Page 8 of 4271 to 80 of 413 Past Events
2014
November
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International Day for Tolerance
Tolerance does not mean indifference or a grudging acceptance of others. It is a way of life based on mutual understanding and respect for others, and on the belief that global diversity is to be embraced, not feared." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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CSID Seminar Series: The role of environmental conflicts in perpetuating violent conflict
-The role of environmental conflicts in initiating and perpetuating violent conflicts
October
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Sustainable Ethical Procurement- One World Week
-Panel Discussion of ways in which insitutions can tackle issues surrounding procurement methods ensuring that sustainability and ethics can be at the heart of our buying habits. Is there a way in which we can ensure our goods and services can be sourced in an ethical and sustainable way? To do...
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CSID Seminar Series: Climate Compatible Development and Sustainable Energy for All.
-Climate Compatible Development and Sustainable Energy for All. How might this work within the Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capacities of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change?
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United Nations Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
"If we are to realize the future we want for all, we must hear and heed the voices of the marginalized... Together we can build a sustainable world of prosperity and peace, justice and equity- a life of dignity for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Message for The International Day for the Eradication...
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World Food Day
World Food Day, as declared by the UN General Assembly, aims to heighten public awareness of world food problems and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
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CSID Seminar Series International aid from the Recipient View: Experience from sub-Saharan Africa
-Dr Michael Tribe of Strathclyde University brings to us our second seminar this time focusing on the dynamics of AID development policies in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania.
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Grappling with new global finance : experiences from Chile
-Globalized finance poses major challenges for emerging economies. The GEG Annual Lecture provides a chance to hear from a leading policy maker in Latin America. Governor Vergara will share his experiences and insights on the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing emerging economies, particularly in Latin America. How can Latin...
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International Day of the Girl Child
Since 2012, the United Nations marks 11 October as the 'International Day of the Girl Child'. The day promotes girls' human rights, highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys and addresses the various forms of discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the world.