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Summit For the Future#UN Civil Society Conference#Youth Assembly More info here: https://lnkd.in/dHShnFbp The United Nations Summit of the Future is taking in September 2024 with the intention to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments including to the Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations Charter As part of the broader civil society preparations for the Summit, the UN Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) is taking place in Nairobi from May 9th-10th . A Youth Blast - Assembly Gathering for the Summit of the Future is being convened on the 8th and 11th May 2024, as a two-day event to mainstream youth advocacy and action towards the Summit and the Civil Society Conference. It will be held in-person in Nairobi with option for young people to also dial in online. The main objective of the Youth Blast - Assembly Gathering is to provide a self-organised space for training, capacity building and policy discussions for young people engaging in the Summit of the Future processes.It will be a youth-led, youth-focused orientation on the UN Civil Society Conference - including what is happening, why it's important, and how to engage - as well as creating a participatory space to generate youth recommendations towards the Summit of the Future and its key outcomes including Pact for the Future, the Declaration on Future Generations and the Global Digital Compact. Furthermore, the session is expected to provide a deep-dive into the follow-up and next steps for youth advocacy on the road to the HLPF, Summit of the Future and other key avenues.  Detailed agenda/run of show for the event is available on the link: https://lnkd.in/d5hk2FUg  Target Audience: Young people up to the age of 35, including especially those participating in the upcoming UN Civil Society Conference. Other interested participants are also welcome to apply through this form.  Logistics: Day 1, 8th May will take place at a conference room in a hotel at Westlands Nairobi (exact location will be shared with the selected/confirmed participants) with upto 100 participants. It will also be streamed online to take inputs from young people across the world. The event will start at 9 am sharp (as you can see on the agenda link above). Day 2, 11th May will also take place hybrid - we will confirm exact arrangements for the same soon.  Funding Support Provided 30 USD per day of local stipend is provided for selected participants (payment will  be made via MPESA preferably or otherwise cash for those that do not have MPESA). Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided to all participants on the 8th May Please fill out this registration form by Monday 6th May, 10 PM Nairobi time UTC  to apply.

How might we empower citizen voices to shape a more inclusive narrative? The Co-Governance Community of Practice (CoP) gathered last month at the Common Ground Civic Centre to discuss this pertinent topic. Comprising thought leaders and practitioners, the CoP is aimed at fostering impactful partnerships between citizens, organisations and the government to solve problems for public good.   Session co-hosts Jon Alexander, Co-founder of the New Citizenship Project, and Martin Tan, Chief Executive Officer of The Majurity Trust, led an insightful exploration of how we as a society might become better facilitators of the Citizen Story. Here are 5 key takeaways: To partner the government for public good, visit www.sgpo.gov.sg. #SGPO #BeTheChangeSG #CoGovernance

How can we create youth-friendly spaces through place-based initiatives? ·      Engage youth in policymaking from a young age ·      Design spaces within official structures that prioritise youth-friendly engagement ·      Build strong legal frameworks and institutional support to sustain these initiatives Learn more in the highlights report of our webinar on rural youth: https://bit.ly/3YyhqZE For the latest rural pact resources, check out our community platform https://bit.ly/3UwnnUy and exchange with peers https://bit.ly/44aV412 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU AEIDL (European Association for Innovation in Local Development) Rural NEET Youth Observatory Give Back Giovani Aree Interne European LEADER Association for Rural Development - ELARD Rural Youth Future La Bardal NGO Rural Youth Parliament Fundación Galicia Europa CEJA Young Farmers

🌐 Mark your calendars! The Cities for Sustainable Public Finances (CSPF), managed by KDZ, 10th meeting in Hamburg is just around the corner. We'll be focusing on navigating SDGs and EU policy to ensure cities have the credit they need for a sustainable future in June. 🌱💡 🤝 The CSPF is unique in drawing together financial authorities from major cities throughout Europe. Our aim is to make EU policy work for cities by sharing our ideas within the network. Want to know more about CSPF? ▶️ www.cspf.eu #CSPFMeeting #SustainableCities #Sustainability #anniversary #SDGs #Europe

🚨 Save the Date: National Intergenerational Fairness Summit 2024 🚨 📅 Date: November 21, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM AEDT 📍 Location: Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra 🍽️ Lunch provided (Please indicate dietary requirements via Humanitix) We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual National Intergenerational Fairness Summit, a critical event to shape the future of long-term policy and intergenerational fairness in Australia! This summit, co-hosted by more than 20 members of the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, will be a landmark moment to align Australia's actions with the global momentum from the 2024 UN Summit of the Future. As we approach the 2025 federal election, this is our chance to unite and advocate for the wellbeing of future generations. Join policymakers, young leaders, academics, and advocates from around the country to: 🌏 Align local policies with global standards set at the UN Summit of the Future 🤝 Collaborate with changemakers on long-term decision-making and governance 📜 Support the advocacy efforts for the upcoming Private Member's Bill for a Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, due to be introduced in 2025 This year's summit will also build upon the ongoing efforts of the Parliamentary Group for Future Generations and the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, offering participants a chance to engage in workshops, panels, and discussions on how to create a lasting impact. 🚀 Early Bird Registration Now Open! Don't delay - Early Bird spots are limited and will close soon. Register now to ensure your voice is heard in this crucial national conversation. 🔗 Mark your calendars and register now: https://ow.ly/Mv5H50TPo6P #IntergenerationalFairness #FutureGenerations #YouthAdvocacy #WellbeingPolicy #Australia2024 #PolicyInnovation #SaveTheDate

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴!𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁! Today, six more candidates are up for hearings at the European Parliament @multi #DiasporaVote is focusing on three key candidates who have the potential to drive inclusion and resilience within EU communities: 1. Michael McGrath, Commissioner-designate for Ireland (Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law) 🎤 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Protecting democracy isn’t just about digital security; it’s about fostering trust and inclusivity. How will you rebuild the trust of marginalized citizens in their representatives and institutions? 2. Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner-designate for Denmark (Energy and Housing) 3. 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗹, Commissioner-designate for Sweden ( Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy). 🌍 𝗗𝗩 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Vulnerable neighborhoods, especially in industrial suburbs, face high pollution, lack of green spaces, and underrepresentation, impacting low-income families, migrants, single parents, students, and those with health challenges. How will you improve these communities' conditions and ensure EU policies address their needs? Do you support environmental justice? Our recommendations for 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 aim to guide EU policies toward creating fair, inclusive, and sustainable environments for all (check the full recommendations https://lnkd.in/eu-b57sV). We hope to receive answers that reflect our concerns and to hear that our recommendations may be taken into consideration. Find out more by following the livestreams: https://europa.eu/!N3WGbP #EPhearings #EUCommission #EnvironmentalJustice #DemocracyMatters #Multimedia_Centre

New programme alert! We're thrilled to launch our brand-new "Inclusive and Participatory Methods for Policy Making" programme this July. Inclusivity can sometimes take a back seat in policy discussions, with more immediate concerns such as economic stability, national security, and geopolitical interests taking centre stage. But a lack of emphasis on inclusivity is short-sighted: it can lead to policies that are ineffective, discriminatory, or even harmful to marginalised populations, exacerbating social exclusion and widening existing divides. We're hoping to change that by helping policymakers explore strategies and frameworks to incorporate inclusivity into policy formulation. We'll go through participatory methods and techniques that enhance stakeholder engagement and encourage community participation, and help you navigate real-world case studies of inclusive policymaking in action. Under the guidance of expert facilitators, participants will also take on a personalised project that will enable them to address specific challenges related to inclusivity in policymaking using theoretical and practical learnings from the programme. We hope you'll walk this new path with us. Check out the programme here: https://lnkd.in/gje5WZwt

🌍 #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth & #HealthEquity in focus! What’s in Ursula von der Leyen’s mission letter to the candidate Executive VP for People, Skills & Preparedness that matters for #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth & #HealthEquity? I’ve got the key highlights for you 👇 🔔 Skills & education portfolio: building knowledge across the #lifecourse, #QualityJobs & #SocialRights 🔔 Preparedness: as the economy evolves, social models, education, and skills must keep up = fundamentals for prosperity & productivity 🔔 Guide the work on the #EuropeanPillarOfSocialRights, addressing skill & labour gaps to enhance productivity & competitiveness 🔔 Support for #youngpeople, #intergenerationalfairness, and reunifying society through education & building on concept of 'commons' 🔔 Focus on #MentalHealth for children & young people, empowering them in society & democracy, into responsibility, agency & trust 🔔 Promote a culture of #preparedness to tackle #emergingrisks like health & security crises 🔔 #StrategicForesight & future-oriented policymaking for long-term adaptability 🔔 New Action Plan on the #EuropeanPillarOfSocialRights in 2025 🔔 Develop a #QualityJobsRoadmap ensuring fair wages, safety standards, and good working conditions 🔔 Lead the first-ever #EUAntiPovertyStrategy and contribute to the #EUAffordableHousingPlan 🔔 Address #digitalisation’s impact on work & introduce the #RightToDisconnect 🔔 Improve occupational health & safety for #healthyworkplaces & #MentalHealthAtWork 🔔 Create a framework for #LongTermCare workforce challenges 🔔 Ensure effective use of European funds like the EU Social Fund Plus & Social Climate Fund for a fair transition, prevention & fight against #energypoverty #transportpoverty 🔔 Strengthen the #EUChildGuarantee to combat social exclusion via education, healthcare & public services 🔔 Support the #EuropeanSemester & #EUReform agenda in education, social & employment policies Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecarHUHA #HealthPolicy #HealthInAllPolicies #AllPoliciesForHealth #HealthEquity #SocialRights #EuropeanCommission #Wellbeing #FutureOfWork #QualityJobs #FairTransition #FutureGenerations

🔴 The leaked Briefing Book of DG INTPA for the next European Commission shows a shocking turn toward prioritising competition and EU-centric interests! The multiple global crises faced by partner countries call for cooperation - not a race to exploit other countries' natural resources. ❌ DG INTPA's mandate is about supporting partner countries on their path to sustainable development, reducing poverty, and promoting human rights and equality… ...where are these priorities in the briefing for the next Commission? Read the full reaction 🔎 https://lnkd.in/dGx6GVwv

🔊My message to the 26 designated European Commissioners 🇪🇺 who are facing their hearings at the European Parliament ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Building a stronger, more inclusive #Europe means prioritizing and investing in children. This includes ✅ equipping young generations with the skills to thrive in a digital world, ✅ creating a fair green transition with children’s needs at its core, and ✅ making sure vulnerable children in fragile contexts like wars and emergencies are able to access education, protection and healthcare. As we engage with #EU decision-makers, our message is clear: prioritize children today to create a better Europe for tomorrow. #ForEveryChild Glenn Micallef Maroš Šefčovič Magnus Brunner Hadja Lahbib Roxana Minzatu Wopke Hoekstra Marta Kos Jozef Sikela Kaja Kallas Michael McGrath Henna Virkkunen Jessika Roswall