Previous Meetings

Culture and Family on Interpretation of Art:

1:15-2:30 PM, Thursday, October 26

Hardin Room, Church Center

The NGO Committee on the Family, NY invites you to attend our program “Culture and Family on Interpretation of Art: A Case Study of Japanese and American Children” featuring Ms. Yumi Nagasawa, senior education officer of the Japan Society. Please RSVP here.

The Impact of Migration on Family Structure and Functioning

1:15-2:30 PM, Thursday, May 18– Click through for speaker information.

Conference Room 11 – UN Campus

The NGO Committee on the Family, NY invites you to attend our program “Parents’ Role in Helping their Children Thrive” celebrating the International Day of Families (IDF).  We are grateful for the sponsorship of the Mission of Samoa. Click through for RSVP and program information.    (more…)

The Impact of Migration on Family Structure and Functioning

1:15-2:45PM, Thursday,April 27 – Click through for speaker information.

Hardin Room (11th Floor), Church Center, 777 United Nations Plaza

Additionally, at the beginning of the program we will hold our elections, To vote you need to be a paid member. You can pay for your $25 membership dues via Paypal here. Only one member per NGO can vote.

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The Importance of Fathers in the Family

1:15-2:45PM, Thursday, February 23

Hardin Room (11th Floor), Church Center, 777 United Nations Plaza

Dr. Anderson J. Franklin, Professor of Psychology and Education, Boston College, author of “From Brotherhood to Manhood” will speak on:

“Family and Fatherhood: Global Challenges and Need for Intervention Strategies”

Robert Moore, Director of Seedco’s programs, “Strong Fathers, Stronger Families”, “Work and Family Supports” and “Workforce” will speak on:

“Strong Fathers, Stronger Families: Finding Simplicity in Complexity”Hand in Hand: Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Their Child’s Education

Hand in Hand: Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Their Child’s Education

What role do parents and families play in education? What are the different options available to families? How can we promote collaboration to ensure that all children receive the education they need and deserve, whatever educational choices their families make? Please join us for presentations and discussion on these important issues.

1:15-2:45PM, Thursday, January 26

Boss Room, Church Center, 777 United Nations Plaza

MICHAEL DONNELLY

Director of Global Outreach & Attorney, Home School Legal Defense Association

FRANCES FROST (invited)

Family Ambassador for Education, U.S. Department of Education

Additional Speakers to be confirmed.

The NGO Committee on the Family will provide an opportunity for cultural exchange and community experience discussing family and culture in a holiday context. Committee members will be bringing holiday refreshments from their family and cultural traditions, and invitees who would like to do the same are invited to bring a treat to share as well.

Also Renate Kaczmarska, UN Focal Point on the Family, DESA, will open up discussion on ideas for the International Day of Families 2017. Please share your thoughts for this important event promoting the family in 2017.

Thursday, Dec. 15 from 1:15 to 2:45
Salvation Army Justice Center
221 E. 52nd St. by 3rd Ave.