UN Secretary-General Appoints Natalia Kanem of Panama Executive Director of United Nations Population Fund

The Commonwealth Medical Trust (Commat) joins others in welcoming the Dr Natalia Kanem as the new Executive Director of UNFPA, as announced:

We are pleased to announce that Dr Natalia Kanem has been appointed Executive Director of UNFPA on 3 October 2017 by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres...

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Submit analysis and proposals and Apply for Stakeholder Collaboration Committee

At the request of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, UN-NGLS is facilitating a civil society consultation during October 2017 to discuss the ongoing review of the UN development system, open to representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, philanthropy, academia, and social entrepreneurs...

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Integrated and collaborative ICT solutions to achieve the SDGs

Two Days of Interactive Thematic Sessions @ G-STIC 2017

The G-STIC 2017 conference aims to accelerate the development, dissemination and deployment of technology innovations that enable the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On October 23 & 24, G-STIC 2017 will showcase how integrated ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) solutions can make a difference to achieve the SDGs, especially solutions developed in a collaborative manner and providing opportunities for sustainable lifestyles.

ICT will be crucial in delivering the SDGs. The interaction of ICT with other sectors creates many opportunities for innovation in health, education, mobility, production systems, water, climate, cities,

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Global Day of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals – #Act4SDGs

The Global Day of Action for the two year anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals (Monday 25 September), has more than 600 actions planned in over 100 countries!

Add your voice and actions to the campaign. Register and view actions in your community with the interactive map:…

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Launch of the UN Secretary-General’s Independent Accountability Panel Report: Transformative Accountability for Adolescents

Monday, September 18, 2017 – UN Headquarters, New York

The Independent Accountability Panel (IAP) for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent launched its 2017 Report, Transformative Accountability for Adolescents, at the United Nations Headquarters, issuing an urgent appeal for strategic investments in 10 to 19 year olds to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Adolescents, who number 1.2 billion, or 1 in 6 of the global population, are the key for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “But today, the health and rights of millions of adolescents are at risk of being eroded”, and “they face a host of threats.”...

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72nd United Nations General Assembly debate is LIVE from New York

The 72nd United Nations General Assembly debate is LIVE from New York. More than 100 world leaders, thousands of diplomats and advocates will convene from 19-25 September 2017.

This year’s theme is “Focusing on people — striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”.

Full Schedule: https://gadebate.un.org

Join the SDG Media Zone!

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Dear colleagues, 

What does achieving gender equality, addressing climate change and conflict prevention have to do with sustainable development?

Join the conversations at the SDG Media Zone from 18 to 22 September to find out!…

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HLPF: Health in the 2030 Agenda (6)

Health as agreed in the Ministerial Declaration

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages is addressed in para 16 of the Ministerial Declaration for both the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It also includes the interlinked SDG 6 Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Para 16 addresses nearly all the targets in SDG 3. The slowness in the decline of maternal mortality and the stark inequalities in newborn and child mortality are noted, (although they were added late in the negotiating process). Infectious diseases are specified, such as tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis, neglected tropical diseases and HIV and AIDS, with the addition of sexually transmitted infections, which, incidentally, are not specifically mentioned in the 2030…

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2018 HLPF: Letter from the President of ECOSOC

We have received the following email from Lotta Tahtinen, DSD-DESA, which relates to the 48 countries that will be reporting to the HLPF in 2018

We wanted to draw your attention to the letter from the President of ECOSOC, H.E. Ms. Maria Chatardova, regarding the 2018 HLPF and VNR countries that is now posted on the HLPF website at: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/16985Letter_ECOSOC_President_VNRs_and_closing_country_list_for_2018_HLPF_14Sept17.pdf

As per the letter, 48 countries have volunteered to present at next year’s HLPF session and the list is now closed.

HLPF: Health in the 2030 Agenda (5)

Major Groups and other Stakeholders position papers: civil society organization engagement with HLPF process

Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS) speak out in their position papers on issues related to civil society organization engagement with HLPF process. Their concerns include, for example, restrictions on civil society organizations activities and funding; the need for spaces for their participation; and collaboration between Member States and civil society organizations. While the development of the SDGs and 2030 Agenda increased possibilities for civil society involvement, these opportunities are now shrinking rather than expanding further…

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