THE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS: THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE (08/10)
6 - 12 March 2010 (and beyond)
VIP Visits
- The UN Secretary-General is in Chile (6 March).
- Patricia O'Brien, UN Legal Counsel: Brussels (8 March).
- Shaaban M. Shaaban, UN USG for General Assembly Affairs and Conference Management: Paris (8-9 March).
- Amat Al Alim Alsoswa, UNDPAssistant Administrator, Director, Regional Bureau for Arab States: Brussels (9-10 March).
- B. Lynn Pascoe, UN USG for Political Affairs: India (9 March); Nepal (10-12 March).
- Navi Pillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights: Rome (10-11 March).
- Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator: London (11 March).
- Amer Daoudi, UN WFP's country representative in Sudan: Brussels (12 March).
- Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament: Amman (12-14 March).
- Hilde Johnson, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director: Brussels (15-16 March)
- Ines Alberdi, UNIFEM Executive Director: Brussels (16-18 March).
- Michel Kazatchkine, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: Brussels (17 March).
- Bruce Jenks, Director, UNDP Partnerships Bureau: Brussels (17-18 March).
- Alberic Kacou, UNDP Resident Representative for Tanzania: Brussels (17-18 March).
- Luis Moreno-Ocampo, ICC Prosecutor: Brussels (23 March).
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Saturday 6 March
Cordoba: Informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers.
Sunday 7 March
Granada: EU -Morocco summit (till 8 March).
Monday 8 March
International
Women's Day
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd
“Women’s Empowerment Principles”: Launch of the UNIFEM-UN Global Compact joint initiative.
Abuja: High-level Conference to Promote Agribusiness and Agro-industries in Africa (till 10 March). http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressrels/2010/unisous013.html
Brussels: -Employment and Social Affairs EU Council (till 9 March).
-The UN and the European Union: partners in multilateralism. Lecture by
Patricia O’Brien, UN USG, UN Legal Counsel. Organizer: Centre for Global Governance Studies, KULeuven. Venue: Jean Durieux Room, EU Charlemagne Building.
- ‘The US, NATO and The EU: Partnership in the Balance’. Organizer: EGMONT http://www.egmontinstitute.be/FR/programme.html
-CINE-ONU: International Women's Day “Africa Rising”. Venue: Polak Room, Residence Palace. 18:15. Documentary portraying the indomitable grassroots movement to end female genital mutilation. The film will be followed by a panel discussion.
Geneva: -OHCHR: Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (till 12 March).
-Conference on Disarmament – 1st Part (till 26 March).
-Human Rights Council - 13th regular session (till 26 March). http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/13session/index.htm
-OHCHR Press Conference: “Land-grabbing” / Agribusiness by Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food.
-OHCHR Press Conference: Impact of “mega-events” in the realization of the right to adequate housing by UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik.
New York: -Commission on the Status of women Beijing + 15 Review Session (till 12 March).
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing15/index.html
-Human Rights Committee. During the three-week meeting, the Committee will review reports from Argentina, Mexico, New Zealand and Uzbekistan.
Paris: -UN USG for General Assembly Affairs and Conference Management will sign a MOU with the Institut de Management et de Communication Interculturels (ISIT) and on 9 March with the Ecole Supérieure d’Interprètes et de Traducteurs (ESIT).
-International Conference on civil applications for nuclear technology. Organizers: AIEA and OECD (till 9 March).
Strasbourg: European Parliament Plenary session (till 11 March). http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/008-70029-064-03-10-901-20100305IPR70027-05-03-2010-2010-false/default_en.htm
Vienna: Commission on Narcotic Drugs (till 12 March).
Tuesday 9 March
Brussels: Undocumented Migrants and the Stockholm Programme: Assuring Access to Rights?
http://www.ceps.be/event/undocumented-migrants-and-stockholm-programme-assuring-access-rights
- DPF 'Future World' Lunch Debate Human security in the Arab world: What role for Europe? Organizer: Friends of Europe.
Geneva: - OCHA Launch of Republic of Congo Appeal 2010.
Strasbourg: European Parliament - International Climate Policy post-Copenhagen: Reinvigorating the international negotiations through immediate action - Commission statement, followed by debate.
Wednesday 10 March
Brussels: - Press breakfast - 2009 Arab Human Development Report by Amat Al Alsoswa, UN Assistant Administrator and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States. Venue: IPC, Club room, 9.30-1030 (for journalists only).
- Conference "EU Projects in Favour of the Roma Community".
- 17th Brussels Development Briefing on Biodiversity and Rural Development in ACP countries. Organizer: CTA Brussels Office http://brusselsbriefings.net
Curitiba (Brazil): International Conference of Innovative Cities (till 13 March).
Geneva: OHCHR - Torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including an assessment of conditions of detention around the world by Manfred Nowak, UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
New York: Security Council - consultations on the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL).
Paris: « To cooperate in Mediterranean Sea: The economic and financial administrations crossed views» - conference. Venue: Centre Pierre Mendès France, Bercy. Registration: http://www.adetef.fr/colloque.html
Parma: Fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health. Organizer: WHO/Europe. http://www.euro.who.int/parma2010
Strasbourg: European Parliament: Non-proliferation Treaty - Oral questions from the Foreign Affairs committee to Council / Commission; Implementation of Goldstone recommendations on Israel/Palestine - Motions for resolutions.
Toledo: Meeting of National
Agencies of the Youth in Action programme (till 12 February).
http://www.eu2010.es/en/agenda/seminarioscongresosyconf/mar12_juventudaccion.html
Thursday 11 March
- EU Day for the Victims of Terrorism
Brussels: - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy EU Council.
-How to eliminate nuclear threats: a practical agenda. Organizer:EPC Breakfast Policy Briefing. http://www.epc.eu/en/c.asp?TYP=ABOUT&LV=224&PG=AE/en/calendar&AI=1&see=n
London: “The turning point on poverty”- a DFID Conference on the Millennium Development
Goals. The aim is to bring together leading technical experts to discuss specific actions
needed to meet some of the most off-track MDGs. Opening speech by Helen Clark,
Administrator of UNDP.
New York: Security Council - consultations on Sudan.
Friday 12 March
Amman: Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (till 14 March).
The situation in the Middle East, the impact of climate change in the Mediterranean region and the possibility to set-up a Mediterranean Bank will be the main points for debate.
New York: Security Council - expected to adopt a text on the UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT).
-Security Council - consultations on the 1701 report (Lebanon). http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2006/sc8808.doc.htm
And beyond: Other dates to pin
13 March
Doha: Conference of the parties to the international convention on species of wild flora and fauna at risk of extinction (CITES) (till 25).
15 March
Amsterdam: World Biofuels Markets Congress (till 17 March).
Brussels: -Environment EU Council.
-Humanitarian NGOs in a changing world: How do we adapt? Organizer: Voice. Venue: Fondation Universitaire. Registration: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 12 March.
Madrid: - EU-China Ministerial Meeting - Political Dialogue.
- EU-Latin America Dialogue Meeting on Immigration (II).
16 march
Brussels: -Economic & Financial Affairs EU Council.
-European Parliament Conference by UNIFEM Executive Director.
New York: GA High-Level Dialogue on financing for Development (till 17 March).
17 March
Bonn: “Challenges for the United Nations in 2010” - a discussion about the past achievements and the future of the UN. Organizer: European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) (till 18 March).
Brussels: European Parliament-Development Committee: implementation of the European humanitarian consensus.
Strasbourg: Council of Europe - Plenary Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities (till 19 March).
18 March:
Lisbon: "Sustainable Lifestyles and Sustainable Consumption Education in the context of the Marrakech Process" as part of a cycle of lectures on Human Ecology organized by Universidade Nova.
Saturday 20 March
Marseille: For the ‘Water Night 2010’. Organizer: UNICEF France. www.lanuitdeleau.com
21 March
InternationalDay for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination
http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/racial/index.html
World Poetry Day [UNESCO]
22 March
World
Water Day
http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday
- European Sustainable Energy Week 2010
Brussels: General Affairs and External Relations EU Council (till 23 March).
- CEPS Conference: The Political Future of Afghanistan. http://www.ceps.be/event/political-future-afghanistan
-Cyber Security: A Transatlantic Perspective -Evening Debate. Organizer: SDA.
Madrid (Spain): 5th NGO Forum associated to the EU-ALC Summit (till 23 March). http://www.eu2010.es/en/agenda/seminarioscongresosyconf/eventos07.html
Rio de Janeiro: World Urban Forum 5 UN HABITAT “The Right to the City: Bridging the Urban Divide” (till 26 March).
23 March
World
Meteorological Day [WMO]
http://www.wmo.int/worldmetday
Berlin: "25th Forum Global Issues – Dialogue between Government and Civil Society" dealing with resolution 1325. http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Aussenpolitik/ForumGF/Uebersicht.html
Brussels: - European Parliament - Joint meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Development Committee and Human Rights Subcommittee: briefing by ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo.
-‘Africa’s Billions, the Global Players of Tomorrow’. ‘Future World’ Evening Debate. Organizer: Development Policy Forum (DPF) http://www.friendsofeurope.org/Portals/6/download/DPF_FW_23-03-2010/DPF_Prog_Reg_Form_Africa_Billions_2010-03-26.pdf
Madrid: European Conference on Integral Approach on Drugs Policies (till 24 March). http://www.eu2010.es/en/agenda/grupostrabajoycomites/evento64.html
Strasbourg: Council of Europe - Octopus Interface conference on Cooperation against cybercrime. http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/cooperation/economiccrime/cybercrime/cy-activity-Interface-2010/Interface2010_en.asp
24 March
World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
http://www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day/2010
Brussels: European Parliament plenary Session.
Madrid: European Environment Agency: ‘EEA Signals 2010: Biodiversity, Climate Change and You’. http://www.eu2010.es/en/agenda/otrasreunionesministeriales/mar24_biodiversidad.html
25 March
- International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Brussels: - Spring European Council.
- Social Troika Summit.
Madrid: Seminar on the "Application of the Gender Criteria in the ESDP field. Implementation of the UN Resolution 1325".
Valencia: Informal Equality EU Ministers meeting (till 26 March).
26 March
Valencia: 5th Meeting of Spanish and African Women for a Better World. World premiere of the documentary entitled "What is Africa?" (Till 28 March).
29 March
Brussels: Agriculture and Fishing EU Council (till 30 March).
31 March
Barcelona: Informal Culture Ministers meeting.
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This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change.
