March - 2020

The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala

Photo Credits: Society & Diplomatic Review The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala, the signature annual event that supports the mission and vision of Points of Light, was held on the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum on September 26th, 2019. The gala included the presentation of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards honoring outstanding individuals advancing solutions in ways that demonstrate the extraordinary traits of our 41st President: integrity, empath

Sustainable Development Goals Implementation in Lake Chad Basin Region: UN System and Non-State Acto

Photo Credits: Society & Diplomatic Review The Permanent Mission of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Cameroon, Niger and Chad Republics to the United Nations, the University of Oklahoma, Kaabah Foundation (Nigeria), Association la Plume pour la Culture et le Developpment (Chad) and Al-Najat Foundation (Kuwait), among others, organized the Third International Conference on the Lake Chad Basin Region on August 5-6, 2019, at the United Nations Headquarter

Opening Reception: Kokon Biannual: Spring 2020 at Koichi Yanagi Oriental Fine Arts

Koichi Yanagi Oriental Fine Arts held its annual exhibition in Spring 2020. The Kokon Biannual: Spring 2020 exhibition will be on view from March 13 to April 2 at the gallery located at 17 East 71st Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York. The Kokon Biannual: Spring 2020 includes important and exciting works of Japanese art, featuring several recently-discovered works. A large and luxurious pair of six-panel folding screens depicting Cherry Trees with Narcissus, Violets, and Da

Launch of African Symposium’s Wildlife Conservation in Africa: The New Way Forward

Photo Credits: Society & Diplomatic Review The United Nations General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora, and to recognize the intrinsic value of wildlife and its various contributions to sustainable development and human well-being. African Symposium’s Inaugural Forum on Wildlife Conservation in Africa was launched on March 3, 2020 in conjunction with United Nations designated World Wild

United Nations Secretary General Honour Rabbi Schneier at UN Alliance of Civilization for 90th Birth

Secretary-General António Guterres of the United Nations makes a speech on behalf of Rabbi Arthur Schneier's 90th Birthday at the United Nations (Photo Credits: Jill Stuart) United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, world diplomats and religious leaders honored renowned Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President, Founder of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, and Senior Rabbi of Park East Synagogue for his six decades of leadership on behalf of religious freedom and human rig

Global Launch of ARDN Red Card Campaign With Keynote Address by Her Excellency, Ms. Epsy Campbell Ba

Photo Credits: Society & Diplomatic Review As the international community celebrated International Women’s Week, the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) launched a global campaign at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on March 6th to give a Red Card to all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls. ARDN partnered with eight United Nations Agencies, two UN member states, FIFA and 5 other entities committed to supporting the UN Sustainabl