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A new UN initiative aims to push back against the tide of lies and hate that has risen in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic, by empowering people worldwide to share accurate information to help save lives and promote global solidarity.

Greater support needed for parents as COVID-19 takes hold

Observed on 1 June every year, the Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their commitment to children. This year, the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak are being felt around the world and family life been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the anchors of the family and the foundation of our communities and societies, parents have the responsibility of sheltering their families from harm. To help parents navigate this crisis, UNICEF is bringing together some of the world’s leading experts to provide guidance and tips for parents. Learn more...

The World Health Organization, UN Foundation and Illumination partner on health messages


Animation studio Illumination has partnered with WHO and the UN Foundation to create an entertaining and educational public service announcement to help children stay healthy during the pandemic. Learn more...

World Environment Day | 5 June | Time for Nature

In 2020, the theme is biodiversity–a concern that is both urgent and existential. Recent events, from bushfires in Brazil, the United States and Australia to locust infestations across East Africa–and now, a global disease pandemic–demonstrate the interdependence of humans and the webs of life in which they exist. Nature is sending us a message. Learn about World Environment Day
Global Humanitarian Response Plan COVID-19: United Nations Coordinated Appeal
COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO: HELP FIGHT CORONAVIRUS

Invitations | Opportunities for Participation

SDG Book Club Storytime: Razia's Ray of Hope

Date: 2 June
Time: 11am EST
on UN Publications Youtube channel
Watch Elizabeth Kellner Suneby present her book “Razia’s Ray of Hope” published by Kids Can Press 📚 This story is about Razia, a girl from Afghanistan, who tries to fulfill her dreams of getting an education when a new girls’ school opens in her village. bit.ly/SDGStorytime

Webinar: Capacity Building for the Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5)

If you are planning to engage with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) over the next year, and if you would like to be part of taking important decisions that concern our global environment, participating in an online webinar on Wednesday the 3rd of June 2020 will be a useful way of spending two hours of your time.
This webinar will offer a unique opportunity to prepare for the UNEP Oslo on-line consultation “Act#forNature” which is the beginning of the UNEA-5 preparatory process, June 7 - 10, 2020. More information can be found at Forum Norway or by visiting UNEP’s home page.

The four key areas we will cover in the webinar are:
  1. The UNEA-5 theme and related sub-themes and important deadlines
  2. The structure of UNEP and UNEA
  3. The Oslo Consultation
  4. Opportunities for stakeholders to engage
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H-7EmZDtR0Wk-bgc6XILlg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Invitation

From 8-10 June, 2020, the Act #ForNature Global Online Forum will bring together citizens, government and non-governmental organizations, businesses and scientific institutions from around the globe to engage in a series of open and inclusive discussions across a diverse range of topics from healthy ecosystems and marine plastics to global food systems, youth and more.

Broadcasted from Oslo, Norway and connected to streams all over the world. Register

UNCTAD Update: Coronavirus Pandemic (22 - 28 May)
For the week of 22 - 28 May 2020, we outline how UNCTAD and the WHO have teamed to respond to the urgent call to boost local production of essential medicines in developing countries.

We also feature a joint United Nations project, with UNCTAD and the five UN regional commissions joining forces to help developing countries tackle trade and transport challenges from the coronavirus pandemic.

On the commentary front, medicine was the topic du jour. This week we listed a series of actions to boost low and middle-income countries’ productive capacity for medicines. 

We also issued a plea to develop and maintain more sustainable value chains and research shows that total commodity exports to China could fall dramatically as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Learn more in the latest UNCTAD update
The Week Ahead at the UN: Follow meetings online - click here to see the schedule
Civil Society Corner

UNA-NY presents a WebTalkUNA Webinar
Investing in Languages Why Multilingualism Matters

Date: 3 June 2020
Time: 12 - 1 p.m. EDT
Get more information here and make reservations here.
Special guest ANTONELLA SORACE,, Professor of Developmental Linguistics, University of Edinburgh, Founding Director, Bilingualism Matters
More information

UN Friends of World Oceans Day 2020

Making Waves: Fashion + Art Impacting Our Oceans

Date: Friday, June 5, 2020

Time: 6PM – 8:30PM

RSVP here

In observance of World Environment Day and UN Friends of World Oceans Day 2020 – NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, hiTechMODA, ReGen Runway, Visual Conductor, & SDG Impact Awards invite you to our program bringing together Artists, Photographers, Filmmakers, Advocates, Explorers, Graphic and Fashion Designers, Inventors, Producers, and Music with Song & Dance performances in collaboration with Civil Society, Academia and Private Sector.  We hope our creative messages focused on raising awareness will inspire and empower all stakeholders to take action with their own sustainable initiatives to support protecting our oceans and the global environment today and everyday beyond this pandemic.

Global NGO Executive Committee 2020 Election

The Global NGO Executive Committee elections will conclude on June 8th, 2020. If you represent an NGO that is in good standing with the Department of Global Communications, and you have not yet received your ballot, please contact:  ngoelections2020@gmail.com  Ballots must be submitted electronically not later than June 8th by 11:59pm (EDT). To learn more about the candidates, please click here
DGC Civil Society Unit

Civil Society Survey on Misinformation about COVID-19

Now available in other UN languages.
The United Nations System is working hard to raise awareness and tackle misinformation about the novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, and we are asking for your help.

  Complete the short survey: bit.ly/CSOsCOVID19survey  

CSOs Response to COVID-19

Share what your civil society organization is doing to help your community responding to COVID-19 pandemic: https://bit.ly/CSOrespondtoCOVID19  
#UNwithCivilSociety #COVID19 #coronavirus
Civil Society Responses to COVID19

Upcoming UN High-Level Opportunities for Civil Society Participation  
Stakeholder Opportunities supported by NGLS: Current Status
PGA letter to UN Member Status regarding high-level events

UN-NGLS: Special accreditation guidelines

Did you know?
Organizations that are not in Consultative Status with United Nations ECOSOC may apply for special approval to attend High-Level Events at the UN.
Watch the video below to find out how UN-NGLS now part of UNDGC Civil Society Unit supports the special-accreditation process to facilitate stakeholder’s participation!
UN DGC Civil Society Twitter
UN DGC Civil Society Instagram
UN DGC Civil Society Facebook
UN DGC Civil Society Website

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