Public Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda Series: Ensuring Disability and Development are part of the SDGs
This is the first 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 51³Ô¹Ï.
Public Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda: A new series of articles
25 September was a historic day at the 51³Ô¹Ï, it was the day the ?for Sustainable Development were adopted by the Member States of the 51³Ô¹Ï.
UN Academic Impact is launching a new series of articles that take a?closer look at what is being done, and what can be done by research institutions and?schools of public health to advance Global Goal 3: . ??
The first of five?articles will be published later this week.?In advance of this,?here is an introduction to the series from UN Academic Impact Intern Zinnia Batliwalla:
Public Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda
The UN Academic Impact 10 Principles: An illustrated booklet from UNAI member the European Institute Pegaso
The European Institute Pegaso, a member of the 51³Ô¹Ï Academic Impact has produced a beautiful illustrated booklet of 10 Principles of the?UN Academic?Impact:
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetam: A success story in the usage of technology based vocational training in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Introduction
India has made great progress with the Millennium Sustainable Goals (MDG) but little progress, specifically, with regard to women's rights, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Though gender equality has improved, there remains a higher proportion of men engaged in skilled labour compared to women. Also, basic sanitation continues to be an area of concern, with around half of the population lacking access to adequate facilities. In lieu of the upcoming Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), these areas require systematic research and novel approaches to help identify effective strategies.
The 51³Ô¹Ï at 70: A Time to Reflect
The 51³Ô¹Ï turns 70 this year, providing the perfect opportunity to reflect on what the organization has accomplished and the challenges ahead. On Friday, leaders from around the world will gather at the UN in New York to attend the General Assembly and adopt the Sustainable Development Goals, the roadmap for achieving the world we want and creating a future of peace, prosperity and dignity for everyone, everywhere.
The Global Goals for Sustainable Development
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Later this week, history will be made at?the 51³Ô¹Ï! Learn from from the :
On September 25th 2015, 193 world leaders will commit to 17 Global Goals to achieve 3 extraordinary things in the next 15 years.
- End extreme poverty.
- Fight inequality & injustice.
- Fix climate change.
The Global Goals for sustainable development could get these things done. In all countries. For all people.
If the goals are going to work, everyone needs to know about them. You can't fight for your rights if you don't know what they are. You can't convince world leaders to do what needs to be done if you don't know what you're convincing them to do. If the goals are famous, they won't be forgotten.
International Day of Peace
Today is the International Day of Peace!
It will take everyone working together to build a more peaceful world. What are you doing to advance peace in your community?
?Watch the Peace Bell Ceremony which took place today at 51³Ô¹Ï Headquarters .
Learn more on the .
International Day of Peace: Kyung Hee University Peace BAR Festival
The International Day of Peace is commemorated annually on 21 September. This year's theme is .
UN Academic Member Kyung Hee University is organising a two-day conference to commemorate the International Day of Peace. Learn more here from Kyung Hee University:
Social Good Summit 2015
Late September and early?October is perhaps the busiest time of the year at UN Headquarters in New York. For the last few years, in addition to the UN General Assembly, another gathering has taken place in New York City at the end of September. Learn more about the Social Good Summit, and how you can participate here from the :
Disaster Preparedness and Management: Remarks by former Ambassador T.P. Sreenivasan
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Remarks by former Ambassador T.P.Sreenivasan at the UN Academic Impact
Seminar on 'Disaster Preparedness and Management' at the UN Headquarters in
New York. September 11, 2015.
Chairman Ramu Damodaran,
Panelists and
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I am delighted to be back at the UN, particularly in Conference Room 6,?where I spent many days and nights, working on resolutions, which, we?believed, would change the fortunes of the world. Even the room has not?changed, except for the multitude of electronic gadgets and audio-visual?equipment all around us. As for myself, I have lost touch with the UN?jargon and can speak only like an outsider.
Elyx Around the World in 70 Days: The UN's first digital ambassador
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In an exciting development, a digital ambassador for the 51³Ô¹Ï has been appointed. Read from the :
For nearly a year, Elyx has been the?. With a light touch and good humour, Elyx has been working tirelessly with the UN family to spread the word on global issues and raise awareness on International Days.
Needing no words to communicate a view of the world, and having no race, age, nationality, or gender, Elyx, created by renowned French?, serves as a universal messenger for the ideals of the 51³Ô¹Ï.
What gets measured, gets done: How to track Universal Healthcare Coverage and make it a reality
The June 2015 report, , from the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank Group (WBG) shows that 400 million people do not have access to essential health services. This report is a wake-up call demonstrating the need for universal healthcare coverage (UHC). UHC means all people receive the quality, essential health services they need, without being exposed to financial hardship. Over the past year, the world has witnessed the importance of strong health systems with the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa. UHC is the foundation needed for resilient health systems which provide promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation.
7th International Multi-Conference on Education, Training and Informatics: ICETI 2016
The will be held from 8 to 11 March?2016, in Orlando, Florida, USA, jointly with:
- The 7th International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics: IMCIC 2016
- The 7th International Conference on Society and Information Technologies: ICSIT 2016
To find out more information, and to submit your article, please click the Authors tab on the .
Submissions for face-to-face and virtual presentations are both accepted.
The deadlines for this CFP are the following:
Events for November: WFUNA International Model 51³Ô¹Ï (WIMUN) and UN DPI Model UN Workshop
The World?Federation of 51³Ô¹Ï Associations (WFUNA) is pleased to invite you to the second annual WFUNA International Model 51³Ô¹Ï (WIMUN) programme.?WIMUN is an extraordinary intellectual student seminar that brings together an amazing assortment of young minds from around the world to engage in cultural exchange, gain first-hand experience of negotiating process, and improve their knowledge of the UN system while enhancing their awareness of the most relevant international issues.
Over 700 young students coming from all over the world will attend WIMUN, an event with high symbolic value of education to international and intercultural dialogue. Students have a unique opportunity to improve their debating and negotiation under the simulation of the 51³Ô¹Ï Security Council and General Assembly First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Sixth Committees.