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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20250523T211408Z
CREATED:20250523T211408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211408Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Statistical Leadership for Heads of National Statistical Offices in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:This regional training workshop will convene around 15 heads of national statistical offices (NSOs) in Japan for an intensive peer learning and leadership development experience. As the demand for timely\, high-quality data grows\, NSOs are under increasing pressure to modernize and lead effectively within dynamic data ecosystems. This workshop will equip NSO leaders to drive internal\, coordinate broader national statistical systems\, and engage with emerging tools like artificial intelligence to meet evolving data needs and build public trust. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/paris21-wks-asiapacific/
LOCATION:Chiba\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20250523T204950Z
CREATED:20250523T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T204950Z
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SUMMARY:Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences (CAPS) will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, and community leaders for four days of connection and networking in Portland. The panel Citizen Science for Policy: Is the Citizen Science Community Ready for Change?\, will explore how citizen-generated data can influence decision-making. The session will feature Francesca Perucci\, Director of Policy and Partnerships of Open Data Watch and member of the Collaborative on Citizen Data. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/caps-2025/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20250502T181105Z
CREATED:20241101T211929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T181105Z
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SUMMARY:Financing for Feminist Futures Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Financing for Feminist Futures conference will bring together activists\, researchers\, policymakers\, donors\, and civil society members to strategize on securing stronger\, more sustainable funding for feminist initiatives. The event aims to center gender equality in global financing discussions\, especially in preparation for the Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)\, and will introduce a Framework to outline the necessary resources for achieving these goals. Attendees will also explore and discuss 13 selected research projects on advancing feminist funding globally. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/feminist-futures-conference/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T170951Z
CREATED:20250509T170951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170951Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Statistical inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons
DESCRIPTION:The co-leaders of the Multi-stakeholder Pledges on the Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons will host a webinar focused on statistical inclusion as a foundation for inclusive socio-economic policies.   \nThe event will explore how national statistics can drive effective protection and support for displaced and stateless populations\, highlight successful practices\, and promote resources to help governments and partners turn inclusion commitments into action.  \nSpeakers include:  \n\nMr. Omar Moussa Ali\, Director of Demographic and Social Statistics\, Institute of Statistics of Djibouti (INSTAD)  \n\n\nMs. Natalia Baal\, Head of Secretariat\, Expert Group on Refugee\, IDP\, and Statelessness Statistics (EGRISS)  \n\n\nMr. Gohdar Mohamed\, Head of Population and Labor Force Statistics Department\, Kurdistan Region Statistics Office\, Iraq  \n\n\nMr. Dennis Arvin L. Chan\, Chief State Counsel\, Head of the Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit Department of Justice\, Government of the Philippines  \n\n\nMr. Mulualem Desta\, Deputy Director General\, Refugee and Returnee Services\, Government of Ethiopia  \n\n\nMs. Sian Rasdale Head of Centre for Data & Analysis (CfDA) & Chief Statistician\, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)   \n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Ms. Aissatou Dicko\, Head of the World Bank-UNHCR Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-statistical-inclusion-of-forcibly-displaced-and-stateless-persons/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20250502T182307Z
CREATED:20250502T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T182307Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Workshop on International Statistical Classifications – Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:From 20–22 May 2025\, statisticians from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santiago\, Chile\, for a regional workshop hosted by UNSD and ECLAC. The workshop will focus on the Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC\, Rev. 5) and the Central Product Classification (CPC Ver. 3.0).\, offering participants practical guidance\, peer learning\, and discussions on regional priorities. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/regional-workshop-intl-classification-latam-caribbean/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20250321T213557Z
CREATED:20250321T212619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T213557Z
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SUMMARY:UNGA Informal Interactive Dialogue 2: The Pact for the Future — Monitoring and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Concerted efforts at the national level are key to the Pact’s successful implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of the progress is key to driving and tracking progress in the implementation of the Pact for the Future. This dialogue will focus on monitoring Pact implementation at the national level\, exploring potential monitoring mechanisms to evaluate progress\, and potentially leveraging tracking systems. This would allow for an exchange of ideas and practices amongst member states.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unga-informal-interactive-dialogue-2/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T093000
DTSTAMP:20250512T211522Z
CREATED:20250512T211522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T211522Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Deep learning and remote sensing for agricultural and environmental statistics
DESCRIPTION:The UN Big Data Hub\, hosted by IBGE\, will hold a webinar on climate change indicators\, with a focus on deep learning and remote sensing for agricultural and environmental statistics. Alberto Roman\, senior scientist at Masae Analytics and former NASA expert\, will share how cutting-edge tools in geophysics\, machine learning\, and remote sensing are being used to monitor environmental change and support climate-resilient agriculture. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-deep-learning-environmental-statistics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000
DTSTAMP:20250512T211956Z
CREATED:20250512T211956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T211956Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Data for Intersectionality: Data Sources for More Equitable and Inclusive Data Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar for a timely discussion on Data for Intersectionality: Data Sources for More Equitable and Inclusive Data Systems to explore how we can leverage household surveys\, citizen-generated data\, and qualitative insights to better understand and respond to intersecting forms of inequality. \nThis webinar is co-organized by the Inter-secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys (ISWGHS) and the Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians. \nSpeakers include:\n▪️Francesca Perucci (Open Data Watch)\n▪️Haoyi Chen (United Nations Statistics Division)\n▪️Elizabeth Lockwood (CBM Global Disability Inclusion)\n▪️Diana Osorio (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística – DANE Colombia)
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-for-intersectionality/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20250124T221851Z
CREATED:20250124T221851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T221851Z
UID:51082-1746576000-1746748799@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:10th Multi-Stakeholder STI Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology\, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will take place in May 2025. Aligned with the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)\, the 2025 STI Forum will explore science and technology contributions to SDGs\, including health\, gender equality\, economic growth\, ocean conservation\, and global partnerships.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/sti-forum-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20250109T202852Z
CREATED:20250109T202852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T202852Z
UID:51030-1746576000-1746748799@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Data Innovation Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:DIS 2025 is one of the largest annual Data and AI events in the Nordics\, bringing together over 300 speakers from around the world to explore innovative ideas and practical applications of data and AI. The summit\, celebrating its 10th edition\, will feature over 200 sessions on applied data innovation\, AI\, ML\, big data\, IoT\, and more. This year’s event will be hybrid. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-innovation-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Kista\, Sweden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20241118T162839Z
CREATED:20241118T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T162839Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Impact Summit – Data that Speaks: Global Health and Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:This two-day practical learning event will focus on leveraging qualitative methods for research\, measurement\, and evaluation in global health and gender equality. Participants will engage in workshops tailored to specific projects\, methods\, or pressing questions\, gaining insights into innovative qualitative approaches. Virtual participation is available contingent on in-person participation from at least one person from your organization. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/global-health-impact-summit/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20250314T175748Z
CREATED:20250314T175748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T175748Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth PrepCom - International Conference on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:The PrepCom will be held back-to-back with the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum Follow-up and will take place from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The event will provide an additional platform to advance dialogue on the Financing for Development agenda.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/4prepcom-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250428T194712Z
CREATED:20250428T194712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T194712Z
UID:51769-1745884800-1745971199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:ODIN 2024/25 Launch
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly changing world\, open data is essential for informed decisions\, public trust\, and accountable governance. Whether addressing climate risks\, economic shifts\, or social inequality\, accessible and high-quality data is critical to shaping effective\, inclusive solutions. \nBut how open is the data that matters most? \nOn April 29\, Open Data Watch will launch the latest round of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN)—a global assessment of the availability and openness of official statistics. \nThis year’s ODIN will answer:\n🔹 Which countries are leading on open data?\n🔹 Where is progress accelerating—or stalling?\n🔹 How are national statistical systems adapting to emerging data needs?
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/odinlaunch-2024-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250314T174817Z
CREATED:20250109T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T174817Z
UID:51023-1745798400-1745971199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum (FfD4 Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum will take place from April 22 to 25 at the UN Headquarters in New York. This event will bring together governments\, civil society\, and other stakeholders to discuss financing strategies for sustainable development. Considering the SDGs and achievements so far\, the forum aims to tackle urgent global challenges like conflicts\, disasters\, and economic instability through development financing. Panel discussions include The Road to FfD4\, Domestic Public Resources\, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance\, International Development Cooperation\, Science and Capacity-Building\, and many more.  \n  \nVirtual participation is available via UN Web TV. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4-ecosoc-forum-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20250314T201056Z
CREATED:20250314T201056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T201056Z
UID:51564-1745539200-1745798399@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place from April 21 to 26 in Washington\, D.C. Key events will include the Development Committee Meeting\, the International Monetary and Financial Committee\, and events and fora focused on international development\, the global economy\, and financial markets.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/wb-imf-spring-meetings-2025/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20250321T211811Z
CREATED:20250321T211811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211811Z
UID:51594-1745366400-1745625599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:WHO Workshop: How the health sector accelerated improvements in CRVS
DESCRIPTION:The World Health Organization is hosting a regional workshop in Thailand from April 23–25\, 2025\, on Getting Everyone in the Picture – How the Health Sector Accelerated Improvements in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) (2015–2024). Participation is by invitation only.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/who-workshop-crvs/
LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T103000
DTSTAMP:20250328T211906Z
CREATED:20250328T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211906Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Perspectives: DPI and Open Data as Public Goods
DESCRIPTION:As global discussions advance on the Global Digital Compact\, experts will examine how DPI can bridge digital divides\, promote data sovereignty\, and ensure inclusive\, sustainable digital ecosystems—particularly in the Global South. Organized by D4D.net and the Caribbean DPI Summit\, this hybrid (virtual and in-person) event will feature policymakers\, researchers\, and civil society leaders shaping the future of digital governance. The event is part of the Caribbean DPI Summit in Kingston\, Jamaica. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/d4d-southern-perspectives/
LOCATION:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20250314T190836Z
CREATED:20250314T190836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T190836Z
UID:51556-1744156800-1744415999@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s ARFSD is “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.” The event\, organized by UNECA and the Government of Uganda in partnership with other organizations\, will focus on assessing progress\, sharing knowledge\, and promoting policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda in line with regional priorities. \nARFSD report and Chair’s summary will be submitted to ECOSOC and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/11th-arfsd/
LOCATION:Kampala\, Uganda
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20250124T222905Z
CREATED:20250124T222905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222905Z
UID:51094-1743984000-1744329599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:3rd Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:The Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean is scheduled to be held in Saint Kitts and Nevis from April 7 to 10\, 2025. More details will be published soon on ECLAC’s website.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/3rd-forum-on-human-rights-defenders/
LOCATION:Basseterre\, Saint Kitts and Nevis
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20250328T212155Z
CREATED:20250328T212155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212155Z
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SUMMARY:UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:This forum aims to highlight the importance of inclusive and evidence-based policy solutions while integrating regional perspectives into global processes. The focus will be on reviewing SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)\, SDG 5 (Gender Equality)\, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)\, SDG 14 (Life Below Water)\, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).  \nSome of the activities include: a High-level Policy Segment centered on science- and evidence-driven policy solutions\, alongside peer learning roundtables focused on the SDGs under review. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unece-regional-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20250124T222123Z
CREATED:20250124T222123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222123Z
UID:51084-1743552000-1743724799@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The third Global Disability Summit (GDS) will be co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the Governments of Germany and Jordan. This event will build on the successes of previous summits\, driving international cooperation to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.  \nBringing together governments\, multilateral agencies\, businesses\, academia\, civil society organizations\, organizations of persons with disabilities\, and foundations\, the Summit aims to amplify global efforts toward disability-inclusive development. Participants are encouraged to submit actionable commitments\, with standout pledges featured on stage.  \nIn-person and virtual attendance options are available. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/gds-2025/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T100000
DTSTAMP:20250321T211012Z
CREATED:20250321T211012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211012Z
UID:51591-1743498000-1743501600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - Reaching the unreached: Placing key services where they're needed most
DESCRIPTION:Flowminder is hosting a seminar on how to leverage geospatial data to optimize service locations. The session will explore how data-driven insights can help prioritize areas for interventions\, whether for vaccination sites\, schools\, or polling stations—maximizing impact with limited resources. Participants will gain an understanding of key factors affecting resource allocation and Flowminder’s approach to location optimization at national and local levels. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-flowminder/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20250124T222716Z
CREATED:20250124T222716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222716Z
UID:51092-1743379200-1743811199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development serves as a regional platform to track progress\, share experiences\, and strengthen commitments toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Organized by CEPAL/ECLAC\, the Forum brings together governments\, UN agencies\, civil society organizations\, academia\, and other stakeholders.   \nDiscussions focus on regional challenges\, opportunities\, and collaborative strategies to advance sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean\, particularly around SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, SDG 5 (gender equality)\, SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, SDG 14 (life below water)\, and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals). 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cepal-sdgforum-2025/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20250321T212248Z
CREATED:20250321T212248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T212248Z
UID:51598-1742947200-1743033599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNGA Informal Interactive Dialogue 1: The Pact for the Future — Means of Implementation
DESCRIPTION:This dialogue will explore how Member States can create an enabling environment at the national and international levels to implement the commitments of the Pact for the Future. It will address implementation challenges and solutions\, including through mobilizing financial resources\, technology transfer\, partnerships\, and capacity building.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unga-informal-interactive-dialogue-1/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20250109T202701Z
CREATED:20250109T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T202701Z
UID:51025-1742601600-1743379199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Open Data Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Open Data Week 2025 celebrates New York City’s open data with a series of in-person and virtual events. Organized by the NYC Open Data Team\, BetaNYC\, and Data Through Design\, the festival kicks off with an art exhibition that creatively interprets open data. Throughout the week\, participants can attend workshops\, panels\, and interactive sessions to explore how municipal data can be used to address urban challenges. The event wraps up with a conference at CUNY School of Law\, offering in-depth discussions on how data can be leveraged to improve city life.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/open-data-week-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T093000
DTSTAMP:20250307T181322Z
CREATED:20250307T181322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T181322Z
UID:51371-1742457600-1742463000@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:CSW69 - Empowering each other for gender data transformation: Advancing collaboration and civil society engagement in official data processes
DESCRIPTION:This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women. Register here.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-genderdatatransformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20250217T213303Z
CREATED:20250217T213303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213303Z
UID:51211-1742437800-1742486400@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum - From recommendations to reality: A new tool to track CEDAW’s impact
DESCRIPTION:This event will introduce a new tool designed to support the CEDAW Committee\, civil society organizations (CSOs)\, and women’s health and rights researchers in advancing the implementation of women’s rights recommendations. By providing valuable data\, insights\, and strategic actions\, the tool aims to enhance transparent government reporting and foster greater accountability in the CEDAW process. Partners in the event will explore how this tool can support effective monitoring and progress toward women’s rights globally. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ngo-csw-cedaw/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20250221T155818Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum - Operationalizing Intersectionality Across the Data Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:Join the in-person session at the NGO CSW69 Forum\, hosted by Open Data Watch\, Data2X\, and the Center for Global Development\, to explore how intersectionality can shape policies that work for everyone. This session will focus on how understanding the overlapping dimensions of a person’s identity can help design more inclusive data systems.  \nThe session will feature data experts and practitioners sharing case studies and strategies for applying intersectionality to data collection\, publication\, and uptake. Attendees will gain practical insights into how inclusive data systems can lead to more equitable policies and meaningful change. \nEvent Location: Salvation Army (221 E. 52nd St. – New York). \nRegister here.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-intersectionality/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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SUMMARY:CSW69 - From Numbers to Narratives: Unlocking the power of Gender Data through Data storytelling and Visualization
DESCRIPTION:This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Register here. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-numberstonarratives/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
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SUMMARY:United Nations Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) is a United Nations platform that brings together multiple stakeholders to evaluate trends and progress in international development cooperation. The DCF happens biannually\, focusing on strengthening the strategic role of development cooperation\, enhancing effectiveness through partnerships\, and fostering South-South and triangular cooperation to drive global progress towards the SDGs. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/dcf-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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