High-level Meeting on Achieving Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies for Sustainable Development: Converting words into action

22 September 2016 - 22 September 2016Location

This high-level event will serve to formally launch the Global Alliance for Reporting Progress on Promoting Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies and seeks to provide a platform for Member States, representatives from civil society, private sector and high-level personalities to engage in strategy and policy discussion, outline priorities, exchange knowledge and experience, and strengthen partnerships within the international community to promote peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.

Official Launch of Qatar Upholding Education for Syrians’ Trust

21 September 2016 - 22 September 2016Location

The State of Qatar will launch a joint Initiative entitled Qatar Upholding Education for Syrians’ Trust. On the margins of the 71st United Nations General Assembly, this initiative seeks to ensure that children and youth affected by the Syrian crises can unlock their full potential through having the necessary education and skills to effectively transition into formal education and future gainful employment and be positive members of their community.

High-level Side Event on the margins of the United Nations High-level Summit to Address Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants

19 September 2016 - 19 September 2016Location

The side event will bring together governments, UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, academia and youth affected by humanitarian crises to promote the role of high-level education in crises situations. As stated in the draft outcome document for the 19th September High-level UN Summit, in crises situations, higher education protects a critical group of young men and women, helps to build self-reliance, fosters inclusion and non-discrimination and provides a foundation for the rebuilding of war-torn societies.