JWF Panel: Civil Society Best Practices in Achieving SDGs
Impact Snapshot
Beneficiaries: 70 Attendees
Location: New York City
Timeline: Sep. 20 2023
Partners: Journalists & Writer’s Foundation, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
SDG Alignment: SDG 17
In the face of contemporary challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and socio-political conflicts, the expert panel focused on civil society best practices for achieving the SDgs
Panelists highlighted innovative projects and initiatives addressing the SDGs, emphasizing civil society's pivotal role in driving sustainable development.
The importance of NGO involvement in local communities was discussed alongside the challenges and threats faced by civil society organizations. This dual focus shed light on both the impact of NGOs at the grassroots level and the need for a supportive environment to overcome various constraints.
The panel underscored the significance of global collaboration among civil society, NGOs, governments, and the private sector in building sustainable solutions. This theme encapsulated various sectors, including education, health, poverty eradication, human rights, gender equality, and indigenous issues.
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SDG Alignment
17.16: Emphasizes the critical role of civil society and NGOs in enhancing global partnerships for sustainable development.
17.17: Highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaborations across public, private, and civil sectors for effective implementation of SDGs.
Context
Civil Society Contributions in achieving the SDGs: Best Practices was a roundtable discussion at the 8th SDGs Conference hosted by the Journalists and Writer’s Foundation (JWF).
Silvia Osman, Associate Professor, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
Ahmet Orhan Polat, Executive Director, Affinity Intercultural Foundation
Ludmila Malai, EU Project and Communication Manager, Intercultural Dialogue Platform
Mustafa Goktepe, Instituto Peleo Dialogo Intercultural
Anil Wasif, Co-Founder & Director of Strategy, BacharLorai
In the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) and its 52 Global Partners from 27 countries organized the SDGs Conference 2023 to convene world leaders, diplomats, civil society members, journalists, and academics on contemporary impediments for the timely and effective implementation of the SDGs.
The SDGs Conference 2023, formerly known as the UNGA Conference, is the flagship event of the Journalists and Writers Foundation, creating a platform for diverse stakeholders to discuss the Global Agenda 2030, offer innovative solutions, strategies, and policy recommendations to advance the culture of peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
The 8th annual SDGs Conference gathered over 150 high-level speakers across the globe forming an interdisciplinary group of distinguished panelists to discuss a particular set of agenda over three panel sessions and propose a framework for action for the full and effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
