Assisting Those In Need: Polish University Helps Ukrainians Impacted By War
On 2 March 2022, the 51³Ô¹Ï General Assembly adopted a resolution following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The??urged the immediate peaceful resolution of the conflict, which has had a significant humanitarian impact and devastating consequences on civilians. the 51³Ô¹Ï Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, it has forcibly displaced millions.
Examining Domestic Violence Around the World: The Cost of Doing Nothing
According to the report?, published jointly by different components of the 51³Ô¹Ï system, 1 in 3 women experience domestic violence globally. Such violence, also known as ¡®domestic abuse¡¯ or ¡®intimate partner violence,¡¯ is?defined by the 51³Ô¹Ï?as ¡°a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain, or maintain, power and control over an intimate partner.¡±
Speaking for the Entire Planet: The Javan Rhinoceroses
3 March marks the . The article below, published within the framework of this international observance, is based on the personal reflection of one of our interns, with a reminder of how wildlife connects with us and the future of our planet.
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Everyday our lives are touched by wildlife: students admire fierce tigers restrained in a zoo, office workers dodge rats in the subway, children secretly applaud the tenacity of a gecko climbing up the school¡¯s glass window, or you feel soothed by a beautiful bird singing in the morning.? We tend to take these interactions for granted, but they can provide us with a different perspective: humanity is part of a larger interconnected ecosystem that all depends on each other.
Research Team Boosts Science Learning for Children: The Kiwrious Project
The??adopted in 2007 alerted about a ¡°widespread lack of student interest in current school science and technology education and of its relevance to them¡±, proposing as a countermeasure the need to revise curriculum related to such fields. In contrast to that alert, in a??published by UNESCO, it is stated that science and technology education offers opportunities ¡°to develop the natural curiosity and creativity of young students.¡±
Interview with Brighton Kaoma, SDSN Youth Global Director
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices of youth to be heard across the globe. In this ¡°Youth in Digital Activism¡± series, UNAI features young activists taking the world¡¯s most pressing issues into their own hands.
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As an activist himself, who also works to promote the importance of youth in creating change, Brighton Kaoma, Global Director of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth initiative, serves as the right person to wrap up the "Youth & Digital Activism" series.
Talking Race in the Digital Sphere¨C Is ¡°New Activism¡± Here to Stay?
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices of youth to be heard across the globe. In this ¡°Youth in Digital Activism¡± series, UNAI features young activists taking the world¡¯s most pressing issues into their own hands.
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¡°Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification.¡± Ant¨®nio Guterres, Secretary-General of the 51³Ô¹Ï, made this statement in 2021 on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could have been a wake-up call for the world to work together, regardless of race, tribe or ethnic group, to tackle this global phenomenon. Unfortunately, as the Secretary General put it, ¡°racism lives on ¨C in all regions and all societies.¡±
Putting Women Back in the Lens ¨C Building Back Better with Inclusivity
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices of youth to be heard across the globe. In this ¡°Youth in Digital Activism¡± series, UNAI features young activists taking the world¡¯s most pressing issues into their own hands.
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Making Voices Heard - Indigenous Fight Against Climate Change
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices of youth to be heard across the globe. In this ¡°Youth in Digital Activism¡± series, UNAI features young activists taking the world¡¯s most pressing issues into their own hands.
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Resettlement Campuses are the Future of Higher Education
Higher education can transform the landscape of refugee resettlement. Refugees face many barriers as they navigate complex health and social services, often without adequate finances and social support, and all while coping with resettlement stress and trauma. For example in the United States, refugees also lack the credit background and social security numbers necessary to secure safe and affordable housing upon arrival. Dr. Diya Abdo, Founder of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), discusses in this article how institutions of higher education can support the successful integration of refugees.
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Universities have the necessary physical facilities and human resources to provide much needed temporary housing and community support for refugees.?
Improving Access to Local Data to Advance the SDGs in Brazil
Within the framework of UNAI¡¯s principle of promoting sustainability through higher education, universities and colleges worldwide are making significant contributions to the advancement of the?, especially in this?Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moreover, such institutions have articulated their?expertise to partner with other stakeholders and create?innovative ideas.
Rising to the Challenge: Engaging Students in a New Sustainable Way
Within the framework of the sustainability strategy of , a UNAI member institution in the United Kingdom, Rise Academy, as part of , is an initiative aiming to provide answers to these questions: How do we engage students in sustainability? And how can online learning, creativity, innovation, and community building sit within this? Rise gives students a wide range of opportunities to explore various extra-curricular events, activities, projects, and internships.??
University Researchers Improve Energy Efficiency through Innovative Software
Within the?,?Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy?makes within two of its targets concrete references to a concept widely used over the past few years and yet, not universally understood. ¡°Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency¡± and ¡°enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology¡± are within the targets of Goal 7.
Fostering Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities from Academia
3 December is the annual observance of the?International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed in 1992 by 51³Ô¹Ï General Assembly. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development and increase awareness of their situation. This year, the theme for this day is ¡°Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.¡±
Countering Misinformation in Times of COVID-19: University Creates Socio-Economic Observatory
Due to the ongoing?COVID-19 pandemic?in several parts of the world, measures have been adopted to counter it and prevent the spread of the virus. However, such efforts have had repercussions in many different areas, activities, and segments of society, with a wide range of consequences. In this context, the?, a UNAI member institution in Brazil, had the initiative of showcasing the effects of this pandemic, particularly regarding economic and social issues.
Youth Action for Peace: Rebecca Turay
Rebecca Turay (United States) recently graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York and is currently attending Brooklyn College. She is of Sierra Leonean descent. Ms. Turay represents the City University of New York C.S.I. Liberty Partnerships Program and Children¡¯s Aid. In her statement below, Ms. Turay presents her experience of fighting racism through education as a tutor and a student.
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If we only consider peace to come after conflict ends, we limit our chances of building a better and peaceful future. I welcome all of us to brainstorm ways for us to bring peace for ourselves, peace to each other, and peace for the world.