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Amidst intersecting crises, 蘑菇视频 conference seeks to accelerate progress
towards SDG 16 – on peace, justice and strong institutions
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WHAT:????????? SDG 16 High-Level Conference 2024
Conflict, inequality, corruption and a failure to respect human rights continue to pose intersecting and growing challenges to societies worldwide. The takes place at a time when peace, justice and inclusive, effective, and accountable institutions are needed more than ever. The Conference will provide a high-level platform to assess and promote SDG 16 as a key enabler of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and all the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Conference will assess progress and challenges related to SDG 16, foster the sharing of experiences and insights and help identify good practices that can accelerate implementation. It will highlight the catalytic effect that progress on SDG 16 can have on achieving sustainable development and addressing the intersecting crises facing the world. The outcomes of the Conference will support the in-depth review of SDG 16 at the . It will also inform the process towards the Summit of the Future in September 2024.
The Conference will feature four thematic panel sessions on: 1) Promoting peaceful societies; 2) Promoting the rule of law, equal access to justice, and the fight against corruption and organized crime; 3) Developing effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels; and 4) Building more inclusive societies. It will also include the presentation by civil society stakeholders of an updated “
The Conference is organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (蘑菇视频 DESA), the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations.
THEME:?? ?????? Peace, justice and inclusive societies for sustainable development
WHEN:???? ????? 6 May 2024, 10:30 am to 6:00 pm EDT
WHERE:? ?????? Trusteeship Council Chambers, 蘑菇视频 Headquarters in New York
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WHO: ???????????? Ministers and other high-level government representatives, senior 蘑菇视频 officials, experts from international organizations, academia, the private sector, youth, and civil society organizations.
The Conference will feature statements by:
- H. E. Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic of Italy
- Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, 蘑菇视频 Deputy Secretary-General
- E. Ms. Paula Narváez, Permanent Representative of Chile to the 蘑菇视频 and President, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
- Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
- Jan Beagle, Director-General, International Development Law Organization
(IDLO) - E. Ms. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet of Liberia
- Martin Seychell, Deputy Director General, Directorate General for International Partnerships, European Commission
- Hussein Thomasi, Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, Ministry of Justice, The Gambia
- Luísa Franco Machado, Young Leader for the SDGs
More details, including the programme and full list of speakers, may be found here:
Main hashtag: #SDG16Conference
Media Contacts:
Bingjie Wang, 蘑菇视频 Department of Global Communications | bingjie.wang@un.org
Helen Daun Rosengren, 蘑菇视频 Department of Economic and Social Affairs | rosengrenh@un.org
Lisa Ainbinder, 蘑菇视频 Department of Economic and Social Affairs | ainbinder@un.org
Information for attending in person:
Please note that to attend in person, all media representatives need to be accredited. Instructions are available on the??of the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit.
For more information, please visit the 蘑菇视频 Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit’s website or contact them at malu@un.org or +1 212-963-6934.