Proposed changes in General Debate format for 75th UN General Assembly session: Stakeholder and CSO participation and rescheduling of 25th Anniversary of Fourth World Conference on Women

A  proposal on the format of the 75^th UN General Assembly,  made by the current President, H.E. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, was discussed during a virtual meeting on 12 June. Member States are invited to submit written comments by today, 19 June.

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ISRRC - Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition updates & a request

We would like to share with you a note prepared by the Civil Society Advisory Group for the Generation Equality Forums with a short update about Action Coalitions and a request to share send any principles / recommendations / manifestos either specifically on the Action Coalitions or that could be used to inform their work. 

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Secretary-General of the United Nations extends the current telecommuting arrangements at UN HQ through 31 July 2020

In a recent letter to staff members based in NY Secretary-General António Guterres has extended telecommuting until the end of July after consultations with UN medical and senior management staff. 

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Informal Consultations | Ministerial Declaration | 2020 HLPF

Please find attached the revised draft of the 2020 HLPF Ministerial Declaration along with the letter from the Co-Facilitators. 

The next informal virtual consultations are listed on Monday, 22 June 2020 at 3pm.

Inputs requested: e-Consultation on gender, water and sanitation, COVID19, climate, privatization launched by ActionAid and WaterAid

WaterAid are sharing an online consultation launched today by ActionAid and WaterAid, in the lead-up to the 25^th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action. Emerging out of our intended collaboration around CSW64, the e-consultation intends to garner inputs to a joint action agenda on gender and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to strengthen the Beijing commemoration and the Generation Equality process.  

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HLPF Weekly Update 5 - Wednesday, 10 June

Here is the weekly update of HLPF announcements relevant to the Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS). The headings will remain each week so that new participants can receive all the relevant information when they join the mailing list.

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Ocean Action Newsletter June 2020: World Oceans Day highlights solutions for a sustainable ocean

Despite current challenges, 2020 is still a super year for biodiversity, and the UN is working hard this month to keep up the momentum for ocean action, including hosting webinars and promoting science-based solutions for the ocean.

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UN Headquarters heads towards the "New Normal"

The United Nations Headquarters in New York City, largely closed since mid-March, this week began its three phased reopening as per the relaxing of city COVID-19 regulations. 

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Summit report out... Global Conversations start June 10th

Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Report

This report captures the unique essence, substance and outcomes of the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, launched at a particularly challenging time for sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide. As countries around the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, we see just how critical the issues highlighted at the Summit are.

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HLPF Weekly Update 4 - Wednesday 3 June

Here is the weekly update of HLPF announcements relevant to the Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS). The headings will remain each week so that new participants can receive all the relevant information when they join the mailing list.

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