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Peace Circle at UNGA80: Hear Us. Act Now for a…

Peace Circle at UNGA80: Hear Us. Act Now for a Peaceful World - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:40:36
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
PEACE
YOUTH
UNITED NATIONS ROLE
PEACEBUILDING
COMMUNICATIONS
Summary
At the heart of the UN's new youth and peace campaign, Hear Us. Act Now for a Peaceful World, are Peace Circles. These inclusive, youth-led dialogues offer a vital platform to share lived experiences, listen deeply, and gather solutions for our shared future. The Peace Circle at UNGA80 will convene young leaders and elders for a meaningful conversation on how to tackle today's escalating global challenges.
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Description
Speakers: 

  • Veronika Novotná, European Union Youth Delegates to the UN

  • Renata Koch Alvarenga, Founder, EmpoderaClima

  • Prajakta Koli, Youth Climate Champion, UN Development Programme

  • Anes Demirović, Founder, Hadje Together

  • Mary Maker, Goodwill Ambassador, UN Refugee Agency

  • Ricardo Partida, Education Director, Bronx Documentary Centre


Elders

  • Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General, Africa, UN Peace and Security Pillar

  • Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General, Global Communications

  • Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretary-General, UN Peacebuilding

Moderator:

  • Melissa Mahtani, International Journalist

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