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Forus Engagement kit
2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi
In this kit you will find information on how to engage at the United Nations Civil Society Conference on May 9-10
The UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi this year will provide preliminary discussions and data ahead of the Summit of the Future in September 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi this year will provide a space for civil society to meet ahead of the Summit of the Future in September 2024 to call and show the international community how to move towards the Summit's aspiration of “an international system – that is better prepared to manage the challenges we face now and, in the future, for the sake of all humanity and for future generations."
dates: May 9-10
location: Nairobi, Kenya
www: https://www.un.org/en/un-civil-society-conference
https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/stakeholders
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π CSOs unite! Let's flood the digital space with our demands for a bolder Pact for the Future. It's time for Member States to show real ambition, beyond past promises. Join Forus in pushing for change. #AmbitiousPact #SOTF
πͺ Rally with us as we demand Member States to roll up their sleeves for a future that honors our shared commitments. Your voice is crucial. Speak up now! #CSOThunderstorm #ActForFuture"
π£ We need an ambitious Pact for the Future, not a rehash of old promises. CSOs, let's lead the charge and show Member States the power of unity. #SOTF #UNMute
The Nairobi Conference is our moment to lead the way! π Join us in showing the strength of civil society's ambition for the Pact for the Future. Letβs unite our voices for sustainable and inclusive action. #SOTF
πͺ Join the global civil society movement to ensure our demands are heard at the Summit of the Future. Itβs time to ramp up ambition. Less talks, more action! #UNMute @SOTF
π’π Participation matters! Excluding civil society and the voices of communities is not an option. It's time to #UNMute civil society. ππͺ
Member States, listen up! π’ CSOs are gathering in Nairobi, armed with practical solutions for the Pact for the Future. We're ready to cooperate, are you? Let's make a pact that mirrors the future we all deserve.
π± In Nairobi, CSOs from diverse sectors unite for one cause: a Pact for the Future that's as ambitious as our hopes for tomorrow. Member States, join us in turning these hopes into reality.
Implementing the SDGs
It's time for action! π We call on Member States to commit to mandatory reporting on all SDGs to ensure transparency, accountability, and that no one is left behind. Let's make every effort count! #SoTF #SDGs #Accountability #NoOneLeftBehind π It's time to match words with action! We urge Member States to adopt mandatory reporting on all #SDGs to ensure no one is left behind. Transparency and accountability must be our guiding principles. Let's make every goal count! #GlobalGoals #Act4SDGs #SoTF Transparency and accountability are not optional. It's time for Member States to ensure every progress step towards the #SDGs is reported and accessible. Let's leave no one behind. #SummitOfTheFuture #PactForTheFuture
Financing for Development
Our planet and its people demand economic models that prioritize sustainability and well-being over profit. We urge a shift in financing for sustainable development, reflecting our shared responsibilities #PeopleOverProfit #SoTF π‘ Financing is the backbone of sustainable development. This cannot happen without the respect of human rights, social and climate justice. Together, we need to bridge this gap! #SoTF βWho is development for? Call on Member States to include the voices of communities and increase civil society participation in development policiess and practices.
Protecting Civic Space
π‘οΈ Protecting civil society is protecting democracy! We demand the safeguarding of civic space and human rights defenders worldwide. #SoTF ποΈ Protecting human rights defenders and civil society is non-negotiable. We advocate for a world where civic space is safeguarded. #SoTF Civil Society is the backbone of our societies. Protecting and promoting #CSOs is protecting our future. We ask Member States to commit to it.
Leaving No one behind
β Focusing on those furthest behind is not just an option; it's a necessity. We advocate for a people-centered approach that upholds the rights of the historically marginalized. #LeaveNoOneBehind SummitOfTheFuture Let's focus on the furthest behind: advocating for a people-centered approach that protects and supports. Member States, commit to safeguarding the rights of all #PactForTheFuture. #LeaveNoOneBehind
UN Reform & Transforming Global Governance
βοΈ Strengthening UN mechanisms with a focus on accountability, transparency, and human rights is non-negotiable. We stand for a UN that embodies these principles in all its actions. #UNReform #Accountability #SoTF π A call for a more democratic, transparent, and accountable global governance structure. We advocate for the inclusion of civil society voices in shaping a fair and equitable international system. #UNMute #SummitOfTheFuture To achieve a world that respects human rights and accountability, we must strengthen UN mechanisms with transparency and justiceat their core #UNReform #SummitOfTheFuture
Triple Nexus
To secure peace, we must address its root causes such as inequality, injustice, and environmental degradation. We call for a holistic approach to international peace and security. #SummitoftheFuture Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice and equity. As we convene at the #SummitoftheFuture, let's prioritize addressing the root causes of conflict through collective action and sustainable development.
Digital rights and Governance
π Respecting digital rights and ensuring inclusive digital governance is essential. We cannot be left out, the role of civil society and activists must be recognized #SoTF #GlobalDigitalCompact A fair digital future is one that closes the divide, ensuring access, rights and equity for all. #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood Amidst the push for digitalization, let's not forget AI. We must ensure AI technologies are developed and used with fairness and inclusivity in mind.
Promoting the #UNMute CSO Workshop
ποΈJoin us for a workshop on How to #UNMute civil society at the UN. Workshop scheduled on May 9 at 1:15-2:30pm. π The #UNMute civil society workshop aims to break the silence around civil society's role in global governance at the UN.#SoTF In Nairobi for the CSO Conference? Join us for a workshop on how to #UNMute civil society at the UN! Workshop scheduled on May 9. #SoTF
Social Media Messages to Promote the UNMute Survey
Have your say in shaping the future of civil society's role at the UN! π Fill out the #UNMute survey and contribute to creating a manual for better engagement. Complete the survey here
Let's UNMute civil society together! π’ Your insights can help open up more space for CSO participation in UN processes. Share your feedback and recommendations in our survey by 31 May 2024
- Forus members: find a list of handles here
- At the UN: @UN, @antonioguterres, @AminaJMohammed, @UN_PGA
- Forus partners: @NGOMajorGroup, @TAPNetwork2030 @whiteband, @CIVICUSalliance, @Action4SD, @amnesty, @WorldVision, @ISHRglobal, @unfoundation, @Watch4hr, @c4unwn
- Regional tags: e.g. @EU_Commission @_AfricanUnion
- At country level:
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Your country's president/prime minister and other world leaders actively engaging with the 2030 Agenda ahead of the SDG summit - eg. @POTUS President of the United States, or @miaamormottley Prime Minister of Barbados and @JustinTrudeau Prime Minister of Canada (both co-chairs of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Group since 2022), @LAZARUSCHAKWERA President of the Republic of Malawi, @JoseRamosHorta1 President of East Timor, @LulaOficial President of Brazil, @PresidentIRL President of Ireland.
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UN Missions in New York. You can find a list of Twitter accounts here.
#UNMute civil society
The UNMute initiative by a collective of civil society organisations will be active during the Nairobi conference and beyond!
In partnership with The Permanent Missions of Costa Rica and Denmark, we're seeking to enhance CSO engagement at the UN π. Share your insights through the #UNMute survey and be part of developing a crucial engagement manual.
Share your messages
Whether you will be in Nairobi or not, share messages and events you would like the Forus network to amplify in the form below. To support Forus's consolidated input for the Pact for the Future, here are crafted social media messages advocating for Member State actions on core demands identified by the Forus network.
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