ECOSOC Partnership Forum Parallel Event: Inclusive Partnerships and Digital Global Citizenship Education

Theme:Inclusive Partnerships and Digital Global Citizenship Education: Advancing Social Cohesion for a Sustainable Future

Date & Time: 4 February 2025, 3:00–4:50 pm EDT
Venue: United Nations HQ, New York (Trusteeship Council Chamber)
Organizers:
- IVECA Center for International Virtual Schooling
- Global NGO Executive Committee
- Conference of NGOs (CONGO)
Co-sponsors:
- Permanent Mission of Republic of Korea to UN
- Permanent Mission of Portugal to UN
Supported by:
- UN Academic Impact
- UN DGC Civil Society Unit
- Model UN Mexico Association
- International Presentation Association

Focus: Role of Global Citizenship Education (GCED)in fostering:
- Social cohesion
- Empathy
- Action on global challenges
Youth Involvement: Students from China, India, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, USA presented projects linked to SDGs.
SDG Emphasis:
- SDG 4.7 – Education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
- SDG 17 – Cross-sector partnerships and digital collaboration.
Takeaway: Digital learning tools + intercultural collaboration → strengthen Agenda 2030 implementation.

International Organization Current Affairs (Prelims): ECOSOC, GCED, SDGs.
GS2 (Mains): Role of UN & NGOs in inclusive education, partnerships for development.
Essay/GS4: Global Citizenship & Social Cohesion.

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