First Session of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent

Acknowledging Black America in the Discussion on Sustainable Development Goals - HBCU'S Leading the Way 

Date, Time, Time zone
Tuesday, December 6, 1:00 - 2:45 PM, Geneva Time CET

Language: English

Description
This event highlights youth leadership in support of civil society. At 1:00 PM, guests gather and eat lunch. At 1:15 PM, sponsor videos and remarks with Vickie Cassanova-Willis. At 1:30 PM, Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Michèle Taylor, United Nations Human Rights Council, followed by Remarks from Desiree Comier-Smith, the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Students from Howard University will report on SDGs, acknowledging racial disparity in the United States. The discussion will be moderated by Jadayah Spencer. At 2:30, closing remarks will be provided by Justin Hansford.

Location
Maison des Associations, Rue Des Savoises 15, Geneva, Switzerland, and simultaneous hybrid sessions at https://tinyurl.com/Dec6PFPAD. - Zoom starts at 1pm CET

Name and email address of the lead organizer
Bilqis Wilkerson - tmcivilrightscenter@gmail.com or ThurgoodMarshallCenter@howard.edu

Sponsoring Orgs
Howard University School of Law - Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center (TMCRC) with Executive Director, Justin Hansford; Office of HBCU Development International Cooperation (OHBCUD), and International Civil Society Working Group (ICSWG) represented by Dr. Vickie Casanova-Willis; and the International Youth Leadership Institute (IYLI) with Executive Director, Jadayah Spencer.

Weblink for further information: HTTPS://ThurgoodMarshallCenter.howard.edu