Interview with Jaap van Hierden UN Resident Coordinator Micronesia
It is a profound honour to serve as the first UN Resident Coordinator for the North Pacific, overseeing the five Micronesian nations of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Kiribati.
Any Of Us Can Be Refugees
In this wide - raging discussion, UNIC Canberra speaks with Adrian Edwards, UNHCR Regional Representative Multi-Country Office Canberra, about the change in refugee populations over the years and the response of the global community.
Pioneering Development in Sepik, Papua New Guinea
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme stands as the largest grant-funded project by the European Union in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific - a beacon of developmental change and empowerment. UNIC spoke with the UN FAO Programme Coordinator, Mr. Ali Said Yesuf.
'Our oceans are not mere points on a map'
The ocean is the beating heart of the Pacific. Its health is a critical issue not just for marine life but for the entire Pacific community and the planet. UNIC spoke with Munkhtuya Altangerel, Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office about this, the Blue Economy and other related critical issues and also their solutions.
Perception Of The Importance Of Vaccines For Children Declines In Papua New Guinea
The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination reveals that the perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined by over one-third in Papua New Guinea. UNIC speaks with Dr Satish Gupta, Chief Health Programme UNICEF, PNG,
Ensuring UN decisions Are More Inclusive, Relevant And Effective for Young People.
The inaugural Assistant Secretary-General for UN Youth Affairs and recently appointed Mr Felipe Paullier held a wide-ranging discussion with UNIC Canberra which included issues relating to Pacific youth representation, global peace negotiations, misinformation and AI.
We Can Push Back on the Pushback
On International Women's Day UNIC Canberra speaks with UNFPA's Ian McFarlane. He notes 2024 marks ICPD30, an opportunity not only to celebrate hard-won gains but to also rally new ICPD Champions.
Climate Adaptation in the Pacific
Mr Mozaharul Alam, UNEP Coordinator for Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific talks with UNIC Canberra on the challenges and solutions in the region. This timing of this interview coincides with the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA- 6) held this week in Nairobi.
UN Child Rights Committee Throws Weight Behind The Call For Climate Action by Pacific Children
Interview: Chair of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ms. Ann Marie Skelton, Committee's official visit to the Pacific.
Championing Small Island States
Interview: H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the General Assembly about his official Pacific visit and participation at the Pacific Island Forum.
International Day of Peace
The bell rang for peace this week on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin to commemorating this year's United Nations International Day of Peace in the national capital.
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
UNIC Canberra, in partnership with Rotary and the ACT Jewish Community held a commemorative event at the Canberra Rotary Peace Bell, Canberra.