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The #SummitOfTheFuture opens today in New York. Among the topics discussed is the reform of the global financial architecture (GFA). What exactly is the GFA? Listen to this explanation from Marc Uzan, Executive Director and Founder of the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee. #UNUConversationSeries #OurCommonFuture

This #WorldOzoneDay, let's celebrate what the #MontrealProtocol has already achieved as we redouble our efforts to deliver on the full potential of the #KigaliAmendment. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4d6jGLi via UN Environment Programme

What are some features of the #healthcare system in #Japan? Prof. Roger Goodman, Warden of St Antony’s College, shared his observations in a #UNUConversationSeries event held at the UNU Headquarters in June.

#OurCommonFuture | Summit of the Future
Our choices today can make or break the future of generations to come. Together, let's envision a better future and work for it. Learn more about the upcoming Summit of the Future: https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future #OurCommonFuture #ActNow #GlobalGoals

"In my opinion, the highest risks that #AI poses are those posed to international peace and security," says Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez, Member of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. #UNUConversationSeries

How can we ensure the costs of policy responses to drug use do not outweigh the benefits? Mónica Serrano, Professor of International Relations at El Colegio de México - Colmex and UNU Council Member, shared her thoughts on the topic in a conversation hosted by UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala at the UNU Headquarters. #UNUConversationSeries

Ashiya City Mayor Ryosuke Takashima believes in the power of #dialogue in resolving conflicts and creating inclusive solutions for a better society. As a young leader, he works hard to ensure all voices are heard. #UNUYouthMonth #UNUConversationSeries #YouthLead

☔ Meet Aatralarasi, a 28-year-old researcher and travel lover from India. Focusing on improving hydrological projections in semi-arid regions, Aatralarasi’s research at United Nations University-FLORES helps improve #ClimateChange adaptation strategies in developing countries. #MeetUNUYouth #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead

"We need a broader #peace movement and #youth need to be at the heart of it." — Ms Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support 🕊️ #UNUConversationSeries #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead United Nations Peacebuilding

🕊 "Peace, democracy and the rule of law cannot be taken for granted. I believe that upholding them requires everyday advocacy and reflection." 💭 On today's #YouthDay, let's meet Anna, a 31-year-old peace fighter and admirer of indigenous practices from Ukraine. At United Nations University-MERIT, she works on topics related to #SDG16 (#Peace, #Justice and Strong Institutions). #MeetUNUYouth #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead

💪 "The more that we can encourage young people to be ... a part of the movement to defend #HumanRights, then I think the world will be a better place as a result." — Elaine Pearson, Director of Human Rights Watch's Asia Division #UNUConversationSeries #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead

✏ Meet Alexandra Sumaway, a 25-year-old marine advocate and daydreaming doodler from the Philippines. Currently a Master’s student at UNU-IAS, Alexandra is researching the public perception of #MicroplasticPollution in the Philippines. #MeetUNUYouth #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead

🏔️ Meet Jaffar, a 25-year-old mountain lover and cancer survivor from Pakistan. As a #ClimateJustice researcher at United Nations University - EHS, Jaffar is determined to bring the voices of the vulnerable to the forefront of global climate policy 💪 #MeetUNUYouth #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead

🧑‍🏫 Meet Giselle, a 28-year-old lifelong learner and educator from the Philippines. At UNU, Giselle supports #GenderEquality and academic research initiatives. Also, they love dogs 🐕 📘 Read the 'Gender Equality Advisory Council Report 2023' Giselle co-authored: https://go.unu.edu/QZmgi #MeetUNUYouth #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead

Let's #MeetUNUYouth!
🇺🇳 As the only UN organ mandated by the General Assembly to grant postgraduate degrees, UNU is uniquely positioned to engage with many young people worldwide 🌐 📣 This August, let's get to know our young staff members and students and learn how they contribute to a better future in their own ways, either at the forefront or behind the scenes 🎯 ✨ 💪 #MeetUNUYouth #YouthLead #YouthDay

🤝 "Unless we approach the value of global citizenship, understanding people from a very wide range of backgrounds with humility, then we're going to be in trouble." — Malcolm McKenzie, Head of School at UWC ISAK Japan #UNUConversationSeries

🕊️ What does "#peacebuilding" mean? 🤔 Listen to this explanation from Ms Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support. #UNUConversationSeries

🤩 ✨ 👏 It's #WorldEmojiDay 🌏 🕊️ 🤝 As the academic arm of the United Nations, UNU contributes to sustainable development through collaborative research and education. In 2023, UNU had 177 active projects, spanning across all 17 #SDGs 🌟 Learn more about our work 👉 https://buff.ly/44tFI6X #KnowledgeToTransformTheWorld

🧠 "[#AI] reaching a level of human intelligence is really far from where we are right now," says Prof. Giuseppe Loianno, Professor of Robotics at New York University. Follow the #UNUConversationSeries ▶️ https://go.unu.edu/utHWg

"#HumanRights are the responsibility of governments to uphold." — Elaine Pearson, Director of Human Rights Watch's Asia Division Follow the #UNUConversationSeries ▶️ https://unu.edu/events/unu-conversation-series