World Aids Day 2023; December 1st.

FORUM: "Let Communities Lead." World AIDS Day 2023. The World AIDS Day arrives as AIDS-related deaths have fallen by almost 70% since their peak in 2004 and as new HIV infections are at their lowest point since the 80's. Follow the conversations on social medias with the hashtags: #1December, #Letcommunitieslead, #endAIDS, #worldaidsday.

Statement from the United Nations secretary-General on World Aids Day 2023, December 1st.

The United Nations secretary-General António Guterres warns that AIDS still takes a life every minute. He calls for the world to end AIDS as a public health threat by the year 2030 by placing community leadership at the centre of HIV plans, programmes, budgets and monitoring efforts.

Launch of the 2023 UNAIDS World AIDS Day 2023 report.

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CAMPAIGN: This World AIDS Day is more than a celebration of the achievements of communities; it is a call to action to enable and support communities in their leadership.

WORLDWIDE EVENTS: Participate to the World AIDS Day 2023 worldwide events!

NEW YORK, USA  - In New York on 28 November, the UNSG Spokesperson’s Noon Briefing will include guest Angeli Achrekar, Deputy Executive Director, to brief media on the World AIDS Day report, ‘Let communities lead’. 

Europe 

LONDON, United Kingdom | 28 and 29 November   On 28th November afternoon, Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, along with leaders from communities and the UK government, will launch the UNAIDS World AIDS Day report, ‘Let communities lead’, attended by media, livestreamed to the world, as part a conference organized by STOPAIDS. On 29 November, Winnie and civil society partners will attend a reception in the UK Parliament. 

BRUSSELS, Belgium | 29 November   The European Parliament on 29 November is hosting a conference on Ending AIDS in Europe. Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director, will speak about the power of community-led responses. 

BERLIN, Germany | 30 November - For 30 November, UNAIDS and Ukrainian community-led organizations are organizing an event on the vital role of community-led organizations in the response in Ukraine and amongst Ukrainians displaced across Europe, at which Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director, is set to speak. 

GENEVA, Switzerland | 1 December  - On December 1st, UNAIDS is supporting PVA Genève, the network of people living with HIV, who are leading along with the Hospital of the University of Geneva (HUG) and other partners in organizing an inter-faith service at the St. Joseph’s Church at 18:30 local time followed by a silent march with candles in Geneva that will start at 19:30 at the church and end with a gathering and concert at the Maison de Quartier des Pâquis at 20:30. All staff and friends are encouraged to attend these events. Africa 

VICTORIA FALLS AND HARARE, Zimbabwe | 1 December and beyond - On World AIDS Day, 1 December, Executive Director Winnie Byanyima will be in Victoria Falls. In the morning she is set to commemorate the many lives lost to AIDS with the government and leaders of the HIV response in Zimbabwe; in the afternoon, she will visit a community-led initiative enabling key populations to access services. This is followed by ICASA, the 22nd edition of the largest HIV conference in Africa, taking place from 4 December in Harare, with a number of pre-meetings taking place just before then in Victoria Falls. ICASA will also highlight the importance of enabling communities in their leadership role. 

ADDIS-ABABA, Ethiopia | 1 December - The Minister of Health proposed commemorating WAD 2023 in Addis-Ababa city on 1 December at the UN Compound. The planned WAD events will include among others an official commemoration in place to be communicated with official addressing, a panel discussion on selected topics by inviting technical experts through TV including the use of sign language, use of other media outlets including social media and the production and dissemination of messages on HIV prevention using banners and posters. From 28 to 29 November there will be a community-led monitoring national workshop. This workshop will bring together 80 people from all Ethiopian regions and will discuss how better to engage the community not only in HIV/AIDS response but also in monitoring. This will include a discussion on the digitalization of CLM. 

MOROGORO, Tanzania | November/December - On 25 November, World AIDS Day week will be launched in Morogoro with the presence of the Morogoro Regional Commissioner. The week will be marked by AIDS Trust Fund sensitization and fundraising events and protests. The National Scientific Symposium on HIV and AIDS will be held on 27-28 November and will be attended by the Minister of Health, Ummy Mwalimu. On 30 November, the main Youth WAD will be held with the presence of the Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Jenista Mhagama. On 1 December there will be another WAD led by the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa. 

ZAMBIA | 1 December - The National World AIDS Day event will be tentatively held at the Baha’i temple and attended by the Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo and the UCD of Zambia, Tharcisse Barihuta. World AIDS Day satellite events (testing, outreach, awareness) take place across the country starting from 6 November. 

ESWATINI | November - World AIDS Day will begin with a launch by the Minister of Health, followed by regional activities that will serve as a build-up to the main event on 1 December 2023. • The Shiselweni region event for the WAD targeting adolescent girls and Young Women (AGYW) will be held on 17 November. • The Hhohho region event for the WAD targeting Key population will be held on 24 November. • The National World AIDS Day event targeting the mobile population will be held on 1 December. 

LESOTHO | November - There will be a two-day national dialogue hosted on November 22 to 23 for stakeholders to reflect on and discuss the extent to which communities’ leadership in the national HIV response is enabled. The main event of the WAD Commemoration 2023 will take place at Matsieng, Maseru on 1 December. It will start with a peaceful walk which will be done in the spirit of showcasing the achievements of civil society organizations in the national response to HIV. His Majesty the King will deliver the keynote address in which he will outline and congratulate all stakeholders on achievements of the national response, charge all stakeholders to act towards enabling communities’ leadership in the national response and on the Path to End AIDS. 

KWAZULU-NATAL, South Africa | November - The National World AIDS Day will be led by the South Africa National AIDS Council. 

KENYA | 25 November - In advance of World AIDS Day, a day of dialogue entitled "Youth Leading the Way to End AIDS" will focus on the best practices of youth-led organisations. Latin America and the Caribbean 

BRASÍLIA, Brazil | 30 November to 10 December - On 30 November, UNAIDS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and various other partners, will inaugurate the "HIVIDA - Celebrating Life to Eliminate the AIDS Epidemic" project. This groundbreaking initiative will unite a wide array of public and cost-free activities spanning 10 days, from 1 December (World AIDS Day) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Its overarching objective is to galvanize society into urgently confronting the impact of inequalities in HIV/AIDS and pandemic response. It will underscore the pivotal role of communities as well as the critical importance of upholding and respecting human rights across all dimensions as the path to end AIDS. The initiative will encompass a rich tapestry of artistic expressions, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, performances, music, visual projections, healthcare services, and civic engagement initiatives, among other offerings. 

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras | 1 December  -  On December 1st; Luisa Cabal, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, along with Regional Directors of USAID and Global Fund, and stakeholders from Honduras, will launch the UNAIDS World AIDS Day report, ‘Let communities lead’, attended by media, and promote the regional I AM KEY campaign focused on community-led HIV responses. 

Asia Pacific 

ONLINE | 30 November Virtual communities share fairs to report launches and focus on community to-community learning around social media and news media engagement. The Director of RST Asia Pacific, Eamonn Murphy will attend the event.

 IRAN | December The official World AIDS Day event will take place on 3 December around the country and will be attended by the Minister of Health and Medical Education. The National Congress on HIV and AIDS will be held on 29 November at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. On the 1 of December, the National Congress of Epidemiology will be held at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, where specialists, physicists, faculties, and students among others will participate in the event. 

CHINA | November World AIDS Day commemorative event to be held by the government on 28th November, among the participants will be the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC and NCAIDS. UNAIDS is expected to be invited for the keynote speech. The Red Ribbon Foundation will hold the event “Uniting social forces to fight AIDS together”: 2023 World AIDS Day Welfare Activity on 26 November. The heads of the China Red Cross and NCAIDS will be the key participants in an event where the best HIV advocacy videos produced by college students will be screened and awarded.

PUBLICATIONS:  Read the World AIDS Day 2023 report.

Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023, November 30th.

FORUM: “Promoting the goals of peace, security, and multilateralism.” Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023. This commemoration will provide an opportunity to pay tribute to the victims of chemical warfare, as well as to reaffirm the commitment of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) which consist to eliminate the threat of chemical weapons, thereby promote the goals of peace, security, and multilateralism. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #VictimsofChemicalwarfare, #30November,#ChemicalWarfareDay, #Chemicalweaponsconvention.

Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023; November 30th.

 

 The Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare is a solemn occasion to pay tribute to those killed or injured by these horrific weapons.

This year marks ten years since the deadly chemical weapons attack in the Ghouta district of Damascus that resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including many children. Today, we remember this horrible incident and others in the Syrian Arab Republic, the United Kingdom and Malaysia.

This day of remembrance must also be a day of resolve to end the use of these repugnant weapons, once and for all.

Ending this scourge means living up to the Chemical Weapons Convention’s call to prevent the use of any chemical weapons, and ending impunity for those who use them, especially against civilians.

In the name and memory of all who have suffered, let’s consign chemical weapons to history.

United Nations Secretary-General.

EVENTS: On November 30th, a homage to the memory of the victims and to uphold the dignity of survivors will be held by the United Nations General assembly first committee to commemorate the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023. This year; The OPCW member states, on November 29th have marked the 26th anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention. With 193 States Parties, the Convention today embodies the international norm against the use of chemical weapons and remains the most successful disarmament treaty in the world.

5th Review Conference of the State parties: RC-5 Side events & Exhibits. From 15 – 19 May 2023 at the World Forum in The Hague; The Conference of the States Parties convenes in a special session called the Review Conference (RC) every five years to examine the CWC’s operation. The RC evaluates the Convention’s implementation status and sets out priorities for the OPCW for the upcoming years. The Topics focus on the role of the OPCW and the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in strengthening international peace and security, including preventing chemical weapons re-emergence; on how to Maintain readiness to respond to use or threats of use of chemical weapons; the importance of Science and technology developments relevant to the Convention’s implementation; The Promotion of peaceful applications of chemistry, their safe use and production, and the importance of Promoting universality of the CWC. The Review conference provides strategic direction for the Organisation and ensures that it has adequate resources to de

liver on all its core objectives. Watch the live webcast of RC-5.

OPCW Director-General's Opening Statement to the 5th Review Conference (RC-5)

STATEMENTS: Read the statement of U.N. Secretary-General's on the Day of Remembrance for All victims of Chemical Warfare 2023; November 30th.

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023; November 29th.

FORUM:“Palestine: A Land with a People.” International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023.

The Solidarity Day provides an opportunity for the international community to focus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people are yet to attain their inalienable rights as defined by the General Assembly, namely, the right to self-determination, the right to national independence and sovereignty and the right to return. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #29november, #DayOfSolidarity, #Questionofpalestine, #palestiniansolidarityday, #PalestinianDay.

Statement from the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023; November 29th.

This International Day of Solidarity comes during one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Palestinian people. I am horrified by the death and destruction that have engulfed the region, which is overwhelmed with pain, anguish and heartache.

Palestinians in Gaza are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe. Almost 1.7 million people have been forced from their homes – but nowhere is safe. Meanwhile, the situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, risks boiling over.

I express my sincere condolences to the thousands of families who are mourning loved ones. This includes members of our own United Nations family killed in Gaza, representing the largest loss of personnel in the history of our organization.

I have been clear in my condemnation of the terror attacks by Hamas on 7 October. But I have also been clear that they cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Across the region, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency is an indispensable lifeline, delivering vital support to millions of Palestinian refugees. It is more important than ever that the international community stands with UNRWA as a source of support for the Palestinian people.

Above all, this is a day for reaffirming international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to live in peace and dignity.

That must start with a long-term humanitarian ceasefire, unrestricted access for lifesaving aid, the release of all hostages, the protection of civilians and an end to violations of international humanitarian law. We must be united in demanding an end to the occupation and the blockade of Gaza.

It is long past time to move in a determined, irreversible way towards a two-State solution, on the basis of United Nations resolutions and international law, with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security with Jerusalem as the capital of both States.

The United Nations will not waver in its commitment to the Palestinian people. Today and every day, let us stand in solidarity with the aspirations of the Palestinian people to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, justice, security and dignity for all.

United Nations Secretary-General.Messages of Solidarity– 29 November 2023


Heads of State: Algeria (Arabic), Brazil (English), Brunei Darussalam (English), China (Chinese and English), Egypt (Arabic), Indonesia (English and Indonesian), Iran (Persian and English), Iraq (Arabic), Jordan (Arabic), Kyrgyzstan (English and Kyrgyz), Lao People’s Democratic Republic (English), Maldives (English), Morocco (Arabic, English, French, and Spanish), Nicaragua (English and Spanish), Qatar (Arabic), Russia (Russian), Senegal (French), Sri Lanka (English), Tunisia (Arabic), Turkiye (Turkish and English), United Arab Emirates (English), Venezuela (Spanish), Viet Nam (English and Vietnamese), Zimbabwe (English)

Heads of Government: Bangladesh (English), India (English), Lebanon (Arabic), Malaysia (English), Malta (English), Pakistan (English)

Ministers for Foreign Affairs: Argentina (Spanish), Bahrain (Arabic), Cuba (Spanish), Japan (English), Mauritania (Arabic), Mexico (Spanish), Namibia (English), Philippines (English), Saudi Arabia, Syria (Arabic)

Government: Guyana (English)

EVENTS: As customary, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 32/40 B of 2 December 1977, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023 (Solidarity Day) will be marked by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) in a Special Meeting where UN Members States express their solidarity with the Palestinian people, through messages by Heads of States and Government.

At ECOSOC Chamber;  UNHQ New York.

Commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023

29 November from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Register.

At the United Nations Palace in Geneva.

29 November from  5:00 am - 6:30 am EST;

The UN Geneva will host the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023 Opens in new window on Wednesday, 29 November at the Palais des Nations, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 32/40B of 2 December 1977. Register to Watch the commemoration at UN GENEVA.

Exhibit: Opening of Exhibit “Palestine: A Land with a People”

From 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST  On 29 November at 1pm in the General Assembly Visitors’ Lobby, the CEIRPP will inaugurate an exhibit titled “Palestine: A Land with a People.” The exhibit contains photographs, video and art depicting different episodes in the Palestinian journey before, during, and after the Nakba (“catastrophe” in Arabic), when more than half of the Palestinian population were forced from or fled their homes during violence and war from 1947 to 1949.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023; November 25th.

 FORUM: "UNiTE: Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls!" International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023.

Violence against women and girls remains the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. Despite many countries passing laws to prevent and end violence against women, weak enforcement and discriminatory social norms at institutional, individual and community levels remain a dire hinderance to women and girls living out their human rights. 

Globally, an estimated 736 million women — almost one in three — have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life. Violence against women has been heightened across different settings as well, including public spaces, the workspace and online. A global study by the Economist Intelligence Unit found that 38 per cent of women have had personal experiences of online violence, and 85 per cent of women who spend time online have witnessed digital violence against other women and girls. Across five regions, 82 per cent of women parliamentarians reported having experienced some form of psychological violence while serving their terms. This included remarks, gestures, and images of a sexist or humiliating sexual nature, threats, and mobbing. Women cited social media as the main channel of this type of violence, and nearly half (44 per cent) reported receiving death, rape, assault, or abduction threats towards them or their families. Furthermore, natural and human-made disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change have further intensified VAWG, exacerbated existing challenges and generated new and emerging threats. Economic insecurity, disrupted livelihoods and limited social protection continue to increase women and girls’ vulnerability to violence and their access to essential services5. According to the Rapid Gender Assessment surveys (RGAs) on the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 conducted by UN Women in 58 countries, 45 per cent of women reported that they or a woman they know has experienced a form of VAW since COVID-19. 

The good news is that VAWG is preventable and there is more evidence than ever before about what works. The RESPECT Framework is a comprehensive framework with evidence-based strategies that have demonstrated positive results in the prevention and response to violence against women and girls which presents member states, development partners and the private sector with strong options for investments. The global EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, the largest targeted effort to Eliminate violence against women and girls led by the United Nations, is demonstrating that a significant, concerted and comprehensive investment in ending violence can make a transformative difference in the lives of women and girls.

 In efforts to build back better from the pandemic and multiple, overlapping crises, investments in preventing violence against women and girls are more important than ever. These investments have tremendous benefits for gender equality, poverty reduction and development. However, less than .002 per cent of global Official Development Assistance (ODA) is directed to GBV prevention, and that funding is often poor quality, short-term and sporadic. Few national governments have transformative GBV prevention policies or align their budgets with prevention strategies and interventions. 

 In 2023, the UNiTE campaign theme is Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls and will focus on the importance of financing prevention strategies to stop violence from occurring in the first place. This year’s UNiTE campaign will leverage key global normative and advocacy platforms to build momentum and galvanize collective efforts to prevent violence against women. This year’s campaign theme is also aligned to the 2024 priority theme of the Commission on the Status of Women, focused on Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective. The campaign and the Commemoration event will also be an activation moment for the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the Action Coalition on Economic Justice and Rights (EJR) to build on the momentum of the Generation Equality midpoint moment, and the SDG midpoint summit, held in September 2023 to amplify commitments and investments to prevent gender based violence against women and girls. Please refer to the UNITE Campaign Concept Note which provides further information.

Statement from the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023; November 25th.


Violence against women is a horrific violation of human rights, a public health crisis, and a major obstacle to sustainable development.

It is persistent, widespread – and worsening.

From sexual harassment and abuse to femicide – the violence takes many forms.

But all are rooted in structural injustice, cemented by millennia of patriarchy.

We still live in a male-dominated culture that leaves women vulnerable by denying them equality in dignity and rights.

We all pay the price: our societies are less peaceful, our economies less prosperous, our world less just.

But a different world is possible.

This year’s theme of the UNiTE campaign – “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls” – calls on all of us to take action.

Support legislation and comprehensive policies that strengthen the protection of women’s rights across the board.

Ramp up investments in prevention and support to women’s rights organization.

Listen to survivors and end impunity for perpetrators everywhere.

Stand with women activists and promote women’s leadership at every stage of decision-making.

Together, let us stand up and speak out. Let’s build a world that refuses to tolerate violence against women anywhere, in any form, once and for all.

United Nations Secretary-General.

EVENTS; On wednesday, 22 November 2023 from 10:00 - 11:30 am at UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber I. the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023 was held. The commemoration  will have the following objectives: 

•  Invite everyone to be an ally in preventing VAWG through taking a stand publicly, engaging in activities and events to raise awareness of VAWG in their communities.
• Mobilize all member states to allocate national budget to prevent violence against women and girls, including through their own national action plans and prevention across education, health, and social protection sectors by incorporating VAWG prevention.
•  Advocate for increasing ODA towards prevention of VAW, in line with national priorities and to support policy formulation, if feasible. 
• Call for greater support, increased long-term, sustainable investments from states, private sector, foundations, and other donors to autonomous women’s rights organizations working to end violence against women and girls in all their diversity. 
• Advocate for private and public sector investments on workplace policies and measures that ensure women’s economic security and safety. 
• Mobilize member states, development partners, philanthropies, private sector, universities and all actors to join the Generation Equality Action Coalition on GBV and make tangible policy, programmatic and financial commitments to accelerate transformative action to end all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls, including through:
•  Investing in the collective commitment on prevention, and
• Joining the collective commitment of the Action Coalition on GBV and the Action Coalition on Economic Justice and Rights on gender based violence and harassment in the world of work and to ratify and implement the ILO Convention 190.

The Official Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023 will be a multi-stakeholder event with the participation of high-level representatives of Member States, women’s civil society organizations, United Nations agencies, Leaders and/or Commitment Makers of the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Gender Based Violence and Goodwill Ambassadors. 

FORMAT:The commemoration event will take place in person in the ECOSOC Chamber and be broadcast live. This event will provide an opportunity to push the needle on the commitments and investment on prevention, including through Generation Equality and its Action Coalitions. 

The event will consist of four segments: 

SEGMENT 1: OPENING REMARKS. This segment will include opening remarks from the Secretary General, followed by UN Women’s Executive Director intervention, and aligned with the key messages of the 2023 UNiTE Campaign. High-level representatives from Member States, UN organizations and civil society organizations including AC GBV leaders and commitment makers , will highlight the discontent at the global scale of social and economic crisis, its disproportionate impacts on women and girls, and the high levels of VAW. In this context of growing inequalities, the ED will shed light on the evidence demonstrating that VAW can be prevented, and the imperative to scale up global investments to prevent VAW. 

SEGMENT 2: WHY INVESTING IN VAW/G PREVENTION MATTERS? WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SHOW?. The second segment will set the scene on the need to invest in VAW.G prevention and highlight the evidence on what works to prevent violence at scale. Effective approaches will be highlighted, including combined economic and social empowerment interventions, investing in women rights organizations, transforming gender social norms, and strengthening essential services for survivors. Commitment makers/leaders of the AC GBV that are doing the most groundbreaking work on prevention will be invited to share their expertise on what works and what they are investing in and why. 

SEGMENT 3: BEST PRACTICES OF INVESTMENTS TO PREVENT VAW, GAPS AND CHALLENGES, AND THE WAY FORWARD. An engaging roundtable discussion will share new cutting-edge data from the GBV Prevention Accelerator, a collective commitment to the Generation Equality Action Coalition on GBV, on the investment gaps, challenges and opportunities so strengthen investments on VAWG. The panel will highlight key investment models for prevention of violence against women, including through multi-sectoral National Action Plans, multilateral development banks, official development assistance and private sector investments. 

SEGMENT 4: CALL TO ACTION AND CLOSING. Existing and new commitment makers and leaders of the AC GBV will share their groundbreaking and catalytic commitments and will be followed by a strong call to action based on the advocacy priorities of the AC GBV leadership group and the findings /gaps highlighted in the Generation Equality Accountability report on the AC GBV with a view to attracting even more commitment makers throughout the 16 days. Accessibility will be ensured through interpretation and closed caption in four United Nations languages. 

The event’s safety will be maximized through a digital registration process. 

Annex 1: Concept Note UNiTE Theme: Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls! Available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

Annex 2: Campaign Announcer and Call to Action.

Annex 3: Updated EVAW Facts and Figures 

Annex 3: Key messages

World Television Day 2023; November 21st.

FORUM: “Transforming the world of television.” World Television Day 2023. The role of television is rapidly evolving in the digital age, but to varying degrees in different parts of the world. TV informs viewers through in-depth news broadcasts, makes them aware of current societal issues and provides learning through quality children’s programming or insightful documentaries. As technologies grows more sophiticated, what might the future hold for the television industry? Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #Television, #Tvbroadcasting, #WorldTVDay, #21November, #qualityContent, #PayTV , #OTT, #IPTV, #broadband, #androidtv.

EVENTS: On November 21st, the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Department of Global Communications of the Secretariat of the United Nations .and the UN Multimedia Department will hold a webinar to mark the World Television Day 2023 from the UNHQ. The award-winning series 21st CENTURY and UN IN ACTION are broadcast in multiple languages across TV stations and online platforms worldwide, reaching hundreds of millions viewers each month.

First-ever AI Summit at CERN in Geneva!

Industry leaders and expert speakers from across our Members will come together to discuss the opportunities and challenges for public service media in the age of AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to have a transformative impact on the media industry and the EBU is providing a one-stop shop to help public service media navigate developments in this space. The first AI Summit will bring together decision makers and AI-related stakeholders from across public service media (PSM) to exchange knowledge, build alignment and explore ways to embrace the opportunities as well as face the challenges presented by AI. This exclusive one-day conference will provide access to insights and opinions from across the industry and an opportunity to learn from peers. We'll be discussing how we can join forces to move faster and stronger in our response to AI developments whether at a strategic, ethical, legal, content, or technical level.

The AI Summit will take place on 1 December, alongside the EBU’s Winter General Assembly in Geneva. Directors General from our Members and General Assembly delegates will join for the morning session which will focus on the strategic challenges of AI for PSM. The afternoon session will focus on AI expertise and operational matters. Members are welcome to join all or only part of the programme, according to their particular interests. 

Who is the event for?

• EBU Member DGs and/or delegates at the EBU General Assembly
• Heads of AI
• Media, Programme and News Executives exploring the impact of AI in their work
• CTOs
• Platform and Distribution Executives exploring the impact of AI in their work
• Legal & Policy Executives exploring the impact of AI in their work
• Marketing & Communication Executives exploring new PSM narratives and campaigns in response to AI developments

Don't forget to register your spot before 22 November.

WEBINARS: Watch the plenary session entitled ’’Artificial Intelligence and the future of technologies: impact and opportunities ‘. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most controversial technology topics today. While it has tremendous potential in improving work productivity and individual quality of life, there are also concerns of its unintended consequences such as built-in AI bias against diversity. Session speakers will discuss the latest AI trends, its usefulness and how to address the challenges regarding bias, especially on people with disabilities in the world of work.

Each year, a short clip is created by egta, ACT and The Global TV Group to promote the power of television. The three associations are asking their members (broadcasters all over Europe) to show this clip on TV on the 21st of November, to celebrate television. 

In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed November 21 as World Television Day, “in recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by alerting world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues.” egta, ACT & The Global TV Group 2023 

AWARDS: ITU receives Emmy Award for HDR-TV – and transforming the world of television. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has once again taken centre stage in the world of television technology with the third Emmy Award for the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU‑R). HDR-TV’s success is a result of experimentation, demonstration, technical collaboration and the sheer determination of the members of ITU‑R Study Group 6, which prepares international standards for radiocommunication broadcasting services, including vision, sound, multimedia and data services principally intended for delivery to the general public.

UNITED NATIONS TELEVISION

UN Web TV is the organization’s official streaming video platform for live and on-demand coverage of United Nations meetings and events. It provides the opportunity to a global audience to watch, directly from the source, uninterrupted coverage of meetings of the Security Council, General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, Human Rights Council, International Court of Justice (ICJ) trials, Press briefings, Media Stakeouts, UN Conferences and Special events. In addition, UN Web TV makes available news and feature videos, Secretary-General’s and other UN Official’s video messages as well as promotional and other videos produced by the UN system. UN Web TV promotes the Organization’s core value of transparency.

Viewers are able to watch live and on-demand streaming coverage from anywhere and at any time, in multiple languages (where interpretation is available) and on multiple devices, including mobile phones. The coverage is available through the Web (webtv.un.org) and Social Media platforms, including Facebook (UNWebTV), Twitter (@UNWebTV) and YouTube (youtube.com/unitednations).

Currently, UN Web TV covers meetings and events held at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York, the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), as well as from United Nations conferences held at any location worldwide. UN Web TV is planning to include other United Nations Offices and Agencies on the global platform.

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For further inquiries or to request live streaming coverage of a side event please contact: webcast@un.org

World Children’s Day 2023; November 20th.

FORUM: “For every children, every right.” World Children’s Day 2023. Children’s rights are human rights. But in too many places today, children’s rights are under attack. On this Day we will making space for children and young people to raise their voices on the issues that matter to them and will thanking every person doing everything in their power to protect children and their rights, even in the most impossible situations. By prioritizing children's rights and participation, we can help to build a better future for all. For Every Child, we wish hope. Explore resources for parents and teachers on child rights and follow the conversations with the hashtags: #WorldChildrensday, #20November; #ForEveryChild, #EveryRight.

KEY MESSAGES

For every child, protection.

For every child, safe water.

For every child, a longlife education.

For every child, a healthier future.

For every child, a voice.

For every child, a peaceful life.

For every child, nutritious food.

For every child, a liveable planet.

For Every child, inclusion.

For every child, a right to play.

For every child, every right.

EVENTS: On November 20th; The United Nations General Assembly, The UNICEF, the OHCHR and several specialized agencies will host a event to mark the World Children’s Day 2023 at UNHQ; From children and young people taking over to famous landmarks turning blue, here’s a taste of what to expect on the day. Children will ‘take over’ high-visibility roles in media, politics, business, sport and entertainment normally held by adults to shine a spotlight on issues that matter to them. Kids are speaking out and reimagining a better future. Explore what’s happening around the world.

Childhood in the media - Round-table on November 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the CMM Toledo auditorium.

The Wall of Children's Rights, November 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the CUM San Cristobal Auditorium in Segovia.

PUBLICATION: Read the full report of the State of the World's Children's 2023 entitled "For every child, immunization".

STATEMENTS: Read the statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Children’s Day 2023; November 20th and the Statement of the UNICEF Executive-Director on World Children’s Day 2023; November 20th.

WEBINARS: Issues concerning children.

CAMPAIGN: Join the World Children’s Day 2023 campaign “For every child, every right.” Show your support for child rights by going blue.

Africa Industrialization Day 2023; November 20th.

FORUM: “Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization Through the Empowerment of African women in Processing for an Integrated Market.” Africa Industrialization Day 2023. This year’s AID is being held to build more policy advocacy on the continent’s industrialization agenda, as well as the organization of the 2nd Edition of the African Women in Processing Summit. The theme will focus on the critical role of women-led enterprises in driving Africa’s industrialization through processing and value addition, and will highlight integration of women entrepreneurs in African markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area. With intra-African trade dominated with manufactured products, there is a huge potential for women to take up more roles in manufacturing as a pathway to the African continent’s structural transformation, economic inclusion as well as job creation. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #AccelerateafricasIndustrialization, #AIW2023, #integratedmarket, #AfricaIndustrializationDay, #Industrialization, #20november, #AfricaIndustrialization, #AfricaIndustrializationWeek, #IndustrializingAfrica.

EVENTS: On November 20th, from 1:15 – 2:15 PM (EST) a high level event jointly organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the African Union Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETTIM), the African Union (AU) Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations to mark the Africa Industialization Day 2023 will be held at the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations. The event will bring together representatives of African states, other Member States, regional entities, and partner organizations of the UN system supporting Africa’s sustainable development. It will consist of a few high-level statements and a buffet lunch. During the Africa Industrialization week 2023 in Cairo, Egypt from November 09th to November 15th. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA’s) impactful contribution to regional integration and trade initiatives in Africa. Through its Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD), ECA showcased some of its new and existing strides toward reshaping Africa’s economic landscape. Get the AID2023 agenda programme!

Launch of the "Industrial policy for a fair globalization" Industrial Development Report 2024.

The UNIDO’s Industrial Development Report 2024 calls for bold policy initiatives to channel investments into sustainable industry, which holds great potential for facilitating recovery and accelerating progress. When industry is aligned with the SDGs, it can ignite innovation, create decent jobs and contribute to the mitigation of climate change. The strong resurgence of industrial policy worldwide highlights a renewed interest in the power of industry to solve today’s challenges. This resurgence is primarily driven by the world’s most industrialized countries. Developing countries must match these efforts to fully leverage industrial policy for the achievement of the SDGs. Domestic efforts alone will not suffice. The report urges the international community to come together in solidarity to support the world’s most vulnerable countries. We need a New Deal for fair globalization and global solidarity with a renewed spirit of international partnership, enabling developing countries to design, finance and implement SDG-oriented industrial policies. The report puts forth actions to bolster modern industrial policy capable of addressing the trends of tomorrow. This calls for enhancing government capabilities, increasing access to finance and promoting regional and global coordination.

Discussion Points: Industrial policy solutions for fair globalization.

Objective: A high-level debate around industrial policy involving policymakers across different regions on industrial policy solutions for a fair future. The debate will be prompted by key findings of the IDR 2024, presented in an overview document that will be available in digital and printed formats. Read the Concept note.

PUBLICATIONS: African economies remain resilient amid multiple shocks. The theme of the 2023 African Economic Outlook is Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth in Africa. Learn more by reading the Transcript of Africa’s Regional Economic Outlook provided by the IMF. Download the African Economic Outlook 2023.

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