Conversations on Anti-racism
Please join the Anti-Racism Office for Conversations on Anti-racism, a virtual series aimed to empower UN personnel with the knowledge, skills, and tools to embrace racial diversity and contribute towards a workplace free of racism.
Our inaugural conversation will be on The Power of Upstanding and Allyship in Combatting Racism from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
AGENDA
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
09:00-09:02
Welcome remarks
Ms. Mojankunyane Gumbi
Special Adviser on Addressing Racism
09:02-09:05
Introducing the Series and the Panel
Ms. Alcinda Honwana
Director, Anti-Racism Office
09:05-09:10
The Power of Upstanding and Allyship
Ms. Constance Mayer,
Chief Diversity and Inclusion, US State Department
09:10-9:50
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Constance Mayer
Ms. Marie Diur, Chief of Services, Conference Services, DGACM, UNOG (Geneva)
Mr. Milbert Shin, Chief of Service, Rule of Law, UNMISS (Juba)
Mr. Adrian Hills, Chief of the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service, DOS (New York)
09:50-10:28
Q &A
Audience
10:28-10:30
Closing remarks
Ms. Mojankunyane Gumbi
Special Adviser on Addressing Racism
These virtual conversations will take place quarterly:
Date/Time
Conversation Topic
19 June 2024
9:00-10:30AM (EST)
Decolonizing Minds: Addressing Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions
19 September 2024
9:00-10:30AM (EST)
Addressing Racial Bias in Staff Selection Policies and Practices
11 December 2024
9:00-10:30AM (EST)
Promoting Racial Justice: the subjective nature of racism allegations
