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As part of his new commitment to action, the President of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft, will organise a high-level Thematic Debate of the UN General Assembly focused on Human Rights\u00a0on 12-13 July 2016.<\/p>\n
At the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well as a series of UN reviews and action plans in the area of peace and security lies a demand for a stronger focus on human rights across all aspects of society. These developments demonstrate the ever-increasing linkages between the three pillars of the UN but they also highlight the need to ensure that each pillar is given equal prominence.<\/p>\n
The event takes place in the context of the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of the International Human Rights Covenants, the 30th<\/sup> anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development and the process to select and appoint the next United Nations Secretary-General. It will be an opportunity to take an overarching view of the human rights situation in our world today, reinforce the foundations for human rights and how action to realize human rights can contribute to progress on peace and security and sustainable development and vice-versa, as well as highlight ways to strengthen the United Nations’ role in this area and identify actions to unleash rapid improvements in the realization of human rights globally.<\/p>\n High-level representatives from States, the UN-system, regional organisations, human rights bodies and mechanisms, civil society, think tanks and private sector will participate. Declared candidates seeking to become the next Secretary-General will also be invited.<\/p>\n This event will comprise an opening segment, a plenary debate with ministerial participation and interactive segments on three areas of focus. Moderators for each interactive segment will draw on expert contributors and engage member states in an open discussion on these issues.<\/p>\n On the margins of the HLTD, an event is planned on 12 July to solicit the views of candidates for the position of UN Secretary-General on the challenges and opportunities facing the UN in the field of Human Rights.<\/p>\n High-level representatives from States, the UN-system, regional organisations, human rights bodies and mechanisms, civil society, think tanks and private sector will participate.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong><\/span> Member States who will have Ministers in attendance are asked to contact the Office of the PGA to discuss possible lead discussant roles in one of the interactive sessions.<\/p>\n <\/div> Non-discrimination is a central principle of international human rights law and indispensable to realizing all human rights. Yet people continue to be directly and indirectly discriminated against on a number of grounds \u00a0\u00a0In addition, inequalities and discrimination are among the major drivers of poverty, exclusion and disenfranchisement which must be tackled to prevent conflict and realize the 2030 Agenda. How can we mobilize greater action at global and national levels to address issues of discrimination and inequalities?<\/p>\n Human Rights will not be realized without access to justice, the rule of law and effective, transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions. Making progress at the national and global levels on these issues is also central to global peace and security and realizing the 2030 Agenda . These issues however are often among the most challenging areas for governments and other actors to tackle. How can actors work together to overcome these challenges?<\/p>\n Progress on global issues in the 21st<\/sup> century is increasingly dependent on the ability of actors \u2013 governments, the private sector, civil society, human rights defenders, and international organizations \u2013 to work together. Yet to do so, the rights of these actors to engage, to advocate and to criticize must be respected. How can we create environments that facilitate positive inter-action, protect civil society space and fundamental freedoms?<\/p>\n <\/div> High level Thematic Debates on Human Rights<\/a><\/p>\n Briefing by OPGA, updated Concept Note & Programme<\/a><\/p>\n Concept Note & Programme<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div> WHEN:<\/strong> Monday, 11 July, 2016, 6 p.m. \u2013 7:30 p.m <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, 12 July, 2016, 1:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m. <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, 12 July, 2016, 1:15 p.m. \u2013 2:45 p.m. <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, 12 July, 2016, 1:15 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Wednesday, 13 July, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. WHEN:<\/strong> Wednesday, 13 July, 2016, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Wednesday, 13 July, 2016, 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. <\/div> Note:<\/strong><\/span> Member States who will have Ministers in attendance are asked to contact the Office of the PGA to discuss possible lead discussant roles in one of the interactive sessions.<\/p>\n Member states who wish to inscribe in the list of speakers for the plenary debate to contact poliakova@un.org<\/p>\n <\/div> UN-NGLS will facilitate a civil society Selection Committee for the evaluation and short-listing of candidates for the speaking roles, to be presented to OPGA for their consideration. The Committee will ensure regional and gender balance, and diversity of age and expertise in the overall set of candidates. The President of the General Assembly will make the final selection of the speakers for this event.<\/p>\n The application process is\u00a0closed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The two civil society speaker selected through above process are\u00a0Ms. Agnes Leina Ntikaampi from Kenya, representing\u00a0Illaramatak Community Concerns for the Opening Session and\u00a0Ms. Diakhoumba Gassama, from Senegal, representing\u00a0Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Justice (RESURJ)<\/a> for the\u00a0Interactive segment on “Combatting discrimination and inequalities”.<\/p>\n <\/div> Media advisory<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n In the margins of his High Level Thematic Debate on Human Rights, the President of the General Assembly will organize and host an event, in partnership with Al Jazeera Media Network, entitled: \u201cLeading the United Nations: A Global Townhall with UN Secretary-General candidates<\/em><\/strong>\u201d on Tuesday, 12 July 2016, from 6.00p.m \u2013 9.00p.m. The event will be broadcast live across the world by Al Jazeera media network, made available free of charge to all broadcast media and simultaneously streamed live on UN-WebTV. 6.00pm-6.30pm:<\/strong> Pre-live setting the stage<\/p>\n 6.30pm-7.45pm:<\/strong> Segment 1 with the following candidates: Mr. Vuk Jeremic; Ms. Vesna Pusi\u0107; Ms. Natalia Gherman; Ms. Susana Malcorra; Mr. Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/em><\/p>\n 7.45pm-9.00pm:<\/strong> Segment 2 with the following candidates: Mr. Danilo T\u00fcrk; Ms. Irina Bokova; Mr. Igor Luk\u0161i\u0107; Ms. Christiana Figueres; Ms. Helen Clark<\/em><\/p>\n Participation in this event will be open to Member States, Observers, Civil Society and UN Staff. The deadline for registration is Sunday, 10 July<\/strong>. Only those who have registered online will be allowed to enter the event (bearing in mind the limited seats available).<\/p>\n The GA Hall will be accessible from 5.30pm. A pre-event which will set the scene for the live debates will begin at 6.00p.m. Those who arrive after 6.10p.m. will not be able to enter until there is an intermission in the event.<\/p>\n Register here for Global Townhall Event<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n For any additional information, please check our FAQ<\/a><\/strong> or contact us\u00a0<\/strong>with your questions and comments\u00a0by using the form below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\u00a0<\/div><\/p>\nTackling discrimination and inequalities<\/h4>\n
Strengthening governance, the rule of law and access to justice<\/h4>\n
Enabling active participation in society<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n11\u00a0July 2016<\/h4>\n
24 June 2016<\/h4>\n
20 May 2016<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n11 July 2016<\/h2>\n
Death Penalty – Global trends and national pathways<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0 EU Delegation to the\u00a0United Nations, New York
\nORGANIZER:<\/strong>\u00a0EU Delegation to the\u00a0United Nations
\nADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSAVE THE DATE: EU 4 Human Rights<\/a><\/p>\n12 July 2016<\/h2>\n
Launch of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0 United Nations, New York – Delegate’s Dining Room
\nORGANIZERS<\/strong>:<\/strong> The Governments of Mexico, Republic of Indonesia, Sweden and the United Republic of Tanzania
\nADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nInvitation<\/a><\/p>\nTownhall-style discussion: “Is civil society participation shrinking after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda?”<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0 United Nations, New York – CR12
\nORGANIZERS<\/strong>:<\/strong> The International Disability Alliance and other civil society partners, in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations
\nADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSAVE THE DATE: Shrinking Civil Society<\/a><\/p>\nLeaving No One Behind:\u00a0A Human Rights Approach to Combating Inequalities and Discrimination<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0 United Nations, New York – CR11
\nORGANIZERS:<\/strong> Mission of Finland, OHCHR, Center for Reproductive Rights, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, International Disability Alliance and Center for Economic and Social Rights
\nADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSave The Date<\/a>
\nConcept Note<\/a>
\nInvitation<\/a><\/p>\n13 July 2016<\/h2>\n
Launch of the report: \u201cTurning ambition into reality: Platforms and Partnerships for Delivering Agenda 2030\u201d by David Steven and Eric Kashambuzi<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, N.Y.
\nORGANIZERS:<\/strong>\u00a0The Governments of Brazil and Switzerland, in partnership with the Center on International Cooperation, NYU
\nADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDescription<\/a>
\nRSVP<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Human Rights in the Follow-up and Review of the 2030 Agenda<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0 United Nations, New York – CR11
\nORGANIZERS:<\/strong> The Permanent Mission of Denmark, together with the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights, the Danish Institute for Human Rights and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions
\nADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nConcept Note<\/a>
\nFlyer<\/a><\/p>\nHow has the Global South contributed to shaping the international human rights system?<\/h3>\n
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0International Peace Institute,\u00a0777\u00a0United Nations Plaza, N.Y.
\nORGANIZERS:<\/strong>\u00a0International Peace Insitute (IPI) and Permanent Mission of Denmark
\nRSVP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nUN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs NGO Branch (UN-DESA\/NGOB) are facilitating a process to identify two civil society speakers, and all civil society attendees for this event.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nRegistration for Global Townhall Event with\u00a0United Nations Secretary-General Candidates on\u00a012 July 2016<\/h3>\n
Event description:<\/h4>\n
\nThis event seeks to enhance public interest in the work of the United Nations and its next Secretary-General.
\nIt is distinct from the UN General Assembly mandated informal dialogues with candidates that have taken place over the past few months and that will continue to be held if further candidates are presented.
\nAttending candidates will be engaged in an open discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the next Secretary-General. The event will begin with an initial focus on Human Rights but will proceed to address a broad range of relevant topics.<\/p>\nFormat:<\/h4>\n
\nIt will consist of two debates with professional moderators and a number of candidates. Each debate will run for a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\nParticipation:<\/h4>\n
\nIn order to assist OPGA in managing the high level of interest in
\nthis event, delegates\/observers are kindly asked to register online.
\nUN Staff and Civil Society who wish to attend should also register on the same webpage (bearing in mind the limited number of seats available).<\/p>\nTiming:<\/h4>\n
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