Peace, justice and inclusion at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery
This high-level event will bring together SDG16+ leaders to:
- Amplify the call for peace, inclusion and justice to serve as the engine of response and recovery efforts through strong and sustained political leadership.
- Promote a conversation on the links between the UN Common Agenda, SDG16+ and the rest of the 2030 Agenda.
- Identify policy, programming, and financial actions with the greatest potential for transformation.
- Strengthen the global mobilization for SDG16+ by shining a spotlight with new partnerships, initiatives, and actions.
The event will be co-sponsored by Costa Rica and the Netherlands in collaboration with the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive societies hosted by the NYU Center for International Cooperation.
Panelists
H.E. Rodrigo Carazo, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations
H.E. Yoka Brandt, Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations
H.E. Maja Fjaestad, State Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Sweden
H.E. Hasina Safi, Minister of Women’s Affairs, Afghanistan
Mr. Bonian Golmohammadi, Secretary-General at World Federation of United Nations Associations
Ms. Lysa John, Secretary General, CIVICUS Ms. Wevyn Muganda, Coordinator for Mutual Aid Kenya
Ms. Celia Ouellette, Founder and Chief Executive, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
Ms. Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director, Foundation for Human Rights in South Africa
Ms. Liv Tørres, Director of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies (Moderator)