THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE 23rd of February – 27th of February 2015 rd
* This version was published on the 23 of February 2015. For more recently updated information, please consult the online version. * All the times listed below are local times for the region in which they are listed .
Highlights of the week
New York. Security Council Open Debate on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Reflect on History, reaffirm the strong Commitment to the Purpose and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations”. The Secretary-General is to deliver a Statement and this, in addition to the Debate itself, should serve as further Inputs in the Context of the 70th Anniversary. Monday 23rd of February. At 10 a.m. More information Geneva. OHCHR Press Conference on the “Human Rights Council, 28th regular session (2nd to 27th of March) with Ambassador Joachim Ruecker (Germany), President of the Human Rights Council. Wednesday 25th of February More information Geneva. UNEP Launch of the Report “Lessons on Monitoring and Implementation of the MDGs for the Post-2015 Development Agenda”. Thursday 26th of February. More information Santiago de Chile. High-level Event on “Women in Power and Decision-making: Building a Different World”, hosted by the Governemnt of Chile in collaboration with UN Women. The Secretary-General will attend this Event on the 27th of February. 27th to 28th of February. More information Zero Discrimination Day. Sunday 1st of March. More information
Visits to Brussels
Visit of Ms. Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of WFP. 23rd to 24th of February. Press conference on the 23rd of February. Opening of the ‘Family Meal – What Brings us Together’ Exhibition at the European Parliament on the 23rd of February. More information and registration Visit of Ms. Urmila Bhoola, UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. 19th to 26th of February. Followed by a Press conference on the 26th of February Visit of Mr. Pierre Krähenbühl, UNRWA Commissioner General. 2nd to 4th of March.
Monday 23rd of February Brussels
Visit of Ms. Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of WFP. 23rd to 24th of February. Press conference on the 23rd of February. Opening of the ‘Family Meal – What Brings us Together’ Exhibition at the European Parliament on the 23rd of February. More information and registration European Parliament Committee Meetings. 23rd to 24th of February. More information EU Conference on “Shale Gas in a Low-Carbon Europe: The Role of Research”. More information Friends of Europe Report on “Unequal Europe: Recommendations for a more caring EU”. More information Meeting of the ACP Ministers of Health. 23rd to 26th of February. More information EU Creators Conference 2015. 23rd to 24th of February. More information Lecture on “The Eurocrisis: New Challenges for the EU’s Economic Policy” with Director-General Thomas Westphal of the German Federal Ministry of Finance. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “Cloning of Animals for Farming Purposes”. More information Interparliamentary Committee Meeting on “The Smart Borders Package: European Challenges, National Experiences, the Way Ahead”. 23rd to 24th of February. More information
2
Geneva
UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 54th session. 23rd of February to 6th of March. More information Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, 14th session. 23rd to 27th of February. More information
Lima
UNEP Sustainable Ocean Initiative Capacity-Building Workshop for South America. 23rd to 27th of February. More information
London
Global Law Summit 2015. 23rd to 25th of February. More information
New York
Security Council Open Debate on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Reflect on History, reaffirm the strong Commitment to the Purpose and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations”. The Secretary-General is to deliver a Statement and this, in addition to the Debate itself, should serve as further Inputs in the Context of the 70th Anniversary. At 10 a.m. More information Economic and Social Council, Substantive session, Operational Activities for Development Segment. 23rd to 25th of February. More information The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) will brief on the 3rd World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction or WCDRR (14th to 18th of March). More information
Riga
EU High Level Conference on “Healthy Lifestyles: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Young People at Schools”. 23rd to 24th of February. More information
Tirana, Albania
EBRD Workshop on “Enhancing the EHSS Skills and Competence of EBRD Local Consultants”. More information
3
Tuesday 24th of February Amsterdam
Kapuscinski Lecture with Guest Speaker Dr. Jonathan Jansen, Vice Chancellor and Rector of the University of the Free State in South Africa, will talk about “The Universalist Approach to Development under the Microscope”. More information
Antalya, Turkey
G20 Energy Sustainability Working Group Meeting. 24th to 25th of February. More information
Brussels
Presentation of the “2015 EEAG Report on the European Economy”, organized by Bruegel. More information Committee of the Regions 2nd CIVEX Commission Meeting. More information ECRN Workshop on “Small and Medium-sized Enterprises – The Engine of the European Industry”. More information IERI Conference on “Moscow, Washington and Brussels put to test by the Ukrainian Crisis”. More information Policy Dialogue on “The European Economic Outlook 2015”, organized by the European Policy Centre (EPC). More information Conference on “European Security and Russia: Cooperation or Escalation”. More information Press Conference on “How digital is your Country? Find out in the new EU Digital Index”. More information Conference on “Social and Environmental Progress: Europe in a Long-Run Perspective”. More information #Digital4EU Stakeholder Forum. More information EESC Conference on “The Future of European Social Dialogue”. More information EU Political Meeting on “Transporting Goods from Asia to the EU – What Role for Intermodality?” More information
4
European Parliament Public Hearing on “TTIP: Challenges and Opportunities for the Internal Market”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “The State of EU-Russia Relations”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “Financing for Development Post-2015. A Defining Debate”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “Impact of TTIP on ITRE Policy Areas”. More information
New York
Security Council Briefing by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić. More information Security Council Briefing and Consultations on UNMISS. More information Security Council Meeting on UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). More information UN Women will Co-host a Panel Discussion on “Transitional Justice as Transformative: Building a Sustainable Peace for All”. More information UNIDO and DPI will Co-Host a High-level Meeting focusing on “Towards the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the African Union Agenda 2063”. More information Wednesday 25th of February
Antalya, Turkey
G20 OECD Conference on Promoting Quality Apprenticeship. More information
Brussels
European Parliament Plenary Session. More information Bruegel Talk on “Eurozone Enlargement: How to make it Attractive?” More information ECIPE Lunch Seminar on “ISDS and Schizophrenia in the EU about International Law”. More information
5
Debate on “Towards What Capital Markets Union”, organized by Madariaga. More information Expert Roundtable on “The Impact of TTIP on Developing Countries: Obstacles and Opportunities”. More information Debate on “Food Supply Chain: Which Way towards Fairness, Integration and Competition?” More information Conference on “Heating and Cooling in the European Energy Transition”. More information EU Workshop on “Paving the Way for Advanced Manufacturing: Technology Transfer”. More information The European Commission presents the “Energy Union Strategy”. More information Award Ceremony of the European Parliament Citizen’s Prize. More information
Geneva
OHCHR Press Conference on the “Human Rights Council, 28th regular session (2nd to 27th of March) with Ambassador Joachim Ruecker (Germany), President of the Human Rights Council. More information
New York
UNODC will Co-host a Special Event on UNODC’s Support to the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy. More information Security Council briefing on the Middle East. More information
Paris
3rd OECD Parliamentary Days. 25th to 27th of February. More information
Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia-Alania
World Bank Workshop on “Strengthening Social and Economic Resilience in the North Caucasus”. More information
6
Worldwide
Webinar on “Digital Tourism: The Importance of Content”. More information Thursday 26th of February
Antalya, Turkey
G20 Employment Working Group Meeting. 26th to 28th of February. More information
Brussels
Press conference at the end of the visit of Ms. Urmila Bhoola, UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. 19th to 26th of February. More information Bruegel will host a discussion on “Global Fiscal Developments and Risks”. More information Committee of the Regions Forum of the “Euroregion Pyrenees-Mediterranean” – 10th Anniversary. More information Committee of the Regions 2nd SEDEC Commission Meeting. More information Committee of the Regions Briefing on “Making Single Market Rules work on the Ground”. More information The European Commission adopts its Monthly Infringements Package. More information European Parliament Committee Meetings. More information The European Commission presents the “Winter Economic Package”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “The European Citizen’s Initiative”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “Freedom of Religion or Belief: Christians and other Religious Minorities in the Middle East”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “Women Domestic Workers and Carers in the EU”. More information European Parliament Public Hearing on “The Reform of the Educational Systems in Europe as a Way to Fight Early School Leaving, Child Poverty and Youth Unemployment”. More information
7
European Parliament Workshop on “Cross-border Activities in the EU – Making Life easier for Citizens” More information EESC Extraordinary Meeting of the Workers’ Group. More information EU Workshop on “New Narratives for Innovation”. 26th to 27th of February. More information SIMPATIC (Social Impact Policy Analysis of Technological Innovation Challenges) Final Conference. 26th to 27th of February. More information
Geneva
UNEP Launch of the Report “Lessons on Monitoring and Implementation of the MDGs for the Post-2015 Development Agenda”. More information
New York
Security Council Consultations with the 1718 Committee (regarding measures relating to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) and the 751/1907 Committee concerning Somalia and Eritrea. More information More information UN DPI will organize a Briefing on “Partnerships for Success: NGOs Youth and the UN”. More information
Paris
Conference on “Human Rights and Global Health”. More information (fr)
Riga
International Trade Union Conference on “Trade Union Role in Promotion of Sustainable Growth and Quality Job Creation”. 26th to 27th of February. More information
8
Friday 27th of February
Brussels
Launch of the Report: “Who holds the Power in the New European Parliament? And Why?” More information CEPS Lecture on “EU-China Relations: Journal of Common Market Studies (JCMS)”. More information Committee of the Regions 2nd ECON Commission Meeting. More information
Santiago de Chile, Chile
High-level Event on “Women in Power and Decision-making: Building a Different World”, hosted by the Governemnt of Chile in collaboration with UN Women. The Secretary-General will attend this Event on the 27th of February. 27th to 28th of February. More information Sunday 1st of March
Zero Discrimination Day More information Abu Dhabi
7th Global Financial Markets Forum 2015. More information
New York
France will hold the Security Council Presidency in March. More information
Toronto, Canada
World Bank Forum on “Looking Beyond the Boom: The Future of Mining in Latin America”. More information
9
Monday 2nd of March Brussels
Visit of Mr. Pierre Krähenbühl, UNRWA Commissioner General. 2nd to 4th of March. Friends of Europe Debate on “ASEAN in the 21st Century. What’s Happening and Why It Matters”. More information European Parliament Committee Meetings. More information EU Competitiveness Council. 2nd to 3rd of March. More information Committee of the Regions Workshop on “Cutting Red Tape for Enterprises. Regional Good Practices in Administrative Simplification”. More information
Geneva
Human Rights Council, 28th session. 2nd to 27th of March. More information Human Rights Council, Working Group on “The Use of Mercenaries as a Means of Violating Human Rights and Impeding the Exercise of the Right of Peoples to Self-determination”, 24th session. 2nd to 6th of March. More information
New York
General Assembly, 5th Committee, 1st resumed session. 2nd to 27th of March. More information
Riga
High-level EU Event on “Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Development – The Synthesis for Succes”. More information EU NGO Forum. More information
Vienna
IAEA, Board of Governors Meeting. 2nd To 6th of March. More information
10
Zagreb, Croatia
EBRD Workshop on “Enhancing the EHSS Skills and Competences of EBRD Local Consultants”. More information
United Nations Regional Information Centre Residence Palace Bloc C 7th floor - Rue de la Loi, 155, 104 Brussels http://www.unric.org/en/
Visit us on Facebook
11