Last week we were fortunate to hear from a fabulous panel of four women who were at this year’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN in New York – Dr Donnell Davis, Sarah Barnbrook, Jordyn Gary and Maggie Khan. Thank you to the panel speakers and to all the attendees for […]
First event of the year done with Global Voices ! Thank you to the WWF Fellows for the amazing opportunity to hear their first hand experiences and knowledge gained from the World Food Forum in 2024, and to present their findings and policy briefs. The night consisted of in-depth conversations around food policy and the […]
UN Story has published a video detailing the mechanics of peacekeeping and the UN’s role in conflict resolution. Why do wars start? How do we end them? UN mediation expert Asif Khan explains the complex world of peacemaking, examining the challenges, successes, and how everyone can play a part. Discover why peace agreements break down, […]
16 August 2023 SDGs A Venezuelan woman has been talking about how she made a perilous journey across the Caribbean Sea to the tourist island of Curaçao and how she is now forced to live a secretive existence due to her illegal status. Genesis, not her real name, is one of more than seven million […]
9 August 2023 Human Rights As the world celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Wednesday, the theme of “Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination” is taking centre stage at the United Nations. As many young Indigenous People are engaging in climate action, human rights and cultural conservation, the message from UN Secretary-General […]
The UN Association has a great volunteer role open on the Victoria Board. The Secretary role would suit a well organised person who also has an interest for international relations. The Board meets every fourth Thursday of the month in East Melbourne. Requirments for the position and how to apply are outlined here.