8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights: Calls for Papers and Posters

Call for Papers and Posters 

The Organizing Committee warmly invites you to submit abstracts on 8 APCRSHR. The topics may include the latest, state-of-the-art research, policy and programme evidence, service delivery systems, advocacy and communication efforts on the different elements of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) especially with respect to the most vulnerable populations with an emphasis on equity, inclusiveness and rights.

The selection of oral presentations and posters for presentation will be based on the quality of submissions and their relevance to the conference tracks (Track 1: Laws and Policies, Track 2: Governance and Accountability, Track 3: Financing, Track 4: SRH integrating in Health Services, and Track 5: Others).  

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Summit 2: Further information on registering for 25-27 September Post-2015 Summit

Below is correspondence between Jeffery Huffines, NGO Major Group and Susan Alzner, NGLS which clarifies some of the issues related to registering for the Summit. You are reminded that the deadline is 11.59 pm. (New York time), Monday 24 August 2015...

TO UN DESA NGO MAJOR GROUP & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS -- FYI

Hi All -- Here is an explanation from Susan Alzner of UN-NGLS regarding the rationale behind the selection process of NGO delegations invited to register for the UN Summit as it relates to the number and size of NGO delegations, the list of NGO/CSO speakers at the Summit, and release of Summit side events. Unless informed otherwise, the deadline for the UN Summit registration remains Monday, 24 August 2015. 

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APPLY: Solutions Summit at UN Headquarters 27 September

We have received this following invitation from NGLS: 

The Solutions Summit is a catalytic gathering that will take place on Sunday, September 27th, 2015 at UN Headquarters in New York City. The event is timed to follow the conclusion of the 3-day high-level UN General Assembly Summit to adopt the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The purpose of the Solutions Summit is two-fold 1) to make visible, and lift-up exceptional innovators -- technologists, engineers, scientists, and others -- who are developing solutions that address one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 2) to catalyze a grassroots effort, where communities scout and convene resources around solution-makers...

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IAEG-SDGs: Stakeholder registration open for 2nd Meeting on SDGs Indicators in Bangkok, 26-28 October 2015

We have received the following email from Susan Alzner, NGLS: 

Dear Colleagues,

UN DESA Statistics Division is organizing the Second Meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on the Sustainable Development Goal Indicators, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 26-28 October 2015. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has graciously offered to host the meeting. The IAEG-SDGs was established by the Statistical Commission at its 46th session to develop an indicator framework for the monitoring of the goals and targets of the post-2015 development agenda at the global level, and to support its implementation.  

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Summit 1: Apply to register for 25-27 September Post-2015 Summit - CSOs and NGOs only — Deadline Monday 24 August 2015

We have just received the following email from Susan Alzner, NGLS:

Dear Colleagues,

Non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations may apply to register for the 25-27 September UN Summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda. 

For complete instructions and the application form, please visit: http://bit.ly/post-2015-Summit-apply-to-register

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Short overview of the last changes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The IISD has published a short overview of the last changes to the outcome document, ‘Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,' as amended and edited as per announcements made during the final plenary of the negotiation process.

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Transforming Our World: Comments from CSOs No 4: NCD Alliance and World Lung Foundation — Governments agree on a way forward for global development, Now it’s time for delivery

The NCD Alliance and World Lung Foundation's statement Governments Agree On A Way Forward For Global Development, Now It’s Time For Delivery is now available. 

Transforming Our World: Comments from CSOs No 3: Response of the Stakeholder Group on Ageing

Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Response of the Stakeholder Group on Ageing - 10th August 2015

Open Consultation on SDG Indicators for Civil Society, Academia and the Private Sector organized by the IAEG-SDGs

We have received the followng from UN-NGLS

Dear Colleagues, 

On behalf of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs), we would like to invite you to participate in an open consultation on the development of a global indicator framework for the Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose of this open consultation is to allow civil society, academia and the private sector to provide their valuable inputs on this important work.

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Stop press — Final version of outcome document just released

The outcome document of the UN Summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development, has been released by the President of the General Assembly, together with a letter from the two Co-facilitators.

The date for a plenary meeting of the General Assembly to take action on a draft resolution to transmit the outcome document to the 70th session for consideration and adoption during the Summit will be made communicated in due course.

The agenda is also available here.