12 - 18 December 2021
The world's first
Global Diaspora Week for
all Diaspora Organizations
Organized by
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With the support of
Global Diaspora Week and Assembly
As set forth in the Constitution of Global Diaspora Confederation, the GDC shall facilitate the ‘Global Diaspora Assembly’ for Diaspora Organizations to discuss, debate and make recommendations on subjects pertaining to diaspora and their supporting communities.
From 2021 onwards, the GDC aims to organize a week of global activities for Diaspora Organizations across six continents. Every year, the week provides more opportunities to achieve the ambitions of the Global Diaspora Assembly. We name this the 'Global Diaspora Week'.
1st Global Diaspora Week
- The Opening Remarks
1st Global Diaspora Assembly
- Future of GDC and Closing of Global Diaspora Week
1st Global Diaspora Assembly
- Message from International Board Trustees
1st Global Diaspora Assembly
- Summary of the Six Continental Days
1st Global Diaspora Assembly
- Questions and Answers from DOs
Theme: Sustainable Development & Migration: Harnessing Global Diaspora Organisations’ Efforts for Development.
Open Ceremony
Day 1
UTC 8am – 9am
Pacific Standard Time 12am – 1am
New Zealand Time 9pm – 10pm
12 December
UTC 2am – 4am (16 December)
Pacific Standard Time 6pm – 8pm
Eastern Standard Time 9pm – 11pm
15 December
Global Humanitarian Assistance Meeting (Session 31)
13 December 2021 (1 hour) UTC / GMT: 3pm - 4pm
The GDC and UN IOM will host a High-Level Consultation Meeting for Humanitarian Assistance (GDC Group for HA1).
Diaspora Organizations, partners, experts are welcome to register and join us to discuss the new Global Humanitarian Hub's future for stronger diaspora engagement.
Hosted by
With the support of
Continental Days
6
Consultation Sessions
31
Contributing
to SDGs
15
Hours spent
on organizing
30,000+
Linking to Diasporas
30 mln+
Global Diaspora Week
Welcome to the first diaspora-led Global Diaspora Week for Diaspora Organizations across the world.
The Open Ceremony will celebrate the beginning and determination of Global Diaspora Confederation in working with Diaspora Organizations in the coming years. The ceremony will consist of keynote speeches, showcasing some examples of Diaspora Organizations' achievements, and launching the Week of the 31 High-Level Consultation Sessions.
12 December
Coordinated Universal Time / GMT
8am - Welcome
8.10am - Overview of GDC
8.25am - Keynote Speech
'The role of Diaspora Organizations in connecting migrants and communities for sustainable development'
8.40am - Examples of Diaspora Organizations' achievements in combatting Covid-19 pandemic
8.50am - Launch of GDC Week
On 18 December 2021, Diaspora Organizations in the world are invited to come together to participate in the world’s first Global Diaspora Assembly.
Over 1000 world’s diaspora organization leaders will be invited to represent and advocate for their communities, aiming to contribute to the advancement of 20 million diasporas.
Keynote Speakers from the United Nations
and Global Diaspora Confederation
Coordinated Universal Time / GMT
2pm - 2.20pm
Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, and Oceania Presentations by Diaspora Organization leaders
Coordinated Universal Time / GMT
2.20pm - 3.20pm
Sharing about the Future of Global Diaspora Confederation with Diaspora Organizations in the world
Coordinated Universal Time / GMT
3.20pm - 3.30pm