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BLIA Joins UN Civil Society Briefing for the First Time On May 31, Venerable You Lin, World Headquarters UN NGO Office Director from FGS New York and BLIA NY President Jenny Chen attend the UN Civil Society Briefing at UN Headquarters, marking BLIA’s first participation in this global platform. The meeting reflects on outcomes from the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, emphasizing collective action for sustainable development. Organized by the UN Department of Global Communications and ECOSOC, the event gathers around 150 participants from NGOs and government offices. Venerable You Lin highlights the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, underscoring BLIA’s commitment to global dialogue and humanitarian values.

Attendee Cairo Embarras stated that they will continue to promote civil society.

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