Podcasts about united nations development fund

In this episode we have invited Andrew Mitchell, Vice Chair of the task force on nature related financial disclosures (TNFD) and the founder and CEO of Equilibrium Futures to discuss the role of the TNFD, the scale of the challenge to regulate nature and measure impact, and the speed of change required. The TNFD was a collaborative project with the World Wildlife fund, United Nations Development Fund, and others to create a reporting and disclosure framework for nature. It is imperative that everyone understands that nature is not an unlimited resource.To make it more visible we need to measure something, in the same way we do for economic activity in relation to climate change. Metrics need to be agreed and targets set. 69% of global wildlife populations have been lost since 1970, indicating the urgency and need for change. Nature risk is really big, really fast and can affect all sectors.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the program, I had the opportunity to chat with Nigerian writer and activist, Ayisha Osori. Ayisha, also a lawyer, consultant and communication strategist has 18 years experience in the public and private sectors. Her clients include the World Bank, United Nations Development Fund, UNICEF, the Department for International Development, the Royal Institute of International Affairs and the National Democratic Institute, to name a few. She is the former CEO of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (https://nigerianwomentrustfund.org) and is currently a Director at the Open Society Foundations (https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/who-we-are). A published author with a series of children's textbooks on social studies used in primary schools and a children's reference book on Nigeria, her first book, Love Does Not Win Elections (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B075DCKHK3&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_3KJHJ33QCZ7FDQN2M68W&tag=glocalcitiz09-20) chronicles her experiences in the electoral process and Nigerian Politics as a whole.  She kept a weekly column for five years, first as the Pedestrian Lawyer in Thisday newspaper [https://www.thisdaylive.com] and most recently, as the Nigerian Citizen for The Leadership newspaper (https://leadership.ng). A regular commentator on radio and television, she has been involved in numerous campaigns to improve social justice for women and girls, governance in Nigeria and is an experienced advocate on gender and social justice issues. It was truly a pleasure to meet and find such accord with Ayisha. Many thanks to Episode 97 (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/97) guest, Kehinde Togun for making the connection, contributing to our March Herstory mission. Where to find Ayisha? On LinkeIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayishaosori/?originalSubdomain=ng) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/Naijavote) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ayio72/?hl=en) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgIzSPX8NyJFmhmBag-PHQ) What's Ayisha reading? The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B092LCLMZW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JQ1A5X6PKB4K9HTN6WGE&tag=glocalcitiz09-20) by Kati Marton What's Ayisha watching? King Richard (https://www.kingrichardfilm.net]) The Tragedy of Macbeth (https://a24films.com/films/the-tragedy-of-macbeth) CODA (https://youtu.be/0pmfrE1YL4I) Modern Family (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Family) Frasier (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frasier) Meet the Press (https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press-full-episodes) What's Ayisha Listening to? BBC's Focus on Africa (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00gbjvb) Other topics of interest: Africa Continental Free Trade Area (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Continental_Free_Trade_Area) Rock the Vote (https://www.rockthevote.org) Eisenhower Fellowship (https://www.efworld.org) Map of Abuja (https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Abuja-showing-the-six-area-councils_fig1_318653677) Oyo Empire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyo_Empire) Special Guest: Ayisha Osori.

There has always been a generational gap between the young and the old with their differing values and attitudes on various topics ranging from parenting to politics. But are these differences really because of the difference in age? Does our age really matter so much and how can we bridge this generational gap between the young and the old? On the sixth episode of the second season, host and Associate Director at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Liang Kaixin chats with Dr Kanwaljit Soin, an orthopaedic and hand surgeon, and Dr Teo Kay Key, a Research Fellow at the IPS Social Lab, about generational divide, ageism, retirement and re-employment. Find out more about the young vs the old: The Straits Times (1 Nov 2021): Retirement and re-employment ages in Singapore will be raised to 65 and 70 ·       The Straits Times (30 Sep 2021): Ending ageism - the prejudice against one's future self TODAY (19 Apr 2021): Generational divide emerges in debate over young singles choosing to move out of parents' home The Straits Times (23 Mar 2021): Singapore's approach to healthy ageing is to see it as a positive force CNA (25 Jul 2020): Commentary: Older workers vulnerable to rising tide of retrenchment as ageist mindsets persist London School of Economics (12 Feb 2020): Welcome to the multi-stage life Channel News Asia (25 Oct 2019):Commentary: Regardless of age, here's how to make sense of Singapore's generation divide About our guests: Dr Kanwaljit Soin Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon Kanwaljit graduated top of her class with MBBS Hons in 1966 and received her Master of Medicine (Surgery) from the University of Singapore in 1970. She was the President of Singapore Orthopaedic Association in 2014 and the President of the Singapore Hand Society in 1989-1990. In 1992, she became Singapore's first female Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP). She was also founding member and president of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE). Her other credentials include being the founding chair of the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), founding president of Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS) and the Global Ambassador of HelpAge International. She was named Singapore's “Women of the Year” in 1992 and has received many other accolades since then including being awarded UNIFEM Lifetime Achievement Award, Singapore Medical Association Merit Award and the “Good Samaritan” Award from the Rotary Club of Singapore. Dr Teo Kay Key Research Fellow at Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Kay Key is Research Fellow at the IPS Social Lab. She has a PhD in Political Science from the National University of Singapore. Her research interests are in political and social attitudes, public opinion, voting behaviour, and Singapore society. She is interested in examining these topics using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. Prior to joining IPS, she worked in the civil service for nearly three years doing strategic planning, training, and policy work. She also has a Masters in Political Behaviour from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom and a Bachelors in Social Science from the Singapore Management University. Her recent works include the World Values Survey and “Integral: A Report on Social Integration in Singapore for the 10th Anniversary of the NIC” as well as “Religiosity and the management of religious harmony: Responses from the IPS survey on race, religion and language”. On Diversity is a podcast inspired by the Institute of Policy Studies Managing Diversities research programme. In each episode, we chat with guests to explore what diversity means to them, the changes they are making, and the changes they hope to see in an increasingly fragmented society. More from On Diversity Season 2 Episode 5: The New Civil Society, with Carol Soon, IPS Senior Research Fellow and Head of Society and Culture, and Woo Qiyun, Environmentalist and creator of The Weird and Wild Season 2 Episode 4: Diversity in Elite Schools, with Gillian Koh, IPS Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, and Paul Jerusalem, master's student at NUS Season 2 Episode 3: The Plight of Buskers, with Yeo Ying Hao, Co-chairman of Buskers Assocation, and Louis Ng, Nee Soon GRC MP Season 2 Episode 2: Stay-at-home Dads, with Kelvin Seah, full-time stay-home-dad of two, and Tam Wai Jia, Medical Doctor Season 2 Episode 1: Conversations about Race, with Dr Daniel Goh, Associate Professor of Sociology at NUS, and Haresh Tilani, Co-founder of Ministry of Funny See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Lawvely, you'll hear from Banafsheh Akhlaghi, a pioneering civil and human rights attorney, educator, bestselling author, and social entrepreneur. Banafsheh started her career as a professor of constitutional law at the John F Kennedy School of Law and went on to found the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the human rights and dignity of Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian people, which emerged as one of the leading advocates for human rights for those communities in the post-9/11 era. She has also worked as a consultant for the United Nations Development Fund for Women and is the former Western Regional Director for Amnesty International, with her practice area today also including intellectual property rights and immigration defense. In this episode, she shares her passion for people and the constitution, her journey toward realizing peace in her lifetime, and why she believes that human relationships are at the center of legal systems. We also touch on how younger generations represent hope for the future, Banafsheh's collaborative approach to constitutional law reform, consistently choosing humanity over capital, as well as intellectual property, and the role that ethical technology plays in upholding human and civil rights — plus so much more! Banafsheh also leaves us with some powerful advice when it comes to the realization of peace: do not believe anyone who tells you that it's impossible. Make sure not to miss this conversation with inspirational author, attorney, and advocate, Banafsheh Akhlaghi.Key Points From This EpisodeBanafsheh on her upbringing and her journey toward realizing peace in her lifetime.How her uncle's imprisonment altered how she viewed her role in mobilizing for change.Find out how Banafsheh came to teach constitutional law and founded the NLSCA.Her belief that peace exists where you are when you perpetuate it within your communities.Why Banafsheh believes that laws are simply manmade doctrine; it's about relationships.The deliberate, peaceful, systematic effort that is required to advocate for peace for all.Banafsheh emphasizes the importance of finding your tribe, linking arms, and moving the cause forward one step at a time.How the younger generation brings hope for the future with intention and consciousness.Transforming the disconnect between the “white, male, and stale” make up of congress and the diverse population of the US.Magnifying the power of underrepresented groups by putting them in decision-making seats.Banafsheh's advice for the commission appointed to constitutional law reform: take inspiration from the South African and Indian constitutions.Find out what corporations can do to advocate for human rights through compassionate capitalism and ethical technology.The power of finding your voice, whether it's in the arts, on stage, or on paper, and getting your message out.Tweetables:“They say your environment and the conversations that you are part of truly shape the trajectory of your life. In my home, the conversations were about [mobilizing for change].” — Banafsheh Akhlaghi [0:08:26]“The one thing that I am clear about is that peace exists where we are.” — Banafsheh Akhlaghi [0:13:54]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Banafsheh Akhlaghi on LinkedInBahar Ansari on LinkedInBahar Ansari on InstagramBahar Ansari on Twitter

In the third episode of "The United Nations at 75: Looking Back to Look Forward," host Margaret P. Karns and Noeleen Heyzer, former executive director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, discuss the role of women in the UN over the years. Heyzer speaks about the Beijing Women's Conference; Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security; and the prospects for increasing gender equality in the UN system in the decades to come.

In the third episode of "The United Nations at 75: Looking Back to Look Forward," host Margaret P. Karns and Noeleen Heyzer, former executive director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, discuss the role of women in the UN over the years. Heyzer speaks about the Beijing Women's Conference; Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security; and the prospects for increasing gender equality in the UN system in the decades to come.

In the third episode of "The United Nations at 75: Looking Back to Look Forward," host Margaret P. Karns and Noeleen Heyzer, former executive director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, discuss the role of women in the UN over the years. Heyzer speaks about the Beijing Women's Conference; Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security; and the prospects for increasing gender equality in the UN system in the decades to come.

In this episode, Devi chats with Ilana about “Combination of The Innovative Spirit of Entrepreneurship and The Drive To Improve the Human Condition”. Ilana Landsberg-Lewis has spent her entire adult life engaged in the struggle for the rights of women and girls. From her early days as a human rights and labor lawyer to her years at the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Ilana has worked with women’s groups around the world, and has learned that no amount of so-called expertise can replace that of women at the frontlines of their own struggle for justice. Ilana has been the executive director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation since she co-founded it in 2003 – a charitable foundation that has sent over 100 million dollars (every penny raised) to sub-Saharan Africa, to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic. She launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, and it has since grown into a social movement – with over 10,000+ grandmothers in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. to support African grandmothers raising millions of orphaned grandchildren. The G2G Campaign has raised over $27 million dollars in the last decade, and Ilana has been deeply grateful to learn from indomitable grandmothers the world over.  Devi and Ilana discuss:  Ilana’s journey to her calling Ilana’s way of making a contribution Being a human megaphone for the women of the world Illana's personal challenges as a woman Finding your own voice Our role to play in improving the human condition The struggle with AIDS in Africa Helping people understand the crisis in Africa How Illana was able to raise millions of dollars for charity Charity as it relates to entrepreneurship Creativity in entrepreneurship The misconception about entrepreneurship and philanthropy The peace from our soul Human connection Committing to yourself is an important part of your life Going out and doing something for other people Understanding Grandmotherhood Illana's campaign for grandmothers in Africa Expanding your understanding of who human beings are and what they are capable of Getting more involved in your community and in your environment Thinking carefully about what contribution you want to make Finding your passion and expressing your light and your soul  The true definition of success and fulfillment and more… Connect with Ilanna @ www.ilanalandsberglewis.com Podcast @ “Grandmothers on the Move”

Ilana Landsberg-Lewis has spent her entire adult life engaged in the struggle for the rights of women and girls. From her early days as a human rights and labor lawyer to her years at the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Ilana has worked with women’s groups around the world, and has learned that no amount of so-called expertise can replace that of women at the frontlines of their own struggle for justice.Ilana has been the executive director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation since she co-founded it in 2003 – a charitable foundation that has sent over 100 million dollars (every penny raised) to sub-Saharan Africa, to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic.She launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, and it has since grown into a social movement – with over 10,000+ grandmothers in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. to support African grandmothers raising millions of orphaned grandchildren. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign has raised over $27 million dollars in the last decade, and Ilana has been deeply grateful to learn from indomitable grandmothers the world over.

Ilana Landsberg-Lewis has spent her entire adult life engaged in the struggle for the rights of women and girls. From her early days as a human rights and labor lawyer to her years at the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Ilana has worked with women’s groups around the world, and has learned that no amount of so-called expertise can replace that of women at the frontlines of their own struggle for justice.Ilana has been the executive director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation since she co-founded it in 2003 – a charitable foundation that has sent over 100 million dollars (every penny raised) to sub-Saharan Africa, to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic.She launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, and it has since grown into a social movement – with over 10,000+ grandmothers in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. to support African grandmothers raising millions of orphaned grandchildren. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign has raised over $27 million dollars in the last decade, and Ilana has been deeply grateful to learn from indomitable grandmothers the world over.

Dr. Aisha Jumaan with the Facts about the Genocide of Yemen. Plus a conversation with His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche. The US Senate voted this week 56-41 to end US support of the war on Yemen. According to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders: “The Saudi intervention in Yemen has created the worst humanitarian disaster in the world, with millions of people facing imminent starvation. The time is long overdue for the United States to stop following the lead of Saudi Arabia, a brutal regime that recently murdered a dissident journalist and has no respect for human rights. Further, and importantly, the Senate must reassert its constitutional authority and end our support of this unauthorized and unconstitutional war.” Dr. Aisha Jumaan returns to the Beloved Community to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the latest political developments. Dr. Jumaan is the founder and president of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation.  (http://www.yemenfoundation.com) , a nonprofit charity organization that aims to provide relief to the people of Yemen and support peace building efforts.Professionally, Aisha has been working as an independent consultant in health related projects since April 2013.  She manages and coordinates Health funded projects in Yemen, including the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Prior to this Aisha was a consultant for CDC FETP program supporting FETP programs in the Middle East. In 2011 she helped establish the Yemen program (amid social and political unrest) in collaboration with CDC, WHO and the Ministry of Public Health and Population.Between 2008 and 2010, Aisha was the Director of the HPV vaccine project at PATH working in India, Peru, Vietnam and Uganda. She has served as a Senior Epidemiologist for over 10 years in several divisions at CDC, including Cancer, Immunizations, Nutrition and Environmental Health.  She has been the primary investigator on several research projects and provided epidemiological and statistical technical expertise. As an Assistant Professor at both Emory University School of Public Health in the Epidemiology Department and at Sana’s University in Yemen under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aisha developed and taught intermediate epidemiology to graduate students as well as epidemiology and biostatistics to medical students. While in Yemen, Aisha served as a National Program Officer for the United Nations Population Fund and as a Health Program Officer for the United Nations Development Fund, supervising several major programs in collaboration with local government institutions. She developed and implemented training programs for US Peace Corps Primary Health Care Volunteers in Yemen, and has evaluated training programs for Primary Healthcare Workers for the Dutch Volunteer Organization SNV. Aisha holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina, an MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University, and a BA in Biology from Mills College. Plus John Shuck speaks with His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche who visited the West Coastthis summer.He was born in India on November 18, 1985. He was taken to the Tibetan Childrens Village in Dharamsala, after his mother died, and stayed there until His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized him as the reincarnation of his Senior Tutor, the 6th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche, who passed away in 1983. During this interview, he spoke with John Shuck about leadership, suffering, kindness, and happiness.

As of Tuesday, December 11th, the Senate is poised to vote on ending US support of the war on Yemen. According to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders:"Tomorrow, I will move to proceed to S.J. Res. 54, the resolution I have offered with Senators Lee and Murphy to end U.S. involvement in the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen. I am optimistic that a bipartisan coalition of senators will vote to make clear that the United States will no longer support Saudi Arabia in its incredibly destructive war. The Saudi intervention in Yemen has created the worst humanitarian disaster in the world, with millions of people facing imminent starvation. The time is long overdue for the United States to stop following the lead of Saudi Arabia, a brutal regime that recently murdered a dissident journalist and has no respect for human rights. Further, and importantly, the Senate must reassert its constitutional authority and end our support of this unauthorized and unconstitutional war." Dr. Aisha Jumaan returns to the Beloved Community to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the latest political developments.  Dr. Jumaan is the founder and president of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation.  (http://www.yemenfoundation.com) , a nonprofit charity organization that aims to provide relief to the people of Yemen and support peace building efforts. Professionally, Aisha has been working as an independent consultant in health related projects since April 2013.  She manages and coordinates Health funded projects in Yemen, including the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Prior to this Aisha was a consultant for CDC FETP program supporting FETP programs in the Middle East. In 2011 she helped establish the Yemen program (amid social and political unrest) in collaboration with CDC, WHO and the Ministry of Public Health and Population. Between 2008 and 2010, Aisha was the Director of the HPV vaccine project at PATH working in India, Peru, Vietnam and Uganda.  She has served as a Senior Epidemiologist for over 10 years in several divisions at CDC, including Cancer, Immunizations, Nutrition and Environmental Health.  She has been the primary investigator on several research projects and provided epidemiological and statistical technical expertise. As an Assistant Professor at both Emory University School of Public Health in the Epidemiology Department and at Sana’s University in Yemen under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aisha developed and taught intermediate epidemiology to graduate students as well as epidemiology and biostatistics to medical students. While in Yemen, Aisha served as a National Program Officer for the United Nations Population Fund and as a Health Program Officer for the United Nations Development Fund, supervising several major programs in collaboration with local government institutions. She developed and implemented training programs for US Peace Corps Primary Health Care Volunteers in Yemen, and has evaluated training programs for Primary Healthcare Workers for the Dutch Volunteer Organization SNV. Aisha holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina, an MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University, and a BA in Biology from Mills College.

Many people choose to celebrate their golden years by kicking back relaxing and sailing into the sunset. What if your golden years where your most impactful years? What if your wisdom and knowledge could change culture and society with answers that bring real change? Ilana Landsberg-Lewis is doing just that by challenging grandmothers to become 'Grandmothers on the move'! In today's episode we chat about:Building missions of compassion without agendaFinding your voiceBecoming a human megaphoneCreating global movementsThe women's movementMoving past conflictSeeing and creating the long viewHuman RightsEpisode SegmentsSegment One - 1:18 minutesSegment Two - 20:18 minutesRapid Fire Questions - 56:01 minutesMore about Ilana Landsberg-LewisIlana Landsberg-Lewis has spent her entire adult life engaged in the struggle for the rights of women and girls. From her early days as a human rights and labor lawyer to her years at the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Ilana has worked with women’s groups around the world, and has learned that no amount of so-called expertise can replace that of women at the frontlines of their own struggle for justice.Ilana has been the executive director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation since she co-founded it in 2003 – a charitable foundation that has sent over 100 million dollars (every penny raised) to sub-Saharan Africa, to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic.She launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, and it has since grown into a social movement – with over 10,000+ grandmothers in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. to support African grandmothers raising millions of orphaned grandchildren. The G2G Campaign has raised over $27 million dollars in the last decade, and Ilana has been deeply grateful to learn from indomitable grandmothers the world over. Website: https://ilanalandsberglewis.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandmothersonthemove/This episode was sponsored byOpportunityInChina.comFlocksy

Noeleen Heyzer gives the 2016 Devaki Jain Lecture. Noeleen Heyzer is former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. Born in Singapore, she was the first woman from the South to head the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the first woman to head the Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific since its founding in 1947. Noeleen Heyzer is an active member of the women’s movement in her region and carried that passion into the UN.