Leadership Now: Innovating for a Sustainable World

23 April 2025
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst NY
Gain the latest insights and practical strategies at the intersection of business and sustainability from experts in corporate, higher education and nonprofit sectors. At this year’s leadership conference, you’ll build skills that will empower you to drive real change: actionable tools, fresh perspectives and a powerful network to make a lasting impact and drive sustainable development that’s good for the planet and your bottom line.

Hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness and the school’s Global Programs Office, in collaboration with the Civil Society Unit and the Academic Impact Initiative of the United Nations Department of Global Communications.
The conference will feature three different tracks that allow you to choose your area of focus:

• Innovative Leadership for Sustainable Solutions: Explore how leaders can use innovation to address sustainability challenges with an emphasis on creative problem-solving and the role of technology as highlighted by the U.N.’s Global Digital Compact of the Pact for the Future.
• Global Collaboration for Innovation: Focus on how cross-cultural collaboration is driving innovation and how diverse perspectives can be used to solve global issues.
• Transformative Leadership in a Changing World: Discover how the role of leaders is evolving to navigate complex global challenges with a strong focus on adaptive leadership and resilience.

https://management.buffalo.edu/faculty/academic-departments/organization-human-resources/center-for-leadership-organizational-effectiveness-cloe/conferences.html

• WFO Member Name: Equality for Training and Human Rights ETHR ‑ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Jordan
• Event Type: Conference
• Event Name: CSW69 (the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women)
• Event Location: At the United Nations Headquarters in New York
• Event date: From 10 to 21 March 2025
• Brief Description:

“Equality for Training and Human Rights (ETHR), Member of World Family Organization participate in CSW69 to advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment, focusing on the intersection of sustainable development and family policies. Our participation aims to engage with global policymakers, NGOs, and activists to share insights from Jordan and contribute to actionable strategies for promoting women’s rights and family well-being. We will highlight community-based initiatives and best practices, with the goal of fostering collaborative solutions and influencing international policy frameworks.

• WFO Member Name: Equality for Training and Human Rights ETHR ‑ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Jordan
• Event Type: Signing an International Strategic Partnership
• Event Name: International Strategic Partnership Signing: ETHR, Feminist Solidarity Network
• Event Location: New York, USA
• Event date: 9 March 2025
• Brief Description:
• “Equality for Training and Human Rights (ETHR) Jordan, member of World Family Organization, the Feminist Solidarity Network for Change (Jordan), and the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) will formalize a global strategic partnership through a signing ceremony in New York on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This partnership aims to strengthen collaborative efforts in advancing women’s rights, promoting peace, and fostering sustainable development on an international scale. The agreement will be signed by Dr. Hiba Haddadeen, Director General of ETHR, and Ms. Seo-Yeon Lee, Regional Director at IWPG. This strategic alliance will facilitate joint initiatives, knowledge sharing, and advocacy campaigns to create positive and lasting change for families and communities worldwide.”