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Collecting inputs and suggestions
Collecting inputs and suggestions from underrepresented groups on ways to improve the implementation of Conventions
We are collecting inputs and suggestions from underrepresented groups on ways to improve the implementation of conventions:
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United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto
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Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes
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Voluntary National Reviews
Apply to Speak
We are looking for public diplomacy practitioners and civil society representatives wishing to speak at internal or external events:
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informal consultations with stakeholders
Speakers will have the possibility to present their work and position on specific issues during the events.
In order to ensure an inclusive, comprehensive and meaningful civil society participation, the Institute will coordinate and select contributions.
Each speaker will have 2-3 minutes to present their work on the topic. Speakers will be asked to send in their statements or videos including transcripts before the event. All abstracts have to be submitted in English.
Speaker Requirements
Submit your application to speak and professional bio.
When your application is accepted, respond promptly confirming your participation.
Create and submit a pre-recorded 2-3 minute video presentation
Be prepared for a live session following your presentation.
There are no sponsorship speaking or pay-to-speak opportunities at any event.
Collecting inputs and suggestions
We are collecting inputs and suggestions from underrepresented groups on ways to improve the implementation of conventions
UNTOC Review Mechanism
Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto
UN Ad Hoc Committee
Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes
The Institute joined a working group on preparing the Voluntary National Review Statement 2024.
The collective drafting process includes:
Joint initial meeting online with all the volunteers
Collaborative drafting via a Google doc, following an agreed template
Finalizing the joint statement in a joint online meeting
Selecting a spokesperson to deliver the statement at the HLPF during the VNR sessions 8-18 July 2024
Contributing to Voluntary National Reviews
GENERAL INFORMATION
General info
As part of its review mechanisms, the 2030 SDG Agenda encourages states to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven (paragraph 79). These national reviews serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the high-level political forum (HLPF), meeting every year in July.
As stipulated in paragraph 84 of the 2030 Agenda, regular reviews by the HLPF are to be voluntary, state-led, and shall provide a platform for partnerships, including through the participation of major groups and other relevant stakeholders.
The Institute is committed to bringing representatives of underrepresented communities to the table with the UN and will be supporting our members in doing so.
Before engaging, we encourage stakeholders to review the many resources made available by the UN at the link below.
2024 -2025
Countries scheduled to present VNRs in 2024
The Institute encourages stakeholders related to countries scheduled to present VNRs to engage in these processes to bring the underrepresented voices to the UN table.
Following states have expressed interest to carry out voluntary national reviews (VNRs) of their implementation of the 2030 Agenda at the 2024 HLPF:
Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belize, Brazil, Chad, Colombia, Congo (Republic of the), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Georgia, Guinea, Honduras, Kenya, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Palau, Peru, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zimbabwe.
FOCUS AREAS
Monitoring and Independent Assessment
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Monitoring of inclusive engagement of non-state actors in the national implementation of the SDGs
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An Independent Assessment of the Voluntary National Review Reports Submitted to the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development