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SUMMARY:Welcome to the “NGO Pre-Summit” for the “Second World Summit on Social Development” from August 25 to 29\,2025
DESCRIPTION:About the Pre-Summit \n\nWhat it is: A 5-day global gathering of 500+ stakeholders to shape civil society’s input ahead of the Second World Summit in Qatar.\nWhy it matters: Feeds into the official UN summit negotiation process and strengthens civil society’s voice.\nWho it’s for: NGOs\, CSOs\, youth groups\, Indigenous representatives\, private sector\, academia\, policymakers\, and more.\nOrganized in alignment with UN Resolution 78/261 and Decisions 7–10 of the UNGA 78/318.\n\n  \nSummit Details \n\nLocation: The Rogers Convention Centre\, Ottawa\, Canada\nDates: August 25–29\, 2025\nCost: Early registration $350.00 USD (until August 1\, 2025). Late registration $450.00 USD. Limited scholarships and financial assistance are available. For more information\, please email us at wajiri@ngocsocd.org.\n\n  \nKey Objectives \n\nFacilitate global dialogue among NGOs\nDraft a unified position paper for presentation at the UN Summit\nLaunch the NGO Common Space platform\nStrengthen grassroots advocacy and cross-sector collaboration\n\n  \nWhat to Expect \n\nPlenary sessions with UN\, government\, and civil society leaders\nWorkshops\, panels\, and breakout sessions on key themes: poverty\, employment\, homelessness\, gender equity\, etc.\nNGO Common Space exhibitions and dialogues\nNetworking events and coalition-building\n\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://ngocsocd.org/event/welcome-to-the-ngo-pre-summit-for-the-second-world-summit-on-social-development-from-august-25-to-292025/
LOCATION:55 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 9J2\, Canada
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