Date: October 2010
Venue: Los Angeles
Event Summary:
At an intimate forum hosted by the Writers Guild of America (West) in October 2010, scriptwriters from Hollywood had a unique opportunity to meet with UN staff working on the frontlines of tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Three staff members working in Haiti, Thailand and Sudan shared their experiences and offered insights into the work of the UN in areas such as humanitarian relief, peacekeeping and combating human trafficking.
CCOI’s Role:
CCOI, in collaboration with the Writers Guild of America (West), hosted a forum and participated in logistical planning of the event.
Related UN Issues:
Humanitarianism
Peacekeeping
Combatting Human Trafficking