Pacific Three To Five Times More At Risk From Disasters - UN Report
From the Archive 2019
Mami Mizutori, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction, and head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction explains the ways the UN and development partners can more effectively support disaster and climate resilience in these small island developing states.
Rwanda A ¹ú²úAVkeeping Experience - Women in ¹ú²úAVkeeping Series
From the Archive 2019
Air Vice Marshal Tracy Smart headed up the medical team as part of the Australian Defence Force ¹ú²úAVkeeping Contingent in Rwanda.In this interview she discusses her experiences and the lessons learnt.
Protecting Civilians Through Protecting ¹ú²úAV
From the Archives 2019
On International Day of United Nations ¹ú²úAVkeepers, listen in to UNFICYP Force Commander, Major General Cheryl Pearce explain why peacekeeping continues to play a vital role in maintaining international peace and security. This is part of UNIC Canberra's Women in ¹ú²úAVkeeping Series.
Significant Addition to the Pacific - First International Emergency Medical Team
From the Archive 2019
With 11 disasters and 26 outbreaks during 2018 in the Pacific alone, this mobile and self-sufficient team with its medical expertise, infrastructure and supplies will save lives in Fiji, the Pacific and elsewhere internationally. UNIC Canberra spoke to Sean Casey WHO Pacific Health Cluster Coordinator.
International Engagement Around Indigenous Issues Is Absolutely Critical.
From the Archive 2019
In 1788, before white settlement there was between two hundred and 300 Indigenous languages spoken in Australia. 230 years later few of these languages exist. Mr Craig Ritchie, Co-Chair UNESCO Steering Committee for 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages and CEO of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies spoke with UNIC Canberra.
Pacific Island States Are a Part of a Major Transit Route for Illicit Drugs
From the Archive 2019
Professor Richard Mattick, a Board Member of the UN backed International Narcotics Control Board spoke to UNIC Canberra.
Indigenous Language, Culture, Identity and Reconciliation
From The Archive 2019
Professor Tom Calma speaks to UNIC Canberra about the importance of speaking in first languages and suggests that support for Indigenous Languages of Australia's First Peoples can be part of a broader reconciliation process.
‘Punching through glass ceiling' and taking their place at the ‘top table of science’
From the Archive 2019
So says Dr. Lisa Harvey Smith, the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador on International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Violence Against Women and Adolescent Birth Rates Too High in the Pacific
From the Archive 2019
Bruce Campbell, Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sub-regional Office for the Pacific explains key concerns and solutions that were highlighted in UNFPA's flagship Report, launched this week.
Women’s Empowerment Remains A Challenge In Pacific - UNDP Human Development Report
From the Archive 2018
What is important about the report, what Pacific Islands were included - what successes, what challenges? How is the Pacific doing compared to the rest of the world? Matthew Johnson-Idan, UNDP Pacific Office explains.
UNWomen Markets for Change Project in the Pacific Does Create Change
From the Archive 2018
Participating in economic activities allows women to effect positive changes in their own lives and communities - ripple effects for the whole nation explains Sandra Bernklau, UNWomen Pacific.
Volcano On Vanuatu Ambae Island - Black with Ash and a Breathing Hell
From the Archive 2018
The active volcano on Vanuatu's Ambae island has caused total evacuation. We ask Mr. Andrew Parker, Chief of the UNICEF Vanuatu Field Office what happened and about UNICEF's work to help affected communities and also on the long term challenges?
Indigenous Rights Advocacy - Dr Jackie Huggins
From the Archive 2018
Dr Jackie Huggins is a Bidjara and Birri-Gubba Juru woman and a tireless advocate for human rights. In this interview Dr Huggins talks about her speech to the UN Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues; working within and with the various UN mechanisms, working as a key Indigenous Elder in Australia and her advice to Indigenous women based on many years of advocacy.
Sustainable Development Explorer - UN University Free Online Tool For All
From the Archive 2018
It is easy to use and it is free. Dr David Malone, Rector of the UNU explained about the site and how we all can use it for the benefit of local and international communities. He also stressed the importance of free, easy to access, well researched information. Access the site here:
Valuing Our Communities in the Pacific - Sexual and Reproductive Rights for All
From the Archive 2018
Is there a growing political and social cultural conservatism in the Pacific and how is this affecting UNFPA's advocacy on sexual and reproductive health rights for all and the overall achievement of the SDGs. UNIC spoke to UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Mr Bjorn Andersson, in Canberra.