United Nations Academic Impact

Missed our #CSW69 side event? Watch the recording to gain powerful insights from our speakers and panelists on how the work of the women who helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights can help us in addressing current advocacy efforts for gender equality and human rights globally. Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/eHbM89ag #HumanRights, #ForAllWomenAndGirls, #Beijing30

Hate & lies online are harming our world. The United Nations Global Principles of Information Integrity aim to foster a more humane information ecosystem Join Melissa Fleming on April 9 to learn more about the critical impact of information integrity in humanitarian efforts. Don’t miss this vital discussion by the ISA-UNAI Collaboration Committee and UNAI. Join us virtually on 9 April, 10:15 am - 11:15 am EDT Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eCaHnXtJ Register ?? https://lnkd.in/eBY_jj8S Punam Yadav International Studies Association (ISA) UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR)

Seeking young leaders passionate about making the world a safer place for all. The UN Office for Disarmament has launched a call for applications for its Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons initiative. The programme will deepen selected candidate’s understanding of nuclear disarmament, enhance media skills, and foster global cooperation. Applications due by 13 April 2025: https://lnkd.in/dmYJicay

On Tuesday's Remember Slavery Day, we remember one of the darkest chapters in our history and honor the memory of the millions of men, women & children who were victims of the violent brutality of slavery & the transatlantic slave trade. Today, and every day, we must stand for the equal dignity and worth of every human person.

?? Tune in now for an Informal Interactive Dialogue on the Implementation of the Pact for the Future: https://lnkd.in/eW-ZGpBj This dialogue aims to provide a platform for Member States to exchange views, share best practices, and align efforts to support the Pact's implementation, with a focus on Means of Implementation (MOI).

The Handong UNITWIN Fellowship OpenCourseWare programme has supported over 900 professors in 20 developing countries. Learn more about how UNAI member institution Handong Global University is enhancing teaching capacity in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/e-wHPPV8

Tuesday's Remember Slavery Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who suffered and resisted oppression. It also allows us to reinforce our determination to #FightRacism, which remains a legacy of one of the darkest chapters in human history. "The human dignity of every person stands at the heart of the United Nations. We will always stand with everyone, everywhere to combat racial discrimination and hate, and to defend the human rights and dignity of all,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.? https://lnkd.in/gVJN7Vs3

Envision a future rooted in solidarity and equality. The Stories of Us, a new exhibit at United Nations, showcases sculptures by African diaspora artists, exploring themes of origins, emancipation & reimagining our shared world. ? https://lnkd.in/enXEcvGh

Today is #WorldTBDay. Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end #tuberculosis (TB). A quarter of the world’s population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? Is there a cure?? What is the treatment? How do we diagnose TB? Listen in to Dr Tereza Kasaeva on Science in 5 ??bit.ly/4ilkK1h

Today, representatives from Carnegie Mellon University, Lehigh University, New York University?and The New School?met at the United Nations?to discuss engagement with the #GlobalGoals?sharing best practice, strategic approaches, and challenges. ? With thanks to all for their involvement and insight, we were honoured to host these engaged students and scholars, and look forward to working together again in the future.