Pacific Marine Climate Change Report Card 2018
From the Archive 2018
We spoke with Mr Sefanaia Nawadra, Head of the UN Environment Pacific Office about the contents of the Report Card, including its case studies from across the region, and as a result, the future of the region.
Human Trafficking in the Pacific
From the Archive 2018
Are there any trends or emerging issues in human trafficking in the Pacific. Benjamin Smith, from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and its Regional Coordinator for Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling speaks with UNIC Canberra.
UN Works With Airline Industry to Stop Human Trafficking
From the Archive 2018
It is estimated that 24.9 million people are trafficked globally every year. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through the Blue Heart Campaign are working with industy to stop this trafficking. UNODC's Mr Felipe De La Torre speaks with UNIC Canberra.
It is Time to End Human Trafficking
From the Archive 2018
It is time to end human trafficking a transnational crime happening everywhere and we need everyone to join the Blue Heart Campaign says Gillian Murray, UNODC Deputy Director for the Division of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs.
Campaign in Fiji to Protect Children and Adolescents from Meningococcal
From The Archive 2018
Cate Heinrich Chief of UNICEF Communications in the Pacific spoke to UNIC Canberra about the vaccination campaign in Fiji launched on 14 May.
Blue Helmets Provide Conditions For Forging ¹ú²úAV
From the Archive 2018
Since 1948, UN peacekeepers have supported countries emerging from conflict. Major General Tim Ford (Rtd) former UN Military Adviser spoke to UNIC Canberra about the blue helmets’ 70 years of service and sacrifice.
Ten Year Anniversary of Cyclone Nargis and Earthquake in Sichuan Province
From the Archive 2018
This month marks two important disaster anniversaries in the Asia/Pacific region. We spoke with Ms. Loretta Hieber-Girardet, UNISDR’s Chief for the Asia-Pacific region about this and about the changing risks in the Asia Pacific.
National Human Development Report 2018: Creating A Buzz in Timor-Leste
From the Archive 2018
This nation is one of the youngest in the world with 74 per cent of the population aged under 35, making it the second youngest in the Asia-Pacific region, after Afghanistan, and 15th youngest globally. Consequently, it is vital to engage and involve young people in the country’s development, says UN Resident Coordinator Roy Trivedy, speaking with UNIC Canberra.
Online Tool That Monitors Disaster Losses Will Save Lives in Pacific
From the Archive 2018
Representatives from 10 countries in the Pacific region have been trained in how to use an online tool to track disaster losses.UNIC Canberra spoke to Andy McElroy, the UN official who led the workshop, held recently in Fiji.
Resilient Tongan Children Back at School with UNICEF's Help
From the Archive 2017
The resilience of the Tongan Children supported by UNICEF has children back at school, in new safe temporary learning spaces until schools can be rebuilt or repaired. UNICEF also provided other teaching and learning supplies such as early childhood development kits, school-in-a box and recreation kits, as well as backpacks for affected students while the Tongan Community rebuilds - listen to Cate from UNICEF tell the story.
UNICEF on Standby to Support Governments in Pacific after Cyclone Gita
From the Archive 2017
As Tropical Cyclone Gita intensifies, the strongest storm to ever hit Tonga, and heads towards Fiji, UNICEF offers its support to the affected Pacific Island countries of Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Cate Heinrich, UNICEF Pacific told UNIC about the situation in Tonga, UNICEF's preparedness and overall concerns.
UNESCO Cultural Expert speaks about Pacific Cultural Heritage and its Protection
From the Archive 2017
Dr Akatsuki Takahashi, UNESCO Cultural Specialist based in Samoa spoke to UNIC Canberra after attending a Blue Shield Conference in Canberra. She spoke about the importance of disaster risk planning for the protection of cultural sites in the Pacific.
Women in Space
From the Archive 2017
The UN Director of the Office of Outer Space, Simonetta Di Pippo, talks to UNIC Canberra about women working in space and the space industry - which is part of a broader project which will shape the scene for space activities under the UN umbrella for member states for the next fifty years.
Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development in the Pacific
From the Archive 2017
UNESCO Pacific Representative Ms Nisha - explains to UNIC Canberra what is Intangible Cultural Heritage, does it apply in the Pacific, and does it relate to the sustainable development agenda?
UNESCO Media Training in the Pacific
From the Archive 2017
Journalists covering a variety of sensitive issues including gender-based violence must apply a level of sensitivity and considerations when reporting on these types of challenging issues.