The 57th session will feature several key discussions on human rights. Topics will include promoting economic, social, and cultural rights to address inequalities, quality education for peace and tolerance, and the right to development. Other discussions will cover the role of the family in supporting human rights, the rights of Indigenous Peoples in relation to state…
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| 4 events, ESCAP organizes this training workshop in partnership with the National Statistics Bureau of Bhutan as part of the Inequality Assessment project. The program aims to enhance participants' skills in understanding and reporting inequalities in civil registration of births and deaths. The SESRIC Statistical Experience Sharing Webinar Series provides a platform for National Statistics Offices (NSOs) of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries and international agencies to share experiences and best practices in producing high-quality data. Upcoming webinars in 2024 will cover topics like the modernization of NSOs through digitalization (26 September) and data visualization techniques… In 2021, over 700 million people in Asia and the Pacific lived with disabilities, highlighting the need for disability-inclusive development. This course will focus on improving disability-disaggregated data to track progress on related Sustainable Development Goals and address policy gaps reinforced by the Incheon Strategy and the Jakarta Declaration for the region. | 5 events, - This webinar will examine the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) to revolutionize survey research in three key areas: questionnaire design, synthetic data creation, and their role as qualitative interviewers. It also critically addresses concerns regarding biases, ethical implications, and the challenges of ensuring transparency in their application for research and data collection. | 5 events, This 3-day course is for professionals monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or economic, social, and environmental statistics. It will cover the theoretical and methodological background of indicator systems, focusing on their role in SDG monitoring. Participants will learn about the development, selection, and communication of indicators and how these systems aid in evidence-based decision-making. | 7 events, This online sprint will review key elements for evolving population data systems to meet current and future demands in terms of cost efficiency and policy relevance. The session will explore digital-first methods, integrating geospatial and administrative data, and innovative techniques to enhance population statistics, addressing challenges and the need for adaptable, high-quality data collection systems. - This event, aimed at participants from OIC member countries, will focus on enhancing skills in visualizing and communicating sustainability data to support sustainable development initiatives. | 3 events, The World Statistics Congress 2025 will bring together over 2,000 statisticians and data scientists for four days of expert talks and sessions. Participants will explore cutting-edge developments in statistics, participate in specialized sessions, and have opportunities for networking and collaboration. | ||
| 4 events, The event will focus on implementing the Strategic Framework for Pacific Statistics (2022–2030), aiming to strengthen the capacity of National Statistical Offices (NSOs), through discussions and collaboration. It will prioritize programs that effectively utilize statistics, playing a crucial role in the governance and coordination of statistical delivery and improvement to support evidence-based decision-making across the… | 4 events, This webinar focuses on the impact of location and geography on social and demographic data. Key topics include the use of georeferenced data, satellite imagery, and techniques like small area estimation to address data gaps, with a focus on how 'place' can predict social outcomes and improve data dissemination. | |||||
| 2 events, - The Gender Equity Unit will host the next episode of its webinar series, "Gender, Data & Equity: Expert Conversations," on Monday, October 14. This session will feature a panel discussion on gender, ethics, and artificial intelligence. | 4 events, The 2024 Workshop on Statistics for SDGs (15 October) will focus on sharing practical experiences, best practices, and solutions in reporting statistics for Sustainable Development Goals. The 8th Expert Meeting on Statistics for SDGs (16-17 October) will address strategic issues, identify priorities for future work, and enhance collaboration among national statistical offices, international organizations, and… - This webinar will showcase innovative, data-driven climate action projects from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The event will highlight how countries are using advanced data approaches to tackle climate challenges, offering actionable insights and fostering global collaboration. Participants will explore case studies on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and environmental monitoring. Available in English, French,… - This high-level event will explore progress in eradicating poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a sustainable planet. The discussion will highlight strategies to overcome interconnected crises and address post-pandemic poverty. Speakers include Indermit Gill, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Haishan Fu, Luis Felipe López-Calva, Maria Eugenia Genoni, and Christoph Lakner. | 4 events, The webinar will focus on using time as a key element in social and demographic data. It will cover best practices in data collection, the importance of longitudinal studies, and methods to improve the adaptability of statistics to reflect societal changes. - The UNFCCC gender team will host a virtual information session to provide an in-depth overview of gender-related topics for upcoming sessions at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The session will cover negotiations under the gender and climate change agenda, including the review of the enhanced Lima work programme on gender and its gender action plan, as well… | ||||
| 5 events, In a year marked by numerous elections, democratic governments and societies face heightened challenges, including economic security, geopolitical tensions, climate change, and digital transformation. This edition of the OECD Global Forum will explore evidence on the evolving drivers of trust in public institutions and innovative government practices to address structural challenges such as the rise… The conference will focus on integrating gender equality into biodiversity conservation. The discussions will emphasize the importance of sex-disaggregated data and gender-responsive actions in biodiversity management. Hosted by Women4Biodiversity and global partners, the event will present tools, methodologies, and insights to improve gender data in environmental efforts. Attendees can join in person or virtually, and the… The 15 meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) is hosted by the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance and Statistics Norway. The first day will be a closed meeting for members, followed by two days of plenary sessions, open to countries, agencies, and other stakeholders. The workshop will focus on the standardization of processes, information, and architectures essential for modern statistical production systems. The event will explore key objectives such as interoperability, governance, transparency, traceability, and provenance in statistical production. Sessions will highlight the role of models and standards in achieving these goals, along with discussions on the future of… | 3 events, - Part of the 2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health, this session led by the IDRC will focus on enhancing access to health services for vulnerable populations during crises. Chaired by Nafissatou Diop, the panel will feature projects addressing sexual and reproductive health services for internally displaced people in Burkina Faso, maternal health improvements in Niger,… | 3 events, - Part of the 2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health, this virtual session led by the IDRC will focus on “Civil Registration, Vital Statistics and Legal Identity in Poly-Crisis: Lessons Learned.” Chaired by Sana Naffa, the session will examine the role of universal legal identity in sustainable development, addressing the unregistered births, deaths, and marriages that… | ||||
| 4 events, The Multistakeholder Hearing will take place in New York on 28 October, providing a platform for Member States, civil society, academia, the private sector, and philanthropy organizations to actively engage in discussions toward an outcome for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). UN grounds pass holders, including representatives of NGOs with consultative… - This webinar will explore the concept of data equity, examining how fair and inclusive data practices can promote human rights and reduce power imbalances in emerging data ecosystems. Participants will discuss challenges and tools for advancing data equity across industries, focusing on data governance and its alignment with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. | 4 events, - Join the Consortium for Inclusive Data (CID) for a webinar on “Taking Stock of SOGIESC Inclusion in Household Surveys.” Speakers Dominik Koehler and D’Lane Compton from the World Bank will discuss efforts to identify surveys that include SOGIESC questions. Registration Required. - This event, hosted by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data in collaboration with the Governments of Canada, Norway, Sierra Leone, and the UK, will take place alongside the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing in preparation for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). Panelists will discuss how strong data and statistical systems are crucial for… | 4 events, The Training on Gender Data Collection in the Turks and Caicos Islands is designed to enhance the technical capacity of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI)’s public sector in collecting and analyzing sex-disaggregated data. The in-person workshop, to be held in November 2024 (date TBC), will offer a deeper dive into practical applications of gender data… Side event organized by ESCAP, UNEP, and ECE as part of the 4th Global Expert Forum. It seeks to explore the nexus between disaster-related statistics and civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems, including using civil registration to support the production of disaster-related statistics. |