Upcoming Events
CSW61 Community Discussion: The Value of Work
Friday, March 17, 2017
3:15-4:45 pm
Baha’i Offices: 866 UN Plaza, Lobby 120 (48th St. between First Avenue & FDR Drive)
The theme of this year’s CSW is Women’s Economic Empowerment In The Changing World of Work. We know there isn’t equity in the world of work. There are glass ceilings and exploitation, but…
- What is work and what does it mean to us?
- How can we create an environment that allows for workers to flourish, be cared for and have their efforts connect to something within them that benefits the community?
- Rather than merely doing a task, can workplaces honor creativity, opportunity, be meaningful and bring the workers joy?
- Can the concept of being of service benefit workers and the organization with a sense of purpose and common interest that yields not only products but good ideas?
- Can employers have a sense of mission beyond the bottom line that incorporates servant leadership, transparency, depth of purpose and love for those that work for Them?
Join us and to share your thoughts and learn from women from around the world.
Must RSVP for Security Entrance: valuescaucus@gmail.com | 212.803.2531 | www.valuescaucus.org
Events from 2012-2016
Date & Time | Topic | Where |
Thursday, December 8, 2016 1:00 – 3:00pm |
Standup For Dignity: Human Rights, Spiritual Rights
The Brahma Kumaris, along with organizing partners, the Values Caucus, International Day of Yoga Committee and the International Federation of Women in Legal Careers, hosted this event to honor the UN’s Human Rights Day. BK Jayanti Kirpalani, the Regional Coordinator of the Brahma Kumaris in the UK and Europe, and the UN Representative of the BKs, was the special guest speaker. The afternoon opened with a warm welcome by Ms. Julia Grindon-Welch followed by Ms. Judy Rodgers, who prepared our minds and souls to listen to the deep insights from Sr. Jayanti. |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:15 – 2:45pm |
Israeli Women’s Leadership Forum
A vibrant group of 30 Israeli women, representing the Israeli Women’s Leadership Forum (IWLF), had an engaging discussion with other influential women representing various NGOs – Values Caucus at the UN, Commission on the Status of Women, Bahai’s International, WINWIN, International Federation of Women Lawyers. The women shared the wonderful work their organization is doing in the community to uplift and empower women and girls. |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, March 17, 2016 3:00 – 4:30pm |
CSW60 Community Discussion
During CSW women from all over the world gather to express their experiences on the status of women. Our space will be a place to cultivate* together each other’s learning – perhaps to emerge something new! *Cultivate: (v) To bestow attention, care, and labor upon, with a view to valuable returns |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Friday, March 21, 2014 9:00 – 10:00am |
Valuing Youth Contributions to the Advancement of Women in the Post 2015 Agenda
Annual CSW Community Discussion You are invited to join our special guest: United Nations Envoy on Youth, Ahmad Alhendawi, as we explore youth contributions to the advancement of women in the UN’s Post 2015 Agenda and how we can support their efforts. |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, December 5, 2013 1:30 – 3:30pm |
The Journey Begins Healing From Sexual Domestic Violence
A 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign Event Join us for an interactive presentation focusing on child sexual abuse. We will screen Ping Chong’s documentary Secret Survivors: Using Theatre to Break the Silence. The film includes: footage from a live theatre performance, testimonies from survivors and experts speaking about the movement to end child sexual abuse. Ping Chong, an internationally acclaimed theatre director, playwright, video and installation artist will share his vision of interdisciplinary theater. Sara Zatz is the Associate Director of Ping Chong + Company. She is the writer and director of Secret Survivors and oversees the Secret Survivors National Initiative. Deshannon Bowens, Founding Director of Ilera, will facilitate discussion, share her experiences of counseling adult survivors and explore how we can support the healing of those who have been victimized and work to prevent sexual violence. |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:00 – 3:00PM |
The Values Caucus and the NGO Working Group on Climate Change invite you to
Exploring the Future We Want A multi-stakeholder conversation to explore the ecological and sustainable development future we want, and how to get there. The purpose of the UN and the NGOs is to foster the development of a world that works for everyone – as well as out planet co-dwellers – plants, animals, etc. We will explore together how our ideas and actions limit and further these goals. We will also consider the implications for Rio+20. We welcome your ideas and participation in moving forward towards greater understanding and a successful future. |
2 UN Plaza UNEP 8th Floor Conference Room DC2-803 (First Ave & 44th street) |
Events from 2002-2011
Date & Time | Topic | Where |
Thursday, October 6, 2011 12 – 1:30pm |
Managing for a New Future by Managing FOR ValuesJames Hoopes Murata Professor of Ethics in Buisiness at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Author of numerous books and essays.Professor Hoopes talk will explore how Values, law and management can sometimes conflict with, but also offer opportunities for, new directions both here and abroad.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 1:00 – 3:00PM |
In Partnership with The Climate Change Working Group associated with the Committee on Sustainable Development invite you to an informal conversation on Ecological Consciousness: Growing a Good Green EconomyJoining our conversation will be:Mr. Mohammad Reza Salamat Program Coordinator for the S.G.’s Special Advisory Group on Climate ChangeMr. John T. Brinkman Maryknoll, NGO Representative with the CSD Climate Change working GroupDr. Tariqu Banuri Director of the Dividion of Sustainable Development.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 1:15 – 2:45pm |
Where Do We Go After Fukushima? Climate Change and Nuclear PowerWe invite you to a blending of discussion and the viewing of the documentary film involving a predecessor tragedy, Living with Chernobyl: and the Future of Nuclear Power.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, February 28, 2011 Noon – 1:30PM |
CSW55 Community DiscussionSince 2004, the Values Caucus has provided a space where we can meet and share our rich experiences of the commission. It will be an opportunity to give voice to things we may not have had a chance to say . . . | Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 12:30 – 2:00pm |
A Community Discussion Harmonizing Our Vision of the FutureWorld Interfaith Harmony Week 1st Week in February is the Official UN WeekAlthough not a faith or religious entity, The Values Caucus has been part of conversations that relate to the moral and ethical dimensions of community since its inception. Together, we’ll explore the concept of Harmony and discuss the challenges that a diversity of expressions can bring.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, June 3, 2010 1:15 – 2:45PM |
Many Species. One Planet. One Future
William J. Snape Mr. Snape’s presentation provides us an opportunity to learn more about biodiversity issues. |
2 UN Plaza UNEP 8th Floor Conference Room DC2-803 (First Ave & 44th street) |
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:15 – 2:45pm |
Designing and Building a Better WroldJoel Towers – Activist & Author Dean of Parsons The New School for DesignMany of us are interested in building a better world. How would we design it?See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:15 – 2:45PM |
CSW54 Community DiscussionDuring the final week of the CSW we are providing a space where we can meet and share our rich experiences of the commission. It will be an opportunity to give voice to things we may not have had a chance to say . . . | Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 Noon – 2:00pm |
In partnership with The NGO Committee on the Status of Women Violence Against Women SubcommitteeThe 16 Days Campaign Taking Action Against Gender ViolenceWe will learn about UN Initiatives towards ending of Violence Against Women and also hear Spoken Word ArtistsKevin Powell – Activist & Author Veronique Harvey – Sanctuary for Families Zera Priestess – SoulSWEET Sanctuary Kimberly McCrae – Redefining FreedomSee more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, June 4, 2009 1:15 – 2:45PM |
In Collaboration with UNEPA Film – earth: The Sequel The Race to Reinvent Energy & Stop Global Warming Miriam HornEarth: The Sequel visually documents the power and potential of cutting-edge green energyWatch Youtube See more information |
UN Headquarters |
Thursday, April 2, 2009 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Evolution and the Global Integrity CrisisPresented by Michael DowdIn a richly illustrated presentation, the Rev. Michael Dowd proposes that the lack of an evolutionary worldview made the current crisis inevitable and that a deep-time view of human nature, values, and social systems provides a clear and inspiring way forward.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue) |
Thursday, December 4, 2008 1:15 – 2:45PM |
UN/NGO Community Discussion Is There an Overarching Human Right?We invite those who are working in various areas of human rights work to meet each other, share their learnings and discover possible avenues of collaboration.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (48th Street & First Avenue) |
Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
The Value of Non-ViolenceIn Commemoration of the International Day of Non-ViolencePresented by Marianne H. Perez Educator & Peace-Builde,Marianne has organized roundtables and written a position paper on proven, effective violence prevention and conflict transformation techniques. She is developing workshops on peace journalism and moving media towards a culture of peace for various student and activist groups.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue |
Thursday and Friday, September 4 and 5, 2008 9:00am – 10:00AM |
Values Caucus at the NGO/DPI Conference in ParisThe Values Caucus at UN HQ in New York will facilitate a morning caucus at the NGO/DPI Conference at UNESCO in Paris. Our aim is to provide an open forum where we can safely and respectfully discus and explore our values, old and new, shared and differing. We will be looking at which values in the context of the human rights agenda will serve us best as we face the challenges before us in the 21st Century. |
UNESCO Headquarters Room 12 |
Thursday, May 1, 2008 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
The Shared Road: Money and the Human StrugglePresented by Peter Ressler & Monika Mitchell ResslerPeter and Monika discuss how to affect a change in the lives of individuals through understanding the role that economics play in every human struggle including the current global economic crisis. If we understand the process of evolving from a pattern of human greed to an enlightened shared world consciousness, we can be more pro-active in that change. Money is not the root of all evil.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 United Nations plaza Lobby 120 Corner of 48th Street and First Avenue |
Monday, March 03, 2008 1:30pm – 3.30pm |
The story of a Kenyan Woman
The Honourable Agnes Mutindi Ndetei She will share a first hand account of recent events in Kenya. Ms. Ndetei is a part of Kenya’s burgeoning peace movement, Sackcloth and Beads |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 48th and First Avenue |
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Children’s Concert for Peace Featuring Mizero Children of Rwanda and Jean Paul SamputuSponsored by: Wish Foundation for World Peace, The Values Caucus at the UN, and United Religions InitiativeYou are invited to a performance of traditional Rwandan dance and drumming given by the youth on tour from Rwanda who are using music and dance to heal their lives after the 1994 genocide. These orphans are here to share their culture and connect you to Rwanda through the music and dance. They are accepting donations to help continue the music school and to build a home for themselves and other orphans.See more information |
Wish Pearl World 246 W. 38th St., Between 7th and 8th Ave New York City |
Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
THE VALUES CAUCUS PRESENTS: NEW METHODOLOGIES TO INVIGORATE THE WORLDConnecting Hearts and Minds One Soul at a Time With Molly Harvey “The Soul Woman” Founder of the International Soul SchoolLearn strategies on how you can translate your dreams and desires into reality and trust your instincts as you move forward in this changing world.For more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 48th and First Avenue |
Thursday, June 22, 2007 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
From the Clash to the Confluence of Civilizations Reshaping the UN to Close the Great Global Divides
with This presentation will get to the core of issues around the world, from reframing solutions in Africa to Creative ways to defuse the hot issues in the Middle East. |
Church Centre, 2ND FL (44TH ST & 1ST AVE) |
Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Mapping Perspectives in the Middle East
Presented by Rafael Nasser A member of the Center for Human Emergence, an NGO founded by Dr. Don Beck the developer of Spiral Dynamics. He focuses on developing effective strategies for sustainable large scale systems change. Rafael will begin today’s presentation with an overview of Spiral Dynamics, a conceptual framework that maps the emergence of human values across eight stages of increasing complexity. Following, he will lead the group in an exercise designed to awaken in the participants a practical taste of spiral dynamics within the context of the Middle East conflict. Finally, he will offer an analysis of the crisis between Israel and Palestine and chart the way forward using spiral dynamics as a road map. Please join us for this transformative and enlightening experience |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Lobby 120 (Corner of 48th St – Between First Avenue and FDR drive) |
Thursday, December 7, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Moving Local & World Governance Forwardwith Michael W. Krajovic, CEcD President & CEO – Fay-Pen Economic Development CouncilWhat it Will Take for Humanity Take the Next Giant Leap Towards World Peace?How Can We Impact Behaviors That Result in Counter Productive Government Policies and Programs?Why The Planet So Desperately Needs An Uplifting of its Beliefs and Values Right Now!How a Shift In Humankind’s Beliefs has Been the Only Way Throughout History To Make a Lasting Shift in Behaviors.What we Can do Together to Lead Humankind to Lasting Peace and Prosperity?See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza, Suite 120 (48th St.& 1st Ave.) |
Thursday, November 2, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
A New Vision & Adventure for the UN of the 21 st Century: A Values Discussion with Jean HoustonHow can the un learn to discover the art of creating self-reliant community in a global age? This requires a Move toward politeia, a greek word much richer than poli tics, which derives from it. Politeia is a civic society carried to its utmost. I t implies that all free citizens are actively involved in creating and maintaining their community, empowering each other to further their common social agenda.Dr. Houston was the protégé of the late anthropologist Margaret Mead, who instructed her in the workings Of organizations and power structures in many different cultures. With the late mythologist Joseph Campbell, Jean Houston frequently co-led seminars and workshops aimed at understanding Interrelationships between ancient myths and modern societies.For more information |
United Nations Headquarters |
Thursday, July 27, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
In association with The NGO Committee on the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples The Transformation of the Earth with Sandra IngermanSandra teaches workshops internationally on shamanic journeying, healing, and reversing environmental pollution using spiritual methods. She has trained and founded an international alliance of Medicine for the Earth Teachers and shamanic teachers, and is recognized for bringing ancient cross-cultural healing methods into our modern culture. She is the author of “Soul Retrieval”, “Welcome Home”, “A Fall to Grace”, and her latest book “Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins”.See more information |
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room A |
Thursday, June 8, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Learned Ignorance: The Religious Case Against Beliefwith Guest Speaker James Carse Professor emeritus of religious history and literature at New York University.He hosted a WCBS-TV program on religion called “the way to go” for eight yearsHow can we move beyond dogmatism and improve our human condition? Come hear Jim Carse share his ideas on issues regarding dogmatism and its relation to religious belief.For more information |
United Nations Headquarters |
Wednesday May 3, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Re-Form-Ing the United Nations: A Community DiscussionThe form the United Nations will take in this new century should be integrally related to its mission. We wish to begin a conversation about the future of the United Nations.See more information |
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room E |
Thursday, April 13, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Governance for a Culture of Peace: Creating Departments/Ministries of Peacewith Guest Speaker Dot Maver Executive Director of the Peace Alliance FoundationThe concept of peace is a universal ethic and we are challenged to govern ourselves in a culture of peace. The international initiatives for ministries and departments of peace is a rapidly expanding movement, Calling for ministers and secretaries of peace in countries around the world. I t is time to create an Infrastructure for peace with a focus on the principles of nonviolence and cooperation. The international Day of peace (September 21, each year) calls for a day of global ceasefire and nonviolence. We want the Nonviolent resolution of conflict to become part of our everyday lives.For more information |
United Nations Headquarters |
Wednesday March 8, 2006 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Protecting the “Treasures of the Earth”: The World Heritage Convention as an enchanted Network?with Guest Speaker Terence Hay-EdieThe outlook of the unesco world heritage convention reflects a scale of Universality that seeks to recognize natural, cultural and sacred sites of paramount importance for all of humanity. However, who decides on what is to be proposed, and on what terms? Drawing on ethnographic field work in Nepal, India, China and Mali, the presentation will explore the possibility that world Heritage is indeed a “memory for the world”, but sounds a note of caution on the philosophical roots and power relations which seek to preserve such sites in perpetuity.See more information |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza Suite 120 (Corner of 48th Street and 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, February 2, 2006 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
Community Discussion
The Search for Values in an Age of Transition “In an effort to move beyond a community of nations bound by primarily economic relationships to one with shared responsibilities for one another’s well-being and security, the question of values – the underlying ethical principles shaping worldview and decision-making – must take a central place in deliberations, be articulated and made explicit.” -Search for Values in an Age of Transition |
Baha’i Offices 866 UN Plaza, Suite 120 (corner of 48th St and 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, November 3, 2005 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
The Realization of Inner and Outer Peace through the Martial Arts
In Commemoration of the INternational Year of Sport and Physical Education Sport and physical education play a vital role at all levels of society. For the individual, sport enhances one’s personal abilities, general health and self-knowledge. On the national level, sport and physical education contribute to the economic and social growth, improve public health, and bring different communities together. On the global level, if used consistently, sport and physical education have a long-lasting positive impact on development, public health, peace and the environment. The Martial Arts has much to teach us as individuals and as a collective about preventing violence, embracing tranquility, and ways to transform violence into a context for peace. |
UN Headquarters Conference Room A |
Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
Special Event:
for the 60th Anniversary of the UN and the The Spirit of the United Nations: Markings for the Future A wonderful celebration that will lift your spirits: Includes video montages, dance, song, reflection, and a presentation of a birthday surprise. Also: Mr. Shashi Tharoor, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Communications and Public Information H. E. Mr. Jan Eliasson, President of the Sixtieth Session of the United Nations General Assembly Ramu Damodaran, Chief, Civil Society Service, Outreach Division, Department of Public Information President, United Nations Staff Recreation Council Organizers The Values Caucus Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University In Cooperation with The Department of Public Information and the United Nations Staff Recreation Council The event was Webcast- see on UN archived webcasts – Dated October 27 |
United Nations Headquarters New York Conference Room 3 |
Wednesday, September 7, 2005 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Two Paths to a Culture of Peace: Nuclear Disarmament and the International Day of Peace (September 21) Co-SponsoredCome here a voice from China on nuclear disarmament an share ideas to empower NGOs by activating the International Day of Peace, proclaimed by the Untied Nations as a day of global ceasefire and nonviolence. NGOs will share 2005 International Day of Peace plans and past events.See more information |
UN Headquarters Conference Room E |
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
Special Planning Meeting for a joint Event:
for the 60th Anniversary of the UN and the Working Title We want make the planning of the event |
Boss Room 8th floor Church Center 777 UN Plaza (44th Street & 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, June 9, 2005 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
A Video presentation and discussion
Spiral Dynamics |
Baha’i Offices 866 United Nations Plaza Suite 120 (Corner of 1st Avenue and 48th Street) |
Thursday, May 27, 2005 3:00pm – 6:00pm |
Co-Sponsored Event
How Can the Spiritual Dimensions of Science and Consciousness Help the United Nations and Humanity Achieve Better Standards of Life in Larger Freedom? A Seminar and Group Discussion Speakers: Dr. Masaru Emoto, Anwarul K. Chowdhury, |
United Nations Headquarters |
Thursday, January 20, 2005 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Intuition, Intention, & The Culture of Peace
Presented by As professionals committed to improving life on Earth, how do you organize your intentions and utilize intuition to create successful activities? What is your secret? Can you learn from others in order to forward the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence? |
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room 7 |
Thursday, December 9, 2004 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
Values Caucus 10th Anniversary Reception |
Baha’i Offices 866 United Nations Plaza Suite 120 (Corner of 1st Avenue and 48th Street) |
Thursday, December 2, 2004 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
“SOCRATES”
Portrayed by Ronald Gross |
Baha’i Offices 866 United Nations Plaza Suite 120 (Corner of 1st Avenue and 48th Street) |
Tuesday, November 9, 2004 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
Rabbi Michael Lerner
“The Globalization of Spirit Rabbi Lerner speaks about the post-election possibilities for world transformation and peace in an era of cynical realism. |
United Nations Church Center 777 UN Plaza, 8th Floor (44th Street and 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, November 4, 2004
PART 1 |
Spiral Dynamics: A New Model For Understanding The Values That Shape Our WorldPresented by Bill Harris,a noted expert on values and their effect on both individuals and social groups. In this presentation, he will speak on the Spiral Dynamics model of values.A Presentation and workshop in Two parts: PART 1 – The presentation PART 11 – WorkshopFree and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.See full information |
PART 1 & 11 – United Nations Church Center 2nd Floor |
Thursday, October 7, 2004 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
David Adams
“Culture of Peace is a Set of Values . . . Following a Career as professor of psychology (Wesleyan University), David Adams went to UNESCO in 1992 to develop the Culture of Peace Programme as a supplement and non-violent alternative to military peacekeeping operations. He directed the unit for the International Year for the Culture of Peace, proclaimed for the year 2000 by the UN General Assembly, and subsequently the international Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World. His UN responsibilites also include development of national culture of peace projects in El Salvador and Moszambique, Research and Development of the Cutlture of Pece concept, and training in peace-building and conflict resolution. |
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room C |
Thursday, June 3, 2004 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
The Value of the International Day of PeaceThe Values Caucus has supported the International Day of Peace since the Department of Public information began the Youth Observation Program in 1997. We want to continue and expand that support to make the IDP on September 21, 2004 a most memorable one at the UN and throughout the world. We believe that humanity worldwide is yearning for peace and needs to know that the UN is calling for participation in IDP to show that peace, ceasfires and nonviolence are the values the UN promotes and nurture.Member States, UN Agencies and Departments and organizations are invited to: Be recongnized for their participation in 2003 and to share ideas for 2004.See full information |
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room 8 |
Thursday, May 6, 2004 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Dr. James J. Hurtak, PhD
Water and the Value of Bio-Ethics for Our Future Dr. Hurtak (Social Scientist and Futureist) is founder and president of the International Academy for Future Science. He is a noted archeologist, philosopher, researcher, author, and world-renowned authority on space research and ecology. |
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room C |
Monday, April 26, 2004 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. |
Co-Sponsored Event
Reception and Networking
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Church Center 2nd Floor |
Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
Dr. Ervin Laszlo
Dr. Laszlo’s latest book, You Can Change the World: The Global Citizen’s Handbook for Living on Planet Earth deals with the potential consequences of continuing to live in an environmentally unsustainable way and what each of us can do to avoid those consequences. All NGOs, UN Staff, and General Public |
Church Center New York (Corner of 1st Avenue and 44th Street) |
Thursday, March 4, 2004 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Annual CSW Community Discussion
You are invited to a Special Screening of a Segment of “Women on the Frontlines” A Project of Peace x Peace, “PEACE BY PEACE: Women on the Frontlines” profiles women building peace in Afghanistan, Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi and the United States, and premiered at the United Nations on the third anniversary of the signing of UN SCR 1325. All NGOs and UN Staff are invited |
Bahai Offices 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 120 48th Street and First Avenue – 1st Floor Conference Room |
Thursday, February 12, 2004 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
The Values Caucus partners with The United Religions Initiative at the UN Spiritual Caucus and the The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Valeus and Global Concerns (Geneva) to present a Round Table Discussion to honor The 10th Anniversary of the Values Caucus on The Ethical and Spiritual Dimensions of the Mellennium Development GoalsFeatured Speakers: Alfredo Sfeir-Younis The World Bank Carol Zinn, SSJ Congregations of ST. Joseph The United Religions Initiative at the UNPlease join us for this provocative and timely discussion! |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room E |
Thursday, December 4, 2003 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Community Discussion
The Value of Knowing and Using In this installment of our community discussion series, we’ll read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and discus it’s relevancy today and the impact it has on people around the world. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room D |
Thursday, November 6, 2003 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker What motivates people to end wars, work together, build community and forgive? Come hear Dr. John Woodall share his ideas on constructing a shared identity between different groups based on common ethical motivations. He is a research fellow at the Judge Baker Children’s Center at the Harvard Medical School, a practicing psychiatrist with a special expertise in posttraumatic stress disorder and on the medical faculties of the University of Massachusetts and Tufts Medical School. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room TBA |
Thursday, October 2, 2003 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker Value, Responsibility and Opportunity of being and NGO at the UN at theis critical time. Reports from members of the Information will be povided |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room D |
Monday, September 8 20031-3 pm |
Co-sponsored – NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concers (Geneva), The Values Caucus and the Spiritual Caucus
Spiritual Dimensions in Guest Speakers Audrey Kitagawa – Advisor to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations. U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich – Chair of the Progressive Caucus of the U.S. Congress, Initiator of the Department of Peace legislation. BK Mohini Panjabi – Main Representative to the United Nations & Regional Coordinator for North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. |
The Church Center of the United Nations New York 2nd Floor |
Thursday, June 5 20031:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
International A Community Discussion ROBIN LUDWIG SHARON MCPHEARSON The UN Steering Group for the International Day of Peace (IDP) was formed to collaborate activities and events for the observance of the International Day of Peace, September 21. Although 2003 will mark the 21st observance of the International Day of Peace, this newly formed UN Steering Group is adding a most needed emphasis to peace building activities, observing cease-fires and stressing nonviolence in our world today. Find out how your NGO can become more involved in this global commemoration. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room 1 |
Thursday, April 3 20031:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
The Role of Values in the Future of the United Nations: A conversation with This is a rare opportunity for the NGO community to meet and have a conversation with Mr. Tharoor. Our Discussion will touch on his personal sense of mission, ideals and commitments, as an individual and as well as in his capacity as Under-Secretary General. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room 1 |
Friday, March 7 20031:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Speakers: “Girls, Boys, Women, Men: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights they are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room C |
Thursday, February 6 20031:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Iraq and Korea: Opportunity or Crisis: Community Discussion: Another in a series of community discussions organized for the NGO community by the Values Caucus that will examine what is before us as the UN and its member states try to balance different points of view on war versus diplomacy regarding the situation in Iraq and Korea. Please come and share your opinions as we explore ways for the NGO community to influence this process. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room C |
Thursday, January 30 20031:15pm – 3:00pm |
Values Caucus Co-sponsors
an event by the The Future of Freedom of Religion or Belief in a World Gripped by Terrorism Key note Speaker: |
Church Center for the UN 2nd Floor 777 UN Plaza (44th Street and 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, November 7 20021:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Business Agenda:
Community Discussion: Values Practices that we have noticed at the UN since our last meeting |
Bahai’s Offices New York Conference Room 866 UN Plaza, Suite 120 (Corner of 48th Street and 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, October 3 20021:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Community Discussion Reflections on the WSSD: In the Light of the Millennium Declaration The Values Caucus will take a look at the Summit in light of the Values declared by the GA in its Millennium Declaration for example: Shared Responsibility Equality Respect for Nature Members of our NGO community who were present in Johannesburg will share reflections of the WSSD in this context as we contemplate next steps together. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room 8 |
Tuesday, September 24 2002 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Ethics of Peace and Conflict Resolution
Speaker: Dr. Hossain Danesh |
United Nations Headquarters New York Conference Room E |
Tuesday, September 3 2002 10:00 – 11:00a.m |
What Values Currently Drive Sustainable Development? Have they Changed from Rio to Johannesburg A community discussion. Values Caucus Meeting at the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development. |
Stanton Center Major Groups Room Johannesburg, South Africa Caucus Room A |
Thursday, May 2 2002 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Values Caucus Monthly Meeting
Connecting Character to Conduct: Helping Students to do the Right Thing. with special guest, In preparation for the Special Session on Children, we invite you to engage in the process. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room A |
Saturday, April 6 2002 |
Learn from the Past, Learn from the Future An intergenerational dialogue on Values Co-Sponsored by the NGO Committee on Ageing, New York, Imagine Chile and the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. as part of the NGO Forum on Ageing at the Second World Assembly on Ageing, Madrid. |
Madrid, Spain |
Tuesday, April 2 2002 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
The Earth Charter: A Useful Tool for Governments? Proposed as a Side Event for the PrepCom3 of the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) Ambassadors from geographically diverse countries to come together to dialogue on the question: “How can the Earth Charter be a Useful Tool for Governments?” Our intention is to bring ambassadors together to explore the possibilities of seeing the Earth Charter as a tool for meaningful values based change for the implementation of Agenda 21. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room 6 |
Thursday, March 14 2002 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Women’s Values
Women from different regions who have been attending the 46th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), meet to discuss values from their regional and gender perspective. |
Bahai’s Offices Conference Room 866 UN Plaza, Suite 120 (Corner of 48th Street and 1st Avenue) |
Thursday, March 7 2002 1:15pm – 2:45pm |
Joint Meeting of Values Caucus and Spiritual Caucus: Getting to know each other better in terms of the values-based “work” we do on an individual basis and/or organizational basis within and outside of the United Nations. |
UN Headquarters New York Conference Room A |