2017 ECOSOC Youth Forum-Regional Breakout Session: Africa's Youth On The Rise! Harnessing Africa's Youth Dividend To Achieve Prosperity For All
You are cordially invited to participate in the upcoming interactive Regional Breakout Session on Africa during the 2017 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum on the 30 - 31 January 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The theme for this year's session is Africa's Youth on the Rise! Harnessing Africa's Youth Dividend to Achieve Prosperity for All.
55th Geneva Graduate Study Programme On Climate Change, Migration and Violent Extremism: The United Nations' Role In Preventing Conflicts Spurred By The Challenges Of Our Time
°Õ³ó±ðÌý55th Graduate Study Programme will be held at the United Nations Office in Geneva from 3 to 14 July 2017. This year's theme is: Climate Change, Migration, Violent Extremism: The United Nations' Role in Preventing Conflicts Spurred by The Challenges of Our Time. It will comprise lectures and panel discussions given by senior officials and experts of the United Nations and the Geneva-based specialized agencies.
As part of the United Nations outreach programmes, this annual two week Graduate Study Programme is organized by United Nations Information Service in Geneva at the Palais des Nations for a group of qualified post-graduate students from all over the world.
The Programme which is conducted in English and French without translations, provides an opportunity for outstanding postgraduate students to deepen their understanding of the principles, purposes and activities of the United Nations in relation to this year's theme.
Deadline Extension: Call For Proposals – African ²Ù±ÆÊÓƵappbuilding Network now extended to 27TH January 2017!
The African ²Ù±ÆÊÓƵappbuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) announces the 27th January 2017 deadline extension for grant applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions or regional governmental and nongovernmental organizations in Africa.
At Davos forum, UN chief Guterres calls businesses 'best allies' to curb climate change, poverty
20 January 2017 – Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a new generation of partnerships with the business community to limit the impact of climate change and to reduce poverty.
In an address this morning to a special session on cooperation for peace, the Secretary-General said he was particularly interested in the alignment of the core business of the private sector with the strategic goals of the international community.
Royal Geographical Society-Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG): Call for Papers on Postcolonial Theory and the Reinterpretation of 'Natural' Disasters
In view of the next annual Royal Geographical Society-Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG) international conference to be held in London between 29th of August and 1st of September 2017, the RGS-IBG invites scholars to contribute empirical, as well as conceptual papers that apply postcolonial theory to explore ideas around but not limited to:
UNAI Digital Discussion Series with Homeward Bound Expedition Female Scientists
As part of its Digital Discussion Series, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is carrying out a series of interviews with top female scientists who took part in the Homeward Bound Expedition to Antarctica in December 2016- including Carol Devine, Holly North, Lauren DuBois, Phoebe Barnard, Cristina Venables, Meredith Nash and Denise Hardesty.
The 20-day voyage, Homeward Bound, was the first of its kind to the Antarctic. Its principal purpose was to elevate the leadership role of women in science, especially in the areas of sustainability and climate change, and to eventually have more women with a seat at the table of some of the most important decision-making tables in science and science policy, globally.
UN rights chief urges executives gathering in Davos to stand up for human rights
13 January 2017 – The top United Nations human rights official today called on business leaders gathering at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos next week to use their considerable influence to stand up for human rights and prevent rights violations in countries where they operate.
At Security Council, UN chief Guterres makes case for new efforts to build and sustain peace
10 January 2017 – Delivering his first formal briefing to the Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underlined the need for new, strengthened efforts to build and sustain peace ranging from prevention, conflict resolution and peacekeeping to peacebuilding and sustainable development.
New UN chief Guterres pledges to make 2017 'a year for peace'
1 January 2017- On his first day at the helm of the United Nations, Secretary-General, António Guterres today pledged to make 2017 a year for peace.
'On this New Year's Day, I ask all of you to join me in making one shared New Year's resolution: Let us resolve to put peace first,' said Mr. Guterres in an appeal for peace.
He said one question weighs heavy on his heart, 'That is: how can we help the millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars with no end in sight?'
'²Ù±ÆÊÓƵapp must be our goal and our guide,' he said, urging all citizens, governments and leaders to strive to overcome differences.
EU commits additional 7 million euros to support UNICEF in Iraq
27 December 2016- The United Nations Children's Fund () has received a new pledge of 7 million euros from the European Union to support the UN agency's work in Iraq, where an estimated 11 million are in need of humanitarian assistance- half of them children.
'This generous funding from the European Union at such a critical time will enable UNICEF to continue providing emergency assistance to Iraq's families, providing hope for a better future for every child,' said Peter Hawkins, the UNICEF Representative in Iraq, in a press release which warns that families continue to flee fighting in Mosul. Humanitarian needs for those inside the city increase and winter conditions exacerbate children's vulnerabilities.
Iraqi forces began a military campaign to oust Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorists from Mosul on October 17.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Delivers Last Public Lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
In his last public appearance as UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon congratulated the institution on becoming a member of United Nations Academic Impact and he congratulated the Paul Simon Institute on its upcoming 20³Ù³óÌýbirthday. The institute was a renowned supporter of international education and of active U.S. engagement across the international agenda.
Security Council unanimously approves sending UN monitors to war-torn Aleppo
19 December 2016 – Alarmed at the devastating humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where perhaps thousands of civilians remain trapped, the Security Council today requested the United Nations and other relevant institutions to carry out adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation on evacuations from the eastern districts of the war-battered city.
Through a unanimously adopted resolution, the Council also requested the UN to ensure further deployment of staff for Monitoring and reporting on the evacuations, as needed and demanded all parties to provide these monitors with safe, immediate and unimpeded access.
Respecting gender parity, geographical diversity pledges, SG-designate Guterres picks core team members
16 December 2016 – The United Nations Secretary-General-designate,  today announced that he will be appointing Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria as the UN deputy chief, on his assumption of office as the ninth chief of the global Organization in January 2017.
Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is currently the Minister of Environment of Nigeria, where she steers the country's efforts to protect the natural environment and conserve resources for sustainable development, read a statement issued by Mr. Guterres's office.
UNAI Launches Digital Discussion Series with Young Legislators Who Prove They're #NotTooYoungToRun
United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) has launched its new Digital Discussion Series, an online series of podcasts and social media conversations with innovators, researchers, activists and educators talking about a range of diverse issues that matter to the UNAI audience!
Taking oath of office, António Guterres pledges to work for peace, development and a reformed United Nations
12 December 2016- Sworn in today as the ninth and next United Nations Secretary-General,pledgedreposition development at the centre of the Organization'swork and ensure that the UN can change to effectively meet the myriad challenges facing the international community.
'The United Nations needs to be nimble, efficient and effective. It must focus more on delivery and less on process more on people and less on bureaucracy,' said Mr. Guterres after taking the oath of office at a ceremony before the 193-member UN General Assembly.
Mr. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal (1995 to 2002) and former UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015) replaces Ban Ki-moon, who steps down at the end of the month after leading the global Organization for the past 10 years.