CEO. Forum 2007 attracted approximately 1600 participants from 100 countries, including 150 journalists.Doris Leuthard, Switzerland's Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, will report to the OECD ministerial summit on the Forum 2008 discussions.The OECD Forum team is very grateful to the...
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a new publication to assist least developed countries (LDCs) during the preparatory process for UNCTAD XII, Export competitiveness and development in LDCs: policies, issues and priorities for least developed countries for action during a......
When: 15-17 April, 2008Where: Chicago, IL, USAAnti-corruption has become a top priority for Corporate America. More and more corruption cases are filed against US registered and listed companies. The Department of Justice, SEC, FBI and even the European Union are increasingly active. OECD nations, too, are turning increasing attention toward tackling business bribery. This opening conference session provides an overview of the landscape in key areas: The US, EU and emerging economies. Find out here about: * Trends: How rules and expectations are changing for large companies * The US/EU regulatory landscape: The new legislation designed to combat anti-corruption and push compliance * The global perspective: Which other Governments are serious about bribery, and what are they doing...
When: November 9 - 11, 2008Where: Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Doha, QatarConvergence in Technology & Policy InnovationTwenty trillion dollars. The number is staggering and demands serious attention. Twenty trillion dollars is the cumulative investment the world’s energy producers will need to spend just to keep up with global demand over the next two decades.The deep impact of that kind of capital flow will reverberate through industrial and capital markets, and governments, everywhere. The winners among them, the heroes and the profit-makers, will be those who understand how to navigate conflicting interests and find the convergence required to attain the widely sought goal: adequate, secure energy supply in an environmentally acceptable fashion. Achieving this goal requires facing...
Expo Zaragoza 2008 asume un compromiso firme con el Comercio Justo, y todo el café y el azúcar ofertados en los establecimientos de restauración concesionados de la Muestra Internacional serán de Comercio Justo certificado con el Sello FAIRTRADE.El 12 de marzo de 2008 se firmó entre Expo Zaragoza 2008 y la Asociación del Sello de Productos de Comercio Justo un acuerdo que prevé que todo el café y el azúcar que se ofertan en los establecimientos de restauración concesionados de la Muestra Internacional serán de Comercio Justo certificado.Expo Zaragoza 2008 ya ha seleccionado a sus operadores, que a su vez están eligiendo a los proveedores de café y de azúcar para sus establecimientos entre las empresas y entidades españolas que ofertan productos de Comercio Justo...
When: June 3, 2008Where: The Rainbow Room, New York, NY, USADriving Profit Through Ethical LeadershipCompanies with a strong ethical culture and reputation for integrity are consistently outperforming their competitors. In surveys, consumers have demonstrated a preference for goods and services produced ethically. The next generation of employees—and leaders—want to join businesses that value ethics, and not just the bottom line.In today's global marketplace, where companies are not only concerned about a corporate culture but also the merging of several different cultures, how do you lead ethically? How do you convey the importance of an ethical corporate environment to your employees around the world? To shareholders and stakeholders? And why should you even try? Do sound ethics...
When: May 5 - 6, 2008Where: Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Doha, QatarDriving Change: Women in LeadershipFor economies to grow and companies to profit, they must stay competitive and embrace globalization. They need to fully utilize all resources. What roles are women playing in the development of today’s business, social, and political sectors? As women gain more influence in public life around the world, how are they making a difference? How will the face of the global workplace change as female entrepreneurs start and build the companies that are creating millions of jobs needed around the world? Are quotas in the workplace effective in encouraging diversity? Which sectors are women favoring and how are they succeeding?The Middle East is at a critical juncture. Thanks to high oil prices...
When: June 12-14, 2008Where: Centre International de Conferences Geneve, Geneva, SwitzerlandIn June, Geneva, Switzerland will play host to the 2008 Net Impact Europe Conference as well as EURO 2008. We have the unique opportunity to welcome Mel Young, founder and President of the Homeless World Cup to offer a keynote address providing a link between these two major events. The Homeless World Cup is an impressive example of how football, passion and creative thinking can impact the sustainable prosperity of individuals from over 60 countries. The two-day conference will cover a variety of topics within four main themes that participants will have an opportunity to follow throughout the event. The themes for the 2008 Europe Conference are as follows:See full...
Date: June 3, 2008Location: The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor (New York City), USAEthical Leadership Forum & Awards DinnerDescription:Companies with a strong ethical culture and reputation for integrity are consistently outperforming their competitors. In surveys, consumers have demonstrated a preference for goods and services produced ethically.The next generation of employees—and leaders—want to join businesses that value ethics, and not just the bottom line. In today’s global marketplace, where companies are not only concerned about a corporate culture but also the merging of several different cultures, how do you lead ethically? How do you convey the importance of an ethical corporate environment to your employees around the world? To shareholders and...
When: April 16-17, 2008Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USADescription:Corporate Board Member magazine is pleased to announce a NEW Audit Committee Forum for Mid-Cap Companies to be held April 16 - 17, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.Recognizing the unique audit committee challenges that mid-cap public companies face, we have partnered with Grant Thornton to develop an event that will provide practical, first-hand tips from knowledgeable officers and audit committee chairs, along with veteran advisers.Topics will include: * Key Oversight Challenges and Emerging Issues for Today’s Mid-Cap Audit Committees * Role of the Audit Committee in Enterprise Risk Management * Audit Committee Relations With...
When: 13-14 May, 2008Where: The Park Plaza Hotel, London, UK"Corporate responsibility can no longer be seen as a separate activity. It has to be central to what companies do."Michael Skapinker, The Financial Times, 12 February 2008Responsible Business is in the spotlight more than ever before. Climate Change is never off the news, ethical supply chain awareness has filtered down to the general public, anti-corruption is seen as one of the most pressing corporate concerns of the day.The Responsible Business Summit is a seventh-time event, and brings all the benefits such an established event offers:See full...
The UNICEF Junior 8 Summit 2008 will be held parallel to the G8 summit of world leaders and gives youth the chance to present their ideas about the most pressing global issues to the leaders of eight of the most powerful countries in the world. Learn more from the Voices of Youth website.
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When: 16-17 April, 2008Where: Chicago, IL, USACorporate corruption scandals have increased drastically over the last few years throughout the United States. High profile cases are now regularly reported in the global media and continue to highlight the massive risks for both the companies and the executives involved. It is no wonder that many US companies are now taking the lead on developing their anti-corruption programs and policies.However, anti-corruption policies and programmes mean very little without the foundation of an effective and robust compliance and ethics infrastructure. This is especially true when your organisation is operating globally. So how do you develop and role out a successful anti-corruption, compliance and ethics programme?See full...
The 2008 schedule of Conferences and Observances was released last month. The body of the document is organized by subject; the index at the end gives all the decades, years, days and weeks in chronological order. ......