The United Nations’ 2000 Millennium Development Goals through the lenses of The Light Millennium (LM) Organization, associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) since December 2005 (DPI’s name has changed to “Department of Global Communications | UNDGC_CSO) in January 2019).

In this page, we’ve compiled below titles including reports from UN NGO Briefings, MDGs Summit (10 Year Review), HLF On the Culture of Peace, 2014 UN.DPI/NGO Conference along with open proposal, project and letters, which initially posted to, also currently available through Lightmillennium.org website.
Although Lightmillennium.Org has more pieces and reports on the UN.DPI/NGO Conferences and NGO Briefings starting on its association in 2005, this page only reflects the time period of 2009 – 2015.

2015

WHAT IS MY ACTION PLAN? Have you asked this question to yourself?
Summary: OPEN CALL FOR COLLABORATION AND PARTICIPATIONS

Project Introduction Page:
OPEN CALL FOR COLLABORATION AND PARTICIPATIONS
The Light Millennium invites you to present your ideas, work, action plan, and visions for the Sustainable HUMAN Development Goals in order to make them visible and available in globally as well as seeking your collaboration and partnerships for it!
Flyer (November 2014)

On a quarterly base, first stage deadline is: January 15, 2015
Part 1/4: SUMMARY

Part 2/4: INTRODUCTION-DEFINITION

Part 3/4: WORKING MECHANISM & NEXT STAGE
PART 4/4: 

Join to the TASK FORCE
Email to: MYACTION(at)LIGHTMILLENNIUM.ORG

2014

UNITED NATIONS HIGH LEVEL FORUM ON CULTURE OF PEACE
Convened by H.E. Mr. John W. Ashe, President of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly – In cooperation with The Global Movement of the Culture of Peace (GMCoP) – Tuesday, 9 September 2014 from 10:00 am to 6 pm
Trusteeship Council Chamber and ECOSOC Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
REPORT – Part 1/2: “Peace is more than the end of armed conflict.
Peace is a mode of behavior.”
REPORT – Part 2/2: Panel Discussions
“The role of contributions of women and youth to the culture of peace”
Report by Hande SUBASILAR, Representative to the United Nations of The Light Millennium.

You are INVITED to attend the
UN High Level Forum on The Culture of Peace
Tuesday, 9 September 2014, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Trusteeship Council Chamber, UN Headquarters, NY
which is convened by
H .E. Mr. John W. Ashe
President of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

The following titled panel;
A QUEST TO FULFILL HUNGER OF THE BODY AND MIND POST-2015:
Is genetically modified food a solution?
was presented as part of the 65th Annual UN-DPI/NGO Conference (August 27-29, 2014) entitled:
2015 AND BEYOND: Our Action Agenda:
The role of civil society in the post-2015 development agenda
at the
United Nations – Conference Building, Trusteeship Council, Thursday, August 28, 2014 – 11:45 – 13:00pm.
Moderated by: Julie MARDIN
Concept by: Bircan UNVER & Julie MARDIN
Summary by: Julie MARDIN
Final Report – Part 1 of 2
Final Report – Part 2 of 2 by HANDE SUBASILAR, The Light Millennium
Notes taken by Humeyra KOÇAK for The Light Millennium
Photo Album of the Session

INVITE – All registered attendees of the 65th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference are invited.
A QUEST TO FULFILL HUNGER OF THE BODY AND MIND POST-2015:
Is genetically modified food a solution?
WHERE: Trusteeship Council
United Nations – Conference Building
WHEN: Thursday, August 28, 2014
A Panel Discussion
PROGRAMME with BIOS – FLYER (pdf) jpg

The following page is dedicated to:
The 65th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference
Title: 2015 and Beyond: Our Action Agenda
Theme: The role of civil society in the post-2015 development agenda

Immediate Media Release – 06/08/2014
The Light Millennium will present a panel at the 65th Annual UN/NGO Conference
A QUEST TO FULFILL HUNGER OF THE BODY AND MIND POST-2015:
IS GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD A SOLUTION? (also as pdf)
Trusteeship Council, United Nations, NYC, Thursday, August 28, 2014

Media Advisory: United Nations Conference to Convene Civil Society to support Post-2015 Development Agenda
Will Conclude With Adoption of Ambitious “Action Agenda” for NGO Community
Dated: July 7, 2014
Concept Note: The 65th UN DPI/NGO Conference will return to United Nations Headquarters from 27-29 August 2014.

LMTV-2014
PIONEER OF THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS: A T A T Ü R K
Dedicated to: MDG#8 Global Partnerships and Peace
High Level Inaugural Panel
Part 1 of 6: https://www.lightmillennium.org/lmtv/mdgs-ataturk-part1.mp4
Part 2 of 6: https://www.lightmillennium.org/lmtv/mdgs-ataturk-part2.mp4
Part 3 of 6 – Keynote: Stephen Kinzer, Author & Professor: https://www.lightmillennium.org/lmtv/mdgs-ataturk-keynote-s-kinzer.mp4
Part 4 of 6:
https://www.lightmillennium.org/lmtv/mdgs-ataturk-amb-garcia-part4.mp4
Part 5 of 6 – UNESCO:
https://www.lightmillennium.org/lmtv/mdgs-ataturk-unesco-part5.mp4
Part 6 of 6: Interactive Session Continues & Concluding Remarks
http://www.lightmillennium.org/lmtv/mdg-ataturk-interactive-concluding-remarks-part6.mp4

UN-DPI/NGO – NGO Led Briefing – Dated: Thursday, 19 June 2014
“Every Drop of Water Makes a Difference”
Israel uses desalination method to increase the capacity of fresh water.
Highlights by Hande SUBASILAR, Representative to the United Nations of The Light Millennium.

“Media freedoms must continue to be at the centre of our work to promote security, dignity and prosperity for all.”
Dated: Thursday, 1 May 2014 – Conference Room 1 (CB), UN Headquarters New York
Highlights by Hande SUBASILAR, Representative of The Light Millennium to the United Nations Department of Public Information

Highlights on the: Second UN High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace
Part 1/2: “Nobody can do nothing but everybody can do anything.”
Part 2/2: “Peace needs to be recognized as a human right“
by Hande SUBASILAR and Erman Hakan SENER,
Representatives of The Light Millennium to the
United Nations Department of Public Information
Photo Album (contains 120 photos)
THE SECOND UN HIGH LEVEL FORUM ON THE CULTURE OF PEACE
United Nations, NY. Sept. 6, 2013
Immediate Media Release – Dated: August 20, 2013

Reports on the “Education for Global Citizenship” Briefings
– “I am a Global Citizen.”
by Ann CRETER, GMCoP
– Global citizenship can create powerful action in the world
by Hande SUBASILAR, LM

Universal Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)!
Report by Suna SENMAN
For The Light Millennium

“The UN is a reflection of the world as it is..”
-UNDPI/NGO Meeting with Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information 
Summary by Suna SENMAN | Dated: January 30, 2014.

2013

On the The Art Inspiring Action Project – Children Arts from El Salvador Exhibition
– “With the eyes of our heart we see the colorfulness of life.”
The Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations,
hosted an art exhibition entitled “Children from El Salvador in New York.
by Hande SUBASILAR, Ph.D.

“I dream of becoming one of the best artists of the world.”
El Salvador Mission to the UN Celebrated Universal Children’s Day through “Art Inspiring Project”
by Cora FERNANDEZ

2013 LIST OF E-PUBLICATIONS, TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND
ATTENDED MEETINGS OF THE LIGHT MILLENNIUM
REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT/AT THE UNITED NATIONS
Compiled by Bircan Ünver, Permanent Representative
Contributed by Müjgan Hedges, Main Representative
Hande Subasilar, 2nd Alternate Representative to the
United Nations Department of Public Information

“Living with Disabilities and Disasters”
May I Ask a Question Ms. Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström?
Report by Suna SENMAN

UN-DPI/NGO Briefing – October 3, 2013
– Issues Before the General Assembly and the Post-2015 Development Agenda
Report by Suna SENMAN

On the Second Panel of the 2013 UN High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace:
– The Culture of Peace as the agenda for a new global civilization: Where are we NOW?”
“Violence is a learned behavior, if you accept it, you have to teach it!”
Hightlights by Humeyra KOÇAK

Immediate Media Release – Dated: August 20, 2013
– The Second United Nations High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace will be convened by H.E. Mr. Vuk Jeremić, President of the UN-GA on Friday, 6 September 2013.
Please click on for the INVITATION

UNNGO Briefings
“Putting health first: What can NGOs do to raise awareness of the threat of psychoactive substances?”
“Putting health first: What can NGOs do to raise awareness of the threat of psychoactive substances?” The discussion was held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Conference Room 3, North Lawn Building, United Nations Headquarters, New York.
by Hande SUBASILAR

Highlights from:
Determined to Save Succeeding Generations from the Scourge of War
Security Council must work more transparently and more actively
United Nations Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organizations in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations presented a discussion on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at ECOSOC Chamber, Conference Building, 3rd Floor, United Nations Headquarters, New York.
by Hande SUBASILAR

UNNGO Briefings – Highlights
Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity
“It is important to create effective global partnerships between developed and developing countries and NGOS”
Highlights by: Hande SUBASILAR

Afterwards: Comment and Questions on the:
“Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity” in observance of the International Day of Families.
The discussion was held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Conference Room 1, North Lawn Building, United Nations Headquarters, New York

Which Way is the Front Line from Here?
The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington
ECOSOC Chamber, Conference Building, United Nations H.Q.
May 2, 2013, 3 to-6p.m.
Highlights by: Hande SUBASILAR

“World Press Freedom Day serves to remind us of the free, pluralistic spirit of the independent press.“
“Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media”
Presented by the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UN-HQ, Conference Room#3 – NYC.
Hightligths by: Hande SUBASILAR | Dated: May 2, 2013.

The Light Millennium and The College of Arts and Letters
at the Stevens Institute of Technology jointly organized and presented:
PIONEER OF THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS: ATATÜRK
A Two-Day International Conference – April 19-20, 2013
Concept
Programme (with BIOS)
Summary
Full REPORT of the Conference (50 pages)

“Marginalization of the youth in the society has increased in recent years…”
Report by: Erman Hakan SENER
2nd Youth Representative of the Light Millennium to the UN-DPI/NGO.
UN-DPI/NGO Youth Briefing – Dated: 25 March 2013
“Raising and Empowering Youth to Break the Cycle of Violence Against Women and Children”

2012

An Envisoned Draft Proposal (November 26, 2012): 
REVISED AND EXPANDED DRAFT PROPOSAL TO THE UN-DPI/NGO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONGO & ALL THE UN ASSOCIATED NGOS FOR A BI-ANNUAL UN NGO GENERAL ASSEMBLY (UNNGOGA)
United Nations Non-Governmental Organizations General Assembly – UNNGOGA.ORG

The Light Millennium’s Annual Review Report of 2012 to the UN Department of Public Information – Dated: December 23, 2012

2011

SPECIAL DPI-NGO Briefing
UN Associated NGO MET with the Secretary General of the United Nations:
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-MOON: “Women and girls are unfortunately marginalized groups of our society.” 
Comments: A New Era in UN for the NGOs
Dated: October 26, 2011

UNNGO Briefings:
“May I Ask a Question, Mr. UN High Commissioner for Refugees?”
“There is 28 million people, who have been internally displaced due to natural disasters or internal conflicts such as Palestinians.”
Commentary on the Briefing by UN High Commissioner for the Refugees
by Cem ZORLULAR | Dated: October 27, 2011

H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations met representatives of NGOs. Dated: October 4, 2011
“There is no dialogue without civil society”. Neither Progress!

Letter to the 66th Session President of the UN-GA by The Light Millennium

International World Celebrated International Day of Peace
– Give Peace Another Chance | Dated: September 14, 2011

UN YOUTH YEAR 2011
“Giving it Back, Passing it On: Corporate Engagement and Youth Philanthropy as Pathways to Development”
– “Failing to invest in our youth is a false economy.” “There is always the power of the individual who can make change.” 
Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations | Dated: July 27, 2011

UN DPI/NGO Briefings
Department of Public Information of the United Nations Presented.
“Indigenous Rights, Mining and Development: The Need for Free, Prior and Informed Consent”
(In tribute to the 19th Commission on Sustainable Development – May 2011)
– “6.5 million hectares have been violently expropriated from Indigenous , Peasant and Afro-Colombian communities…”
Dated: Thursday, 28 April 2011

UNNGO Briefings: The Impact Of Education In Achieving Mdgs 2 & 5: “Achieving the MDGs: MDG 2 (Education) + MDG 3 (Gender equality) + MDG 5 (Maternal health) = 8.”
– 3.2 million newborns die every year and 99% of these deaths occur primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
by Idil BAYSAL | Dated: May 12, 2011

UNNGO Briefings: Information and the Internet: Exploring the Role of Freedom of Information in the World Wide Web
“The free exchange of ideas and thought can connect countries in a common course.”
by Idil BAYSAL | Dated: May 4, 2011

UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries in İstanbul, Turkey
The week long Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), the 4th in 40 years, began at the Lutfi Kırdar, İstanbul, the Military and the Hilton Conference and Exhibition Centers combined… The 4th since 1971
by Yüksel OKTAY

“Challenges and Opportunities for Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases: The Key to Achieving the MDGs”
“Eighteen of the thirty-six million deaths related to NCDs last year, were in fact preventable.”
Highlights by: Idil BAYSAL | Dated: April 21, 2011

Two Nowruz Celebrations at the UN:
“Nowruz and the Earth: Harmony between Culture and Nature
On the Celebration of the International Day of Nowruz
Annually 300 million people around the world celebrate the Nowruz.
by Hümeyra KOÇAK & Bircan ÜNVER | Dated: March 21 & 24, 2011

UN WOMEN – Launched.
– “Complex challenges like conflicts, global warming, migration, and financial crisis will only be solved through partnership where men and women both have a voice.”
by Sirin CENGIZALP | Dated: Subat 24, 2011

Presently, 80% of the global population does not enjoy a set of social guarantees that allow them to deal with life’s risks.
“Social protection policy is the most powerful tool to combat poverty.”
Report by Haldun ARMAGAN | Dated: February 17, 2011

Presented during a side event of Permanent Mission of Germany in New York City on February 10, 2011:
– “MDG 1 – an indicator for social development and the role of reconciliation”
by Felicitas HOFFMANN | Dated: February 10, 2011

Presented by UNESCO at the United Nations, New York.
“Building Peace: Reconciliation through the Power of Education, the Sciences, Culture and Communication”
– “What does reconciliation mean today?”
by Hümeyra KOÇAK | Dated: March 11, 2011

Microfinance: Ending Poverty One Loan at a Time
“Last 30 years, microfinance has offered various tools to the world’s poor to assist them with financial situations.”
by Sirin CENGIZALP | Dated: Thursday, 10 February 2011

“Understanding and Managing Cyber Crime: The Virtual Criminal”
– Cyberspace, as the fifth global common space – after land, sea, air and outer space..
Dated: Thursday, 3 February 2011 | by Sirin CENGIZALP

“After Cancun: Where Do We Stand on Climate Change?
(A Follow-Up to Cancun Conference)”
“Cancun had been a step forward for the multilateral process.
Was it step forward for the planet?”
by Cevat CIVAN | Dated: 20 January 2011

Disaster Relief and Preparedness: Haiti: A Year Later
by Cevat CIVAN | Dated: January 13, 2011

2010

“May I Ask a Question, Madame Special Representative of the Secretary-General?”
With Ms. Marta SANTOS-PAIS
by Sirin CENGIZALP | Dated:December 16, 2010

“Speak Up, Stop Discrimination:
Exploring Human Rights in the Relationship between the Muslim World and the West”
(Screening – In Observance of Human Rights Day – 10 December)
by Sirin CENGIZALP | Briefing Date: December 9, 2010

In Observance of International Migrants Day – 18 December)
Modern Slavery: Women Domestic Workers
Issue of the Moment: “Crossing Boundaries: Protecting the Rights of Migrant Women Domestic Workers”
by Sirin CENGIZALP | Briefing Date: December 2, 2010

Highlights: Second Annual Ataturk Symposium
“Ataturk: Leader of a Nation“
Second Annual Ataturk Symposium, United Nations
Peace at Home, Peace in the World 
Highlights by Sirin CENGIZALP | Dated: December 7, 2010

Ataturk’s World View: Ataturk and his ideas do not belong only to Turkey and the young people of Turkey, but to the world as a whole. 
by Ambassador Robert P. FINN

Some Current Ramifications of Turkey’s Alphabet Change in 1928 
by Prof. Arnold REISMAN

Some Current Ramifications of Turkey’s invoking English as the second language 
by Prof. Arnold REISMAN

Transfer of Western Knowledge to Turkey: Institutionalized Policy of Translaiton and Library Building
by F. ANDIÇ and Prof. A. REISMAN

Are Kurdish and Turkmen minorities more literate in Turkey than in other countries?
by Prof. Arnold REISMAN

“Unite to End Violence Against Women:
Leadership of the Corporate Sector in Ending Violence Against Women and Girls”
International Day for the Eliminate of Violence Against Women – United Nations, November 23, 2010.
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has set a target of raising a minimum of $100
to ending violence against women and girls.
“Stopping violence against women begins with empowering women.”
– Michelle BACHELET, Executive Director of UN Women
“The United States alone loses nearly $1 billion in productivity each year due to violence against women,
along with 7.9 million workdays.”
– Margery Kraus, Chief Executive Officer of APCO Worldwide.

On: “Attracting Media: What Makes NGO Stories News“
Presented by Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organizations – November 11,2010
“I own my career as a diplomatic correspondent to Saddam Hussein.”
“There is no secret recipe for getting reporters to cover your story… “
“The UN, they had a policy that UN did not accredit bloggers.”
“NGO Reporter now has relationship with constant contact…” 

“Learning beyond limits.” – October 28, 2010
Promoting Diversity of World Cultures and the Links that United Them
(In Observance of 2010 International Year of Rapprochement of Cultures)

2000 Millennium Development Goals – Summit 2010
Dedication Theme – Issue 24–25, Fall-Winter 2010:
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPLMENT GOALS-Summit 2010:
Where are we now?
&
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

OVERVIEW from the MDGs Summit:
“The strength of the community is measured by the well-being of the weakest of its members

MDGs Summit 2010: MDGs# 8:
Project director: Bircan ÜNVER, Main Representative of The Light Millennium to the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.
Prepared by: Sirin CENGIZALP, Project Assistant, The Light Millennium.
GOAL 8: DEVELOP A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT

The Planet is ill: Hope Lies with the UN
by Bircan ÜNVER

Water Connects Us!
by Marianne A. KINZER

2009

QUADRENNIAL REPORT OF THE LIGHT MILLENNIUM ORGANIZATION
2006-2009 For the period of 2006 – 2009 to the
United Nations Department of Public Information
http://www.lightmillennium.org/undpi/quadrennial_2006_09_final.pdf
Dated: June 29, 2009

Ozone Layer and the Climate Change – 18 June 2009

“Development for All: Integrating Disability into the Millennium Development Goals” – 11 June, 2009

“For Peace and Development: Disarm Now!” – 4 June, 2009

“Women in Peacekeeping: the Power to Empower” – 28 May 2009

Letter to: Mr. Jeffery Huffines, Chair – NGO DPI Executive Committee
http://www.lightmillennium.org/undpi/letter_to_jeffery_huffines.pdf
Dated: May 26, 2009

“Forced Labour: the Cost of Coercion” 14 May 2009

“The Potential of Media: Dialogue, Mutual Understanding and Reconcilation” – 7 May 2009
– Free expression in the Middle East & North Africa
by Mohamed Abdel DAYEM, CPJ

 “Biodiversity – The Basis for Human Well-Being: Celebrating the International Year in 2010” | 30 April 2009

DPI/NGO Briefing | 12 March 2009
Summary: “Sports for Development”

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