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SUMMARY:CPH:DOX x docUNight: 'The Walk' Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special CPH:DOX x docUNight screening of the documentary film ‘The Walk’\, which reveals the story of Asil\, a young Syrian refugee\, as she processes the trauma of losing her family and home. Watch as her story gives voice to a gigantic puppet named Amal – representing the millions of migrant and displaced children in a walk from the Syrian border in Türkiye across Europe. Escorted and animated by a group of puppeteers who are themselves refugees\, Amal’s epic journey is one of compassion\, discovery\, and hope. \nWith this year’s CPH:DOX theme centred around the ‘body’\, dive into a discussion on the many bodies travelling across borders as a consequence of conflict\, climate change\, persecution\, and more with: \n• Maja Lazic – Deputy Head of the Joint Data Centre on Forced Displacement\, UNHCR\, the UN Refugee Agency \n• Manilla Ghafuri – Chairperson of Rapolitics\, recipient of the Institute for Human Rights’ Human Rights Award (2022)\, and former refugee from Afghanistan \n• Anders Ladekarl – Secretary General of the Red Cross in Denmark \n• and Jakob Sheikh – Head of Communication and Engagement at the Danish Institute for Human Rights as moderator. \n———————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nProgramme \n17:00 Welcome by Flemming Johannesen (Head of UN City Communications) \n17:10 Screening of ‘The Walk’ (79 mins\, in Arabic with English subtitles) \n18:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A \n19:15 End of event \n———————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nSAVE YOUR SPOT \nSave your spot by purchasing a ticket via the CPH:DOX website at: https://cphdox.dk/film/the-walk/. \nIf you would like a guided tour of UN City Copenhagen prior to the screening\, save your spot by purchasing a tour+screening ticket at: https://cphdox.dk/live-event/tour-of-un-city-copenhagen-the-walk/.
URL:https://un.dk/event/cphdox-x-docunight/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231214T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
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SUMMARY:docUNight: FLEE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special docUNight screening of the Oscar-nominated\, animated documentary film ‘Flee’. The film tells the extraordinary true story of a man\, Amin\, on the verge of marriage\, which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time. \nAmin Nawabi\, a 36-year-old high-achieving academic\, grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years\, the story of his journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan. This traumatic past threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to the director\, he tells the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan for the first time. \nAn international co-production with Denmark\, France\, Norway\, and Sweden\, the film is directed by Danish filmmaker Jonas Poher Rasmussen; with Riz Ahmed and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau serving as executive producerrs and narrators for the English version. ‘Flee’ had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021 and it was also screened at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and the 2021 New York Film Festival. \nRun time: 1h 29min \nLanguage: English \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nSnacks and drinks will be available for purchase before the event between 16:00–17:00. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. Please note that the check-in will close at 16:50. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRegister to save your spot here \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \n17:00 Welcome by moderator\, Flemming Johannesen (Head of UN City Communications) \n17:10: Screening of ‘Flee’ (1h 29min) \n18:40: Panel discussion and Q&A \n• Jonas Poher Rasmussen (Danish filmmaker & Director of ‘Flee’) \n• Nicholas Chisha (Board Member and Spokesperson for LGBT Asylum) \n• Yanaba Mompremier Rymark Sankoh (Secretary General at LGBT Asylum) \n• Barbara Rijks (Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Nordic Countries\, IOM – the International Organization for Migration) \n• Yolande Ditewig (Deputy Representative for Nordic and Baltic Countries\, UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency) \n19:30: Closing of the event \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nAbout International Migrants Day: \nCreated to celebrate migrants\, to advocate for their rights\, and to encourage the international community to work together to harness the power of migration\, International Migrants Day takes place every year on 18 December. \nFor this year’s International Migrants Day\, the IOM Sub-Regional Office for the Nordic Countries and the UNHCR Northern Europe Office have joined together to raise awareness about migration in all its facets. \nThroughout history\, people have been on the move\, and\, in today’s interconnected and globalised world\, migration is part of the everyday fabric of our society. Migration can provide solutions to global challenges\, such as labour shortages\, adapting to the impacts of climate change\, or providing better economic opportunities for communities. \nThe power of one person to make a difference cannot be underestimated. Each person can be an agent of change for their community and help to create opportunities for others. From migrants themselves to United Nations personnel\, from host community members to the diaspora\, we can all inspire others to act today. Partnerships are at the heart of unlocking the promise of migration. \nEvery one of us can play a part. \nAbout the International Organization for Migration (IOM): \nEstablished in 1951\, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organisation in the field of migration and works closely with governmental\, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration to promote international cooperation on migration issues\, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need\, including refugees and internally displaced people. \nLearn more about IOM here. \nAbout UNHCR\, the UN Refugee Agency: \nUNHCR\, the UN Refugee Agency\, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives\, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. UNHCR leads international action to protect refugees\, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR’s vision is a world where every person forced to flee can build a better future. \nLearn more about UNHCR here.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-flee/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231213T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231213T191500
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
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SUMMARY:docUNight: Life Is Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive docUNight screening of the new Palestinian documentary film ‘Life Is Beautiful‘. \nThe screening of the film is co-organised by UN City\, UNDP\, and International Media Support (IMS) to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, and to shed light\, among other things\, on the key interplay between human rights and legal rights\, and the value of rule of law. \nAbout the Film: \nA young Palestinian director\, Mohamed Jabaly\, is visiting a film festival in Tromsø in 2014 when the borders to Gaza close. He finds himself stuck in the arctic winter. Little does he know that it will be seven years before he can see his family again. \nWhile waiting for the situation to change\, Mohamed’s friends back home tell him to seek asylum or get married to stay in Norway. But Mohamed refuses to give up his Palestinian identity and insists on being recognised for his work. After being denied a work permit after several appeals\, despite his film Ambulance gaining international success\, he decides to take his case to court backed by a growing group of supporters. \nAs this unfolds\, Mohamed lives a parallel life online\, staying connected with family in Gaza. They provide solace\, but when Gaza is attacked again\, Mohamed experiences the pain of being separated from his loved ones and is faced with an impossible choice: if he goes back to Gaza\, he may never be able to leave again and continue his work as an acclaimed film director\, sharing his stories with the world. \nLife is Beautiful is a story of overcoming a life put on hold by international politics and rigid bureaucracy\, told from the inside by a director who uses all his creativity to connect with the world and forge a way forward. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRun time: 1h 30min \nLanguage: Arabic\, Norwegian\, English (with English subtitles) \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nSnacks and drinks will be available for purchase before the event between 16:15–17:15. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. Please note that the check-in will close at 17:05. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRegister to save your spot here \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \n17:15 Welcome by moderator\, Flemming Johannesen (Head of UN City Communications) \n17:20: Screening of ‘Life Is Beautiful’ (1h 30min) \n18:50: Remarks by Henrik Fredborg Larsen (Director of the UNDP Nordic Office) \n18:55: Interview with filmmaker & director\, Mohamed Jabaly \n19:15: Closing of the event \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nAbout the 75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: \nFor 75 years\, the core ambition of the Declaration has been to infuse societies with equality\, fundamental freedoms\, and justice. It enshrines the rights of all human beings and is a global blueprint for international\, national\, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In 2023\, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. \nOn Human Rights Day\, 10 December 2023\, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Declaration\, a milestone celebration called Human Rights 75 (HR 75). Human Rights Day will capture all the moments from this year’s commemoration and seeks to increase knowledge on the universality and indivisibility of human rights\, especially among young people\, inspire people to create a movement of shared humanity while empowering them to fight for their rights and take action. \nAbout the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): \nAs the United Nations lead agency on international development\, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. UNDP helps countries to develop policies\, leadership skills\, partnering abilities\, institutional capabilities\, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas: sustainable development\, democratic governance and peace building\, and climate and disaster resilience. \nLearn more about UNDP here. \nAbout International Media Support (IMS): \nInternational Media Support is the largest media development organisation in the Nordic region. IMS works in more than 30 countries across four continents promoting press freedom\, good journalism\, and safety for journalists. The work of IMS is based on long-term engagements tailoured to the local country contexts in which IMS seeks to make a difference and always in partnership with local and international media actors. \nLearn more about IMS here.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-life-is-beautiful/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:docUNight
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231212T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
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SUMMARY:The Future of Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights marks its 75th anniversary. The milestone arrives amidst a new wave of violent conflicts and political unrest\, intensified impacts of climate change\, a rise in the use of artificial intelligence\, a recent pandemic\, and the most notable reversal in human development in 30 years. These challenges have put human rights under unprecedented pressure since their adoption 75 years ago. \nFollowing International Human Rights Day on 10 December\, join us for ‘The Future of Human Rights‘ opening event to the Human Rights Week in UN City. \nThe event will feature speeches and discussions with decision-makers\, experts\, and activists on the determining power of human rights for the well-being and safety of people and the planet. \nIt will also unveil a photo exhibition showcasing human rights milestones from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the present day. \nThe event is co-organised by UN City\, UNDP\, and the Danish Institute for Human Rights. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRegister to save your spot here \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nPROGRAMME \n15:00 Welcome by Henrik Fredborg Larsen (Director\, UNDP Nordic Office) \n15:05 Opening Remarks by Vibeke Pasternak Jørgensen (Under-Secretary for Legal Affairs\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) \n15:10 Keynote by Prof. David Kaye (former UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion) \n15:30 Discussions: How Will Human Rights Determine Our Future? \n\nHuman Rights and Climate – Role of the Courts by Sune Fugleholm (Lawyer\, Poul Schmith)\nThe Rights of Man or Mankind? by Mary Consolata Namagame (Activist\, Founder of She for She)\nSafeguarding our Social Contract by Rights by Manilla Ghafuri (Chairperson of Rapolitics\, Winner of the Human Rights Award 2022)\n\n15:45 Reflections by MP Christian Friis Bach and MP Sascha Faxe \n16:00 Panel Debate and Q&A with MPs and Presenters \n16:25 Closing Remarks by Louise Holck (Director\, Danish Institute of Human Rights) \nModerator: Jakob Sheikh \n16:30–17:30 Reception and Launch of Photo Exhibition ‘Turning Points: 75 Years of Human Rights – Capturing Memories and Milestones‘
URL:https://un.dk/event/the-future-of-human-rights/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:docUNight
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20231107T133439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T090957Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Safety: Advancing Gender-Responsive Policing to Strengthen Responses to Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:Reimagining Safety: Advancing Gender-Responsive Policing to Strengthen Responses to Gender-Based Violence \nJoin UN Women\, the Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality and LGBTI (MR-JÄM)\, and Danner during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence for discussions on Gender-Responsive Policing. \n4 December 2023\, 14:00 – 15:30 CET\, UN City Copenhagen. \n16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign led by civil society to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. The campaign is supported by the United Nations through the Secretary General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women initiative. \nFor this 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence event\, we are gathering civil society\, parliamentarians\, Nordic law enforcement practitioners and Ministers to discuss the strengthening of the justice sector response\, particularly that of law enforcement\, to crimes of Violence Against Women and Girls. Through panel discussions\, we aim to explore good practices and advancing commitments to end violence against women and girls through gender-responsive policing. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to a frank discussion in UN City on Monday\, 4 December! \nRegister your participation here\nPlease note that there is a limited number of seats. \nWhere: Atlantic Lounge Area\, UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, 2100 København Ø. \nPlease make sure to bring a valid photo ID for the registration and security check. Kindly allow sufficient time for the security check upon arrival.
URL:https://un.dk/event/reimagining-safety-advancing-gender-responsive-policing-to-strengthen-responses-to-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20231110T161604Z
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SUMMARY:docUNight: Climate Exodus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of the documentary ‘Climate Exodus’. The film shows the tragedy of three women who have lost everything due to climate change and now emigrate to start a new life. Lobuin struggles every day to find the last water supply so that she can survive in Kenya. Nazma lost her crop in Ghoramara\, India\, due to the sea level change. Tornadoes and violent hurricanes punish the Saint Martin Island in the Caribbean\, where Vanesa has lost her house and her neighbours their lives. \nRun time: 52 minutes \nLanguage: Original with English subtitles \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRegister to save your spot here \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nCoffee and gløgg will be available (free of charge) before and after the event. \nSnacks and cold drinks will be available for purchase before the event. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \n17:00 Welcome and introduction to COP28: A good COP or bad COP coming? by John Christensen\, Director of UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre \n17:10 ‘Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed’ by Henry Neufeldt\, Chief Scientific Editor\, UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report\, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre \n17:20: Screening of ‘Climate Exodus’ \n18:20: Panel discussion and Q&A \n• Frode Neergaard\, Chief Advisor\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Denmark \n• Jingjing Gao\, Impact and Adaptation Scientist\, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre \n• Nadia Gullestrup Christensen\, Chairperson of the Youth Climate Council \n19:00: Closing of the event and networking \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nBackground: \nProgress on climate adaptation is slowing on all fronts when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising climate change impacts and risks. The 2023 UNEP Adaptation Gap Report\, published in early November\, showed that adaptation finance needs of developing countries are 10–18 times as big as international public finance flows\, and over 50% higher than previously thought. \nAs a result of the growing adaptation finance needs and faltering flows\, the current adaptation finance gap is now estimated to be 194–366 billion USD per year. \nFailure to adapt to the climate crisis has massive implications for people and societies\, especially the most vulnerable populations. \n‘Climate Exodus’ shows us some of the personal stories behind the huge numbers and the loss inflicted by three women due to climate change. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nAbout UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre: \nUNEP Copenhagen Climate is a leading international advisory institution on energy\, climate\, and sustainable development. Its work focuses on assisting developing countries and emerging economies transition towards more low-carbon development paths and supports integration of climate resilience in national development. \nLearn more about UNEP-CCC here.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-climate-exodus/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20231103T153004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T153229Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Amid Armed Conflict: The Journey of Ukrainian Commissioner of HR
DESCRIPTION:The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (UPCHR) operates within the multifaceted challenges of an ongoing international armed conflict in Ukraine. Given the war’s escalation\, safeguarding the rights of the increasingly vulnerable Ukrainian population\, notably prisoners of war\, internally displaced persons\, and refugees\, has been paramount. The UPCHR prioritizes their protection to ensure they have access to essential services\, currently extending its reach to 25 regions\, refining case management processes\, enhancing human rights education programs\, and exploring varied funding sources. The Commissioner’s overarching objective remains steadfast: to guarantee comprehensive human rights protection\, demonstrating resilience and adaptability amidst these complex circumstances. \nThe Ombudsman of Ukraine\, Dmytro Lubinets\, in collaboration with the Danish Institute for Human Rights\, UNDP\, OHCHR and ENNHRI\, invite you to a discussion that will offer insights into\, and explore measures for enhancing the roles of NHRIs under the challenging conditions of armed conflict through examples of the work of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights\, Northern Ireland Commission for Human Rights\, and other NHRIs present in the event. \n  \nPROGRAMME \n18:00-18:05 Welcome remarks by Mette Thygesen\, International Director\, Danish Institute for Human Rights (Moderator) \n18:05-18:10 Opening speech by Sarah Rattray\, UNDP Senior Advisor on Human Rights \n18:10-18:30 Keynote: “Resilience Amid Armed Conflict: The Journey of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights”\, by Dmytro Lubinets\, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights \n18:30-18:45 Insights on NHRIs’ roles in times of conflict: Moderated panel reflections \n• Alyson Kilpatrick\, Northern Ireland Chief Commissioner for Human Rights \n• Peter Vedel Kessing\, Senior Researcher\, Danish Institute for Human Rights \n• Christian Salazar Volkmann\, Director of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division\, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights \n18:45-19:00 Discussion/Q&A \n19:00 Closing remarks \n  \nThe event is open and free for all but please register your participation via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://un.dk/event/resilience-amid-armed-conflict-the-journey-of-ukrainian-commissioner-of-hr/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231030T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231030T101500
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
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SUMMARY:Soldiers and Citizens: Military coups and Africa's Democratic Renewal
DESCRIPTION:The Sahel and West Africa region is fast being referred to as constituting a new ‘coup belt’\, after experiencing a resurgence in unconstitutional changes of government in recent years. The recent military coups in Niger and Gabon\, following events in Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Sudan\, and Guinea\, underline a crucial need to delve deeper into the root socio-economic causes behind this alarming trend. UNDP’s new report Soldiers and Citizens: Military coups and Africa’s democratic renewal\, explores these issues\, emphasizing insecurity\, economic stagnation\, exclusionary governance\, and low development indicators as coup risk factors. \n\n\n\n\nUNDP is pleased to invite you to a presentation of the main findings of the report followed by a panel debate with distinguished experts discussing actionable insights on causes and solutions\, with a focus on prioritizing development for lasting stability and coup resilience\, beyond sanctions and military interventions. \nPROGRAMME \nModerator: Fatma Ahmed\, Specialist\, UNDP Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions \n9:00 Welcome remarks by Henrik Fredborg Larsen\, Director\, UNDP Nordic Representation Office \n9:05 Opening speech by Ketil Karlsen\, Director\, Department for Africa and Development Policy\, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs \n9:10 Presentation of the key findings of the report\, Jide Martyns Okeke\, PhD\, Regional Programme Coordinator for Africa\, UNDP \n9:30 Panel discussion / Q&A \n• Thomas Mandrup\, Associate Professor and PhD\, The Royal Danish Defence College \n• Ketil Karlsen\, Director\, Department for Africa and Development Policy\, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs \n• Jide Martyns Okeke\, PhD\, Regional Programme Coordinator for Africa\, UNDP \n10:10 Closing Remarks \n  \n\nREGISTRATION \nYou may register to join the event via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://un.dk/event/soldiers-and-citizens-military-coups-and-africas-democratic-renewal/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231027T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20231011T123328Z
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SUMMARY:Women and Adolescent Girls as Key Actors in Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Women and adolescent girls as key actors in climate action!  \nHow do we ensure that women and adolescent girls get the opportunity to use their insights and experiences from the local context to take a lead in climate action?  \nHow do we ensure that women are placed solidly at the centre of climate action?  \nHow do we ensure that women get real opportunities to make their own choices and to access rights and justice for themselves and for the coming generations?  \nThis conference gathers researchers\, activists and policymakers to discuss concrete actions leading to climate justice\, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).  \nCome to UN City and hear from Dan Jørgensen\, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy; Zainab Yunusa\, Climate justice advocate; Mette Boye\, Conservation Director at WWF Verdensnaturfonden; Sally Dijkerman\, researcher at IPAS; Ulla Müller\, Director of UNFPA Nordic Office; Torben Huss\, CEO at IFU; Marianne Bigum\, MP\, and others! The conference is moderated by Heather McMulllen.  \nREGISTER HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT  \nOrganised by UNFPA\, the UN Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency\, Sex & Samfund\, and WWF Verdensnaturfonden.  \nLunch will be served!  \nPlease arrive early for the security check and remember to bring your photo ID.
URL:https://un.dk/event/women-and-adolescent-girls-as-key-actors-in-climate-action/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231025T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231025T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
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SUMMARY:UN City Career Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Career Day in UN City to explore career opportunities in the United Nations & network with HR professionals from UN agencies. \n\n\n\nUN City Copenhagen invites you to come and learn about the UN job market\, recruitment processes\, career journeys\, competency-based interviews\, as well as to meet and speak with HR professionals from the resident UN agencies. Whether you are a university student exploring post-graduate opportunities or a seasoned professional looking for a new role in the UN system\, this career seminar is for you. \nJoin us for one of three 90-minute sessions – to chat with HR representatives\, as well as hear their advice on: \n\nHow to navigate the UN job market – learn about agency mandates\, field & HQ locations\, different entry points and job trends\nWhat a UN recruitment process typically looks like\nCareer journeys and real-life experiences\nHow to prepare and deliver a convincing competency-based interview\nThe main contract modalities across UN agencies\n\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \nPlease note that it is only possible to attend one session. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \nSession 1: \n12:00–12:45 Presentations \n12:45–13:30 Meet the UN agencies \n13:30 Closing of session 1 & departure \n––––––––– \nSession 2: \n14:00–14:45 Presentations \n14:45–15:30 Meet the UN agencies \n15:30 Closing of session 2 & departure \n––––––––– \nSession 3: \n16:00–16:45 Presentations \n16:45–17:30 Meet the UN agencies \n17:30 Closing of session 3 & departure
URL:https://un.dk/event/un-city-career-day/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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ORGANIZER;CN="UN City Copenhagen":MAILTO:communications@uncity.dk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231006T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20231006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230917T125136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T131745Z
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SUMMARY:docUNight: World Mental Health Day Short Films
DESCRIPTION:In connection with World Mental Health Day and the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization\, join us on 6 October for a docUNight screening of award-winning short films on various topics surrounding mental health and well-being.  \nChances are we all know someone who has struggled with poor mental health. In 2019\, more than 125 million people in the WHO European Region – about 1 in 7 people – lived with a mental health condition. Only a fraction of them received the care they need.  \nIn these short films\, we will meet ordinary people with extraordinary determination and resilience. Diving into topics such as depression\, climate anxiety\, schizophrenia\, stigma\, or homelessness – combined with a strong message of hope – the films underline the importance of connecting with each other\, fostering discussion\, dialogue\, and understanding. \nThe short films are part of the WHO Health For All Film Festival’s shortlisted or winning films. \nThe screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A\, inspiring conversations\, actions\, and solutions for reducing stigma and improving well-being for all through #Film4Health. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nREGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nFood and drinks will be available for purchase from 16:30–17:30. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \n17:30: Welcome by WHO \n17:35: Screening of short films on mental health (total duration: 1 hour) \n18:35: Discussion and Q&A  \n19:30: Closing of event \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nAbout the panelists: \nPaul Jerndal \nPaul Jerndal is an award-winning Swedish filmmaker and passionate advocate for mental health. Paul actively engages with organisations and non-profit mental health initiatives\, using his films to raise awareness and drive positive change\, sparking conversations that promote understanding\, compassion\, and self-reflection. \nRune Jørgensen \nRune Jørgensen is a voluntary ambassador with One Of Us\, a Danish governmental campaign for combatting societal stigma associated with ill mental health. He also has 20 years of experience living with a mental health condition. Politically engaged\, Rune sees his work as part of fighting stigma and self-stigma in a broader context in a society. \nDr Ledia Lazeri \nDr Ledia Lazeri is the Regional Adviser for Mental Health at the WHO Regional Office for Europe\, leading WHO’s work on mental health in several areas such as policy and services\, rights and advocacy\, as well as implementing the WHO European Framework for Action in Mental Health 2021–2025 and supporting the pan-European Mental Health Coalition. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nBackground: \nMental Health matters. Nevertheless\, people with mental health conditions rarely get the help they need. Many people avoid disclosing a mental health condition because doing so often invites discrimination and stigma – they may lose their job or find it difficult to get hired\, get deprioritised in housing queues\, and even become alienated from friends and family. \nMental health services are under-funded and under-resourced: for the estimated 1 in 7 members of the European population who have a diagnosable mental health condition\, governments on average allocate only about 3.0% of their healthcare budgets to mental health services. Also\, there are only about 45 mental health workers for 100\,000 people in the WHO European Region. \nWHO launched the pan-European Mental Health Coalition in 2021 to unite everyone who is already enacting the phrase “mental health matters”\, whether they be healthcare professionals\, academics\, or people living with mental health conditions and their families. The coalition’s overarching aim is to create a space for sharing knowledge\, wisdom\, and experience in improving mental health at the individual\, community\, national\, and international levels. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nThe WHO Health For All Film Festival \nThe WHO Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) aims to harness a new generation of film and video innovators to champion global health issues\, inviting independent film makers\, production companies\, NGOs\, communities\, students\, and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films about health. In its fourth edition of 2023\, there was a strong showing for mental health by European filmmakers as HAFF received hundreds of submissions from all over the world\, competing in the Universal Health Coverage\, Health Emergencies\, Better Health and Well-being\, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights\, Climate Change and Health\, and Very Short Film categories. Since 2020\, the Health for All Film Festival has gathered more than 4\,300 submissions from 110 countries. \n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nAbout the World Health Organization: \nFounded in 1948\, the World Health Organization is the United Nations agency that connects nations\, partners\, and people to promote health\, keep the world safe\, and serve the vulnerable – so everyone\, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science\, WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone\, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-world-mental-health-day-short-films/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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ORGANIZER;CN="UN City Copenhagen":MAILTO:communications@uncity.dk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230824T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230817T133654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T133654Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Event to Remember the Victims of the Terrorist Attack Against the UN Compound in Baghdad in 2003
DESCRIPTION:19 August 2023 marks 20 years since the terrorist bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad\, Iraq. 22 colleagues were killed and 150 wounded. Since the founding of the United Nations\, more than 4\,300 brave people have lost their lives in its service. \n🇺🇳 Join us on 24 August in UN City to remember the victims of the attack against the UN compound in Baghdad in 2003\, participate in the wreath laying ceremony\, and hear from: \n\nHenrik Fredborg Larsen (Director of the UNDP Nordic Office)\nMogens Lykketoft (former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and President of the UN General Assembly)\nHenrik Kolstrup (former UNDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator) and his spouse Elsebeth Kolstrup\nTorben Gettermann (former Danish Ambassador to Iraq)\n\nLet us pay tribute to and honour the memory of colleagues (civilian\, military\, and police) who have lost their lives in the line of duty. \nSee full programme and save your spot via Eventbrite.
URL:https://un.dk/event/commemorative-event-to-remember-the-victims-of-the-terrorist-attack-against-the-un-compound-in-baghdad-in-2003/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230622T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230619T072415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T072803Z
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SUMMARY:docUNight: The Swimmers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening as we present a special screening of the biographical drama ‘The Swimmers’. This thought-provoking film is based on the true story of Yusra and Sara Mardini\, two courageous swimming sisters from Syria\, and their extraordinary journey as refugees. \nRun time: 2h 14min \nLanguage: English \n#WorldRefugeeDay #HopeAwayFromHome #TheSwimmersDocumentary \n#RefugeeStories #UNHCR #SupportRefugees #Resilience #TogetherWeCan \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRegister to save your spot\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nFood and drinks will be available for purchase in the UN City Café from 15:30–16:30. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \n16:30: Welcome by Flemming Johannesen (Head of UN City Communications) \n16:35 Prelude with Yusra Mardini’s and the High Commissioner for Refugees’ messages \n16:45: Screening of ‘The Swimmers’ (2h 14min) incl. an intermission \n19:15: Discussion and Q&A \nPanellists: \n\nSally El Hosaini\, movie director & screenwriter of ‘The Swimmers’\nSalah Zada\, Country Representative at the Danish Refugee Council Youth (DFUNK)\nHans Lucht\, Head of Unit\, Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies\nMaja Lazić\, Deputy Head of the Joint Data Centre at UNHCR\n\n20:15: Closing of event \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nBackground: \nStep back in time to 2011\, where the movie begins by capturing the idyllic life of the sisters in a suburb of Damascus. As the Syrian war unfolds\, they face a difficult choice: leaving their homeland behind and embarking on a perilous journey to Europe in search of safety and hope. ‘The Swimmers’ portrays their determination\, resilience\, and unwavering pursuit of their dreams amidst the chaos and destruction surrounding them. \nAbout the Main Lead: \nYusra\, the main lead in the documentary\, holds onto her dream of competing in the Olympics even as she confronts immense challenges along her path. Her unwavering spirit and strength inspire all those who witness her remarkable journey. \nAbout the Director of the Film: \nSally El Hosaini is a BAFTA nominated feature film writer and director. Her acclaimed debut feature\, ‘My Brother the Devil’\, picked up major prizes at Sundance\, Berlin\, and London Film Festivals. ‘The Swimmers’\, Sally’s second feature\, opened the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival before being nominated for the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film. The script was co-written with Jack Thorne and produced by Working Title Films and Netflix. It was one of the most streamed films in the world in 2022 and one of Netflix’s most successful original films to date. \nAbout World Refugee Day: \nThis event is particularly significant as it coincides with World Refugee Day\, a global initiative to honour and support refugees worldwide. It serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the millions of forcibly displaced individuals and their incredible contributions to society. \nAbout UNHCR\, the UN Refugee Agency: \nIn alignment with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)\, the UN Refugee Agency recognises the importance of protecting and advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees. By amplifying their voices and sharing their stories\, we hope to foster empathy\, understanding\, and solidarity. Please join us for this special documentary screening\, where we will explore the experiences\, struggles\, and triumphs of Yusra and Sara Mardini. Their journey serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the resilience of refugees worldwide.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-the-swimmers/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:docUNight
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230519T113405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T130316Z
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SUMMARY:Folkemødet 2023
DESCRIPTION:UN City Copenhagen will be represented at the People’s Meeting 2023 (Folkemødet 2023) – Denmark’s largest political festival – from the 15thof June through the 17th of June.  \nThe UN City Copenhagen pavilion will be in the Sustainable Development Goals square (A4). To learn more about our festival programme and the UN agencies attending\, click here. \nStay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels.
URL:https://un.dk/event/folkemodet-2023/
LOCATION:Allinge\, Bornholm\, 3770 Allinge\, Denmark\, Allinge\, 3770\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:External Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UN City Copenhagen":MAILTO:communications@uncity.dk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230414T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230330T090628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T090825Z
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SUMMARY:docUNight: Green City Life / La Belle Ville
DESCRIPTION:What makes a city healthy? How do we build greener and cleaner cities of tomorrow\, reconnecting with nature and combining the benefits of the countryside with the advantages of the urban world? \nIn connection with World Health Day and the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization\, join us on 14 April for a docUNight screening of ‘Green City Life‘ (‘La Belle Ville’). This inspiring documentary on how cities can be propelled into the 21st century links solutions such as revegetation\, urban farming\, and bio-waste recovery with greener and healthier cities for everyone.  \nThrough the documentary\, Manon and François will take you on an inspiring journey around the world\, meeting ordinary people with extraordinary initiatives and solutions for healthier urban environments that reconnect People\, Cities\, and Nature. \n#WorldHealthDay #HealthyCities \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nRegister to save your spot\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nFood and drinks will be available for purchase in the UN City Café from 15:30–16:30. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nProgramme: \n16:30: Welcome by Flemming Johannesen (Head of UN City Communications) \n16:33: Welcome by Petra Hongell (World Health Organization) \n16:35: Short Film on WHO75 (1:32 min) \n16:38: Screening of ‘Green City Life – La Belle Ville’ (1h 25min) \n18:05: Presentation of the panellists by moderator Petra Hongell (World Health Organization) \n18:10: Discussion and Q&A on the Cities of the Future \nPanellists: \n\nCamilla van Deurs\, Architect MAA\, Copenhagen Municipality City Architect\nKira Fortune\, Ph. D.\, M.I.H.\, M.A.\, B.Sc.\, Regional Advisor\, Healthy Cities\, Health Promotion and Well-being\, World Health Organization\nLivia Urban Swart Haaland\, Co-founder of ØsterGro (rooftop farm)\, FællesGro (CSA initiative)\, and Øens Have (urban farm & restaurant).\n\n19:00: Closing of event \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nBackground: \nBy 2050\, 2 out of every 3 people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centres\, according to the United Nations. Most of the increase is expected to be highly concentrated in just a handful of countries. Cities generate wealth but also concentrate poverty\, inequality\, and ill health. From densely populated slums to homelessness and pockets of destitution\, urban poverty and inequality take many forms. \nGood urban planning is one of the essential tools for shaping the future of sustainable cities – a future where climate change and environmental concerns increasingly dominate future scenarios. Beyond hospitals\, medicines and vaccines\, equitable provision of health-promoting infrastructure such as green spaces\, improved housing\, clean and safe drinking water\, and extensive sewer systems to safely dispose of human waste are necessary minimum components for securing public health in urban areas. \nWHO’s Healthy Cities Network is a global movement working to put health high on the social\, economic\, and political agenda of city governments. For three decades\, the network has been a pioneering driver of change\, creating healthier urban settings that support the health and well-being of people of all ages. \nAbout the Panellists: \nCamilla van Deurs \nThis year\, Copenhagen has been designated the World Capital of Architecture. Camilla van Deurs is the Chief City Architect for the City of Copenhagen since February 2019\, working to shape a more livable capital in one of the world’s most sustainable cities. \nKira Fortune \nKira Fortune\, Ph. D.\, M.I.H.\, M.A.\, B.Sc. has worked for more than 15 years in Africa\, Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America in positions related to public health\, gender and social determinants of health. She works as the WHO Regional Advisory for Healthy Cities\, Health Promotion\, and Well-being. \nLivia Urban Swart Haaland \nChoosing rooftop gardens instead of her studies in architecture\, Livia is the co-founder of the first Danish urban rooftop farm ØsterGro\, as well as the CSA initiative FællesGro and the urban farm and restaurant Øens Have. \nAbout the World Health Organization: \nFounded in 1948\, the World Health Organization is the United Nations agency that connects nations\, partners and people to promote health\, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone\, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science\, WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone\, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-green-city-life-la-belle-ville/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230317T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230310T130014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T173702Z
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SUMMARY:docUNight: In Her Hands
DESCRIPTION:At 26\, Zarifa Ghafari\, became one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors and the youngest to ever hold the position. Filmed over two turbulent years\, the film documents her personal battle for survival as her country unravels. \nIn commemoration of International Women’s Day\, join us on 17 March in UN City for a screening of the movie ‘In Her Hands‘ and expert perspectives on the situation and quest of women and girls in Afghanistan. \nThe event is co-hosted by UN Women Nordic Office and DAKDIF – Danish-Afghan Women & Diaspora Forum\, with support to the event provided by the Danish Refugee Council. \n#LetHerLearn #WomenLifeFreedom #WorkFoodFreedom #EducationWorkFreedom \n  \nFood and drinks will be available for purchase in the UN City Café from 15:30–16:30. \nPlease bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. \n  \nRegister to save your spot via Eventbrite \n  \nProgramme: \n16:30: Welcome by moderator Flemming Johannesen\, Head of UN City Communications \n16:33: Panel introduction to the commemoration of International Women’s Day zooming in on the voices of women and girls in Afghanistan \nPanelists: \n\nAlison Davidian\, UN Women Representative\, Afghanistan (virtual participation)\nTahmina Salik\, Chairperson\, DAKDIF – Danish-Afghan Women & Diaspora Forum\nZarifa Ghafari\, Economist and Human Rights Activist\n\n17:00–18:30: Screening of ‘In Her Hands’ \n18:30–19:00: Interview with Zarifa Ghafari \n19:00: Closing of event \n  \nBackground: \nOn 24 December 2022\, the Taliban issued a letter banning women from working in international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs)\, the latest attack in a series of systematic infringements on the fundamental rights of women and girls since the Taliban takeover of Kabul in August 2021. \nDeveloped during the two-week period following the ban\, this gender alert analyses the impact of the directive through the insights of Afghan women’s civil society organizations. The gender alert focuses primarily on the immediate repercussions of the ban on humanitarian assistance\, as well as the implications for the economy and women’s empowerment. It concludes that the ban: \n\nis discriminatory and dictates whom humanitarian actors can(not) employ\, and whom they can reach with assistance;\nhas multilayered implications that go beyond the inability of reaching women and girls with life-saving assistance\, including dealing a further blow to the Afghan economy amid the ongoing crisis; and\nspeeds up the erasure of Afghan women and girls from all aspects of Afghan public life.\n\nAbout Zarifa Ghafari: \nZarifa Ghafari received the 2022 International Women’s Right Award at United Nations Geneva Summit. She was included by BBC in the list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2019. On March 4\, 2020\, Zarifa Ghafari was honored by the U.S. Department of State as an “International Women of Courage” and she was included in The Badass 50 list. In 2020\, she received the award: “Women Who Can Change the World by InStyle” as well as many other awards and lists within the country from various organizations. \nAbout UN Women: \nUN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls\, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. \nAbout DAKDIF: \nThe Danish Afghan Women Forum (DAKDIF) was established in January 2021 to promote Afghan women’s access to education\, economic growth\, their participation in social and political landscape on both a national and international scale\, and civic engagements. DAKDIF strives to provide Afghan women with the necessary tools and resources to participate and engage in civic\, social and political activities.
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-in-her-hands/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230316T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230227T131753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T130320Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing CSW Home: Solutions to Strengthen Civic Space and Women’s Digital Rights
DESCRIPTION:Amidst growing resistance\, regression\, and pushback on gender equality\, join us for a discussion on the ‘Solutions to Strengthen Civic Space and Women’s Digital Rights’. Let us take stock of recent developments and challenges and share experiences\, lessons learned\, and ideas from the Nordic context to explore the role Nordic countries can play in addressing the pushback. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n\n\n\nModerator: Alexandra Pascalidou\, award-winning journalist\, author\, producer\, and TV hostess\, UN Women Sweden’s President.\nSpeakers: Representation from governments\, civil society\, private sector\, youth\, media\, and international organisations.\n\nThis virtual event is co-organised by the UN Women Nordic Liaison Office\, and Finnish\, Icelandic\, and Swedish National Committees.\n\n\nProgramme:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n13:30-13:35\nIntroduction: CSW67\n– Alexandra Pascalidou\, award-winning journalist\, author\, producer\, and TV hostess\, UN Women Sweden’s President\n\n13:35-13:40\nOpening Remarks: UN Women’s perspective on the global pushback on gender equality and how we can strengthen the civic space and women’s digital rights\n– Åsa Regnér\, UN Women Deputy Executive Director\n\n13:40-14:15\nSession 1: Share and discuss challenges\, experiences and solutions towards the pushback on gender equality from a Nordic perspective\n– Elinor Samuelsson\, Founder\, BrightAct\, Sweden\n– Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir\, National Commissioner of Police\, Iceland\n– Tawar Salari\, Generation Equality Youth Group Member\, Finland\n– Lars Engberg-Pedersen\, Senior Researcher at Danish Institute for International Studies\, Denmark\n\n14:15-14:55\nSession 2: How can the Nordic countries play a key role in responding to the pushback and better support women human rights defenders\, peacebuilders and members of civil society\, with a focus on online spaces\n– Jino Doabi\, Board Member\, Voice of Iran\, Denmark\n– Vita Volodovska\, Head of NGO Digital Security Lab\, Ukraine\n– Thomas Blomqvist\, Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality\, Finland\n– Zahra Mesbah\, Project Manager and Cultural Mediator\, Iceland\n\n14:55-15:00\nConclusion & Next Steps: Taking forward concrete solutions responding to the pushback on gender equality\n– Moderated by Alexandra Pascalidou\, award-winning journalist\, author\, producer\, and TV hostess\, UN Women Sweden’s President\n\n\nGlobal Context\n\n\n  \nOpposition to gender equality and to women’s rights activism has become more vocal\, global\, and better organised in recent years. Not only are there coordinated and well-resourced\, well-networked groups putting forward traditional\, patriarchal\, binary\, and hetero-normative constructs of men’s and women’s roles in society and polity\, but these notions are finding public legitimacy through political processes and rhetoric\, including from political leaders at the highest levels of governments. This challenge to long established international UN human rights frameworks norms and standards is playing out in policy making spaces nationally\, regionally\, and globally.\nAs a result\, we are seeing the hard-won gains on women’s rights currently under attack in fields as diverse as sexual and reproductive rights\, political participation\, the labour market\, care work\, and violence against women.\nTrends of de-democratisation have gone hand in hand with the articulated opposition to established standards of gender equality and the backsliding of previous gender equality policy gains. Women’s rights are significantly at threat particularly when such rights have been more recently established and where the space for civil society actors to defend them is limited and/or shrinking.\nThis situation is further aggravated by rampant misinformation and disinformation fuelled by technology and the surveillance\, censorship\, and violence enabled by the digital sphere.\nWomen are disproportionately targeted and suffer serious consequences as a result of online and technology-facilitated violence against women (TFVAW). The aggression faced by women and girls online also restricts their access to online services and tools\, affects their work and learning opportunities\, and deters their engagement as active digital citizens in important online spaces and dialogues. Women human rights defenders\, politicians and journalists are at greater risk of technology-facilitated violence\, as are women facing multiple discriminations. One of the consequences of online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls is that victims/survivors silence themselves online\, which limits participation in public discourse\, resulting in a democratic deficit.\n\n  \nNordic Context\n  \nThe growing resistance\, regression\, and push-back on gender equality is taking place globally as well as in the Nordic context. In September 2022\, the Nordic Ministers for Gender Equality launched the Nordic Roadmap on Advancing Gender Equality\, Women’s and Girls Rights\, and Equal Rights of LGBTI-persons 2022-2024 outlining their commitment and response to the push-back and anti-gender movement.\nThe Nordic Roadmap is anchored by the Nordic Council of Ministers and serves as a framework to strengthen and elevate the common Nordic voice for gender equality\, women’s and girls’ rights\, and equal rights for LGBTI- persons internationally\, responding to three specific objectives:\na) To promote a common Nordic voice and communication\,\nb) To foster advocacy\, alliances and cooperation\,\nc) To exchange experiences.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://un.dk/event/bringing-csw-home-solutions-to-strengthen-civic-space-and-womens-digital-rights/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Digital Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235809
CREATED:20230214T133007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T160047Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlighting Copenhagen Lived Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Black History Month for a panel discussion on the lived experiences of African/Afro-descendant UN colleagues in Copenhagen. \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nThis panel discussion aims to bring together a diverse group of experts and community leaders to explore the lived experiences of African/Afro-descendant colleagues in Copenhagen beyond their offices. It will also be an opportunity to provide a space for meaningful and respectful dialogue about anti-racism in Copenhagen\, addressing the challenges and opportunities in preventing racist and discriminatory acts\, and to inspire attendees to take action towards promoting equity and justice in their own lives and communities. \nPanellists (TBC) \n\nVivian Cintron – Communications Lead\, SCM Unit\, UNFPA\nFahad Saeed – Diversity Manager\, MungoPark\nFernando Navarro Sanchez – Ombudsman office\, UN City Copemhagen\nPeris Wambugu – Diversity and Inclusion Officer\, UNOPS\nCynthia Birikundavyi – Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer\, UNHCR (Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n10:00 Opening and introduction to the purpose and goals of the panel \n10:05 Brief introductions by each panellist highlighting their background and expertise \n10:25 Panel discussion allowing the panellists to share their perspectives and experiences \n11:00 Q&A session inviting all attendees to share their lived experiences and pose questions to the panellists \n11:25 Closing reflective remarks by the moderator and the panellists highlighting key takeaways and potential next steps for attendees to consider \nGuiding Questions \n\nHow has your lived experience as an African/Afro-descendant person been like in Copenhagen and what challenges have you faced in terms of racial discrimination and prejudice?\nWhat are the linkages you see between the UN City employee experience and social dynamics within Danish society?\nSince the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020\, more space has been created to discuss race and racial discrimination around the world. What have you personally learned?\nWe often talk about ‘zero tolerance’ to racial discrimination. What does it mean in practice?\nWhat are some examples of good practices you have seen locally?\nWhat do you think leaders and allies need to hear?\nHow do you define Duty of Care when it comes to providing support to colleagues who may be marginalised outside the office space.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://un.dk/event/spotlighting-copenhagen-lived-experiences/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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SUMMARY:docUNight: A Girl from Mogadishu
DESCRIPTION:Join us on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)\, 6 February for a screening of the movie “A Girl from Mogadishu” and an introduction to global and regional initiatives to eliminate the practice of FGM. \nRegistration Closed\nFood and drinks will be available to buy in the UN City Café from 17.00-18.00. \n18.00: Welcome by moderator Flemming Johannesen\, Head of UN City Communications \n18.03: Panel introduction to the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation \nPanellists*: \n– Pernille Fenger\, Director\, UNFPA Nordic Office \n– Ambassador of Sweden to Denmark\, H.E. Charlotte Wrangberg \n– Member of Parliament (Tbc) \n18.30: Screening of “A Girl from Mogadishu” \n20.30: Interview with Ifrah Ahmed \n21.00: End of Programme \n*Panellists will be available for questions and answers after the screening. \n\n\n\n\nBackground \nFemale genital mutilation (FGM) has existed as a practice for more than 2\,000 years and comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights\, the health and the integrity of girls and women. \nGirls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain\, shock\, excessive bleeding\, infections\, and difficulty in passing urine\, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. \nAlthough the practice has been around for more than a thousand years\, there are reasons to think that female genital mutilation could end in a single generation. That is why the United Nations strives for its full eradication by 2030\, following the spirit of Sustainable Development Goal 5. \nSince 2008\, UNFPA\, jointly with UNICEF\, leads the largest global programme to accelerate the elimination of female genital mutilation. The Joint Programme currently focuses on 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East and also supports regional and global initiatives. \nAbout the movie \nCircumcised at eight. Raped by wandering militiamen at twelve. Fully infibulated again at thirteen\, and then married off to a fifty-year-old man who regularly beat her; Ifrah Ahmed runs away to a place she had once known as home in war torn Mogadishu to find it had become the kind of battleground now known as ‘Black Hawk Down’. Ifrah makes the extraordinary journey out of war-torn Somalia and arrives not in Minnesota\, USA\, as she had been lead to believe\, but Dublin\, Ireland. \nFinally finding some sense of safety\, her fears begin to subside and her traumatic days\, she thinks\, are behind her\, until a routine medical smear test elicits such looks of horror on the faces of her Irish doctors that she suffers a profound sense of shame. They say that anger is the flip side of shame. Channelling the feelings on both sides of that coin\, she reacts incredibly quickly\, learns English at break-neck speed and unearths an enviable technical talent for harnessing social media. \nWithin months she is campaigning for better conditions for asylum – seekers arriving in Ireland. She quickly becomes a leading activist against gender-based violence and fights through her campaign work for the abandonment of FGM world-wide. As an Irish citizen\, she presents her testimony on behalf of Ireland’s MEPs on the occasion of the ratification of the UN Convention against FGM/C at the European Parliament and it is passed unanimously. \nThus commences her now lauded professional career as an international activist. \nRegistration Closed\n\nSubscribe to our newsletter for future events: Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Email *EmailSubscribe
URL:https://un.dk/event/docunight-a-girl-from-mogadishu/
LOCATION:UN City\, Marmorvej 51\, Copenhagen\, 2100\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:docUNight
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