Peace in the DRC: MONUSCO from a Multi-stakeholder Perspective
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Bessho of Japan, President of the UN Security Council for December 2017
On December 1, 2017, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) convened the eighth in a series of Civil Society Dialogues with the President of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The dialogue featured H.E. Koro Bessho, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations and President of the UN Security Council for the month of December. Ms. Margaret Williams, WFUNA’s Senior Peace and Security Officer, moderated the discussion that brought together over 30 UN-focused civil society representatives.
WFUNA Youth Seminar: Kampala
In December 2015, with the adoption of UNSCR 2250, the UN Security Council formally recognized the critical role young people play in building and sustaining peace. The WFUNA Youth Seminar: Kampala took place in Grand Global Hotel from November 22 to 24, 2017.
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Cardi of Italy, President of the UN Security Council for November 2017
On November 14, 2017, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) convened the seventh in a series of Civil Society Dialogues with the President of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The dialogue featured H.E. Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and President of the UN Security Council for the month of November. Mr. Bonian Golmohammadi, WFUNA’s Secretary-General, moderated the discussion that brought together over 25 UN-focused civil society representatives.
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Delattre of France, President of the UN Security Council for October 2017
On Monday, October 2, 2017, H.E. Mr. François Delattre, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, participated in a briefing on France's Presidency of the UN Security Council. To watch the full event, visit here for a recording.
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Hailu of Ethiopia, President of the UN Security Council for September 2017
On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) convened the fifth in a series of Civil Society Dialogues with the President of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Rosselli of Uruguay, President of the UN Security Council for May 2017
On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, H.E. Mr. Elbio Rosselli, Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the United Nations, participated in a briefing on Uruguay's Presidency of the UN Security Council. To watch the full event, visit here for a recording.
WFUNA Attended UNESCO's Week for Peace and Sustainable Development
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FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Rycroft of the United Kingdom, President of the UN Security Council for March 2017
On Monday, February 27, 2017, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) convened the third in a series of Civil Society Dialogues with the President of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, continuing the momentum from 2016, a landmark year for transparency at the United Nations.
The dialogue featured H.E. Mr. Matthew Rycroft, Permanent Representative of the UK to the United Nations and President of the UN Security Council for the month of March, and over 20 UN-focused civil society representatives.
Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Yelchenko of Ukraine, President of the UN Security Council for February 2017
On Friday February 3, 2017, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) convened the second in a series of Civil Society Dialogues with the President of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, continuing the momentum from 2016, a landmark year for transparency at the United Nations.