All indicated times are New York time (GMT-5), (Approximate ending time)
This is an early provisional list of scheduled events. The list will be updated daily on the UN Web TV site (http://webtv.un.org) as more events are confirmed for coverage.
| LIVE on UN Web TV | February 13 - February 19, 2017 | Provisional Weekly Calendar |
| Monday, February 13, 2017 |
| 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM (TCC) A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda. The 2017 Annual Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations will provide parliamentary input into the UN Ocean Conference scheduled 5-9 June 2017. The Ocean is a vital ecosystem for humanity’s sustainability. Millions of people depend on it for their livelihoods and for nutrition, yet it has never been more vulnerable. Entitled A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda the hearing provides an opportunity to reflect on SDG 14 (Oceans) and its intimate connection to other goals such as climate change (SDG 13), sustainable consumption and production patterns (SDG 12), hunger and food security (SDG 2), health risks linked to pollution, chemicals and other harmful materials (SDG 3), sustainable economic growth and employment (SDG 8), and governance and the rule of law (SDG 16). Parliamentarians, UN officials, Ambassadors and experts will discuss these issues and their roles in safeguarding the planet and ensuring human well-being for the next century and beyond. Interactive sessions will look at the state of the oceans, consider their economic benefit and stresses, including fishery management and tourism, as well as the effects of pollution and marine debris. A final session will focus on international jurisdiction and security issues. http://www.ipu.org/splz-e/unga17.htm 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM Security Council Media Stakeout. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Security Council: Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts - Protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks (7882nd meeting). Letter dated 1 February 2017 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2017/104) http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=S/2017/104 Open debate on “Protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks”(S/2017/104) in connection with the agenda item “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist attacks”. http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=S/2017/104 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General. 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM (CR.7) A comprehensive approach to ending poverty, hunger and malnutrition: how FAO is supporting Member States in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Briefing organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170213pm-fao.pdf 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (TCC) A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda. The 2017 Annual Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations will provide parliamentary input into the UN Ocean Conference scheduled 5-9 June 2017. The Ocean is a vital ecosystem for humanity’s sustainability. Millions of people depend on it for their livelihoods and for nutrition, yet it has never been more vulnerable. Entitled A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda the hearing provides an opportunity to reflect on SDG 14 (Oceans) and its intimate connection to other goals such as climate change (SDG 13), sustainable consumption and production patterns (SDG 12), hunger and food security (SDG 2), health risks linked to pollution, chemicals and other harmful materials (SDG 3), sustainable economic growth and employment (SDG 8), and governance and the rule of law (SDG 16). Parliamentarians, UN officials, Ambassadors and experts will discuss these issues and their roles in safeguarding the planet and ensuring human well-being for the next century and beyond. Interactive sessions will look at the state of the oceans, consider their economic benefit and stresses, including fishery management and tourism, as well as the effects of pollution and marine debris. A final session will focus on international jurisdiction and security issues. http://www.ipu.org/splz-e/unga17.htm |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2017 |
| 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM Security Council Media Stakeout (UNIOGBIS). 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Security Council: Briefing on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). https://uniogbis.unmissions.org/en 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CR.11) Presentation of the UN Human Rights Appeal 2017. High Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein will be launching and presenting to Member States the UN Human Rights Appeal 2017. In the words of the High Commissioner: the world has entered a period of profound uncertainty. More than ever, we need strong partners to stand with us. Our 2017 programme is our most ambitious to date, with our extra budgetary funding needs amounting to US$252.9 million. With support, we can undertake strong preventive work, including for early warning and the prevention of hatred, xenophobia and violence. We can promote a broadening of inclusive democratic space; advance sound migration governance; and give strong support to the grounding of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in human rights. This is why your support is essential. 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (TCC) A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda. The 2017 Annual Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations will provide parliamentary input into the UN Ocean Conference scheduled 5-9 June 2017. The Ocean is a vital ecosystem for humanity’s sustainability. Millions of people depend on it for their livelihoods and for nutrition, yet it has never been more vulnerable. Entitled A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda the hearing provides an opportunity to reflect on SDG 14 (Oceans) and its intimate connection to other goals such as climate change (SDG 13), sustainable consumption and production patterns (SDG 12), hunger and food security (SDG 2), health risks linked to pollution, chemicals and other harmful materials (SDG 3), sustainable economic growth and employment (SDG 8), and governance and the rule of law (SDG 16). Parliamentarians, UN officials, Ambassadors and experts will discuss these issues and their roles in safeguarding the planet and ensuring human well-being for the next century and beyond. Interactive sessions will look at the state of the oceans, consider their economic benefit and stresses, including fishery management and tourism, as well as the effects of pollution and marine debris. A final session will focus on international jurisdiction and security issues. http://www.ipu.org/splz-e/unga17.htm 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CR.3) First regular session of the UN-Women Executive Board 2017. The Executive Board governs the operational activities of UN-Women and provides operational policy guidance to the Entity. http://www.unwomen.org/en/executive-board/documents/first-regular-session-2017 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General. 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM (CR.12) Roadmap for Substantive Equality: 2030 - Global Partnerships for Women and Legislative Reform. Meaningful and substantive gender equality requires legal and institutional frameworks which have the capacity to promote, enforce, and monitor gender-sensitive legislation. Women and girls face sex discrimination in the law in all areas: political and public life, marriage and family life, access to justice, gender-based violence and economic access. Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170214pm-unwomen.pdf Concept Note: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170214pm-unwomen-conceptnote.pdf 02:45 PM - 05:45 PM (TCC) A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda. The 2017 Annual Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations will provide parliamentary input into the UN Ocean Conference scheduled 5-9 June 2017. The Ocean is a vital ecosystem for humanity’s sustainability. Millions of people depend on it for their livelihoods and for nutrition, yet it has never been more vulnerable. Entitled A World of Blue: Preserving the oceans, safeguarding the planet, ensuring human well-being in the context of the 2030 Agenda the hearing provides an opportunity to reflect on SDG 14 (Oceans) and its intimate connection to other goals such as climate change (SDG 13), sustainable consumption and production patterns (SDG 12), hunger and food security (SDG 2), health risks linked to pollution, chemicals and other harmful materials (SDG 3), sustainable economic growth and employment (SDG 8), and governance and the rule of law (SDG 16). Parliamentarians, UN officials, Ambassadors and experts will discuss these issues and their roles in safeguarding the planet and ensuring human well-being for the next century and beyond. Interactive sessions will look at the state of the oceans, consider their economic benefit and stresses, including fishery management and tourism, as well as the effects of pollution and marine debris. A final session will focus on international jurisdiction and security issues. http://www.ipu.org/splz-e/unga17.htm 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CR.3) First regular session of the UN-Women Executive Board 2017. The Executive Board governs the operational activities of UN-Women and provides operational policy guidance to the Entity. http://www.unwomen.org/en/executive-board/documents/first-regular-session-2017 |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2017 |
| 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM Security Council Media Stakeout (MINUSCA). 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Security Council: Briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the Central African Republic sanctions. https://minusca.unmissions.org/en 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CR.4) Preparatory Meeting for the Oceans Conference. The President of the General Assembly will convene a two-day preparatory meeting, on 15-16 February 2017, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, to be chaired by H.E. Mr. Alvaro Mendonya Moura, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the UN, and H.E. Mr. Burhan Gafoor, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN, the two co-facilitators, with a view to considering the themes for the partnership dialogues and elements for a "Call for Action". https://oceanconference.un.org/ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General. 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM (CR.7) Briefing for Permanent Missions on the forthcoming 48th session of the UN Statistical Commission (7-10 March 2017) http://unstats.un.org/unsd/statcom/48th-session/ 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CR.4) Preparatory Meeting for the Oceans Conference. The President of the General Assembly will convene a two-day preparatory meeting, on 15-16 February 2017, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, to be chaired by H.E. Mr. Alvaro Mendonya Moura, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the UN, and H.E. Mr. Burhan Gafoor, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN, the two co-facilitators, with a view to considering the themes for the partnership dialogues and elements for a "Call for Action". https://oceanconference.un.org/ |
| Thursday, February 16, 2017 |
| 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM Security Council Media Stakeout (Middle East.). 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Security Council: Briefing on the Middle East. 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CR.4) Preparatory Meeting for the Oceans Conference. The President of the General Assembly will convene a two-day preparatory meeting, on 15-16 February 2017, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, to be chaired by H.E. Mr. Alvaro Mendonya Moura, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the UN, and H.E. Mr. Burhan Gafoor, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN, the two co-facilitators, with a view to considering the themes for the partnership dialogues and elements for a "Call for Action". https://oceanconference.un.org/ 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CR.1) United Nations conference to negotiate a legally-binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination. Organized by Disarmament and Peace Affairs Branch/GAEAD 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (TCC) Fifteenth Coordination Meeting on International Migration. International migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope, complexity and impact. Today, virtually all countries in the world are simultaneously countries of destination, origin and transit for international migrants. Traditional migration patterns are complemented by new migratory flows, fuelled by changing economic, demographic, political and social conditions. Changing migration patterns affect the size and composition of migrant populations as well as economies and societies in countries of origin and destination. The rise in global mobility, the growing complexity of migratory patterns and the impact of such movements on development have all contributed to international migration becoming a priority for the international community. Organised by DESA/Population Division. http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/events/coordination/15/index.shtml 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM (ECOSOC) Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (380th meeting). Election of the Members of the Bureau of the Committee. The election will be chaired by the Chef de Cabinet who is representing the UN Secretary-General. https://unispal.un.org/DPA/DPR/unispal.nsf/com.htm 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General. 01:15 PM - 01:15 PM 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CR.11) Fifteenth Coordination Meeting on International Migration. International migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope, complexity and impact. Today, virtually all countries in the world are simultaneously countries of destination, origin and transit for international migrants. Traditional migration patterns are complemented by new migratory flows, fuelled by changing economic, demographic, political and social conditions. Changing migration patterns affect the size and composition of migrant populations as well as economies and societies in countries of origin and destination. The rise in global mobility, the growing complexity of migratory patterns and the impact of such movements on development have all contributed to international migration becoming a priority for the international community. Organised by DESA/Population Division. http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/events/coordination/15/index.shtml 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CR.1) United Nations conference to negotiate a legally-binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination. Organized by Disarmament and Peace Affairs Branch/GAEAD 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CR.4) Preparatory Meeting for the Oceans Conference. The President of the General Assembly will convene a two-day preparatory meeting, on 15-16 February 2017, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, to be chaired by H.E. Mr. Alvaro Mendonya Moura, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the UN, and H.E. Mr. Burhan Gafoor, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN, the two co-facilitators, with a view to considering the themes for the partnership dialogues and elements for a "Call for Action". https://oceanconference.un.org/ |
| Friday, February 17, 2017 |
| 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM (CR.4) Members' Day at the UN - The U.S. and the UN: New Leaders, Pressing Challenges. Organized by United Nations Association of the United States of America. http://www.unausa.org/united-nations Draft Program: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170217-unausa.pdf 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (ECOSOC) High Level Forum on Combating Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Hatred. This high-level forum will highlight the growing challenges of anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred in various contexts, and focus on substantive tools for addressing them. Three interactive panels will consider important and complementary tools to combat anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred in anti-discrimination law enforcement, civil society coalition-building, and positive narratives to promote pluralism and inclusion. - Introductions - Panel I Government policies to combat anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred - Panel II Civil Society Coalition-Building Concept note: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170117-eu.pdf 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CR.11) Fifteenth Coordination Meeting on International Migration. International migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope, complexity and impact. Today, virtually all countries in the world are simultaneously countries of destination, origin and transit for international migrants. Traditional migration patterns are complemented by new migratory flows, fuelled by changing economic, demographic, political and social conditions. Changing migration patterns affect the size and composition of migrant populations as well as economies and societies in countries of origin and destination. The rise in global mobility, the growing complexity of migratory patterns and the impact of such movements on development have all contributed to international migration becoming a priority for the international community. Organised by DESA/Population Division. http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/events/coordination/15/index.shtml 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General. 01:45 PM - 05:00 PM (CR.4) Members' Day at the UN - The U.S. and the UN: New Leaders, Pressing Challenges. Organized by United Nations Association of the United States of America. http://www.unausa.org/united-nations Draft Program: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170217-unausa.pdf 03:00 PM - 05:15 PM (ECOSOC) High Level Forum on Combating Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Hatred. This high-level forum will highlight the growing challenges of anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred in various contexts, and focus on substantive tools for addressing them. Three interactive panels will consider important and complementary tools to combat anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred in anti-discrimination law enforcement, civil society coalition-building, and positive narratives to promote pluralism and inclusion. - Ignite Talk - Panel III Positive Narratives to Promote Pluralism and Inclusion Concept note: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/170117-eu.pdf 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CR.11) Fifteenth Coordination Meeting on International Migration. International migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope, complexity and impact. Today, virtually all countries in the world are simultaneously countries of destination, origin and transit for international migrants. Traditional migration patterns are complemented by new migratory flows, fuelled by changing economic, demographic, political and social conditions. Changing migration patterns affect the size and composition of migrant populations as well as economies and societies in countries of origin and destination. The rise in global mobility, the growing complexity of migratory patterns and the impact of such movements on development have all contributed to international migration becoming a priority for the international community. Organised by DESA/Population Division. http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/events/coordination/15/index.shtml |
| Saturday, February 18, 2017 |
| Sunday, February 19, 2017 |
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