UNAI Weekly Newsletter (16 October 2024)

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Weekly Updates - 16 October 2024

Guterres Salutes Japanese Anti-nuclear Group on Nobel Peace Prize Win

UN Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated the Japanese anti-nuclear weapons organization Nihon Hidankyo which was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday 11 October. The grassroots movement of survivors of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, known as hibakusha, is committed to achieving a nuclear-free world - a top priority for the UN. Read the full story on UN News, then watch Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General and Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, deliver remarks on UN WebTV.

First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children

Convened by the Government of Colombia, with the support of the Government of Sweden, UNICEF, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, and the World Health Organization, The first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children will drive policy change, marshal resources and demonstrate that violence prevention is possible. The conference takes place 7-8 November 2024, full programme available online.

Peace not War Side Event SOTF

The “Peace not War” side event took place 21 September, at the UN Summit of the Future Action Days. Co-organized by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the purpose of this event was to explore concrete actions toward global peace while learning from two peace processes – the Good Friday Agreement in Ireland, and the 2016 Final Peace Accord in Colombia – while fostering international cooperation, and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders. Missed the event? Find a full summary and watch the recording online.

INSEAD's Renewed MBA Curriculum for Social and Environmental Impact

In recent years, UNAI member institution INSEAD has progressively incorporated sustainability topics into its MBA core courses, and this process is now complete. By embedding sustainability into all 14 core courses and introducing a mandatory 3-day real-life business simulation capstone, the INSEAD MBA offers a high-impact environment to facilitate discussions and cultivate responsible leaders, the refreshed curriculum first rolled out in January 2024. Read more in this latest UNAI articl e.

The Changing Face of Pandemic Risk

The 21st century has seen a significant rise in global health threats. Epidemics and pandemics are now a constant danger rather than rare events. The 2024 Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) report, The changing face of pandemic risk, is a call to action for global leaders, policy-makers, health professionals, and communities to build a safer, more resilient future. It outlines the key drivers of pandemic risk and provides a roadmap for strengthening our defenses. Download the report here.

UNESCO-Hamdan Prize Winners

The UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development is awarded to initiatives committed to empowering teachers to transform education and drive positive change in their communities and beyond. The 2024 laureates are: Good Neighbors Bangladesh, a member of Good Neighbors International; “Veredas Formativas” from the Municipal Department of Education of Curitiba in Brazil; and Tchitchao High School in the rural Kara Region of Togo. Read the full article by UNESCO to learn more about these inspiring initiatives.

Resisting Enslavement: History and Legacies of Maroon Communities

The United Nations Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery invites you to join an online discussion to examine Maroon communities in various countries connected to the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, such as Brazil, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname and the United States. In this panel, scholars will address the histories and legacies of Maroon communities, raising awareness about this form of resistance to colonial systems of enslavement in the Americas. Full programme and registration available online.

Social Development in Times of Converging Crises: Call for Global Action

The World Social Report 2024: Social Development in Times of Converging Crises: A Call for Global Action, makes the case for comprehensive changes that both national and international actors can make to effectively eradicate poverty, foster inclusive and job-rich growth, while promoting equality of opportunity and universal access to quality services. The report will be launched at a press briefing on 17 October at 12:30 pm EDT, livestreamed via UN WebTV.

Global Challenge: Defining Genocide

Currently, the global community is experiencing an increase in the propensity of extraordinary crimes. Conflicts are changing and becoming more complex, and the spread of misinformation on social media is causing hate speech and polarization to spike, making it harder for communities to come together to address crises that are unfolding in real time. Samantha Lakin, PhD, Senior Fellow at The Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development (CPDD), explores responses to renewed debates on the definition of genocide in the latest UN Chronicle article.

Explainer: Does the UN have an Army?

What happens when the Security Council asks the UN to deploy a peacekeeping operation? Nick Birnback, Chief, Strategic Communications Section, Department of Peacekeeping Operations breaks down this commonly asked question in an explainer video for UN WebTV. More information about UN Peacekeeping Missions, including the breakdown of the troop-contributing countries, is available through the UN Peacekeeping website. For more videos explaining how the United Nations works, visit UN Youtube's dedicated explainer video playlist.

Global Policy Dialogue: Pathways to End Povery Amid Converging Crises

Preceding the launch of the World Social Report 2024, The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) will host a Global Policy Dialogue on 17 October, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The dialogue will be divided into two panels that will draw on the key findings and recommendations of the World Social Report and to ensure transformations at the necessary scale and speed, particularly in relation to achieving SDG 1, No Poverty. Register online, then watch the event live via UN WebTV.

UNESCO Global Education Meeting

Taking place 31st October and 1st November 2024 in Fortaleza, Brazil, the 2024 Global Education Meeting (GEM) will be held back-to-back with the G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting. Informed by the United Nations Pact for the Future, GEM will mark a key moment for education, bringing the international education community together, including governmental and non-State actors, to agree on acceleration strategies for the remainder of the 2030 Agenda, keeping in mind the education transformation vision. Learn more about this years programme.

A Bold Call for a Healthier World

The WHO Youth Council has launched its first Youth Declaration on Creating Healthy Societies, with a range of calls to action informed and developed by young people from around the world and geared towards empowering youth to play a central role in creating healthier and safer societies for all. The Declaration was launched during the World Health Summit, and outlines 10 calls for action that place youth at the centre of co-creating healthier societies globally, explaining what is needed for this to succeed. Learn more and read the full declaration.

World Food Day 2024: Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future

The world's farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population yet, hunger persists. Around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world due to repeated weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic. This World Food Day, 16 October, learn more about the work the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) does to transform agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all.

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