Now is the time to contribute to one of the largest platforms on earth in order to implement changes that benefit all. For the first time, the 68th Annual UN Civil Society Conference is leaving United Nations Headquarters in New York City and heading to Salt Lake City, Utah August 26-28, 2019.
For those in the business of helping others, this is great news for travel affordability. This event has a history of heavy youth participation which promotes the intergenerational implementation of proposals and policy for sustainability.
If you’d simply like to attend, you can do so free of charge. Registration can happen at this link while spaces are still available.
To propose a workshop, please make sure the following criteria are included (there is a flat $300 fee for the venue/ room/ tech cost):
Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11) and one of the following subjects:
- Economic Development
- Climate Change
- Peaceful Societies
- Youth Empowerment
- Infrastructure
- Emerging Technologies
- Women and Girls
- Media and Communication Methods
- Interfaith Dialogue
Workshop Application Criteria (please be sure that your workshop meets all the guidelines and requirements below):
- Workshops should be action-oriented with a focus on learning and innovation
- Each workshop will be 75 minutes long, with an additional 30 minutes for setup
- Workshops should highlight the work of/and include speakers from at least two or three organisations and demonstrate partnership
- Ensure that the session is interactive and includes the audience in the discussion
- It is suggested that the panel does not include more than 3 speakers and a moderator to ensure participation from the audience
Priority will be given to applications submitted by civil society organisations (CSOs) formally associated with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) and SLC/Utah-based CSOs
Proposals must be submitted in English: https://outreach.un.org/ngorelations/content/68th-un-civil-society-conference-call-workshops-applications-submit-proposal-17-may-2019
