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The NGO Committee on the Family-NY is part of the Conference of NonGovermental Committees (CoNGO). Through CoNGO, the Committee on the Family participates in United Nations debates and decision-making. The committee works cooperatively with other NGOs on substantive issues and also brings expertise to government discussions at the UN.
Open Meeting: May 1, 2024 – CPD
On Wednesday, May 1, in co-sponsorship with the Permanent Mission of Hungary, the NGO Committee on the Family held a Side Event as part of the 57th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development in New York.
“Family Policy & Population Research Forum 2024: Exploring Global Fertility Trends, Family Dynamics, and Solutions”
Speakers included:
Ms. Anita Kókai, Deputy Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations
Lyman Stone: “The Fertility Gap and Economic Freedom” (2023)
Rachel Fung: “Welfare Reform and Fertility” (2022).
Saison Kim: “Parental Leave, Fertility, and Labor Supply” (2023).
Link to Full Concept Note
Link to Flyer
A full recording of the event can be found through UN WebTV here.
Open Meeting: May 1, 2024 – CPD
On Wednesday, May 1, in co-sponsorship with the Permanent Mission of Hungary, the NGO Committee on the Family held a Side Event as part of the 57th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development […]
Open Meeting: March 21, 2024 – CSW
On Thursday, March 21, the NGO Committee on the Family held its annual parallel event as part of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York.
“Empowering Women and The […]
Open Meeting: February 22, 2024
On February 22, 2024, the NGO Committee on the Family hosted our annual Graduate Student Forum.
The Forum addressed the Priority Theme of the 62nd session on UN Commission on Social Development:
“Fostering social development and social […]