The Following article was published by the Policy Times on March 18, 2017

New York, NY – Women bring a different quality to leadership, and a unique set of circumstances, as evidenced by the diverse and inclusive series of events at the Commission on the Status of Women-61 at the United Nations. Each year, the CSW convenes for 2 weeks to measure the continuing struggles for women in attaining 50/50 representation in government, equal pay, economic empowerment, access to education, equality, justice; and the eradication of abuse, trafficking, and violence and it’s traumatic and often tragic
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by Diane Williams, Founder of CSVGC-NY
Remarks from Spirit of the UN Awards – October 25, 2016

“We can only succeed in achieving world peace if there is
 a Spiritual Renaissance on this planet”,
– H.E. Dag Hammarskjold, 2^nd Secretary-General of the United Nations

Today we are honoring and celebrating very special people, each of whom embodies the Spirit of the United Nations. Through their work they express the core principles, spirit and vision upon which the United Nations was founded and their presence emits a special energy that captures the true essence of the United Nations.
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On October 23rd, 2015, the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY (CSVGC-NY) hosted the 9th Annual “Spirit of the United Nations” Awarding Ceremony at the UN Church Center. Every year, the CSVGC-NY honors outstanding individuals who have demonstrated the vision and spirit of the United Nations as expressed through the UN Charter, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More