This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women. Register here.  

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…

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.

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.…

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…

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.  Bringing together governments, multilateral agencies, businesses, academia, civil society organizations,…

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). …

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.