United Nations Post-2015 intergovernmental negotiations
The fourth session of the intergovernmental negotiations on the post-2015 UN development agenda will take place on 21-24 April 2015. This joint session is scheduled to focus on Means of Implementation...
View ArticleSessions at IFLA Congress in Cape Town to focus on the post-2015 development...
On 2 August 2015, just in time for the IFLA Congress in Cape Town, the United Nations completed negotiations on the post-2015 development agenda, now entitled the 2030 Agenda. At two special sessions...
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Toolkit: Libraries and the UN post-2015 development agenda (January 2015)
As the United Nations reflects on the future of global development and the post-2015 agenda, access to information must be recognised as critical to supporting governments to achieve development goals,...
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Libraries Lead in the War on Information Poverty: IFLA Addresses UN...
The sustainable development of our societies requires access to information for all, and libraries are essential to achieving this. Donna Scheeder (IFLA President, 2015-2017) underlined this point in...
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Advocating for Libraries as Partners for Development: IFLA’s International...
On 28-29 June, IFLA will hold the International Advocacy Programme (IAP) Global Convening in New York, USA. Nearly 40 participants from all regions have been invited by IFLA to celebrate success, look...
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An Open Invitation: UN, Government Officials Welcome Library Engagement in...
The IFLA International Advocacy Programme (IAP) Global Convening took place in New York on 28-29 June 2018. Nearly 40 participants, invited by IFLA, met at the Brooklyn Public Library, the United...
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Libraries Leading the Transformation to Sustainable, Resilient Societies:...
The UN High Level Political Forum takes place on 9-18 July 2018 in New York, discussing global challenges and defining a path to sustainable development. IFLA is there, raising awareness among...
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Transformation through Information: IFLA Engages at UN High Level Political...
Over the ten days of this year’s High Level Political Forum, IFLA engaged intensively with governments, UN officials, experts and partners from civil society. By ensuring that decision-makers...
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Libraries and the 2030 Agenda in 2019 - A Timeline
2019 will be a big year at the UN. The regular regional and global forum and voluntary national reviews taking a specific focus on education, employment, equality and access to information.
View ArticleSDGs - Looking Ahead (IFLA IAP Global Convening, 28 June 2018)
During the International Advocacy Programme Global Convening, held in New York on 28-29 June 2018, IFLA offered a presentation about expected events in the coming year at the United Nations. This...
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Informed, Empowered, Equal: IFLA to Underline Libraries’ Contribution to...
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) provide a global roadmap towards lasting and equitable growth. The annual High-Level Political Forum is the opportunity to measure progress,...
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Knowledge Partners for Sustainable Development: IFLA Joins SDG 17 Event at...
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals place a strong emphasis on partnerships, within and across countries. These, the UN argues, are essential for spreading ideas, reducing inequalities...
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Get into UN75
IFLA’s new guide offers background about the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary celebrations, and suggestions for how you can get involved.
View Article58th Session of the UN Commission on Social Development
The UN Commission on Social Development is the key intergovernmental body for discussing the social dimension of sustainable development. Meeting annually, it provides an opportunity both to hear...
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