Collaboration with the UN Archives - Page 16 of 36 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Projects Archives:

UNESCO New York Director, Ms. Vibeke Jensen, Discusses the Importance of Education in the Post 2015 Development Agenda
An experienced education specialist, Ms. Vibeke Jensen joined UNESCO in 1989. Having occupied important posts in numerous countries including Thailand, Pakistan and Vietnam to name just a few, Ms. Jensen has now assumed the dual positions of Director of UNESCO’s New York Office and Director of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative.

GFDD and FUNGLODE celebrate Earth Day at the United Nations
On April 23, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, in collaboration with the Dominican Mission to the UN, and with the support from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Committee on NGO’s (CoNGO), and the Earth Day Network, hosted the New York Film Premiere of Jon Bowermaster’s latest film: On the Edge, Antarctica.

United Nations Panel Focuses on Evolving Investment Fund Landscape in DR Capital Markets
On Thursday, May 8, 2014, the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library Auditorium is to be the venue to celebrate one of the many cultural and educational activities of Dominican Week 2014 (Semana Dominicana).

GFDD submits written statement during Special High Level Meeting of ECOSOC with Bretton Woods Institutions
Looking to share its perspectives on the issues of financing for sustainable development and partnerships for sustainable development within the post 2015 agenda (the Development Agenda), GFDD submitted a written statement to ECOSOC during the meeting.

GFDD and FUNGLODE Collaborate with the United Nations to Screen Documentary “On the Edge, Antarctica” in Honor of Earth Day Celebrations
GFDD/FUNGLODE in collaboration with the Earth Day Network, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Committee on NGO’s (CoNGO), and the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, will host a special Earth Day screening of the newly released documentary film, On the Edge, Antarctica.

Dominican Youth Participate in the Model United Nations of the Northern Region (MNURN, 2014)
The fourth edition of the Model United Nations of the Northern Region (MNURN 2014), took place April 10-13, 2014 with the participation of more than 300 students from institutions of secondary and higher education of the Dominican Republic.

Model United Nations to Convene in the Dominican Republic’s Northern Region (MNURN 2014)
The fourth edition of the Model United Nations of the Northern Region (MNURN 2014) will be held this year from April 10 – 13, at the Center for Professional Training and Innovation (CAPEX), Victor Mera Espaillat Industrial Park in Santiago de los Caballeros.

GFDD Newly Elected to CoNGO Board of Directors
The Conference on NGO’S (CoNGO) General Assembly was convened in New York 2-4 April, 2014, under the headline subject: “Defining a Sustainable Future.” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) was among 20 Civil Society organizations unanimously elected for CoNGO Board membership for a three-year term, 2014-2017.

Maldives Ambassador Discusses Climate Change Challenges for Small Island Developing States in the GFDD Global Roundtables
For the low lying island nation of the Maldives, climate change represents a growing threat to its population, as rising sea levels destroy the local biodiversity, reduce freshwater reserves and encroach on land.

Maldives Ambassador to Focus on Importance of the World’s Oceans
In March, the GFDD Global Roundtable will be hosting His Excellency Ambassador Sareer of the Permanent Mission of Maldives to the United Nations to discuss the importance of oceans within the framework of the Sustainable Development.