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SUMMARY:HEAR US NOW: Advancing Inclusion and Justice: Empowering Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) and other marginalised communities\, Including Non-Binary Individuals\, in SDG 16 and SDG 17
DESCRIPTION:HEAR US NOW: Advancing Inclusion and Justice: Empowering Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) and other marginalised communities\, Including Non-Binary Individuals\, in SDG 16 and SDG 17 \nYouth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science and Social Inclusion for Sustainable Development  \nSIDE EVENTS AT THE 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM \n1. Background\nCommunities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD)\, including non-binary individuals\, have historically faced systemic exclusion\, social stigma\, and structural inequalities that impact their access to justice (SDG 16: Peace\, Justice\, and Strong Institutions) and their ability to participate in partnerships for sustainable development (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals). Discrimination in employment\, education\, governance\, and public services has perpetuated cycles of poverty and denied these communities the fundamental human rights necessary for sustainable development. \nDespite global commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, these communities remain largely invisible in policymaking and program implementation. This side event aims to shed light on their challenges and propose concrete policy interventions to ensure that no one is left behind in the realization of SDG 16 and SDG 17. \n  \n2. Objectives of the Side Event\n\nRaise Awareness: Highlight the systemic discrimination faced by CDWD\, including non-binary individuals\, and its impact on access to justice and global partnerships.\nStrengthen Policy Advocacy: Advocate for the inclusion of CDWD in national and international SDG strategies\, with a focus on justice and participatory governance.\nFacilitate Multi-stakeholder Engagement: Engage youth leaders\, policymakers\, UN agencies\, and civil society actors to co-create solutions for inclusive justice systems and meaningful partnerships.\nFoster Youth Participation: Empower young people from CDWD backgrounds\, including non-binary individuals\, to share their experiences and shape policy recommendations.\n\n3. Programme and Speakers/Panelists\nOpening Remarks: \n\nMGCY Representative\nAfrica Youth Expert- Alima Taal\, Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent\n\nPanel Discussion: \n\nModerator: Naveen Kumar Gautam(DWD Focal Point-MGCY)\nPanelists:\n\nYouth leader from a CDWD community from Europe-tbc\nHuman rights advocate working on social justice from Asia-Nikita Sonavane\nHealth expert specializing in marginalized communities from Africa- Halimatou Cassey\nRepresentative from a multilateral organization – Baishali\, International Labour Organisation\nRepresentative from Migration Youth and Children Platform-Tony Mullenzi\n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A and Open Discussion \nNeed for a forum working on Rights of CDWD Youth \n\nAsia\nAfrica\nEurope\nLatin Ameica\n\nClosing Remarks: \n\nSummary of key takeaways\nCall to action for policymakers and stakeholders\nNeed for a forum working on Rights of CDWD Youth\n\n4. Guiding Questions for Discussion\n\nWhat are the key barriers to healthcare access for CDWD\, and how can they be addressed through policy interventions?\nHow can SDG 16 and SDG 17 be leveraged to ensure justice and protection for CDWD communities facing discrimination and exclusion?\nWhat role can youth play in advocating for the rights and inclusion of CDWD in national and international SDG policies?\nHow can governments\, civil society\, and international organizations collaborate to create an inclusive framework for SDG implementation?\nWhat best practices exist for integrating CDWD concerns into national development strategies\, and how can they be scaled?\n\n5. Venue – Virtual: Zoom\nRegistration Link: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/JgcsoUh0QwiAEdLh9QlXpw
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/advancing-inclusion-and-justice-empowering-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-cdwd-and-other-marginalised-communities-including-non-binary-individuals/
LOCATION:Online: Zoom
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