On fifth anniversary of UN Academic Impact, Ban stresses empowering youth to lead global progress
Yesterday at United Nations, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the United Nations Academic Impact,?a series of conversations took place with the ECOSOC Chamber filled with students, academics, civil society, representatives of the diplomatic community and the UN family.
UN News Centre was there covering the event - you can read more in their article: .
The archived video of the event is also available .
The message from the Secretary-General for the Fifth Anniversary of the UN Academic Impact is below:
Call for entries – Disarmament Poster Contest
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly resolution, which established the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is pleased to sponsor the .
Learn more from the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs:
Public Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda Series: Training the Next Generation of Public Health Professionals
This is the fifth article of the UNAI series Public Health in the post-2015 development agenda. Schools and departments of public health at UNAI member institutions were asked to submit articles highlighting research and work relating to the proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to showcase the importance of public health in the post-2015 development agenda. Please note that the articles are for discussion, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.
Call for science briefs for the 2016 Global Sustainable Development Report
The Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) is a United Nations publication aiming to strengthen the science-policy interface at the UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, and provide a strong evidence-based instrument to support policymakers in promoting poverty eradication and sustainable development.
With the establishment of the UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF) in 2012, Governments have created an entry point for scientists across the world to be heard at the highest levels of the United Nations. The call for science briefs – concise, factual, peer reviewed, open access – contributions from scientists and researchers that highlight issues, research findings or solutions is a unique opportunity to bring scientific issues to the attention of policy makers.
Enlightened Universe, an interactive sculpture for UN70
In New York's Central Park earlier this month, Ban Ki-moon unveiled Enlightened Universe, an interactive sculpture by renowned Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron created in honour of the UN's 70th anniversary. The commemorative art installation depicts 70 life-size figures joined in hand around a central globe, creating a human chain of global citizenship, solidarity, tolerance, respect for nature, and shared responsibility. You can see the video here:
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Minister Al Kuwari presents Educate a Child book of photography at UNESCO
As part of its continued effort to highlight the pressing need for primary education for all, officially launched a new book at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris in October. Entitled 'Challenges & Reality'. Educate a child is a global programme of the . The volume contains a new collection of images of out of school children from photojournalist Maher Attar. Educate A Child commissioned the book as a means to bring attention to the world's children who have not had their right to a primary education fulfilled.
Public Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda Series: How Public Health Institutions can contribute to the post-2015 Development Agenda
This is the fourth article of the UNAI series Public health in the post-2015 development agenda. Schools and departments of public health at UNAI member institutions were asked to submit articles highlighting research and work relating to the proposed SDGs and to showcase the importance of public health in the post-2015 development agenda. Please note that the articles are for discussion, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.
Although the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?were finalized in September 2015,?public health institutions?have already embraced?the values the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent?through their?work to improve population health, and thus, improve human development.?This article highlights the work of the?University of S?o Paulo?and provides an example to how public health institutions can contribute to the post-2015 development?agenda. ?
A Q&A with Doug Roche – The UN in the 21st Century
Prof.?Douglas Roche appeared at the United Nations Bookshop in New York on 8 October to launch his new book titled: The UN in the 21st Century. Prof. Roche was Canada's Ambassador for disarmament, and was appointed to the Canadian Senate from 1998-2004. UN Academic Impact Intern Laura Phillips?got a chance to meet with Prof. Roche beforehand to discuss some of the topics from his book.
Q: Let's start with the question that forms the premise of your book: is the United Nations?effective in building human security?
Celebrating UN Day on 24 October! #UN70
24 October is an important day in the UN calendar! Learn more from the below:
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
70th Anniversary of the United Nations: Turn the World Blue!
(Petra, Jordan illuminated blue, photo credit: Office of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Jordan/Chris Herwig)
Plans are underway to turn the world #UNBlue!
To celebrate the70th anniversary of the United Nations, iconic monuments, buildings, statues, bridges, and other landmarks across the globe will be lit up blue on UN Day, 24 October, to promote the UN's message of peace and dignity for all. World famous landmarks from Australia's Sydney Opera House to the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, from the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro to the Empire State Building in New York, will take part.
Participating in the Turn the World UN Blue campaign offers the unique opportunity to?help unite global citizens, promote the message of peace, development and human?rights, and showcase your commitment to the ideals and principles of dignity and?prosperity for all.
Silent Heroes – Civil Society and the Refugee Crisis
On 15th October, Youth Delegates of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Germany convened at the German Mission to the United Nations?for a panel discussion regarding the current plight of refugees and the silent heroes who are helping.
The panellists discussed the power that grassroots civic organizations can have to assist those seeking asylum, the legal rights and representations of refugees seeking asylum, as well as?refugees and the United Nations and future decision making. One panellist, Ellie Alter noted the global nature of this issue, that 'the refugee crisis is not just a European crisis'.
World Statistics Day: Better Data. Better Lives.
Today is World Statistics Day!
emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development. It also reflects the importance of sustainable national statistical capacity to produce reliable and timely statistics and indicators measuring a country's progress.
You can read a Message from the United Nations Secretary General for World Statistics Day below, and learn more on the .
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MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL
ON WORLD STATISTICS DAY?
20 October 2015
Public Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda Series: Integrated Approach Needed to Improve Health Outcomes
This is the third article of the UNAI series Public Health in the post-2015 development agenda. Schools and departments of Public Health at UNAI member institutions were asked to submit articles highlighting research and work relating to the proposed SDGs and to showcase the importance of public health in the post-2015 development agenda. Please note that the articles are for discussion, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.
The School of Public Health?at the?University?of Nairobi,?as a member of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI),?recognizes that?lasting impact and improvement of health indicators will only be achieved if public health interventions are integrated with other interventions. ?
Aspiring Towards a More Peaceful World: Reflections from students on the International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is commemorated each year on 21 September 2015. The theme this year was Partnerships for Peace - Dignity For All. Over 700 students gathered this year at UN Headquarters in New York as part of a Global Student Videoconference. Learn more about the conference from students studying at East Stroudsburg South High School and their Adviser, Michael Healey below.
UN Academic Impact J. Michael Adams Lecture and Conversation Series: 30 October 2015 at UN Headquarters
The 2nd annual United Nations Academic Impact J. Michael Adams Lecture and Conversation Series will be held on 30 October from?1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. in Conference Room 4 at UN Headquarters.?
This year we have the pleasure of hearing from?Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and former US Ambassador to?the Russian Federation, India, Israel, El Salvador, Nigeria, Jordan and the United Nations in New York. Ambassador Pickering will reflect on 70 years of the United Nations and the future of the organization in a rapidly evolving world.?
Please RSVP no later than 28 October at: