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Events Archive for The Year 2016



Peace through interfaith Dialogue

Promoting peace through interfaith dialogue, Salwa Kader, the head of USFMEP, is passionate about the role of women and youth in clearing misunderstanding about religions


International Human Rights day

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, IFPSD\'s President Sally Kader extends best wishes to all who are working tirelessly to promote human rights around the world and urges everyone to recommit to the truth that all human beings are endowed with equal and inalienable rights


Theme for IDPD 2016: Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want

In accordance with General Assembly resolution 70/145 of 17 December 2015, the President of the General Assembly will convene a high-level panel meeting to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting its universalization.


Nishan Conference - Gufu China

Nihsan World Women’s Forum


Sustainable Peace- Sustainable Development


IAWJ Biennial International Conference

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Biennial International Conference


Chinese Brands Roadshow in United Nations

President Sally Kader participated in the Chinese Brands Roadshow in the United Nations, speaking on the importance of integrating sport into both the development of our youth and the creation of peace.


Celebration of Vesak Day 2016 at the United Nations

President Sally Kader was invited to celebrate Vesak Day 2016 at the United Nations


Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the United Nations conference, \"Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality\"


High Level Thematic Debate on Peace and Security

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the High Level Thematic Debate on Peace and Security, focusing on best practices in ensuring wider participation in peace processes.


15th Session United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the 15th Session of Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII) at the UN Headquarters.


We Are What We Eat UN Exhibition

President Sally Kader was invited to speak at the formal opening ceremony for the exhibition \"We Are What We Eat\" held at 6pm on Friday, 6 May, in the Visitors\' Lobby at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.


UNDWC Bazaar 2016

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the 1st \"United Nations International Bazaar\" hosted by the United Nations Delegations Women\'s Club UNDWC.


Voices of Victims of Human Trafficking 2016

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in a special event organized by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) entitled \"Voices of Victims of Human Trafficking: Readings from River of Flesh and other Stories\".


UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development.


Ninth Annual Psychology Day United Nations 2016

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the Ninth Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations on April 10th, 2016. The theme of the conference was \"From Vulnerability to Resilience: Using Psychology to Address the Global Migration Crisis\".


Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People Working Group

President Sally Kader and CEO Ralph Kader participated in the working group for the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP).


United Nation\'s World Intellectual Property Day 2016

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the United Nation\'s World Intellectual Day 2016


We Are The Oceans Exhibition 2016

President Sally Kader and CEO Ralph Kader attended the \"We Are The Oceans\" (WATO) exhibition at the United Nations


UN Conference on Foreign Relations

President Sally Kader was invited to participate in the UN Conference on Foreign Relations, hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.


USFMEP Side Panel: Violence against Women combating Sexual, Domestic, Physical and Psychological Violence towards Women, especially in Crises

On the 21th of March 2016, in conjunction with the permanent mission of the OIC to the United Nations, Communications and Technology club and the SKM foundation, President Sally Kader and the USFMEP hosted a panel to discuss the ways in which women could be empowered to speak out against the violence that often befall them


USFMEP Side Panel: Role of Parliamentarians in the Implementation of Gender Equality and Climate Change Commitments

On the 18th of March 2016, in conjunction with the permanent mission of the OIC to the United Nations, President Sally Kader and the USFMEP hosted a panel to discuss the empowerment of women specifically within the OIC region


USFMEP Side Panel: Combating the root causes of violence against women and children

On the 18th of March 2016, in conjunction with the permanent mission of the OIC to the United Nations, President Sally Kader and the USFMEP hosted a panel to discuss the root causes of violence against women and children


USFMEP Side Panel: The Role of Microfinance in Reducing Exclusion, and promoting Women’s Economic Rights and Empowerment

On the 17th of March, President Sally Kader and the USFMEP hosted the myriad ways in which microfinance can aid in reducing the exclusion of women in the functioning of society.


USFMEP Side Panel: Engaging Faith Communities to implement SDGs – Achieving Gender Justice and Eliminating Violence against Women and Girls

On the 16th of March, President Sally Kader and the USFMEP hosted a panel discussing the role of faith actors and the elimination of violence against women in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations


USFMEP Side Panel: Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainabl e Peace: In What Ways can the Increased Engagement of Women in Interfaith Dialogues contribute to Advancements in the Search for Sustainable Peace

On the 16th of March, President Sally Kader and the USFMEP hosted a discussion of ways in which women can speak out an actively engage in dialogues for peace through their myriad interfaith, inter-religious and intercultural perspectives


CSW 60 Session 2016

Priority theme: Womens empowerment and the link to sustainable development.


Invitation: Violence Against Women

Violence against Women; Combating Sexual, Domestic, Physical and Psychological Violence towards Women, especially in Crises


Invitation: Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainable Peace

Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainable Peacekeeping; In What Ways Can the Increased Engagement of Women in Interfaith Dialogues Contribute to Advancements in the Search for Sustainable Peacekeeping?


United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week

President Sally Kader attended an event at the World Interfaith Harmony Week, on the 6th of March 2016.


Visit from Handong University Students

The USFMEP hosted a one-day education seminar for a group of students from Handong Global University, the Republic of South Korea