Inter-Generational Dialogue takes place in Bonn, Germany

Bonn IGD

This past week, on 25 October 2019, Bonn, Germany played host to the Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogue (IGD) as part of the 2019 Global Development Conference, Knowledge for Sustainable Development (K4SD): The Research-Policy Nexus convened by the Global Development Network. The choice of Bonn was strategic in convening Global Peace’s first German IGD as the […]

SDGIsrael & YKCentre convene first travelling Inter-Generational Dialogue in Israel

Israel IGD

The YKCenter’s SDG Israel Impact Project convened an Inter-Generational Dialogue (IGD) on Peace and Sustainability as part of the Global Peace campaign of convening 100 dialogues across 100 cities. The event, held on 22 October 2019 was a unique endeavour, as it was a “Travelling Dialogue” held in two cities on the same day: Haifa, the […]

AASU partners Global Peace to embark on SDG survey for African students and youth

My World Survey

The Office of Development Initiatives, under auspices of the Secretary General of the All Africa Students Union, in partnership with the African Centre for Constructive Resolution to Disputes (ACCORD) Global Peace initiative, and in collaboration with the SDG ACTION CAMPAIGN’s MY World Survey, are working on an SDG Monitoring Project designed to determine the knowledge […]

Young leaders driving the SDG agenda

Greta addresses UN

As the United Nations (UN) General Assembly comes to a close this week, the events that have attracted the most media and international attention, have been young changemakers. From the likes of Greta Thunberg leading the #Fridaysforfuture Climate action events globally to Autumn Peltier rallying the cry for her fellow indigenous communities. Young leaders have […]

Peace Boat hosts first Inter-Generational Dialogue at sea

Peace Boat IGD

Peace Boat convened the first oceanic Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogue (IGD) on the 20th September 2019 during its 102nd Global Voyage. The IGD formed part of Global Peace’s initiative to convene 100 dialogues across 100 cities. With the dialogues typically taking place in cities, a dialogue being held out at sea was a first for […]

Global Peace attends Japan SDG Action Forum

Global Peace attends Japan SDG Action Forum

On 30 July 2019, Founder of Global Peace, Dr Vasu Gounden attended the Japan SDG Action Forum that took place at the UN University Headquarters in Tokyo. The Japan SDG Action Forum was a one-day event hosted by the UN SDG Action Campaign in partnership with the Japan, UN Development Program and brought together key […]

Inter-Generational Dialogue takes place in Yokohama, Japan

Yokohama IGD

20 July 2019 saw the Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogue (IGD) take place in Yokohama, Japan as part of the Junior Chamber international (JCI) Japan Summer Conference 2019. The JCI Japan Summer Conference is an annual event, dating back to 1966 with the 2019 conference focused on “learning” and “action” towards achieving the 2030 Agenda. Prominent experts […]

Global Peace meets with UN Development Programme Assistant Administrator

Global Peace meets UNDP Assistant Administrator

On 22 June 2019, Global Peace met with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa. Ms Eziakonwa took charge of the UNDP’s Africa portfolio on 15 August 2019. She currently leads the UNDP’s work in supporting the 46 countries in Africa to achieve Agenda 2030 and the […]