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Exploring Well-Beingology: A Journey into the Science of Happiness Jul 18, 2025

Welcome to the latest episode of The Next Page, where we explore the fascinating domain of "well-beingology" with Roberto De Vogli, Associate Professor at the University of Padua and Visiting Professor at the University of London. Roberto de Vogli delves into the social determinants of health to uncover how a transdisciplinary approach can enhance our understanding of well-being.

Throughout the episode, we explore how well-being extends beyond health, addressing the complex interplay of factors including socioeconomic conditions, political contexts, and environmental influences. Discover how these elements are biologically embedded in our lives, impacting not only our present but also the future.

De Vogli also illuminates the evolving challenges posed by climate change, highlighting the necessity for a cooperative, global approach to safeguard future generations. Gain insights into the concept of a well-being economy and the promise it holds for sustainable development.

Join us for this enlightening conversation as we seek to redefine the pursuit of happiness in a world facing unprecedented challenges and explore the potential pathways towards a positive social transformation.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

De Vogli, R. (2013). Progress or Collapse: The Crises of Market Greed. Routledge.

De Vogli, R. (2024). Managing and Preventing Pandemics: Lessons From COVID-19 (1st ed.). Routledge.

De Vogli, R., (2025) Selective Empathy: The West Through the Gaze of Gaza. Studies in Critical Social Sciences, Volume: 348. Brill. Not yet published.

Fioramonti, L., Coscieme, L., Costanza, R., Kubiszewski, I., Trebeck, K., Wallis, S., ... & De Vogli, R. (2022). Wellbeing economy: an effective paradigm to mainstream post-growth policies?. Ecological Economics, 192, 107261.

Simms, A. (2013). Cancel the apocalypse: The new path to prosperity. Hachette UK.

Newell, P., & Simms, A. (2020). How Did We Do That? Histories and Political Economies of Rapid and Just Transitions. New Political Economy, 26(6), 907–922.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/

Content

Guest: Roberto De Vogli

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded online with apologies for the sound quality

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Navigating the Waves of Climate and Law: A Dive into Ocean Governance with Nilufer Oral Jul 04, 2025

In this enlightening episode of "The Next Page," we are joined by Nilufer Oral, member of the International Law Commission and expert in climate law and ocean governance. We take a deep dive into the intricate relationship between climate change, the oceans, and international law. Niloufar shares her journey from focusing on navigation and marine protection to her involvement in pivotal climate change negotiations, including the Paris Agreement.

Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of integrating climate change considerations with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and learn about the critical new report of the International Law Commission’s study group on sea level rise. The conversation also explores the economic and humanitarian implications of ocean acidification and the migration challenges posed by rising sea levels, urging a coordinated international response.

Engaging and thought-provoking, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how legal frameworks are evolving to address the pressing challenges climate change poses to our oceans and global society.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

ILC Reports

https://legal.un.org/ilc/guide/8_9.shtml#ilcrep

UNCLOS

https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/convention_overview_convention.htm

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/CWDmjqi9gfU

Content

Guest: Nilufer Oral

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

International Day of Women in Diplomacy Jun 24, 2025

Join us for the special episode in partnership with UN Women to commemorate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. This conversation on gender equality in diplomacy features insights from the Director of UN Women in Geneva, Sofia Calltorp, and Dr. Sarah Chehab, a Senior Research Fellow at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Chehab shares the journey of founding the Women in Diplomacy Research Program and provides the stark statistics on gender representation from the Women in Diplomacy Index. With compelling data, Dr. Chehab discusses the pressing need to bridge the gap in senior diplomatic roles and sparks discussion on the importance of feminist foreign policy.

Also joining the conversation, Sofia Calltorp, Director of UN Women in Geneva, shares her extensive experience in diplomacy and humanitarian affairs. She offers insights into UN Women's global efforts and highlights key developments in gender-responsive foreign policies.

This episode navigates through the challenges and triumphs of women's representation in diplomacy, emphasizing the crucial role of gender equality in achieving sustainable and inclusive peace and governance on a global scale. Tune in for an engaging dialogue on the future of diplomacy and the critical steps needed to ensure equal representation for all.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

The UN Secretary General's report on the 30-year review and appraisal of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action - https://docs.un.org/E/CN.6/2025/3
CSW 69 Political Declaration- https://docs.un.org/E/CN.6/2025/L.1
Women in Politics: 2025- https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2025/03/women-in-politics-map-2025

Women in Diplomacy research programme, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy:

https://www.agda.ac.ae/research/publications-multimedia-events/women-in-diplomacy

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nn7Z6YolbXc

Content

Guests:

Dr. Sara Chehab, Senior Researcher, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, United Arab Emirates

Ms. Sofia Calltorp, Director, UN Women Geneva

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Anda Filip: the parliamentary dimension of global governance Jun 20, 2025

In this episode, we explore the world of parliamentary diplomacy with our special guest, Ambassador Anda Filip, Director for Member Parliaments and External Relations at the Interparliamentary Union (IPU). Ambassador Filip, an experienced diplomat, shares insights about her career journey and the pivotal role IPU plays in fostering global cooperation through its work which helps bridge international and national levels, and the democracy gap in international affairs.

We explore the importance of the upcoming Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and how it serves as a platform for addressing pressing global issues by providing a unique forum for high-level engagement and dialogue among parliamentary leaders from around the world.

As we celebrate International Day of Women in Diplomacy in June, Ambassador Filip also highlights the critical challenges and advancements in gender equality within parliaments, celebrating success stories from around the world and underscoring the barriers women continue to face in politics.

Join us as Ambassador Filip offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of IPU's relationship with the United Nations, the power of parliamentary diplomacy in conflict resolution, and the inspiring initiatives that are paving the way for inclusive governance globally.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

IPU: https://www.ipu.org/

Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, 29-31 July 2025 https://www.ipu.org/event/sixth-world-conference-speakers-parliament

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/

Content

Guest: Ambassador Anda Filip

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Discovering Human Rights History: Archives Inscribed in UNESCO Memory of the World Jun 13, 2025

Join us as we celebrate International Archives Week on the theme of Archives for Everyone, with our latest news from the Library & Archives.
In this compelling discussion, Danielle Hughes, an archivist and the chief of the Records Management Unit at UN Geneva, speaks about the significance of the archives related to the International Bill of Human Rights being inscribed into the UNESCO Memory of the World Heritage register.

Discover how these archives related to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, were preserved and recognized for their global importance, including the original drafts and influential changes inspired by key figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hansa Mehta.

The episode also sheds light on the role played by Geneva in hosting these pivotal documents and addresses the broader context of preserving institutional memory for future generations, emphasizing the imperative of safeguarding both historical and contemporary archival collections.
Resources and for more information: Ask an Archivist!: Ask us - Ask us

UN Archives Geneva online catalogue: www.archives.ungeneva.org

UNARMS online catalogue in New York: www.search.archives.un.org

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/15ThYV_-g_A

Content

Guest: Danielle Hughes, Archivist, UN Geneva

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Futuring & Science Fiction: a conversation with Dr. Martin Wählisch May 23, 2025

Dr. Martin Wählisch, Associate Professor of Transformative Technologies, Innovation, and Global Affairs at the University of Birmingham, delves into the intersection of emerging technologies and international relations in this fascinating episode focused on science-fiction.

Dr. Wählisch discusses how AI, especially empathetic chatbots, can redefine diplomatic conversations and peace processes. Martin also explores the role of futures thinking and science fiction in shaping multilateral policies and encouraging creative solutions to global challenges. This discussion highlights the growing importance of strategic foresight in diplomacy and the valuable lessons hidden within science fiction narratives.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Dr. Martin Wählisch: https://globalpeacelab.net/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/2lKIx8bFxuY

Content

Guest: Martin Wählisch

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Progressive Development of International Law: a conversation with Huw Llewellyn May 02, 2025

Join us for an episode recorded in August 2024, with Huw Llewellyn, the former Director of the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs and former Secretary to the International Law Commission (ILC), in a conversation about the evolution of international law.

We cover the history of the ILC, its role in the evolution of international law, and its relationship with the UN Sixth Committee. Huw shares insights from his 42-year career, revealing the Commission's approach to codification and progressive development of the law. The episode also explores the historical milestones that shaped international law, from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 to the League of Nations.

Huw talks about how stability and change in international relations is reflected in the work of the ILC, tells us more about the Commission's achievements over 75 years, and new areas of work on the agenda including the topic of sea level rise.

We conclude with a personal glimpse into Huw’s retirement plans and his recommendations for crime thriller enthusiasts (Lee Child and Martin Walker)!

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

International Law Commission: https://legal.un.org/ilc/

Resource guide: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/legal/legal/ILC

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/FZX3y3SADV4

Content

Guest: Huw Llewellyn

Host: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

GenSouth: Four visions for multilateralism Apr 24, 2025

This episode is released to mark the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2025.

We invited Marie Hürlimann, Co-Director, and Raphaëlle Leung, Head of Communications of Foraus, a Swiss participatory think tank for young thinkers who want to shape tomorrow’s foreign policy, to talk about the latest Foraus publication that they co-edited with Maximillian Rau: GenSouth - New voices from the Global South for the multilateral system of the future.
GenSouth is a programme designed to bring together academics and think tank researchers from the Global South, aged between 25 and 35, to engage in discussions about the multilateralism of the future and to develop actionable, ambitious recommendations.

Marie and Raphaëlle talk with Francesco Pisano, Director of the UN Library & Archives in Geneva, about the GenSouth project. They reveal to us four visions of possible futures of multilateralism elaborated in the report.

GenSouth sees a world built on collective responsibility where the international community does not stand by in the violation of IHL; a reimagined South-South cooperation prioritising resilience, sustainability, and sovereignty; a transformation of the global financial architecture to empower vulnerable communities' access to climate finance; and Security Council reform for the inclusion of global south and the future of peace.

With thanks to the authors: Subia Ahmad, Maria Dominika Mediana Rossa Budhisatrio, Marième Cissé, Marília Closs, Paula Lottenberg, Muhammad Nidhal, Luanda Mpungose, Kwaji Ble Ngida, Olumide Onitekun, Luis Gabriel Herrera Perez, Beatriz Pfeifer, Pratyush Sharma, Parousia Tlhompho Shikwambane, Malena Viú.

Read about GenSouth and access the report: https://foraus.ch/en/projects/gensouth-programme-2024/

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/7lh81yuAPxQ

Content

Guests: Marie Hürlimann and Raphaëlle Leung, Foraus

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Reimagining Global Governance for Food Security: Insights from the Kofi Annan Foundation Apr 04, 2025

In this episode, we examine the complex issue of global food security and the need for a revamped governance system. Despite having enough food produced worldwide to feed everyone, millions still suffer from hunger due to systemic failures.

Our guest, Amir Abdulla, one of the Commissioners of the Kofi Annan Foundation Commission on Food Security, shares vital insights from the recently released report entitled "Reimagining Global Governance." The report provides a roadmap to address systemic failures in our broken global food governance system and to redefine how we address one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. It outlines four governance shifts and provides ten actionable recommendations.

Amir Abdulla, with his extensive experience, including as former Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) and former UN Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative, discusses the necessity of political commitment and the importance of youth participation and anticipatory governance in shaping a sustainable future. Join us as we explore the pivotal actions needed to ensure food security for future generations.

Read the report: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/publication/fixfoodgovernance/

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dhGG4TNgUL8

Content

Guest: Amir Abdulla, Commissioner, Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Branding International Organizations with Stefan Tschauko Mar 21, 2025

Our guest, Stefan Tschauko, explains how, “Branding in IOs means advancing humankind through the power of ideas”. Join us in this conversation as we explore the world of branding within international organizations, focusing on the United Nations.

Stefan shares his journey of over a decade in researching branding strategies and their impacts on organizational performance and global issues. With insights into the unique challenges faced by these organizations, Stefan explains how branding can shape perceptions and drive change, making it a crucial component for advancing multilateralism. He shares with us his unique model, defining three components of branding manifestations, touchpoints and ideas, how they relate to each other and how that leads to performance and impact.

In this episode, we delve into the components of branding, from logos to stakeholder interactions, revealing the power of branding in IOs to advance human progress through impactful ideas.

Stefan Tschauko is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs where he teaches a class on Strategic Communications in International Organizations. His research focuses on branding and brand management in international organizations, particularly within the United Nations system. He also teaches a class on the United Nations at the Harvard Summer School.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jk2X-bUMqdA

Content

Guest: Stefan Tschauko

Host: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Les archives et l'Institut International de Coopération Intellectuelle Mar 07, 2025

Le 9 septembre 1924, le Conseil de la Société des Nations adoptait une résolution qui allait donner naissance à l’Institut International de Coopération Intellectuelle. Précurseur de l’UNESCO, cet Institut a joué un rôle majeur dans le développement des échanges intellectuels internationaux.

Pour cet épisode, nous avons la chance d’accueillir deux invités de marque : Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, Cheffe de la Section de la mémoire institutionnelle à la Bibliothèque et Archives des Nations Unies à Genève, et Adama Pam, Chef archiviste à l'UNESCO à Paris.

Ils retracent le contexte historique de cette coopération intellectuelle, les difficultés rencontrées, et les activités marquantes de l’Institut. Plusieurs personnalités ayant contribué à ces travaux sont évoquées. Nos invités mettent en lumière l’importance de la préservation du patrimoine par le biais des bibliothèques et des archives et présentent les fonds précieux conservés dans leurs institutions respectives.

L’épisode aborde aussi l’idéal de décloisonnement des archives pour une histoire internationale partagée. Blandine et Adama montrent comment leurs fonds d’archives se complètent et détaillent leurs efforts conjoints pour enrichir et promouvoir cette mission commune.

Adama Aly Pam est archiviste paléographe, titulaire d’un doctorat d’histoire contemporaine de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar. Il a été conservateur aux Archives nationales du Sénégal et professeur vacataire à l’École des Bibliothécaires, Archivistes et Documentaliste de Dakar, ainsi que président de l’Association sénégalaise des Archivistes. Depuis 2018, Adama Pam est chef archiviste de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’éducation, la science et la culture (Unesco) à Paris.

Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert est responsable de la Section de la mémoire institutionnelle à la Bibliothèque et Archives des Nations Unies à Genève. Diplômée archiviste-paléographe de l’École nationale des chartes en 1990, elle a débuté sa carrière aux Archives nationales à Paris (1990-1991). Elle a ensuite travaillé au Yémen pour l’ONU et l’UNESCO pendant cinq ans sur un projet de création d’Archives nationales. De retour en France, elle a occupé le poste de Directrice-adjointe aux Archives départementales du Calvados. En 1999, elle a rejoint la Bibliothèque et Archives des Nations Unies à Genève. Elle a aussi mené le projet d’accès numérique intégral aux archives de la Société des Nations (LONTAD) de 2017 à 2022.

Ressources

Ask an Archivist! https://ask.unog.ch/archives

Guide de recherche sur l’Institut International de Coopération Intellectuelle : https://unesco.libguides.com/IICI

Guide de recherche sur la Société des Nations et la coopération intellectuelle : https://libraryresources.unog.ch/lonintellectualcooperation

Conférence « Un siècle de coopération intellectuelle internationale » à l’UNESCO, 13 septembre 2024: https://webcast.unesco.org/events/2024-09-IIIC/#

Site web de la Conférence sur le centenaire de la Commission Internationale de Coopération Intellectuelle : https://intellectualcooperation.org/

Discours d’Émile Borel sur la coopération intellectuelle (1934) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/emile-borele-fra

Où écouter cet épisode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwHfPVUC6M4

Contenu 

Invités : Adama Pan et Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert

Hôte : Hermine Diebolt

Réalisation : Amy Smith

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Invisible Histories of the UN - a conversation with Dr. Alanna O'Malley Feb 21, 2025

In this episode of The Next Page, we uncover overlooked narratives of the United Nations' history, guided by Dr. Alanna O'Malley, associate professor at Leiden University. Recorded in Geneva during the recent META-UN academic conference on ideas relevant to multilateralism, Dr. O'Malley discusses her extensive research into the unseen contributions of Global South actors to the UN, challenging the traditionally Western-focused historical narratives. She shares insights from her project funded by the European Research Council, highlighting how these actors have dynamically engaged with and transformed the UN system over decades.
Tune in to uncover how these invisible histories shape the current and future landscape of global governance. And stay tuned for more on this topic following the publication of Dr. O'Malley's new book on this topic.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/research/research-projects/humanities/the-invisible-history-of-the-united-nations-and-the-global-south-invisihist#tab-1

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ndZE5Bn92Hw

Content

Guest: Alanna O’Malley, Associate professor, Leiden University Institute for History

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

UNaccountable: Exploring Relational Accountability with Ioana Popp Feb 07, 2025

In this enlightening episode recorded in October 2024, we were joined by Ioana Popp, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of UNaccountable, to delve into the dynamic world of relational accountability within the UN system. Discover how this Geneva-based organization aims to revolutionize multilateralism by exploring innovative solutions for enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of international organizations.

We discuss the critical role of relational accountability, what it would mean for the UN, and how it could complement the new Pact for the Future. Learn about the challenges of maintaining accountability in such a complex organizational ecosystem and the strategies UNaccountable employs to address these challenges.

Furthermore, we explore the groundbreaking potential of AI in facilitating a more efficient multilateral system, enabling stakeholders to access vital information quickly and accurately. Ioana shares insights into how AI-driven solutions can empower diplomats and organizations to make informed decisions and foster a more transparent and effective UN system.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

UNaccountable website: https://UN-accountable.ch/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH-u4f_i-WA

Content

Guest: Ioana Popp, Founder and Executive Director, UNaccountable

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Féminismes et multilatéralisme (1920-1970) avec Françoise Thébaud Jan 24, 2025

Dans cet épisode, nous avons la grande chance d'accueillir Françoise Thébaud, professeure émérite d’histoire contemporaine à l’université d’Avignon, qui a publié de nombreux travaux sur l’histoire des femmes et du genre. Elle nous rejoint pour discuter de l’histoire de la place des femmes et des féminismes dans le multilatéralisme, en se basant sur deux de ses ouvrages : Les féminismes. Une histoire mondiale, 19e-20e siècle (codirigé avec Yannick Ripa) et Une traversée du siècle – Marguerite Thibert, femme engagée et fonctionnaire internationale.

Françoise Thébaud nous offre une plongée fascinante dans l’évolution des mouvements féministes à travers le monde et leur intégration au sein des organisations internationales, depuis la fin de la Première Guerre mondiale jusqu'en 1970. Elle nous fait explorer comment les femmes ont trouvé leur place dans ces institutions multilatérales, à la fois comme militantes et fonctionnaires, ainsi que les défis qu’elles ont dû surmonter pour faire avancer la cause de l'égalité des sexes à l'échelle mondiale.

In this enlightening episode in French, we delve into the historical journey of feminism and its influence on multilateralism, as seen through the lens of Françoise Thébaut, Emeritus Professor of contemporary history at the University of Avignon. Drawing from her works, "Les Féminismes,Une histoire mondiale, 19e-20e siècle" and "Une Traversée du siècle, Marguerite Thibert," we explore the diverse feminist movements from the post-French Revolution era to modern times.

We discuss the integration of feminists into international organizations from the end of World War I until 1970, highlighting significant contributions and challenges faced by women within these structures. Special attention is given to key issues like women's rights, social justice, and the historiography of gender history.

Through the biography of Marguerite Thibert, a trailblazing feminist and international civil servant, we uncover pivotal moments in the advocacy for gender equality. Her story illustrates the complex interactions between feminism, socialism, and peace movements across the 20th century.

As we look towards the future, Thébault invites us to reflect on the ongoing evolution of feminism amidst contemporary global challenges like climate change and migration. This episode serves as a testament to the enduring fight for gender equality and the transformative potential of feminist ideals in building a better world.

Ressources : Ask a Librarian!

Les féminismes : une histoire mondiale 19e-20e siècles / sous la direction de Yannick Ripa, Françoise Thébaud. Paris : Textuel; 2024. https://unog.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/41UNOG_INST/s5qper/alma991002543869602391

Une traversée du siècle : Marguerite Thibert, une femme engagée et fonctionnaire internationale / Françoise Thébaud. Paris : Belin; 2017. https://unog.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/41UNOG_INST/s5qper/alma991002298366902391

Dépasser la guerre froide ? Marguerite Thibert et la création du Bureau de liaison (1960) / Françoise Thébaud. Clio. Femmes, Genre, Histoire, 2023, p. 235‑249. https://unog.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/41UNOG_INST/1uhj92k/cdi_cleo_primary_oai_revues_org_clio_23612

Liste des publications de Françoise Thébaud : https://mnemosyne-asso.com/mnemosyne/annuaire/francoise-thebaud/

Exemple d’un dossier d’archives de la Société des Nations contenant une copie de la « Pétition internationale pour le Désarmement général » approuvée par le Comité du Désarmement créé par les Organisations Féminines Internationales (1931-1932) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/correspondence-with-the-disarmament-committee-of-the-womens-international-organisations

Exemple d’un document officiel de la Société des Nations sur la question de la nationalité des femmes mariées (1935) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/nationalite-et-statut-de-la-femme-exposes-des-organisations-internationales-feminines-supplement

Archives en ligne de la Ligue internationale des femmes pour la paix et la liberté (1915-1978) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/womens-international-league-for-peace-and-freedom

Où écouter cet épisode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ye9f07sBLG4

Contenu 

Invitée : Françoise Thébaud

Hôte : Hermine Diebolt

Réalisation : Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Civil Society and Hope for the Future Jan 10, 2025

Welcome back to The Next Page and to a new series for 2025. Join us as we start the year with Daniel Perell, a representative of the Baha'i International Community to the UN, to discuss the pivotal role of civil society in shaping the Summit for the Future. In this energizing conversation, Daniel shares insights on multilateralism, the impact of normative frameworks, and the evolution of values such as trust, solidarity, and justice within global governance.

Explore how the discussions surrounding the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and the Declaration on Future Generations are reshaping our approach to international cooperation. Daniel delves into the analysis of key terms in UN documents, highlighting the emerging focus on intergenerational solidarity and the necessity of trust and trustworthiness in multilateral institutions.

Discover the influence of civil society in these processes and how collective agency can drive change in local and global contexts. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how the principles of interdependence and cooperation can guide us towards a sustainable and equitable future for all.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Embracing Interdependence: Foundations for a World in Transition: A statement of the Bahá’í International Community on the occasion of the United Nations Summit of the Future https://www.bic.org/statements/embracing-interdependence-foundations-world-transition

Thoughts on a New Year: Is our Vision of Progress Really Progress? | Bahá’í International Community

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Content

Guest: Daniel Perell, Baha’i International Community Representative to the United Nations

Host: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Mediation in a Complex International Landscape with Pierre Hazan Dec 23, 2024

Join us for the final episode of the year as we discuss the nuanced world of international mediation with expert Pierre Hazan, a senior advisor with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. Pierre is known for his extensive experience, and has advised international organizations, governments and armed groups on issues related to justice, amnesty, reparation, truth commission, forced disappearances, international humanitarian law, and human rights. In this conversation, Pierre Hazan shares his insights on the evolution of mediation within the multilateral framework.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the intricate intersection of peace and justice, reflecting on Pierre's career journey from journalism in war zones to diplomatic mediation. Pierre provides an understanding of how mediation strategies have transformed since the end of the Cold War, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for future conflict resolution.

Join us as we uncover the critical role that local actors, women, young people, civil society, and new technologies increasingly are playing and that leave room for hope in today's complex international landscape. Pierre also discusses his latest book, "Negotiating with the Devil: Inside the World of Armed Conflict Mediation," offering a thought-provoking look at the moral dilemmas faced by mediators in the field.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Hazan, P. (2024). Negotiating with the Devil: Inside the World of Armed Conflict Mediation. Hurst Publishers.

Pierre Hazan: https://pierrehazan.com/

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Content

Guest: Pierre Hazan

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Future of Diplomacy: preparing the next generation Dec 13, 2024

In this enlightening episode, Nicholas Kralev, Executive Director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, discusses the future of diplomacy and preparing the next generation of diplomats. He shares insights from his latest book, "Diplomatic Tradecraft," exploring the essential skills and future of diplomacy.

Nicholas Kralev shares what drew him to the field, recounting his journey from a journalist during the post-Cold War era to a leader for diplomacy training. He discusses the vital role of empathy in diplomacy. Discover the unique challenges diplomats face, the importance of practical skills, and the need for greater investment in the field to prepare the next generation of diplomats.

The conversation also addresses the significance of diversity within diplomatic corps and how multilateral and bilateral diplomacy differ in skills and execution. Nicholas Kralev emphasizes the necessity for diplomacy to evolve and adapt in a rapidly changing world, urging governments to recognize its value as a professional discipline.

Tune in to uncover the complexities of international relations and how diplomacy can be the world's best hope in fostering global stability and understanding.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Kralev, N. (Ed.). (2024). Diplomatic Tradecraft. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Washington International Diplomatic Academy: https://diplomaticacademy.us/

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Content

Guest: Nicholas Kralev, Executive Director, Washington International Diplomatic Academy

Host: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

*This episode was recorded online

Aristide Briand : la conscience du monde mise à l'honneur Dec 06, 2024

Dans cet épisode, nous explorons le parcours et l’héritage d’Aristide Briand avec trois invités : Patrice Bulting, Christophe Bellon, et Jean-Michel Guieu.

Aristide Briand (1862-1932), figure emblématique de la vie politique française du début du XXe siècle, a marqué l’histoire par son engagement pour la paix et sa vision politique unique. Grâce aux récits de nos invités, nous découvrons les multiples facettes de cet homme d’État et les initiatives qui ravivent sa mémoire aujourd’hui.

Patrice Bulting, président de l’association Aristide Briand, nous présente le projet de réinstallation du buste de Briand à Saint-Nazaire, 90 ans après sa disparition. Il revient sur les liens profonds entre Briand et sa ville natale, ainsi que sur les étapes marquantes de cette entreprise mémorielle.

Christophe Bellon, historien et biographe d’Aristide Briand, éclaire les moments clés de la carrière de Briand, notamment son rôle dans la loi de Séparation des Églises et de l’État et son action pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Il partage également son analyse sur les qualités politiques exceptionnelles de Briand et le relatif oubli dont il a souffert auprès des historiens.

Enfin, Jean-Michel Guieu, spécialiste de l’histoire de la paix dans le premier XXe siècle, met en lumière l’impact international de Briand. De son rôle à la Société des Nations à la négociation des accords de Locarno et du pacte Briand-Kellogg, il explore les efforts de réconciliation européenne et la vision fédéraliste de Briand en faveur d’une Union européenne.

Ressources

Association Aristide BRIAND : http://aristidebriand.eu/

Bellon, Christophe. (2016). Aristide Briand : Parler pour agir. Paris. Editions du CNRS. https://www.cnrseditions.fr/catalogue/histoire/aristide-briand/

Guieu, Jean-Michel, et Stanislas Jeannesson (dir.). (2021). « La Société des Nations : Une expérience de l’internationalisme ». Monde(s). Histoire, Espaces, Relations, 2021/1, n°19. Presses Universitaires de Rennes. https://shs.cairn.info/revue-mondes-2021-1

Guieu, Jean-Michel, et Stéphane Tison (éd). (2022). La paix dans la guerre : Espoirs et expériences de paix (1914–1919). Paris. Éditions de la Sorbonne. http://www.editionsdelasorbonne.fr/fr/livre/?GCOI=28405100938730

Dossier d’archives de la Société des Nations sur le projet d’Union fédérale européenne proposé par Aristide Briand : https://archives.ungeneva.org/projet-dune-union-federale-europeenne-memorandum-du-gouvernement-francais-sur-lorganisation-dun-regime-dunion-federale-europeenne-1er-mai-1930

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Contenu 

Invités : Patrice Bulting, Christophe Bellon, Jean-Michel Guieu

Hôte : Hermine Diebolt

Réalisation : Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Exploring the intersection of VR, AI and Diplomacy Nov 29, 2024

In this thought-provoking episode we delve into the fascinating intersection of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of diplomacy, highlighting their potential to transform multilateralism, peacebuilding, and peacekeeping.

Join us as we talk with Martin Wählisch, a UN professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in innovative technological applications in diplomacy. Martin shares compelling insights from work in the UN and his current academic endeavors at the University of Birmingham, focusing on the integration of AI in governmental processes.

In this episode, we explore the roles VR and AI can play in conflict prevention, management, and resolution, offering concrete examples such as predictive analytics using machine learning for early warning systems, AI-powered public dialogues for peace negotiations, and VR experiences that foster empathy and understanding through immersive storytelling.

Dive into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as these technologies advance and reshape traditional diplomatic practices, all the while contemplating the ethical implications and necessary governance mechanisms. Don't miss this engaging conversation on how technology is revolutionizing diplomacy in a rapidly changing world.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

United Nations Innovation Network

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Guest: Martin Wählisch

Host: Francesco Pisano

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

How to use AI in peace making and negotiations Nov 22, 2024

Welcome to another episode of The Next Page. Today, we delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in diplomatic matters, focusing on its application in peacemaking and negotiations.

Claude Bruderlien, a researcher and lecturer at Harvard, shares his wealth of experience as a professional negotiator working with the UN and other international organizations. Claude discusses the evolution of negotiation training and the integration of AI into diplomacy to enhance strategic planning and international collaborations.

The conversation covers real-world applications of AI in various negotiation contexts, including campus and climate negotiations, providing unique insights into how technological advancements are shaping future diplomatic efforts. Discover how AI aids negotiators by filtering complex data, simulating scenarios, and improving cross-cultural communication, all while retaining the essential human elements of empathy and connection.

Resources: Ask a Librarian!

Frontline Associates: AI Negotiation Challenge platform, which is designed to help train negotiators in the use of AI in their negotiations.

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Guest: Claude Bruderlein, Researcher and Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, and The Graduate Institute, Geneva

Host, production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Reversing the Decline of Diplomacy for Peace: a conversation with David Harland Nov 08, 2024

In this captivating episode we explore the evolving landscape of diplomacy and its pivotal role in fostering peace. Our guest, David Harland, the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and a member of the UN Secretary General's High Level Advisory Board on Mediation, shares his vast experience and insights.

We cover the historical trajectory of diplomacy for peace, from its post-World War II successes to its recent decline, particularly over the past two decades. David discusses how diplomacy once effectively addressed existential threats, such as nuclear warfare, through strategic negotiations and treaties.

As we face new global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and artificial intelligence, David offers a critical analysis of how diplomacy has transformed and how it might adapt. He introduces concepts like "shifting constellations" and "hybrid diplomacy," highlighting the role of alternative actors, including NGOs and private companies, in today's diplomatic landscape.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of diplomacy, the importance of setting priorities, and the potential for new diplomatic frameworks to address the pressing issues of our time. As we navigate this complex terrain, the question remains: will we assemble the tools necessary for a sustainable future?

Resources

Article: https://www.genevapolicyoutlook.ch/reversing-the-decline-of-diplomacy/

Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue: https://hdcentre.org/

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Guest: David Harland, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva

Producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Forever Crisis with Adam Day Oct 25, 2024

Welcome to a compelling episode with Adam Day, Head of the UN University Centre for Policy Research in Geneva on his new book, "The Forever Crisis." In this engaging discussion, Adam introduces the concept of complex systems thinking, exploring its applicability to global governance and the pressing issues of our time.

Adam shares his journey from his role as a senior political advisor in Congo to his current position at the UN University's Center for Policy Research. He explains how his experiences led him to delve into the intricacies of complex systems and their unpredictable, yet not entirely unpredictable, nature.

The episode dives into key themes from Adam's book, including environmental governance, large-scale conflict resolution, cybersecurity, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He offers a critique of today's proposals for improving governance on global issues. Adam emphasizes the importance of moving away from linear thinking and top-down approaches, advocating instead for adaptive, networked solutions.

In a thought-provoking conclusion, Adam introduces the idea of a planetary immune system—a visionary concept aimed at addressing global challenges holistically. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in understanding and navigating the complexities of our world today.

Resources

Day, A. (2024). The Forever Crisis: Adaptive Global Governance for an Era of Accelerating Complexity (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003506386

Soon available at UNOG Library

Day, A. (2022). States of Disorder, Ecosystems of Governance: Complexity Theory Applied to UN Statebuilding in the DRC and South. https://unog.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/41UNOG_INST/s5qper/alma991002408952102391

Keinfield, R. (2015) Improving Development Aid Design and Evaluation; Plan for Sailboats not Trains. https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2015/03/improving-development-aid-design-and-evaluation-plan-for-sailboats-not-trains?lang=en

Gladwell, M. (2002). The tipping point. Back Bay Books.

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Content

Guest: Adam Day, Head, UNU Centre for Policy Research, Geneva

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

AI, Democracy, and International Relations with Jérôme Duberry Oct 11, 2024

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of The Next Page. Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence, democracy, and international relations with Professor Jérôme Duberry from the Geneva Graduate Institute. With AI rapidly evolving and influencing political practices, diplomacy, and global governance, understanding its societal implications is more important than ever.

In this episode, Professor Duberry shares his insights on the dual nature of AI in democracy, highlighting both the hopes and concerns it raises. From micro-targeting in political campaigns to AI's role in shaping global policies, we explore how AI is reshaping the way we access information and engage in democratic processes.

As AI becomes a vital tool in diplomatic practice, we discuss its potential to augment human decision-making and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Professor Duberry also sheds light on the challenges of governing AI on an international scale, examining the debates around AI ethics and regulation.

Finally, we address the importance of AI literacy, particularly for the younger generation, to ensure informed participation in shaping the future of technology. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact on our world and the critical need for inclusive governance.

Books by Jérôme Duberry:

Duberry, J. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and Democracy: Risks and Promises of AI-Mediated Citizen-Government Relations. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Duberry, J. (2019). Global Environmental Governance in the Information Age: Civil Society Organizations and Digital Media. Abingdon, UK : Routledge.

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Guest: Dr. Jérôme Duberry, Managing Director of the Tech Hub, Co-Director Ad-Interim, Executive Education, and Senior Researcher at the Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Paying for Multilateralism: the financing of IOs in Geneva Sep 27, 2024

Livio Silva-Müller and Remo Gassman speak with us about their findings on the financing of international organizations in Geneva, published in a report by the Geneva Graduate Institute. Their illuminating report covers 16 organizations and spans two decades, from 2000 to 2020, providing a comprehensive analysis of financial contributions to Geneva-based international organizations.

Livio and Remo put into perspective the total of 23.6 billion USD contributed in 2020 to the 16 organizations in the study and leave us with five take-away points from their research.

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of multilateral funding, the role of major donors, and hear about some surprising findings that emerged from their meticulous research. Understand the trends, challenges, and implications of funding for international organizations dedicated to global health, humanitarian efforts, and beyond.

Discover how this research sheds light on the stability and future of international Geneva. Gain insights into the complexities of studying the financing of international organizations and future research needed to explore potential avenues for enhancing funding strategies moving forward.

Resources

Read the report and check out the figures mentioned in the conversation: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/sites/internet/files/2024-06/geneva-policy-outlook-report.pdf

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Guests:

Livio Silva-Müller, PhD researcher, Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Geneva Graduate Institute.

Remo Gassmann, Program Director, Global Development Policy, Heinrich Böll Foundation

Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Insights from the World Happiness Report with John Helliwell Sep 13, 2024

Join us as we delve into the World Happiness Report with the distinguished Professor Emeritus John Helliwell. As a founding editor of the report, Professor Helliwell shares the origins of the report, the methodology behind measuring happiness, and the profound implications of the findings.

Discover the pivotal role of the 2011 UN Resolution supported by Bhutan, the importance of subjective well-being data, and how the report has evolved to influence global perspectives on happiness and well-being. Learn about the top-ranking countries and the factors that contribute to their success, as well as surprising findings from this year's report.

Professor Helliwell also explores the significance of social connections, trust, and benevolence, shedding light on how these elements impact our daily lives and national policies. This episode is a deep dive into the science of happiness and a call to integrate well-being into every aspect of decision-making.

Tune in to understand how we can all contribute to a happier, more compassionate world.

Resources

The World Happiness Report 2024: https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2024/

The Gallup poll:

https://news.gallup.com/poll/612125/happiest-country-earth.aspx

Sustainable Development Solutions Network:

https://www.gallup.com/analytics/247355/gallup-world-happiness-report.aspx

What's the happiest country in the world?

https://news.gallup.com/poll/612125/happiest-country-earth.aspx

The Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford: https://wellbeing.hmc.ox.ac.uk/

Professor Helliwell’s book recommendation:

Gawande, A. (2014). Being mortal: Medicine and what matters in the end. Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Company.

https://atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/

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Content

Guest: John Helliwell

Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Informing Interwar Internationalism: The League of Nations Information Service Aug 30, 2024

In this episode, Emil Seidenfaden, an historian presently undertaking postdoctoral research at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen, joined us to talk about his recent book, Informing Interwar Internationalism.

This fascinating work combines international history and media history and explores the intersection of journalism and diplomacy at the time of the League of Nations.

Emil talks about the relationship between public information and legitimacy, and how the Information Section officials at the League negotiated the tensions between propaganda, public opinion and internationalism.

Resources

Seidenfaden, E. E. (2024). Informing Interwar Internationalism: The Information Strategies of the League of Nations. Bloomsbury Academic. Histories of Internationalism

Seidenfaden, E. E. (2020). Daniel Hucker, Public Opinion and Twentieth-Century Diplomacy. A Global Perspective. Leiden: Brill.

Potter, S. J. (2023). Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace: Regulating International Radio Propaganda in Europe, 1921–1939. The International History Review, 45(6), 843–864. https://doi.org/10.1080/07075332.2023.2224352

Sweetser, A. (1916) Roadside Glimpses of the Great War. Macmillan. London.

Covenant of the League of Nations: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/ld.php?content_id=32971179

The League of Nations Information Section: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/LONSecretariat/information

Emil’s book recommendation:

Cohen, D. (2023). Last Call at the Hotel Imperial. The Reporters Who Took On A World At War. Penguin Random House.

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Content

Guest: Emil Seidenfaden

Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Henri La Fontaine, un enragé de la paix avec Pierre Van den Dungen Aug 16, 2024

Pour cet épisode, nous sommes enchantés d’accueillir Pierre Van Den Dungen pour parler d’Henri La Fontaine, un homme intense et fascinant gratifié du prix Nobel de la Paix en 1913.

Pierre Van Den Dungen, docteur en Philosophie et Lettres (Histoire), a consulté la totalité des papiers personnels de La Fontaine au Mundaneum, à Mons, afin de rédiger la biographie intitulée « Henri La Fontaine, prix Nobel de la Paix 1913 : une vie » publiée aux Editions Samsa en 2022. Pierre Van Den Dungen nous présente les grandes lignes de la personnalité de La Fontaine, en mettant en lumière son entourage, ses réseaux et sa sphère intime. Il explore ensuite les convictions pacifistes et mondialistes de La Fontaine, ainsi que son long mandat de 36 ans à la présidence du Bureau international de la Paix. Il traite également de la période de la vie de La Fontaine durant la Première Guerre mondiale, de son implication au sein de la Société des Nations, pour finalement évoquer les dernières années de sa vie durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Ressources

Van den Dungen, Pierre. (2022) Henri La Fontaine, prix Nobel de la Paix 1913 : une vie. Bruxelles. Editions Samsa. https://www.henrilafontaine.be/ouvrage/henri-la-fontaine-2/

Rencontre avec Pierre Van Den Dungen : https://www.henrilafontaine.be/2023/01/07/chaire-hlf-rencontre-avec-pierre-van-den-dungen/

Fondation Henri La Fontaine : https://www.henrilafontaine.be/la-fondation/

Mundaneum : http://www.mundaneum.org/fr

Discours d’Henri La Fontaine, 8ème séance plénière de la première Assemblée de la Société des Nations, 20 novembre 1920 (p. 171 du PDF) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/the-records-of-the-first-assembly-plenary-meetings

Description des archives du Bureau International de la Paix (1891-1951) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/international-peace-bureau

Où écouter cet épisode

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Contenu

Invité : Pierre Van den Dungen

Hôte : Hermine Diebolt

Réalisation : Amy Smith

Enregistré et réalisé à la Bibliothèque & Archives des Nations Unies à Genève

Surviving the UN - a conversation with Robert Bruce Adolph Aug 02, 2024

Robert Bruce Adolph joined us for this short episode to talk about his book Surviving the UN: The Unexpected Challenge. Robert worked on assignments in many conflict areas in the world in the 1990s during his second career as a UN Chief Security Officer, following his retirement as US Army Special Forces Lieutenant-Colonel. He was present during the deadly bomb attack on the UN compound in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.

Over two decades later, as we approach the anniversary of that horrific event, Robert Adolph talks about why he wrote the book and about learning from failure.

Resources

Adolph, Robert Bruce. (2020). Surviving the UN: The Unexpected Challenge. New Academia Publishing/Vellum.

(Available at the UNOG bookstore)

Website: Robert Bruce Adolph - https://robertbruceadolph.com/

Bob's book recommendation

Pinker, Steven. (2012). The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined. Penguin Books.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Content

Host: Amy Smith

Speakers: Robert Bruce Adolph

Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

*This episode was recorded online and we apologize for the low sound quality.

Multilateralism, Multiculturalism and Working at the UN Jul 19, 2024

The interns working at the UN Library & Archives Geneva gathered for a discussion with the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, on their thoughts on multilateralism, multiculturalism and working at the UN.

Raphaela, Lucas, Alicia, Mengna and Ashrul come from different countries, are studying at different institutions and have different academic backgrounds. They share with us inside tips on applying for UN internships, explain their own motivations and give a glimpse of what they have learned during their time at the Library & Archives and UN Geneva. Together, they explore what multilateralism, multiculturalism and multilingualism mean to them in their lives and work.

Resources

UN Internships: https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/page/internships

UN Careers: https://careers.un.org/home?language=en

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Host: Franceso Pisano

Speakers: Interns at the UN Library & Archives Geneva

Ashrul Bin Mohammad Azmi

Raphaela Gutierrez

Alicia Grünert

Lucas Westphal Jensen

Mengna CHEN

Concept and editing: Mengna CHEN

Producer: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Youth in Multilateralism - a conversation with Ellie Hutterli Jul 05, 2024

Ellie Hutterli is a Senior Swiss UN Youth Delegate for 2022-24 and her priority topics are sustainable cities and communities, digitalization, reduced inequalities with a special focus on gender equality, and youth participation and inclusion. Ellie joins us for this episode to talk more about the Youth Delegate programme, her priority topic on women’s rights and gender equality, as well her thoughts more broadly on youth participation in the United Nations.

Resources

Conseil Suisse des Activités de Jeunesse : https://www.sajv.ch/en/projects/youth-rep

Youth Delegate Programme: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/un-youth-delegate-programme#:~:text=The%20roles%20of%20a%20youth,attending%20meetings%20and%20informal%20negotiations.

Youth: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth

Our Common Agenda: https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCxsgnF67Lw

Content

Guest: Ellie Hutterli, Swiss Youth Delegate

Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time Jun 21, 2024

Thomas Hale is Professor in Public Policy (Global Public Policy) at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. He also co-leads the Net Zero Tracker and the Net Zero Regulation and Policy Hub. His research explores how we can manage transnational problems effectively and fairly.

In this conversation, Professor Hale talks with Francesco Pisano, Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, about his new book: Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time. The book offers a fresh perspective on addressing climate change through the lens of political science.

They explore the challenge of long problems and Thomas Hale argues that political science must play a crucial role, alongside natural sciences, in finding solutions to existential threats like climate change through new frameworks for long-term policymaking.

Resources:

https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/thomas-hale

Hale, T. (2024) Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time. Princeton University Press.

Long Problems | Princeton University Press

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Content

Guest: Professor Thomas Hale

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

China in the UN and in the world Jun 07, 2024

Join us for the next episode in our ambassadors series in which H.E. Mr. CHEN Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland talks with the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano. Ambassador Chen speaks of the history of China, its role in the Asian region and in the world, as well as in the United Nations.

Content

Speaker: Ambassador CHEN Xu

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer and editor: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Path to Zero Hunger - a conversation with Catherine Bertini May 17, 2024

Catherine Bertini is The Rockefeller Foundation Managing Director for Food, former Executive Director of the World Food Programme and World Food Prize Laureate (2003). We were delighted to have her join the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, for this episode to explore the question of food security and the vision of achieving zero hunger in an equitable world.

The Rockefeller Foundation published a report last year providing an analysis of the current obstacles to food security and offers innovative ideas to overcome them. You can read the report via the link below.

Resources

The Rockefeller Foundation Report: https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/report/defining-the-path-to-zero-hunger-in-an-equitable-world/

International Food Policy Research Institute: https://www.ifpri.org/event/commitments-impact-analyzing-global-commitments-toward-promoting-food-security-and-healthy

Catherine Bertini: https://www.catherinebertini.com/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://youtu.be/DgKDGI8ZRi4

Content

Guest: Catherine Bertini, The Rockefeller Foundation, Food

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing: Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Why history matters in today's world – with Davide Rodogno and Carolyn Biltoft Apr 26, 2024

In this rich conversation with Professors Davide Rodogno and Carloyn Biltoft, we delve into a world of meaning making and examine the depth and breadth that history offers for policymaking.

Davide Rodogno is professor of International History and Politics and the Head of the Interdisciplinary Master Programme at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He specializes in researching international organizations and philanthropic foundations, and transnational networks and movements since the 19th century.

Carolyn Biltoft is associate professor of international history and politics at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Her works fuses the tools of world history, intellectual history, cultural studies and critical theory. She is interested broadly in the dynamic interactions between globalising structures and infrastructures and diverse beliefs, emotions, concepts and human life-worlds.

Resources

Geneva Graduate Institute: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/international-history-politics

Carolyn Biltoft’s book suggestions:

Hartman, Saidiya. (2019). Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Social Upheaval. W. W. Norton & Company (February 19, 2019).

Johnson, Denis. (2012) Train Dreams: A Novella. Picador

Smail, Daniel Lord. (2007) On Deep History and the Brain. University of California Press; First Edition

Davide Rodogno’s book suggestions:

García Márquez, Gabriel (1967) One Hundred Years of Solitude / Cien años de soledad.

García Márquez, Gabriel. (1985). Love in the Time of Cholera.

García Márquez, Gabriel. (1992) Strange Pilgrims. Twelve Short Stories. (Bon Voyage Mr. President, is set in Geneva)

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h32UaG8AgZc

Content

Guests: Davide Rodogno and Carolyn Biltoft

Host and Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Diplomacy and technology: from smoke signals to artificial intelligence with Dr. Jovan Kurbalija Apr 05, 2024

Founder and Executive Director of Diplo Foundation, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, takes us on a journey from the past to the present and across civilizations to explore the interplay of technology and diplomacy.

Diplomacy and technology are at the heart of Diplo’s mission. Dr. Kurbalija emphasizes the importance of writing as a diplomatic tool and begins by telling us the story in the Sumerian poem “Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta”, recounting how Enmerkar invents writing on clay tablets to relieve the messenger of having to remember the increasing number of messages with which he is charged.

Jovan talks about the similarity of the Ancient Egyptian Amarna letters to today’s diplomatic notes, the advanced messaging system of the Persians at the time of Cyrus the Great, how the Romans and Byzantines concealed information, the advances in technology during the Renaissance period and he highlights the themes of continuity and change all the way to present day. He also speaks about the impact of social media, AI, and our need to remain open to embracing technology in a smart way.

Resources

Diplo website: https://www.diplomacy.edu/

Kurbalija J. (2023) History of Diplomacy and Technology: From Smoke Signals to Artificial Intelligence
available at: https://www.diplomacy.edu/resource/history-of-diplomacy-and-technology-from-smoke-signals-to-artificial-intelligence/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Content

Guest: Jovan Kurbalija, Executive Director, Diplo

Host and Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Building Peace that Lasts - a conversation with Itonde Kakoma Mar 15, 2024

We invited Itonde Kakoma, the new President and CEO of Interpeace, to talk about the mission of Interpeace – an organization that had its origins in the UN and works to prevent violence and build lasting peace. Interpeace has over 30 years of experience working in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

In this conversation with the Director of the UN Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, Itonde Kakoma talks about inclusive peacebuilding, a participatory approach and a vision of peace anchored in the cohesion and resilience of citizens, the diversity and inclusion of communities and the responsiveness and trustworthiness of State institutions. They discuss the obstacles around implementing the strategic aims of rethinking peace, enhancing resilience and embedding peace, as well as the nexus between peacebuilding and multilateralism.

Resources

Interpeace website: https://www.interpeace.org/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Content

Guest: Itonde Kakoma, President, Interpeace

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Pan-European economic integration and the role of UNECE Feb 23, 2024

A conversation with Under-Secretary-General Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of UNECE

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is one of the five Regional Commissions of the United Nations. ECE was set up in 1947 to promote pan-European economic integration. Francesco Pisano met with UNECE’s new Executive Secretary, Ms. Tatiana Molcean for a conversation on the role of the Commission and how it serves multilateralism. They also talk about the vision for European economic integration and the challenges currently facing the wider European region.

Resources

UNECE website:
https://unece.org/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R06Hz-T2C0M&t=3s

Content

Guest: Tatiana Molcean, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNECE

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

A Breakthrough: six transformative shifts (Part II) with Adam Day Feb 09, 2024

Will we have a breakthrough or a breakdown? In this second episode with Adam Day, Head of the Geneva Office of the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, we continue the exploration of the Six Transformative Shifts proposed by the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism for a more secure and sustainable future.

Adam Day talks with Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives about the second three shifts: digital and data governance, peace and prevention and anticipatory action. They also discuss how the UN architecture that was set up post-World War II has aged and what a review of the UN Charter would look like.

Resources

HLAB Report:
https://highleveladvisoryboard.org/breakthrough/

Our Common Agenda policy briefs: https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda/policy-briefs

United Nations University Centre for Policy Research: https://unu.edu/cpr/abouthttps://unu.edu/explore

Slaughter, A.-M. (2017). The Chessboard and the Web: Strategies of Connection in a Networked World. Yale University Press.

Previous episodes with Adam Day:

A Breakthrough. Part I: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/a-breakthrough-six-transformative-shifts-part-i/

A time for change and effective multilateralism – a conversation with Adam Day | The Next Page (podbean.com)

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R06Hz-T2C0M&t=3s

Content

Guest: Adam Day

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Menga Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

A Breakthrough: Six Transformative Shifts (Part I) Jan 26, 2024

In this and the following episode, we take a deep dive with Adam Day, Head of the Geneva Office of the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, into the Six Transformative Shifts proposed by the High-Level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Effective Multilateralism for a more secure and sustainable future.

Here, in part 1, Adam Day talks with Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives, about the first three shifts: rebuilding trust in multilateralism; planet and people; and global finance. They talk about re-thinking what consensus means, making multilateralism inclusive and the rights of future generations. Adam also focuses on the vital need to elevate environmental issues, he discusses peace as a public good, and looks at the viable yet ambitious track on finance.

Resources

Previous episode with Adam Day: A time for change and effective multilateralism – a conversation with Adam Day | The Next Page (podbean.com)

HLAB Report:
https://highleveladvisoryboard.org/breakthrough/

Our Common Agenda policy briefs: https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda/policy-briefs

United Nations University: https://unu.edu/explore

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R06Hz-T2C0M

Content

Guest: Adam Day, Head of the Geneva Office, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Menga Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Chile in the U.N. and in the world Jan 12, 2024

We are starting our 2024 series with an episode with H.E. Mrs. Claudia Fuentes Julio, Permanent Representative of Chile.

Ambassador Fuentes Julio talks about her interesting career path into diplomacy and representing her country. She tells us about the geography of Chile, bounded between the magnificent Andes and the vast Pacific Ocean, and she relates some of the history of Chile and its long connection with multilateralism, including as a founding Member of the United Nations.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdlO3HCabTk

Content

Speakers: Ambassador Claudia Fuentes Julio

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Menga Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Knowledge matters in incomprehensible times Dec 20, 2023

In this end of year episode, Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives and senior managers Sigrun Habermann and Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, find themselves on the other side of the table to talk about why knowledge matters in our times, whether libraries matter, what expertise we need and what digitization, technology and AI can mean for knowledge services.

Together, they come up with an innovative list of wishes to bring you advanced knowledge services for work and research in multilateralism.

Resources:

https://www.ungeneva.org/en/library-archives

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube:

Content

Speakers: Francesco Pisano, Sigrun Habermann, Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert

Host: Amy Smith

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Mengna Chen, Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Barbados in the UN and in the world Dec 08, 2023

A conversation with Ambassador Matthew Wilson

As part of our ambassadors’ series, for this episode we invited the Permanent Representative of Barbados, Ambassador Matthew Wilson, to explore the role of Barbados in the Caribbean region and in the world today, and its enduring partnership with the UN over 40 years.

Ambassador Wilson talks with Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives, providing us with a comprehensive insight into Barbados' fascinating history, its position as the hub for the UN Multi-Country Office (MCO) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and as a Permanent Representative of the key global challenges facing multilateralism, and its profound engagement with the UN as a small country.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: (2) Barbados in the UN and in the world - YouTube

Content

Speaker: H.E. Ambassador Matthew Wilson

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Mengna Chen, Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Le monde d’ici commence ailleurs : bookcast avec Isabelle Durant Nov 17, 2023

Le Monde d’ici commence ailleurs : coopérations utiles pour des temps compliqués

Pour cet épisode, nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Isabelle Durant, ancienne Secrétaire générale adjointe de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le Commerce et le Développement (CNUCED). Isabelle Durant est une femme politique belge, membre du parti Ecolo qu'elle dirigea à deux reprises, elle fut sénatrice et Vice-Première ministre fédérale en Belgique. Elle a été vice-présidente du Parlement européen pendant la 7e législature et elle a ensuite été élue au Parlement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale.

Son livre, Le Monde d’ici commence ailleurs : coopérations utiles pour des temps compliqués vient de paraître aux Editions Couleur livres. Isabelle Durant parle avec Francesco Pisano, Directeur de la Bibliothèque & Archives de l’ONU Genève de son parcours, de son livre et elle se penche sur deux thématiques très actuels : les « obsessions identitaires et migrations » et la question du « multilatéral à l’agonie ? »

Ressources

Livre : Durant, I. (2023) Le Monde d’ici commence ailleurs : coopérations utiles pour des temps compliqué. Éditions Couleur livres

Où écouter cet épisode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Contenu

Invitée : Isabelle Durant

Hôte : Francesco Pisano

Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith

Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Amy Smith & Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Futures of multilateralism Nov 10, 2023

Futures of multilateralism – an applied research project on the challenge of transforming the global order

In this episode, three young researchers from the Graduate Institute in Geneva, Simfora Bangasimbo, Karim Achy, Sohini Chakrabarti talk about their applied research project on Futures of Multilateralism. The UN Office at Geneva and the Graduate Institute collaborate in several knowledge and research domains and this research project on futures of multilateralism was submitted by the Library & Archives and The Fab, the Institute’s innovation lab.

Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives, discusses with the graduate students as they explore what multilateralism may look like in the following 3 scenarios: a world of stable and cooperative geopolitics and open access technology; a world of volatile geopolitics and open access technology; and a world of volatile geopolitics and closed access technology. In the second part, the students move on to a stimulating discussion reflecting on their research.

Resources:

IHEID - The Fab: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/FAB

Our Common Agenda: https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Content

Speakers: Simfora Bangasimbo, Karim Achy, Sohini Chakrabarti

Host: Francesco Pisano, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Mengna Chen, Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

A UN for the future Oct 27, 2023

A conversation with Swiss Youth Representative, Flora Chiper

This episode with Flora Chiper, Swiss UN Youth Representative for 2023-2025, explores the role of Youth Representatives and their current work, vision and hopes for multilateralism. Flora Chiper is multicultural and multilingual and brings a scientific perspective to the team of Swiss youth reps. She is currently a postgraduate student at the University of Basel, Department of Biomedicine Tissue Engineering Group and was previously at Harvard Medical School researching cartilage regeneration using stem cells. Flora advocates for a more data-driven decision making, long-term thinking and for more meaningful inclusion of youth in the multilateral system.

Resources:

UN Youth Delegate Programme: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/un-youth-delegate-programme#:~:text=The%20roles%20of%20a%20youth,attending%20meetings%20and%20informal%20negotiations.

Conseil Suisse des Activités de Jeunesse : https://www.sajv.ch/en/projects/youth-rep

Youth: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth

Our Common Agenda: https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda

SDG Report. Towards a Rescue Plan for People & Planet: The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2023.pdf (un.org)

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube:

Content

Speaker: Flora Chiper, Swiss Youth Rep

Host: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Mengna Chen, Amy Smith

Photo: © Jos Schmid

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Slovakia in the UN and in the world Oct 13, 2023

A conversation with Ambassador Dušan Matulay

This episode is part of our ambassadors’ series hosting Permanent Representatives of UN Member States in Geneva for conversations about the role of their countries in the UN and in the world. We invited the Permanent Representative of Slovakia, H.E. Mr. Dušan Matulay, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Slovakia’s membership in the UN.

Ambassador Matulay talks with Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives and tells us more about Slovakia’s long history, its position as a landlocked country at the very heart of Europe, what Slovakia stands for and wants to share with the world, and what it means to be a smaller country at the United Nations.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1B5wwFLa5k

Content

Speaker: H.E. Ambassador Dušan Matulay

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith, Nadia Al Droubi, Mengna Chen

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Rapid technological change & future-proof policy making Sep 29, 2023

In this episode we continue our explorations in view of the Summit of the Future. The Summit of the Future (in 2024) will be a key moment to reaffirm and recommit to effective multilateralism in the interest of both people and the planet.

But how do we set out to redesign multilateralism and craft the future we all want in our era of ultra-rapid technological change? And how do we factor in our decisions of today the interests of future generations? Can we still rely solely on classical forms of decision making? Can we trust AI and other emerging technologies to remain tools at our service instead of becoming our masters?

We talk with Konrad Seifert who is the co-founder of the Simon Institute. He also co-founded and led Effective Altruism Switzerland, developing theories of change and looking at the future beyond the current generation.

Resources

Simon Institute : https://www.simoninstitute.ch/

Longtermism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Owe_the_Future

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube:

Content

Speaker: Konrad Seifert

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Germany in the UN and in the world - a conversation with Ambassador Dr. Katharina Stasch Sep 15, 2023

Our ambassadors’ series hosts Permanent Representatives of UN Member States for conversations about the role of their countries in the UN and in the world. In this episode we invited the Permanent Representative of Germany, Ambassador Dr. Katharina Stasch, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Germany’s membership in the UN.

In 1973 there were two German states. The Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic were both admitted to membership in the United Nations fifty years ago, on 18 September 1973. Ambassador Dr. Stasch tells us more about this historic moment, how it has shaped Germany’s membership in the UN, and what happened once the two countries were reunited in 1990.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube:

Content

Speaker: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Katharina Stasch

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Photo: Photo: Antoine Tardy.© StäV

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Democracy-Multilateralism Nexus with Corinne Momal-Vanian Sep 01, 2023

Corinne Momal-Vanian is the Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation. Previously, she worked in various senior positions and a variety of countries for the United Nations, most recently as Director of Conference Management at the United Nations Office at Geneva (2015-2020) and Director of Information (2010-2015).

We invited Corinne Momal-Vanian back to The Next Page for a conversation with the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano to explore an intriguing topic: the nexus between democracy and multilateralism. In an increasingly interconnected world, how do these two fundamental ideas interact and shape the global IR landscape? They discuss how democracy can serve and support multilateralism, the evolution of multilateralism and the rise of non-state actors and civil society organizations, and the role of youth in democratizing multilateralism.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMomal

https://twitter.com/KofiAnnanFdn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kofiannanfoundation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kofi-annan-foundation

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kofiannanfoundation

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kofiannanfoundation

Resources

Website - V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy): https://v-dem.net/

Ruggie, J. (1998) Constructing the World Polity: Essays on International Institutionalization.London and New York: Routledge.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube:

Content

Speaker: Corinne Momal-Vanian

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Marcel Griaule - une conversation avec Yves Pourcher Aug 11, 2023

Marcel Griaule, un ethnographe dans la diplomatie de l’entre-deux-guerres avec Yves Pourcher

Pour cet épisode, nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Yves Pourcher pour parler de Marcel Griaule, un anthropologue, explorateur et écrivain au destin particulier notamment parce qu’il est entré dans la diplomatie lors de la crise d'Abyssinie.

Yves Pourcher, professeur de science politique, a rassemblé plus de 50 textes de Marcel Griaule dans une publication, parue en 2023, intitulée Envahir l’Ethiopie. L’ethnologue en guerre (1935-1936). Il détaille le parcours de vie original de Marcel Griaule et, en particulier, sa fonction de conseiller particulier d’Haïlé Sélassié pendant la guerre italo-éthiopienne qui l’a mené à participer à la rédaction du fameux discours prononcé par l’Empereur d’Ethiopie devant l’Assemblée de la Société des Nations, à Genève, le 30 juin 1936. Un extrait sonore, avec la voix d’Haïlé Sélassié enregistré le jour du discours, est à écouter pendant l’épisode. Yves Pourcher s’exprime également sur l’engagement des ethnologues qui sont confrontés à une guerre sur leur « terrain » d’étude.

Ressources

Livre « Envahir l’Ethiopie. L’ethnologue en guerre (1935-1936) », éditions Anacharsis : https://www.editions-anacharsis.com/Envahir-l-Ethiopie

Plus d'informations sur Yves Pourcher : https://lassp.sciencespo-toulouse.fr/Yves-POURCHER

Différend entre l’Ethiopie et l’Italie. Requête du gouvernement éthiopien (commentaires de M. Marcel Griaule) (14 septembre 1935) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/differend-entre-lethiopie-et-litalie-requete-du-gouvernement-ethiopien

Texte du discours d’Haïlé Sélassié devant l’Assemblée de la Société des Nations (30 juin 1936) en français et amharique : https://archives.ungeneva.org/ethiopia-speech-by-the-emperor-haile-selassie-to-the-league-assembly-2

Enregistrement sonore du discours d’Haïlé Sélassié devant l’Assemblée de la Société des Nations (30 juin 1936) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/haile-selassie-eth-whole-speech-in-amharic

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Contenu

Invitée : Yves Pourcher

Animatrice : Hermine Diebolt

Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith

Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Night on Earth - a bookcast with Davide Rodogno Jul 21, 2023

In this episode, Davide Rodogno introduces his book Night on Earth, an account of international humanitarian programmes in Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Near East in the interwar period from 1918 to 1930.

Professor Rodogno explains how concepts of international 'relief' and 'development' were deeply connected long before the existence of the United Nations. Through the conversation, we explore the long history of humanitarians operating in the region devastated by war and famine and in which state sovereignty was deficient and hear about the colonial motivations and ideologies that influenced the activities of the various secular and religious organizations and philanthropic foundations in their attempts to reshape communities and nations through reconstruction and rehabilitation programmes.

Davide Rodogno is Professor of International History and Politics, Head of the Interdisciplinary Programmes at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He specializes in researching international organizations and philanthropic foundations, and transnational networks and movements since the 19th century.

https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/faculty/davide-rodogno

Resources

Rodogno, D. (2021) Night on Earth. A History of International Humanitarianism in the Near East, 1918–1930. Cambridge University Press

Rodogno, D. (2015) Against Massacre: Humanitarian Interventions in the Ottoman Empire (1815-1914), Princeton University Press – Series: Human Rights and Crimes Against Humanity, Princeton, 2011, paperback.

Daughton, J.P. (2012) In the Forest of No Joy: The Congo-Ocean Railroad and the Tragedy of French Colonialism. New York. Norton

Foliard, D. (2022). The violence of colonial photography. Manchester University Press.

Levi, P. (1988) The Drowned and the Saved. Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. New York.

Maalouf, A. (2006). Origines. Le Livre de Poche.

Pamuk, O. (2022) Nights of Plague. Knopf.

Robson, L. (2017). States of Separation: Transfer, Partition, and the Making of the Modern Middle East. Oakland, CA: University of California Press.

White, B. T. (2011). The Emergence of Minorities in the Middle East: The Politics of Community in French Mandate Syria.‎ Edinburgh University Press.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Content

Speaker: Professor Davide Rodogno

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Women who shaped the UN - a conversation with Rebecca Adami Jul 07, 2023

We invited Dr. Rebecca Adami, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University, Award winner of the 2022 Bertha Lutz Prize for highest quality public writing and research on women in diplomacy by the Diplomatic Studies Section (DPLST) of the International Studies Association (ISA), for a conversation around the role non-Western women had in shaping the UN system, from the UN Charter to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

In this rich conversation, Dr. Adami shares with us the context of situation post-World War II and tells us the story of how the rights of women were included in the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She introduces us to several of the prominent non-Western women who were behind the negotiations both at the San Francisco Conference and for the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Hansa Jivraj Mehta and Lakshmi Menon from India, Minerva Bernardino from the Dominican Republic, and Begum Shaista Ikramullah from Pakistan.

Resources

Adami, R and Plesch, D. (2022) Women and the UN: a new history of women's international human rights. London: Routledge

https://www.routledge.com/Women-and-the-UN-A-New-History-of-Womens-International-Human-Rights/Adami-Plesch/p/book/9780367478230#

Adami, R. (2019). Women and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. New York: Routledge

https://www.routledge.com/Women-and-the-Universal-Declaration-of-Human-Rights/Adami/p/book/9781138345355

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fslNo-7U9hg

Content

Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Adami, Associate Professor,

Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Géopolitique des féminismes – une conversation avec Marie-Cécile Naves Jun 23, 2023

Nous continuons notre série en lien avec le rapport du Secrétaire-général Notre programme commun, le Sommet pour les ODD, et le Sommet de l’avenir avec un épisode qui souligne l’importance de mettre l’égalité des genres au cœur de l’architecture multilatérale. Pour cet épisode, nous avons invité Marie-Cécile Naves, Directrice de recherche et Directrice de l‘Observatoire « Genre et géopolitique » à l’Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques (IRIS) afin qu’elle nous parle de son dernier livre « Géopolitique des féminismes » publié aux Éditions Eyrolles. Marie-Cécile Naves aborde la géopolitique par le genre et nous explique l’importance du gender maintreaming dans toutes les thématiques de l’agenda international. Elle nous emmène faire un tour de monde grâce à ses exemples inspirants dans la lutte pour l’égalité.

Ressources

Site de Marie-Cécile Naves : https://mariececilenaves.com/mcn/

IRIS : https://www.iris-france.org/observatoires/observatoire-genre-et-geopolitique/

Naves, M.C., 2023. Géopolitique des féminismes. Editions Eyrolles.

Naves, M.C., 2023. « Calmez-vous madame, ça va bien se passer ». Calmann-Levy.

Où écouter cet épisode

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Contenu

Invitée : Marie-Cécile Naves

Animatrice : Amy Smith

Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith

Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Photo Marie-Cécile Naves : @ Xavier Desplas

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Multilateralism & the UN today - a conversation with Richard Gowan Jun 09, 2023

In this episode, we met with Richard Gowan, UN Director at International Crisis Group (ICG) to get his perspective on current issues and trends in multilateralism. He shared his thoughts on reasons for optimism and pessimism about the way multilateralism is functioning, the ways in which it is evolving and the values on which it stands. We also talked about the UN, possibilities of reform, the SDGs, the Secretary-General’s report Our Common Agenda and the Summit for the Future. Richard also explained the importance of the UN entities based in Geneva in the UN system.

Richard Gowan can be followed on Twitter @RichardGowan1

Resources

International Crisis Group: https://www.crisisgroup.org/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO1Vt8_OC7g&t=3s

Content

Speaker: Richard Gowan, UN Director, International Crisis Group

Host: Amy Smith

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & social media: Amy Smith & Nadia Al Droubi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

A time for change and effective multilateralism – a conversation with Adam Day May 26, 2023

In this episode we explore a recent report of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism - A Breakthrough for People and Planet: Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future (United Nations University, 2023) - which offers a pathway to revitalize the multilateral system in view of the Summit of the Future. The Summit of the Future will be a key moment to reaffirm and recommit to effective multilateralism in the interest of both people and the planet.

Adam Day is Head of the Geneva Office of United Nations University Centre for Policy Research. He oversees programming on peacebuilding, human rights, peacekeeping, climate-security, sanctions, and global governance, while also acting as co-lead on UNU-CPR’s support to the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism.

Resources

United Nations University: https://unu.edu/explore

HLAB Report: https://highleveladvisoryboard.org/breakthrough/pdf/56892_UNU_HLAB_report_Final_LOWRES.pdf

High Level Advisory Board: https://highleveladvisoryboard.org/

Books mentioned:

Slaughter, Anne-Marie. (2018). The Chessboard and the Web: Strategies of Connection in a Networked World. Yale University Press.

Carayannis, Tatiana & Weiss, Thomas G. (2021) The “Third” United Nations: How A Knowledge Ecology Helps the UN Think. Oxford University Press.

Where to listen to this episode

· Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

· Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc7CX2RRWZ8&list=PLmzrhlc0gF6KlZ8KES5Jzho0d-UZdyuIx

Content

Speaker: Dr. Adam Day, Head of Geneva Office, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer, editing & social media: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Knowledge and Learning for Multilateralism - a conversation with UN Assistant Secretary-General Nikhil Seth May 12, 2023

UN Assistant Secretary-General Nikhil Seth, Executive Director of UNITAR, joined Francesco Pisano for a conversation about knowledge and learning for multilateralism in this 60th anniversary year of UNITAR. UNITAR was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1963 and started operating in March 1965.The Institute originally had its headquarters in New York and a European Office in Geneva. In 1993, UNITAR’s headquarters were moved to Geneva.

Over the past decades the Institute has acquired unique expertise, accumulating experience, knowledge and capacities to design and implement a variety of training activities.

Nikhil and Francesco discuss the work of UNITAR, the role of knowledge in multilateralism, and look at where we are going post 2030 and what we need to meet the challenges ahead.

Resources

UNITAR website: https://unitar.org/

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Speaker: United Nations Assistant-Secretary-General, Nikhil Seth

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Re-imagining International Relations - a conversation with Professor Amitav Acharya Apr 28, 2023

Re-imagining International Relations - A conversation with Amitav Acharya

Taking as a starting point that today’s multilateralism is in urgent need of an upgrade, Library & Archives Director, Francesco Pisano talks with Professor Amitav Acharya about how Global International Relations could broaden the Eurocentric way concepts and ideas in international relations developed, so that the practice of international relations could transform to be better adapted to the pluralistic world in which we live.

Amitav Acharya is the UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance and Distinguished Professor at the School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC. Previously he was a Professor at York University, Toronto and the University of Bristol, U.K. He is currently Honorary Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa, and Guest Professor at Nankai University, China. He was the inaugural Boeing Company Chair in International Relations at the Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University, Fellow of Harvard’s Asia Center and John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Christensen Fellow at Oxford.

Amitav Acharya is also the recipient of an International Studies Association (ISA) Distinguished Scholar Award 2023 for his “extraordinary impact” in globalizing the study of International Relations and “mentorship of emerging scholars”.

Resources

Website: https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/aacharya.cfm

Amitav Acharya’s Blog, The Multiplex World: https://multiplexworld.com/

Twitter: @AmitavAcharya https://twitter.com/amitavacharya

Books:

Acharya, A. & Buzan, B. (2021). Re-imagining International Relations. World Orders in the Thought and Practice of Indian, Chinese, and Islamic Civilizations. Cambridge University Press.

Acharya, A. & Buzan, B. (2019). The Making of Global International Relations. Origins and Evolution of IR at its Centenary. Cambridge University Press.

Acharya, A. (2018). Constructing Global Order. Agency and Change in World Politics. Cambridge University Press.

Acharya, A. (2018). The End of American World Order, 2nd Edition. Wiley.

Acharya, A. (2013). Rethinking Power, Institutions and Ideas in World Politics. Whose IR? Routledge.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdteR2XP-A4&list=PLmzrhlc0gF6KlZ8KES5Jzho0d-UZdyuIx

Content

Speaker: Professor Amitav Acharya

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & Social media designs: Amy Smith and Sotheapanha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Inside the Human Rights Council – a conversation with Ambassador Federico Villegas Apr 14, 2023

Inside the Human Rights Council – a conversation with Ambassador Federico Villegas, 16th President of the Human Rights Council

Human rights are a burning issue at the centre of the international arena because they are fundamental to humankind. The interpretation and respect of human rights and the response to their violations depend on discussions held annually by the Human Rights Council that convenes in Geneva. Ambassador Villegas was President of the Council in 2022, one of the most challenging years on the body's record. In this podcast episode, Ambassador Villegas explains why the Council is so important, talks about the state of human rights in the world today and shares his thoughts on the strong connection between human rights and multilateralism.

Resources

Website: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/sessions

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Speaker: Ambassador Federico Villegas

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & Social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Emotions of Internationalism – a conversation with Ilaria Scaglia Mar 24, 2023

The Emotions of Internationalism – a conversation with Ilaria Scaglia

Dr. Ilaria Scaglia takes us on an Alpine journey to explore the emotions that internationalists around the League of Nations sought to encourage and share. Along the way we hear mention of Heidi, the Pope, Einstein and Marie Curie, alpinists and climbers, as well as renowned doctors practicing in the Alps. Through this study of the history of emotions, we come to understand better the vision of international cooperation in the interwar period.

Resources

Scaglia, I. (2020). The Emotions of Internationalism: Feeling International Cooperation in the Alps in the Interwar Period, Oxford University Press. doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198848325.001.0001

Novick, P. (1988). That Noble Dream: The 'Objectivity Question' and the American Historical Profession (Ideas in Context). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9780511816345

Sluga, G., & Clavin, P. (Eds.). (2016). Internationalisms: A Twentieth-Century History. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781107477568

Website: https://ilariascaglia.com/

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Speaker: Dr. Ilaria Scaglia

Host: Amy Smith

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing & Social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Rise of Digital Diplomacy - a conversation with Jovan Kurbalija Mar 10, 2023

The Rise of Digital Diplomacy

Francesco Pisano talks with Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, about the mission of Diplo. We discover more about digital diplomacy and the impact it has on multilateralism and international cooperation. Jovan Kurbalija shares highlights from the 2022 Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance held in Malta and discusses the trends in digital geopolitics and geoeconomics. He underlines that diplomats need new skills to keep pace with changing technology in a digital world.

Resources

Diplo website: At DIPLO technology meets diplomacy

Resources - DiploFoundation (diplomacy.edu)

Report: Stronger digital voices from Africa

Geneva Internet Platform Digital Watch website: https://dig.watch/

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Speaker: Dr. Jovan Kurbalija

Host: Francesco Pisano

Producer: Amy Smith

Editing and social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Right to Science - a conversation with Helle Porsdam & Sebastian Porsdam Mann Feb 24, 2023

The Right to Science – a conversation with Helle Porsdam & Sebastian Porsdam Mann

In this episode, we host the editors of a recently published book, The Right to Science: Then and Now (2021). Professor Helle Porsdam, Professor of History and Cultural Rights at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (CIS) at the University of Copenhagen and who holds a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights, and Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann at the University of Oxford, speak about the fascinating history of this less well-known Human Right. They discuss what it means to participate and share in culture and science, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and what a human rights perspective brings to complex issues.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 27 - Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.

Resources

Porsdam, H., & Porsdam Mann, S. (Eds.). (2021). The Right to Science: Then and Now. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108776301

Open access: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/right-to-science/right-to-science-then/B61DA8232EC2F7B539C224ACCBF48D92

Website: https://en.unesco.org/human-rights/science

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Speakers: Professor Helle Porsdam and Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann

Host: Amy Smith

Editor & Producer: Amy Smith

Social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Why we need a new eco-social contract – a conversation with Paul Ladd Feb 10, 2023

Why we need a new eco-social contract – a conversation with Paul Ladd

In this episode we discuss with Paul Ladd, Director of the UN Research Institute on Social Development, about the contribution of the Institute to multilateralism at this 60-year milestone since UNRISD's establishment. In particular, we take a deep dive into the latest report, "Crises of Inequality", which shows why, in order to break the cycle of multiple, interlocking crises and to address inequality, we need a new eco-social contract.

Paul Ladd tells us about how UNRISD's research has, in many instances, been ahead of the curve leading to positive impact. He explains in depth key themes in the recent UNRISD flagship report and gives us clear pointers to ways in which multilateralism must evolve.

Resources

Flagship report: https://www.unrisd.org/en/library/publications/crises-of-inequality

UNRISD website: https://www.unrisd.org/en

UNRISD Twitter: https://twitter.com/unrisd

Where to listen to this episode

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Content

Speakers: Paul Ladd

Host: Francesco Pisano

Production, editing and social media: Amy Smith and Panha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Shifting Power in an Unequal World – a conversation with Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter Jan 27, 2023

Shifting Power in an Unequal World – a conversation with Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter

Inequality is undoubtedly one of today’s greatest challenges. In this episode, Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter, editors of the recently published book Between Fault Lines and Front Lines: Shifting Power in an Unequal World, talk about how inequalities have reshaped structures from the local to the transnational level and the impact and consequences of inequalities. They explore the conceptual thinking around inequality and its drivers and illustrate this with examples from cases studies from around the world.

Resources

Book:

Hujo, K. & Carter, M. (Eds.) (2022) Between Fault Lines and Front Lines: Shifting Power in an Unequal World. Bloomsbury Publishing.
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/between-fault-lines-and-front-lines-9781350229020/

Flagship report: https://www.unrisd.org/en/library/publications/crises-of-inequality

UNRISD website: https://www.unrisd.org/en

UNRISD Twitter: https://twitter.com/unrisd

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Content

Speakers: Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter

Host: Francesco Pisano

Production, editing, social media: Amy Smith and Panha Theng

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Canada & the multilateral system. A conversation with Ambassador Leslie E. Norton Jan 13, 2023

This first episode of 2023 continues our series with Permanent Representatives to the United Nations at Geneva.

Ambassador Leslie E. Norton tells us about her diplomatic career, speaks about Canada and its role in the world today, as well as exploring the long history of Canada’s involvement in multilateralism. Canada is a founding member of the United Nations, was part of the League of Nations, and has membership in many international and regional organizations, including the World Trade Organization, the G20 and other forums like the Organization of American States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Canada has served on the UN Security Council 8 times, the most recent being in 2000.

Resources

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqTBLYAgiWM&list=PLmzrhlc0gF6KlZ8KES5Jzho0d-UZdyuIx

Content

Speakers: Ambassador Leslie E. Norton

Host: Francesco Pisano

Editor & Producer: Amy Smith

Social media designs: Amy Smith and Yiying Zhang

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Switzerland celebrates 20 years in the UN. A conversation with Ambassador Jürg Lauber Dec 16, 2022

This episode marks the 20th anniversary of Switzerland’s membership in the United Nations. Switzerland became the 190th member of the UN following a national referendum in March 2002, in which the majority of population (54.6%) voted in favour of joining the UN.

Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations at Geneva joined The Next Page for a conversation about Switzerland’s journey in the UN and to reflect on the two decades since its accession.

Resources

Follow the Permanent Mission of Switzerland on Twitter: SwitzerlandUN@swiss_un

The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator: https://gesda.global/

Where to listen to this episode

Content

Speakers: Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations Office at Geneva

Host: Francesco Pisano

Editor & Producer: Amy Smith

Social media designs: Ana Hauert, Yiying Zhang, Amber Yin

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Diplomate, pour quoi faire ? Une conversation avec Jérôme Bonnafont Nov 30, 2022

Diplomate, pour quoi faire ? est le titre du nouveau livre de Jérôme Bonnafont, Ambassadeur, Représentant permanent de la France auprès des Nations unies à Genève. Le Directeur de la Bibliothèque & Archives, Francesco Pisano discute avec Monsieur l’Ambassadeur en sa qualité d’écrivain ainsi qu'autour de son livre pour nous donner un aperçu de son expérience du métier, l’importance de la diplomatie multilatérale à travers les années et parler de l’avenir de la diplomatie.

Ressources :

Bonnafont, J. (2022) Diplomate, pour quoi faire ? Editions Odile Jacob

Où écouter cet épisode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
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Contenu

Invité : S.E. M. Jerôme Bonnafont

Hôte : Francesco Pisano

Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith

Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Ana Hauert, Yiying Zhang, Amber Yin

Photo : ©FPA

Enregistré et réalisé à la Bibliothèque & Archives des Nations Unies à Genève

Le Cap-Vert et la coopération multilatérale. Une conversation avec Madame l’Ambassadeur Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus Nov 16, 2022

Cet épisode poursuit notre série de conversations avec des Représentants permanents auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève, où nous explorons leurs points de vue en tant que diplomates dans le système multilatéral et ce que l'ONU signifie pour eux aujourd'hui.

Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus, Représentante permanente et Ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire du Cap-Vert auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève et d'autres organisations internationales rejoint le directeur de la Bibliothèque & Archives, Francesco Pisano et notre collège Adriano Goncalves e Silva, pour cette conversation bilingue en français et en portugais sur le Cap-Vert. Le Cabo Verde a fait partie des Nations Unies depuis 1975 et a siégé au Conseil de Sécurité une fois comme membre de l’ONU.

Madame l’Ambassadeur raconte le parcours du Cabo Verde, ainsi que son rôle dans la région et dans le monde, tout en partageant son propre parcours dans la diplomatie. Elle parle de l'importance de la coopération multilatérale aujourd'hui.

Ressources

Où écouter cet épisode

Contenu

Intervenants : S.E. Madame Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus,
Francesco Pisano et Adriano Goncalves et Silva

Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith

Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Ana Hauert

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Polylateralism and Preparing for the Future, with Dr. Randolph Kent Nov 04, 2022

The global challenges we face today are often complex, inter-connected and inter-related. How, as a global community, can we prepare for the global threats of the future? In this episode of the #NextPagePod, we speak with Dr. Randolph Kent about his research on future global crises, and why he thinks polylateralism is needed to face them collectively.

D. Kent is the Director of the Humanitarian Futures Initiative, Visiting Professor at the African Leadership Centre at King’s College London, and Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, where he works on an initiative called the Futures Project. His past roles include several in the humanitarian sector of the UN system, including as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia (2002), UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Kosovo (1999), UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Rwanda (1994-1995), and emergency and preparedness roles in Sudan and Ethiopia.

Dr. Kent speaks with us about his experiences in the UN, and how they've shaped his work today in futures thinking and polylateralism. What is futures methodology and should it matter for the UN and multilateralism? What exactly is polylateralism, and why does he think it's necessary to better meet global crises as an international community? Let's find out.

Resources

Read Dr. Kent's report "Building an International Architecture for Managing Global Threats": https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/emerging-insights/building-international-architecture-managing-global-threats
Learn more about Humanitarian Futures: https://www.humanitarianfutures.org/
Listen to the #NextPagePod episode with historian Margaret MacMillan as she speaks about the shaping of modern multilateralism: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/episode-32-margaret-macmillan/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udgjtu1vB7U

Content 

Speakers: Dr. Randolph Kent

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Natalie Alexander & Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Achieving the SDGs: How Can We Really Measure Progress? A Conversation with Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Edward Mishaud Oct 21, 2022

Today's episode delves into data. It’s all around us in our daily lives, but how important is data for multilateralism today? Especially, as we look to Agenda 2030, and measuring our progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs)?

The #NextPagePod is joined by Ruzanna Tarverdyan, Founding President of the Geneva Consensus Foundation, and author of the book, “Measuring sustainable development goals performance”, as well as Edward Mishaud, Acting Director of the SDG Lab at UN Geneva.

How can we really measure if we’re achieving the SDGs? Are countries’ ready to integrate the social, economic and environmental dimensions of development? What does the data tell us about crises, and our ability to face future challenges? And how can science impact multilateralism? We explore these questions in this episode.

Resources

Learn about the book “Measuring sustainable development goals performance”, by Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Sten Thore.
Read the article from the Official Journal of the European Union entitled "Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on Listening to the citizens of Europe for a sustainable future" (Sibiu and beyond)’ adopted in 2019 when the European Economic and Social Committee chose to use Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Sten Thore's definition of the notion “Sustainable Competitiveness”.
Visit SDG Lab website: https://www.sdglab.com/
Visit the UN Sustainable Development Goal indicators website
Listen to the #NextPagePod series collaboration with the SDG Lab at UN Geneva, It Takes A Global Crisis on YouTube or here on Podbean.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DugVc5uUABU

Content 

Speakers: Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Edward Mishaud

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editors & Producers: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Developing International Understanding by Reading the World: a Journey with Ann Morgan Sep 30, 2022

Join us with our guest, Ann Morgan, an author, editor, Royal Literary Fund Fellow, TED speaker, literary activist, based in the U.K., for a conversation on the power of stories to connect us. At the heart of the UN Library & Archives Geneva is its mission to promote international understanding.

We reached out to Ann Morgan to tell us more about her ongoing adventure of Reading the World and how reading literature from different places can help us embrace the unknown, suspend judgement and avoid jumping to fill the gaps, so that we can move from incomprehension to understanding and take part in the richness and joy of the shared experience of a story.

In this episode, we consider how reading the world’s literature can help us develop the sort of cross-cultural communication skills that are necessary for diplomacy and multilateralism.

Resources

The List: https://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/thelist/

Photo credit: Igor Emmerich

Books:

Morgan, A. (2022)Reading the World: How I Read a Book from Every Country. Harvill Secker/Random House (UK Edition)
Morgan, A. (2015)The World Between Two Covers: Reading the Globe. Liveright/Norton (US Edition)
Morgan, A. (2016) Beside Myself. Bloomsbury Publishing

Website: https://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/

TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ann_morgan_my_year_reading_a_book_from_every_country_in_the_world?language=en

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
Youtube: https://youtu.be/kJN3NTf6Yok

Content 

Speakers: Ann Morgan

Host: Amy Smith

Editors & Producers: Amy Smith

Social media designs: Natalie Alexander & Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

How Anthropology Helps Us Understand Multilateralism Sep 09, 2022

In this episode of the #NextPagePod, we are joined by Professor Miia Halme-Tuomisaari, Associate Professor in Human Rights studies at Lund University in Sweden, and Research Associate at the Global Governance Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Professor Halme-Tuomisaari is a social anthropologist with a background in international law, whose focus is on the study of the contemporary human rights phenomenon.

Why does anthropology matter to the study of International Organisations and multilateralism? Our Director at the UN Library and Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, joins Professor Halme-Tuomisaari to find out what her research reveals.

Resources

Visit Professir Halme-Tuomisaari's website: https://miiahalmetuomisaari.net/, as well as her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/observari/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/HalmeTuomisaari
Visit the Allegra Lab website: https://allegralaboratory.net/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
Youtube:

Content 

Speakers: Miia Halme-Tuomisaari

Host: Francesco Pisano

Editors & Producers: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Would the world be better without the UN? A conversation with author Thomas G. Weiss Jul 22, 2022

In this episode of the #NextPagePod, we are joined by Professor Thomas G. Weiss, of the CUNY Graduate Center, a renowned researcher of the United Nations secretariat and the UN system at large. Our Director at the UN Library and Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, explores with Professor Weiss one of his latest books, Would the World Be Better without the UN?

In his early career, he served with various parts of the UN Secretariat and UN specialised agencies. He has published countless works on the UN system, international relations, humanitarian affairs and peacekeeping.

Resources

Transcript: http://bitly.ws/t7zg

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc2iLBRbHEU

Content 

Speakers: Thomas Weiss

Host: Francesco Pisano

Editors & Producers: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi, Yunshi (Daisy) Liang, Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Organiser le Monde, une Autre Histoire de la Guerre Froide avec Sandrine Kott Jul 08, 2022

Aujourd'hui, la Cheffe de la Section de la mémoire institutionnelle à la Bibliothèque et aux Archives de l'ONU à Genève, Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, est rejointe par Sandrine Kott, Professeur d'histoire contemporaine à l'Université de Genève et professeur invitée à la New York University, pour la présentation de son ouvrage Organiser le Monde, une Autre Histoire de la Guerre Froide apparu en 2021 aux éditions du Seuil.

Sandrine Kott est spécialiste de l'histoire du travail et des politiques sociales. Ses travaux récents se sont intéressés plus particulièrement aux organisations internationales comme lieu de circulation des savoirs et expertises en matière économique et sociale.

Dans cet ouvrage, Kott s’intéresse aux organisations internationales et ce qu’elles peuvent révéler sur la période de la guerre froide. Elle souligne également l’importance des archives dans l’analyse de l’histoire, ainsi que ce que cela révèle sur les origines et les fonctionnements du multilatéralisme. Enfin, elle souligne également l’importance de Genève dans l’histoire du multilatéralisme, ainsi que ce que cette tradition multilatérale signifie aujourd’hui.

Ressources

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/Organiser-le-Monde-une-Autre-Histoire-de-la-Guerre-Froide-avec-Sandrine-Kott

Kott, S. (2021). Organiser le Monde, une Autre Histoire de la Guerre Froide, Seuil. https://www.seuil.com/ouvrage/organiser-le-monde-sandrine-kott/9782021408669

Où trouver cet épisode

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Intervenants: Sandrine Kott

Animatrice: Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert

Réalisation et montage: Alma Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Design des réseaux sociaux : Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Transcription: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

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Why International Organizations Hate Politics with Dr. Lucile Maertens & Dr. Marieke Louis Jun 24, 2022

Marieke Louis and Lucile Maerten’s book, Why International Organizations Hate Politics: Depoliticizing the World, draws on the extensive literature on functionalism and the related topic of technocracy, on anti-politics and bureaucractic multilateralism, and the wider, crosssectional research on expertise, knowledge and technicization, to systematically analyse and shine new light on the less explored topic of depoliticization.

Through current and historical case studies they examine behind the facades to reveal the common structures, mechanisms and logics of the depoliticization process at work and point to the unintended consequences and impacts on the very issues that IOs were created to address.

Their argument is carefully constructed and very nuanced and they invite us to consider their whole book and to question everyday practices that may, as they say, “backlash”.

Marieke Louis is Associate Professor in Political Science and International Relations at Sciences Po Grenoble, PACTE, University Grenoble Alpes. Lucile Maertens is Senior Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations at IEP / CRHIM, University of Lausanne.

Resources

• Transcript: http://bitly.ws/sBna

• Louis, M. & Maertens, L. (2021). Why International Organizations Hate Politics. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9780429466984/international-organizations-hate-politics-marieke-louis-lucile-maertens

• Finnemore, M. and Barnett, M.N. (2004) Rules for the world: international organizations
in global politics. Cornell University Press.
• Hay, C. (2007) Why we hate politics (Vol. 5). Polity.
• Hay, C. (2014) “Depoliticisation as Process, Governance as Practice: What Did the ‘First Wave’ Get Wrong and Do We Need a ‘Second Wave’ to Put it Right?,” Policy and Politics 42, no. 2. 293–311.
• Human Development Index. UNDP. https://hdr.undp.org/data-center/humandevelopment-index#/indicies/HDI
• Keohane, R. O. (1978) “The Functional Theory of Politics. By David Mitrany. (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1975. Pp. xxv 294),” American Political Science Review. Cambridge University Press, 72(2), pp. 805–806. doi: 10.2307/1954263.
• Littoz-Monnet, A. (2017) The politics of expertise in international organizations. London: Routledge.
• Mérand, F. (2021) The Political Commissioner: A European Ethnography. Oxford University Press.
• Müller, B. (ed.) (2013) The gloss of harmony: the politics of policy‐making in multilateral organisations. London. Pluto Press.
• Ruwet, C. (2012) “La RSE négociée: règles du jeu et contenus. Le cas d'ISO 26000,” Négociations 2, no. 18 (2012): 93–108.
• Steffek, J. (2021) International Organization as Technocratic Utopia. Oxford University Press.
• Steffek J, Holthaus L. (2018) The social-democratic roots of global governance: Welfare internationalism from the 19th century to the United Nations. European Journal of International Relations. 24(1):106-129. doi:10.1177/1354066117703176.

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Vzr7xmBwokU

Content 

Speakers: Dr. Lucile Maertens & Dr. Marieke Louis

Host: Amy Smith

Editors & Producers: Amy Smith, Alma Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Alma Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander 

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Le rôle du Maroc au niveau multilatéral, avec Ambassadeur Omar Zniber. Jun 10, 2022

Cet épisode poursuit notre série de conversations avec des ambassadeurs auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève, où nous explorons leurs points de vue en tant que diplomates dans un système multilatéral et ce que l'ONU signifie pour eux aujourd'hui.

Notre directeur de la Bibliothèque et Archives des Nations Unies à Genève, Francesco Pisano, est rejoint par le représentant permanent et ambassadeur du Royaume du Maroc auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève et d'autres organisations internationales, Omar Zniber.

En 1956, le Royaume du Maroc a rejoint les Nations Unies. L'ambassadeur Zniber raconte le parcours historique du Maroc, les défis auxquels il est confronté aujourd'hui, ainsi que son rôle au niveau régional et mondial, tout en partageant comment il a commencé à travailler dans la diplomatie. Il évoque également les souhaits du Maroc pour la communauté internationale, exprimant l'importance de la coopération multilatérale et les défis auxquels le multilatéralisme est confronté aujourd'hui.

Ressources:

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/Morrocan-Ambassador-Omar-Zniber
Suivez la Mission permanente du Maroc auprès de l'ONU Genève sur Twitter : https://twitter.com/morocco_un

Où trouver cet épisode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
Youtube:

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Contenu

Intervenants: Omar Zniber et Francesco Pisano

Animatrice: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Réalisation et montage: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang, Natalie Alexander et Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Design des réseaux sociaux : Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Image de Omar Zniber: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang

Transcription: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang et Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque & Archives des Nations Unies à Genève

Le rôle des savoirs autochtones dans la lutte contre le changement climatique, avec Carine Ayélé Durand et Antine Sonde May 27, 2022

Les peuples autochtones sont les plus directement touchés par le changement climatique alors qu’ils protègent jusqu’à 80% de la biodiversité de la planète. Comment garantir leur implication dans les politiques internationales alors que la reconnaissance de ces peuples reste, encore aujourd’hui, un défi majeur ?

Dans cet épisode, nous accueillons Carine Ayélé Durand, conservatrice en chef, responsable de l’Unité Collections, et directrice ad intérim du Musée d’ethnographie de Genève (MEG) et Antine Sonde, Senior Fellow auprès de la Section Peuples Autochtones et Minorités du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies aux droits de l’homme (HCDH), pour parler des peuples autochtones face au changement climatique. Nos invités partagent avec nous des exemples concrets témoignant de l’impact direct du changement climatique sur les peuples autochtones et soulignent la nécessité d’intégrer leurs savoirs dans les prises de décisions.

Ressources:

Transcript: Transcript - Le rôle des savoirs autochtones dans la lutte contre le changement climatique
Injustice environnementale - Alternatives autochtones. Exposition temporaire (MEG) : https://www.meg.ch/fr/expositions/injustice-environnementale-alternatives-autochtones
Aide à la visite avec textes de l'exposition, portraits vidéos, audioguide et le conte « Le Prince et le Saumon : https://www.ville-ge.ch/meg/ieaa/index.php
Story map pour compléter les notions de réparation et de conflits abordés dans l'exposition : https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c9890fddaa744efaaf784c4caf9d199f
Activités du HCDH en faveur des peuples autochtones : https://www.ohchr.org/fr/Issues/IPeoples/Pages/OHCHRs-work.aspx
Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les Droits des Peuples autochtones : https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_fr.pdf

Où trouver cet épisode

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Intervenants: Carine Ayélé Durand et Antine Sonde

Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand

Réalisation et montage: Yuinshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Transcription: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang et Alma Rinaldi

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Naji Osman on youth, the UN, and building an inclusive multilateralism May 13, 2022

According to statistics from the United Nations, our world is home to 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 to 24, the largest generation of young people in recorded history. What is the role of youth in today’s multilateralism, as we look to the challenges we face in our present and our future?

In this episode, we are joined by Naji Osman, who in 2021 was designated as one of the three Swiss Youth Delegates to the United Nations. Naji is a student and research assistant in the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich, and is actively engaged in global political affairs, economic development and human rights.

Today he speaks with our Director Francesco Pisano, about his views on inclusive engagement, in particular, youth participation in multilateralism and how we can build intergenerational synergy to really make an impact as a global community.

Resources

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/Naji-Osman-on-youth-the-UN-and-building-an-inclusive-multilateralism

Learn more about the Office of the UN Secretary’s General’s Envoy on Youth: https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/

Find statistics on youth from across the UN system: https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/youth-statistics/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube:

Content 

Speakers: Naji Osman, Francesco Pisano 

Host: Natalie Alexander  

Editor & Producer: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang 

Social media designs: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander 

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Ambassador Galib Israfilov on Azerbaijan and enriching multilateralism for our collective future Apr 29, 2022

This episode of the #NextPagePod continues our series of conversations with Ambassadors to the United Nations Geneva, where we explore their experiences as diplomats in a multilateral system, and what the UN means for their countries today as we look to the multilateralism we need for our future.

Our Director at the UN Library & Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, is joined by the Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UN in Geneva, Galib Israfilov.

In March 1992, Azerbaijan joined the United Nations. With this year marking 30 years of accession, Ambassador Israfilov shares some of the history of the nation, its regional role today, and his own reflections on the importance of multilateralism from his experiences as both a bilateral and multilateral diplomat.

Resources

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/Ambassador-Israfilov-on-Azerbaijan-and-enriching-multilateralism

Follow the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UN Geneva on Twitter: https://twitter.com/azmissiongeneva and Ambassador Galib Israfilov: https://twitter.com/galib_is

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/QvRMvSgVnys

Content

Speakers: Ambassador Galib Ifralov, Francesco Pisano

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editors & Producers: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Image of Galib Ifralov: Dodge and Burn

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Director-General of UN Geneva Tatiana Valovaya on the International Day of Multilateralism & Diplomacy for Peace Apr 24, 2022

Today on the #NextPagePod we release a bonus episode to mark the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, established in 2018 by the UN General Assembly, and observed each year on 24 April.

At the heart of our podcast is the aim to enrich and promote understanding of the values of multilateralism and international cooperation. To mark this day, our Director at the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, speaks with the Director-General of UN Geneva, Tatiana Valovaya.

#MultileralismDay #MultilateralismMatters

Resources

Transcript
Learn more about "Our Common Agenda", an agenda of action designed to accelerate the implementation
of existing agreements: https://www.un.org/en/content/common-agenda-report/
Find out more about UN Geneva: https://www.ungeneva.org/en and Director-General Tatiana Valovaya: https://www.ungeneva.org/en/director-general

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/jyGtsFtB42Q

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Content

Speakers: Director-General of UN Geneva Tatiana Valovaya, Francesco Pisano

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander

Transcript: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang

Social Media Designs: Natalie Alexander

Image of the Director-General: UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré

Produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan on Armenia, multilateralism, and strengthening what unites us Apr 14, 2022

This episode continues our series of conversations with Ambassadors to the United Nations Geneva, where we explore their views as diplomats in a multilateral system and what the UN means for them today.

Our Director at the UN Library & Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, is joined by the Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the UN in Geneva, Andranik Hovhannisyan.

This year, 2022, Armenia marks 30 years of accession to the United Nations. Ambassador Hovhannisyan shares how he came to serve in diplomacy, as well as moments from Armenia’s history that have marked him the most. He also shares his view on Armenia’s experience with the multilateralism at the UN, and as a historian himself, his thoughts as multilateralism evolves in a changing world.

Resources

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/Armenia-multilateralism

Follow the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the UN Geneva on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Armembsuisse

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/VeVBSekEclw

Content

Speakers: Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, Francesco Pisano

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editors & Producers: Yunsi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Natalie Alexander

Image of Ambassador Hovhannisyan: Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN in Geneva

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

It Takes A Global Crisis: Episode 4 - Sustainable Cities Apr 01, 2022

Welcome to Episode 4 of 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab. In this last episode, we explore sustainable cities.

According to the United Nations, about 2 out of every 3 people will be living in cities or urban centres by 2050. Did it take a global crisis like the pandemic to highlight what we need for the future of cities? To ensure safe, livable, sustainable spaces? Let’s find out, as our host Edward Mishaud speaks with Dr. Agata Krause, Head of the 2030 Agenda and International Relations at the Center for Sustainable Development, Trondheim Kommune in Norway, and Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, the Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific.

Resources

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/It-Takes-A-Global-Crisis-Episode-4-Sustainable-Cities

Find out more about the Center for Sustainable Development with Trondheim Kommune in Norway: https://twitter.com/LearningSociTRD?s=20&t=u3INxevAMmIkrFVC3TcgtA
Find out more about United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific: https://uclg-aspac.org/en/
Learn more about the C40 Students Reinventing Cities competition: https://www.c40reinventingcities.org/en/students/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

YouTube: https://youtu.be/iJGrFQrGleE
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Speakers: Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi & Dr. Agata Krause

Host: Edward Mishaud

Editors: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Social Media: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova, Tiffany Verga, Yunshi (Daisy) Liang.

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Le multilatéralisme et la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel avec Lazare Eloundou Assomo Mar 18, 2022

Alors que les dégâts causés par les guerres et les conflits sont indubitablement dévastateurs, les tentatives de destruction du patrimoine culturel revêtent une valeur symbolique forte. Puissant outil identitaire et unificateur, la culture est fréquemment instrumentalisée lors de conflits armés pour diviser les communautés. Quel rôle peut alors jouer le multilatéralisme pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel ?

Dans cet épisode, nous accueillons Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Directeur du Centre du patrimoine mondial à l’UNESCO et ancien Directeur de l’Entité «Culture et situations d’urgence», pour discuter de cette question. Véritable homme de terrain, il partage son expérience au Mali, où il a mené la reconstruction des mausolées de Tombouctou, et souligne le besoin de mener des actions de terrain pour être au plus près des communautés affectées par les conflits. Enfin, il nous rappelle que la protection du patrimoine culturel est un enjeu de paix et de sécurité global, et nous présente les instruments législatifs et technologiques nécessaires à sa préservation.

Nous vous invitons donc à écouter cet épisode passionnant qui, nous l’espérons, vous rappellera le rôle crucial joué par la culture pour l’ensemble des communautés. Bonne écoute.

Ressources:

Transcription : https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/Le-multilateralisme-et-la-sauvegarde-du-patrimoine-culturel
La culture dans les situations d’urgence : https://fr.unesco.org/themes/culture-situations-durgence
Fonds d’urgence pour le patrimoine : https://fr.unesco.org/themes/protecting-our-heritage-and-fostering-creativity/Fonds-d%E2%80%99urgence-pour-le-patrimoine
Initiative Faire revivre l’esprit de Mossoul : https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/baghdad/revivemosul Initiative Li Beirut : https://fr.unesco.org/fieldoffice/beirut/libeirut
Convention de La Haye de 1954 pour la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé : http://www.unesco.org/new/fr/culture/themes/armed-conflict-and-heritage/convention-and-protocols/1954-hague-convention/ Accord UNESCO-UNITAR (UNOSAT) : https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/news/unesco-and-unitar-unosat-team-protect-cultural-heritage-latest-geo-spatial-technologies

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Intervenant: Lazare Eloundou Assomo

Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand

Réalisation et montage: Natalie Alexander & Kelly le Normand

Transcription: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang et Maria Bolotnikov

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It Takes a Global Crisis: Episode 3 - Social Protection Mar 04, 2022

Welcome to Episode 3 of 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab. In this episode, we explore social protection.

Host Edward Mishaud is joined by Christina Behrendt, Head of the Social Policy Unit at the International Labour Organization, and Dr. Kate Philip, Programme Lead for the Presidential Employment Stimulus in South Africa.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put social protection in the spotlight, inviting us to reflect on social protection policy not only in times of crisis but also in everyday life. What exactly is social protection? What have we learned from countries’ policy responses to the crisis? How does a robust social protection system contribute to individual, community and collective wellbeing? And what can we learn in order to strengthen these systems for future events?

Did it take a global crisis to highlight the critical and multi-dimensional role of social protection? Let’s find out.

Resources

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/transcripts/It-Takes-A-Global-Crisis-Episode-3-Social-Protection

Find out more about Christina Behrendt, Head of the Social Policy Unit at the International Labour Organization. Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/csbehrendt
Find out more about the International Labour Organization’s Work in social protection: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/social-security/lang--en/index.htm
ILO. 2021. World Social Protection Report 2020–22: Social Protection at the Crossroads – in Pursuit of a Better Future: https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@dgreports/@dcomm/@publ/documents/publication/wcms_817572.pdf
Resources on social protection and the COVID-19 crisis: ILO | Social Protection Platform (social-protection.org)
Find out more about the Presidential Employment Stimulus in South Africa: https://pres-employment.openup.org.za/img/Presidential%20Employment%20Stimulus%20Review%20and%20Introduction%20to%20Phase%202.pdf
Visit the ESCAP Social Protection Toolbox: www.socialprotection-toolbox.org

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

YouTube: https://youtu.be/U8Hwo9PjGqE

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SDG Lab website: About SDG Lab — SDG Lab

Content

Speakers: Christina Behrendt & Kate Philip

Host: Edward Mishaud

Editors: Yunshi (Daisy) Liang & Natalie Alexander

Social Media: Natalie Alexander

Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova, Tiffany Verga, Yunshi (Daisy) Liang.

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Building A Just World Order, with Dr. Alfred de Zayas Feb 18, 2022

In this episode, the #NextPagePod welcomes Dr. Alfred de Zayas, the first person to serve as the UN Human Rights Council's Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order, a role he assumed from May 2012 to April 2018.

Dr. de Zayas has a background in history and law, with expertise in civil and political rights. He completed his Juris Doctor at Harvard, and his doctorate in history from the University of Göttingen in Germany. Among his many roles, his latest is as a Professor at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations.

He joins host Tiffany Verga to share his latest book, Building a Just World Order. What does this mean and why should it matter as we reflect on the future of multilateralism? He shares his experiences as an Independent Expert, which led to 14 reports which he presented to the UN Human Rights Council and the General Assembly. These reports are compiled in his new book, together with 25 principles of international order for the UN system, which he recommends as holistic and interconnected ways for moving forward to ensure peace, human rights and sustainable development for all.

We also hear why he continues to have hope in multilateralism.

Resources

Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch)

Find out more about Dr. Alfred de Zayas at his Human Rights Corner website: https://dezayasalfred.wordpress.com/
Find out more about his book, Building A Just World Order: https://www.claritypress.com/product/building-a-just-world-order/

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/7H_AH97E2z4

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Content

Speaker: Dr. Alfred de Zayas

Host: Tiffany Verga

Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander

Social Media & Transcript: Natalie Alexander & Yunshi (Daisy) Liang

Produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

It Takes a Global Crisis: Episode 2 - Environment and Social Resilience Feb 04, 2022

Welcome to Episode 2 of 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab. In this episode we look at the environment and social resilience.

We're joined by David Smith, Chief Economist and Regional Coordinator of UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for the SDGs (PEA), UNEP Africa Office, and Akanksha Khatri, Head of the Nature Action Agenda, World Economic Forum (WEF). Together with host Edward Mishaud, they explore how COVID-19 has shed new light on our understanding of society's critical link with the environment. They discuss the link between economic growth and environmental sustainability, and what needs to change to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

So, did it take a global crisis to realize our own health is linked to the health of our planet?

Let's find out.

Resources

Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch)

Find out more about David Smith, Chief Economist and Regional Coordinator for the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for the SDGs (PEA), UNEP Africa Office: Click here.
Find out more about Akanksha Khatri, Head of the Nature Action Agenda, World Economic Forum (WEF): Click here.
Find out more about the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for the SDGs (PEA): Click here.
The UpLink: https://uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/
1 Trillion Trees - 1t.org: https://www.1t.org/
Global Risks Report: https://www.weforum.org/global-risks/reports
100 million farmers: 100 Million Farmers | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/32QMmWjSHg4

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SDG Lab website: About SDG Lab — SDG Lab

Content

Speakers: David Smith and Akanksha Khatri

Host: Edward Mishaud

Editors: Tiffany Verga & Yunshi (Daisy) Liang

Social Media: Natalie Alexander & Marlène Borlant

Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova & Tiffany Verga, Yunshi (Daisy) Liang.

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

Costa Rica, transformative change, and the power of multilateralism with Ambassador Catalina Devandas Aguilar Jan 21, 2022

Happy New Year from the UN Library & Archives Geneva!

This episode continues our conversations with Ambassadors to the UN in Geneva. Our Director, Francesco Pisano, is joined by the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN Geneva, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, who arrived in Geneva in late 2020.

She takes us on a fascinating exploration of the history of Costa Rica, its role in the region, and some of its main priorities today that can be examples for the rest of the world, from migration solutions to social protection, green policies and biodiversity, women’s participation, human rights and peace.

And, as one of a small number of countries without a standing army, she shares her assessment of Costa Rica’s experience at the UN today, and how the country’s commitment to peace influences its views on multilateralism and collective security.

Resources

Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch)

Follow Ambassador Devandas Aguilar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CataDevandas

Follow the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the UN Geneva on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CRONUGVA

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/wUdt7ziY0V0

Content

Speakers: Ambassador Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Francesco Pisano

Host: Tiffany Verga

Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

It Takes a Global Crisis: Episode 1 - Digitalization & Connectivity, a COVID-driven race Jan 07, 2022

Welcome to Episode 1 of 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

In this episode on digitalization and connectivity, we're joined by Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou, the Minister Special Advisor to President of Niger and CEO of the National Agency for Information Society (ANSI). Together, they explore the impact of COVID-19 on connectivity and digitalization across the world, and whether progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals has been accelerated or disadvantaged through the pandemic.

So, did it take a global crisis to advance digitization and connectivity? Let's find out.

Note: This podcast, recorded on 6 October 2021, mentions 3.7 billion people, or 51% of the world’s population, remain unconnected to the Internet (Source: ITU Facts and Figures 2020). In December 2021, ITU's latest Facts and Figures 2021 report revealed that the estimated number of people who have used the Internet has surged to 4.9 billion in 2021 (63%), from an estimated 4.1 billion in 2019. However, in 2021, an estimated 37 per cent of the world's population – or 2.9 billion people – have still never used the Internet.

Resources

Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch)

Find out more about Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the ITU: Click here.
Find out more about Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou, Minister Special Advisor to President of Niger and CEO of National Agency for Information Society (ANSI): Click here.
Find out more about the 'Building Smart Villages: A Blueprint – as Piloted in Niger': Click here.
Sustainable Development Goals: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org)
The 2030 Agenda: The Sustainable Development Agenda - United Nations Sustainable Development

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Youtube: https://youtu.be/wUdt7ziY0V0

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Content

Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou

Host: Edward Mishaud

Editor: Tiffany Verga

Social Media: Tiffany Verga & Marlène Borlant

Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova & Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

It Takes a Global Crisis: Episode 0 - Introduction Dec 20, 2021

Did it take a global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic for us to see the challenges to reaching Agenda 2030? To set in motion solutions for sustainable development for all? Welcome to 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

In this introductory episode, we're joined by Nadia Isler, Director of the SDG Lab and Francesco Pisano, the Director of the Library & Archives, to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways accelerated sustainable development solutions, but also highlighted the challenges, gaps, and limitations of progress.

Throughout the series, we'll be talking to a range of experts and practitioners--as they work both on the ground and in advancing policy--about their experiences across the themes of digitalization and connectivity, the environment as a key to social resilience, social protection and sustainable cities.

So, did it take a global crisis?

Join us for the first episode on 7 January 2022 to find out.

Resources

SDG Lab website: About SDG Lab — SDG Lab
Find out more about Nadia Isler, Director of the SDG Lab: Nadia Isler
Find out more about Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives: Francesco Pisano - MEIG Programme
Sustainable Development Goals: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org)
The 2030 Agenda: The Sustainable Development Agenda - United Nations Sustainable Development

Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=18980

Where to listen to this episode

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2QYzMy3C0

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SDG Lab

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Content

Speakers: Nadia Isler and Francesco Pisano

Hosts: Natalie Alexander and Edward Mishaud

Editor: Tiffany Verga

Social Media: Tiffany Verga & Marlène Borlant

Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova & Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

Hidden Figures in Women’s International Human Rights, with Ellen Chesler, Fatima Sator and Dan Plesch Dec 10, 2021

This episode brings us on a journey of archaeology. Not the type with shovels and brushes, but rather a restorative archaeology that sheds light on the stories of women who are not well known in the history books.

We speak with Fatima Sator, Ellen Chesler and Dan Plesch, two of the authors and the co-editor of a new book published this year called Women and the UN: A New History of Women’s International Human Rights. It documents the stories of influential women, many from the global south, who dedicated their work to ensuring women’s human rights were recorded in UN conventions, treaties and documents. Despite this work, there is very little known about them and their contribution.

Fatima Sator is a communications specialist at International Committee of the Red Cross, author and gender equality researcher at School of Oriental and African Studies University of London, or SOAS.

Ellen Chesler is an author and Senior Fellow at CUNY's Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. They both contributed chapters to the book.

Dan Plesch is a co-editor of this volume, together with Rebecca Adami. He is the Director of the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS.

We talk about why documenting these stories of women in our history matters for our understanding of multilateralism, and consider how we define multilateralism might to evolve to fully comprehend the contribution of women to key multilateral decisions and documents that exist today.

Episode Transcript

Access the transcript here.

Open Access Book

“Women and the UN: A New History of Women’s International Human Rights” - Open Access version online: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003036708/women-un-rebecca-adami-dan-plesch

Book Resources

Project Page for Women and the UN: https://www.soas.ac.uk/cisd/research/women-in-diplomacy/women-in-the-un-charter/
Open Global Rights article on the book: https://www.openglobalrights.org/women-and-the-un-a-new-history-of-womens-international-human-rights/?lang=English
TEDx PlaceDesNations talk with Fatima Sator and Elise Diettrichson - "These women changed your life": These Women Changed Your Life | Elise Luhr Dietrichson & Fatima Sator | TEDxPlaceDesNationsWomen
"Women founders of the UN" - SOAS conference with Rebecca Adami
Women and Girls Rising: Progress and resistance around the world, edited by Ellen Chesler and Terry McGovern: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781315708379/women-girls-rising-ellen-chesler-terry-mcgovern

Content

Speakers: Ellen Chesler, Fatima Sator and Dan Plesch

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Forging a Seat at the Table for Youth at COP with Holly Crockford Nov 26, 2021

As thousands of people ascended into Glasgow to attend COP26, young people fought to have their voices heard. But beyond COP, how do we ensure youth have a seat at the climate table not just now but always?

For the month of November, #NextPagePod has gone green in support of COP26. So far we've featured conversations exploring climate issues, youth activism, the science behind the policy and of course talked about what role multilateralism plays in the future of our planet. In this final episode, we are going back to what inspired this series in the first place, COP26, as we talk to one of the young Australian delegates on the final day of the conference.

In this episode, we talk to Holly Crockford to hear what she has learned on the ground from a youth perspective but also what she hopes to see after the conference ends. Holly is a young Australian climate leader who is the co-founder of Climate Force and Foundations for Tomorrow an organization powered by the Global Shapers Community, she is also involved with AYFICE (Australian Youth For International Climate Engagement) and has a background in pro-bono law and community volunteering. In this conversation we explore youth accessibility to the conference, what actions Holly wants to see beyond COP and the type of climate leadership she'd like to see.

Resources:

Find out more about Holly: Holly Crockford — QUT Law Society

Connect with Holly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-j-crockford-364003138/

ClimateForce website: https://www.theclimateforce.org/

Connect with AYFICE:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLTAoW_y2F2z5zd2WJHVsA
Facebook: Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement (AYFICE) Network (facebook.com)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12489212/

Find out more about the Global Shapers Community: https://www.globalshapers.org/

What platforms to find us on:

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary

https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary

Content: 

Speakers: Holly Crockford & Tiffany Verga

Host: Tiffany Verga

Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga

Social media designs: Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

When Climate Science Meets Policy with Dr Debra Roberts Nov 19, 2021

With policymakers needing scientific evidence to guide their decisions on topics such as public health and the climate, how do we ensure science makes its way into policy?

For the month of November, #NextPagePod is going green in support of COP26. We will feature conversations exploring climate issues, youth activism, explore the science behind the policy and of course talk about what role multilateralism plays in the future of our planet.

In this episode, we speak to Dr Debra Roberts about the intersection of science and policy, the bridge builders helping open the communication lines between both worlds and what the future of science multilateralism will hopefully look like.

Dr Roberts is currently the Head of the Sustainable and Resilient City Initiatives Unit in the eThekwini Municipality in Durban, and prior to this post she established the Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Department in eThekwini and was selected as the first Chief Resilience Officer in 2013.

She was also involved in both the fifth and sixth assessment of the IPCC report has led the Chapter 8 (Urban Areas) section and contributed to Chapter 12 (Africa) on the fifth assessment report. For the sixth assessment report, she became the Co-Chair of Working Group 2 and her team is looking to release their report next year. She also brings to this discussion several years of negotiating experience having sat on various international advisory boards advising on climate issues.

Resources:

Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch)

Find out more about Debra: https://www.ipcc.ch/people/debra-roberts/

Visit the IPCC website: IPCC — Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

View the latest IPCC report: AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2022 — IPCC

AR5 Synthesis Assessment IPCC report: AR5 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2014 — IPCC

The eThekwini Sustainable and Resilient City Initiatives Unit: Durban’s Resilience Strategy

What platforms to find us on:

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary

https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary

Content: 

Speakers: Dr Debra Roberts & Tiffany verga

Host: Tiffany Verga

Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga

Social media designs: Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Youth Action for the Future of Water with Garvita Gulhati Nov 12, 2021

In this episode, we invite you to ask yourself what water means to you and what role it plays in your everyday life. How does our relationship with water impact our communities and our future?

In this episode, we are joined by Garvita Gulhati an Indian environmentalist, Forbes 30 under 30 Asia member and founder of 'Why Waste?', an organization that aims to change people's mindsets towards the water after experiencing the devastating impacts of water shortage in her community in India. Today, 'Why Waste?' is India's largest youth-led organization working towards the conservation of water.

Resources:

Find our more about Why Waste? www.whywaste.io Download the Why Waste? app: app.whywaste.io Read the book online: https://storyweaver.org.in/publishers/4116-why-waste Learn more about the We The Change Now campaign: wethechangenow.com.

What platforms to find us on:

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary

https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary

Content:

Speakers: Garvita Gulhati & Natalie Alexander

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga

Social media designs: Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Le rôle du Cameroun dans le multilatéralisme d’aujourd’hui et de demain, avec Ambassadeur Salomon Eheth Oct 29, 2021

Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir pour cet épisode l’Ambassadeur et Représentant de la Mission permanente de la République du Cameroun auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies et des autres organisations internationales à Genève, Monsieur Salomon EHETH. Il est rejoint par notre Directeur, Francesco Pisano, dans le studio pour une conversation fascinante sur l’histoire de son pays et la place actuelle du Cameroun dans le contexte politique et stratégique en Afrique. Il partage aussi ses réflexions sur le rôle du Cameroun et le continent africain dans le multilatéralisme d’aujourd’hui et de demain.

Nous espérons que vous apprécierez cet épisode, bonne écoute !

Ressources :

Ambassador Salomon Eheth: https://bit.ly/3mkBT0d

Transcription: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=18512

Contenu :

Intervenant: Francesco Pisano

Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand

Réalisation et montage: Kelly Le Normand, Natalie Alexander, Katrine Lyngso & Tiffany Verga

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

The Rising Role of Youth in Multilateralism with Maria Isabelle Wieser Oct 15, 2021

How should the UN involve and include young people in multilateralism? How can young people benefit from mentorship? And, are youth content with the pace of global governance?
In this episode, Maria Isabelle Wieser, the former Deputy Director of Foraus and former Head of the Think Tank Hub joined the #NextPagePod for a discussion about the role of youth in multilateralism, barriers to diversity for young voices and how to best meaningfully engage youth in the decisions of today.
Foraus is a Swiss think tank that advocates for constructive foreign policy and informative dialogue. They provide a platform for young people to access and contribute to a foreign policy outside of the current political party system and publish scientific-based policy recommendations. Currently, there are over 120 volunteers across 12 different thematic groups and 9 regional groups with the two central hubs located in Geneva and Zurich.
In discussion with the Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, Maria Isabelle explores her experiences navigating the foreign policy scene in Geneva from being bombarded by meetings in her first year to managing a young team throughout a pandemic. She also discusses the current limitations for young people to access international organizations and what needs to be done to best engage young people beyond surface-level meetings.

Resources:

More about Maria Isabelle Wieser:

Maria Isabelle Wieser – Foraus

Making Gender Work: The International Dimensions of Labour Market Inequality in Switzerland Making Gender Work (foraus.ch)

Where to find Foraus:

More about Foraus: Foraus – foraus

Facebook : @forausthinktank / @ThinkTankHubGeneva

Twitter : @foraus / @ThinkTankHub_CH

LinkedIn : Foraus - Swiss forum on foreign policy

Transcript: click here

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Content:

Speakers: Maria Isabelle Wieser & Francesco Pisano

Host: Tiffany Verga

Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga

Social media designs: Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

The Crossroads of Multiculturalism & Multilateralism with Ambassador Federico Villegas of Argentina Oct 01, 2021

How did Argentina’s multicultural society shape how they approach multilateralism? And how did Argentina contribute to the human rights law we know today?

In this episode, Ambassador Federico Villegas, the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations Office at Geneva joined the #NextPagePod for a discussion around the history of Argentina and how diversity has shaped the country today.

Before being appointed to Geneva, Mr. Villegas has had an expansive career in foreign services as a career diplomat and lawyer. Appointed as the Argentinian Ambassador to Mozambique in 2016, he was then appointed as the Director-General of Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina from 2012 to 2016 and as a Representative to the Southern Common Market in Uruguay from 2008 to 2011.

In discussion with Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, Mr. Villegas talks about his experience as a UN Disarmament fellow, Argentina’s relations with neighbouring America and how immigration in Argentina created a turning point for society. He also talked about military coups, and how periods in the country’s history led to a new human rights wave dedicated to the enforced disappearances of persons.

Resources:

More about Ambassador Villegas:

https://unctad.org/node/33987

Transcript: click here

Listen to us also on:

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy

Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary

https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary

Content:

Speakers: Ambassador Federico Villegas & Francesco Pisano

Host: Tiffany Verga

Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga

Social media designs: Tiffany Verga

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Media, Truth and Power at the League of Nations with Carolyn Biltoft Sep 17, 2021

In this episode, Professor Carolyn Biltoft considers how you do global intellectual history and the need for analysis, as she talks about her book, A Violent Peace: Media, Truth and Power at the League of Nations (2021, University of Chicago Press).

Looking through the League of Nations, a longed-for project of international peace and cooperation, Biltoft is interested in examining what is this thing called mass media. In her critique of the information system, she looks at how it transforms our relation to power and interacts with our fears, anxieties, and our longing for certainty.

We talk about language, money and the press and uncover stories from the time of the League of Nations about Esperanto, typewriters, time-capsules, pneumatic tubes, money, counterfeiting, branding and advertising. We also talk about the tragedy of the suicide of Stefan Lux during the Assembly on 3 July 1936 to bring attention to the horrors occurring in Nazi Germany.

Carolyn Biltoft encourages us to hold open what we can never know, to be curious and to keep asking.

Resources:

Biltoft, C. N. (2021). A Violent Peace: Media, Truth and Power at the League of Nations. University of Chicago Press: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/V/bo80675830.html

Biltoft, C. N. (2020). The anatomy of credulity and incredulity: A hermeneutics of misinformation, Misinformation Review. Harvard Kennedy School. https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/the-anatomy-of-credulity-and-incredulity-or-a-hermeneutics-of-misinformation/

More about professor Biltoft: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/faculty/carolyn-biltoft

Transcript: here

Content:

Speakers: Amy Smith and Carolyn Biltoft

Host: Amy Smith

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso and Amy Smith

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

L‘héritage de Gustave Revilliod, des capsules temporelles aux Nations Unies avec Anne-Claire Schumacher Aug 27, 2021

Pour l’épisode 59 de The Next Page, nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Anne-Claire Schumacher pour parler de Gustave Revilliod, du Musée Ariana et de leur lien avec les Nations Unies.

Conservatrice en chef au Musée Ariana, le musée suisse de la céramique et du verre, Anne-Claire Schumacher nous propose un regard nouveau sur l’héritage de Gustave Revilliod et son influence sur la Genève internationale. Elle nous dévoile également le contenu des mystérieuses capsules temporelles cachées par Gustave Revilliod et dont deux sont retrouvées en 1933 et 1936, respectivement, par des ouvriers de la Société des Nations. Enfin, elle nous rappelle l’importance de la culture et de l’Histoire pour améliorer le présent et favoriser une plus grande ouverture au monde.

Ressources :

Musée Ariana : http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/ariana/

Gustave Revilliod : https://bit.ly/3xYnnhx

Parc Ariana : https://www.ungeneva.org/fr/about/palais-des-nations/ariana-park

Contenu :

Intervenant: Anne-Claire Schumacher

Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand

Réalisation et montage: Kelly Le Normand, Natalie Alexander & Katrine Lyngso

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

Cooperative Security amid multilateral doubt with Thomas Greminger Aug 20, 2021

This episode of the #NextPagePod addresses the paradoxical reality that while we face a growing number of systemic security challenges that can only be solved collaboratively, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, there is also an increasing amount of unilateral policies and political will globally.
Our Director Francesco Pisano welcomes Thomas Greminger to the studio to talk about what cooperative security means, and where it can be beneficially applied. As a security expert, the current Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and former Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), he argues that collaboration is the best-proven way to fight our current security challenges and prepare against future security risks.

Resources:

More about Geneva Centre for Security Policy: https://www.gcsp.ch/

More about Ambassador Thomas Greminger:  https://www.gcsp.ch/our-experts/ambassador-thomas-greminger

Follow Greminger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thgreminger

Transcript: Here

Content:

Speakers: Ambassador Thomas Greminger & Francesco Pisano

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Women in Tech: why it matters with Doreen Bogdan-Martin Aug 06, 2021

This episode of the #NextPagePod brings you a timely conversation between the Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, Doreen Bogdan-Martin and our Director Francesco Pisano about women in tech.

As the first woman in ITU’s history to hold a top elected management position, Doreen Bogdan-Martin speaks about her experience as a female leader in the male-dominated tech sector, why the industry can be discouraging for women, why the industry perpetuates gender bias, and tech ethics.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin asserts that putting more emphasis on people-centered technology is key to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and helping people live better lives. She also enlightens us on how the Bureau makes substantial efforts to encourage young people’s participation in the sector, not only as beneficiaries but as creators and changemakers.

Resources:

Follow Doreen Bogdan-Martin on Twitter at @DoreenBogdan

Or the BDT Director's Twitter here @ITUBDTDirector

Find Doreen Bogdan-Martin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreentbogdan/

Find more info about Bogdan-Martin here: https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/bdt-director/Pages/Biography.aspx

More about ITU: www.ITU.int

The EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age: https://www.equalsintech.org/

The International Gender Champions (IGC): https://genderchampions.com/

Women@theTable : https://www.womenatthetable.net/

School connectivity effort (GIGA): https://gigaconnect.org/

“Building Smart Villages: A Blueprint”: https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/News/2020/06/12/13/32/Niger-launches-Smart-Village-project

Generation Connect Initiative: https://www.itu.int/generationconnect

Transcript: here

Content:

Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin & Francesco Pisano

Host: Katrine Lyngso

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Repenser les études internationales et du développement avec Marie-Laure Salles Jul 23, 2021

Pour l’épisode 56, nous sommes très heureux d’accueillir Marie-Laure Salles, qui nous parle des interactions complexes entre le monde dès l’économie et la société et de la nécessité de former les jeunes autrement, si nous voulons « changer la culture du monde » et faire face aux enjeux du futur.

Marie-Laure Salles est une sociologue et universitaire renommée qui est, depuis septembre 2020, la directrice de l’Institut des Hautes Études et du Développement (l’IHEID) à Genève.

Dans cet épisode, Marie-Laure Salles partage sa vision sur la manière dont les étudiants doivent être préparé au monde de demain d’une manière radicalement différente de celle qui prévaut aujourd’hui.

L’épisode permet également de comprendre comment un plan d’action commun entre l’Organisation des Nations Unis à Genève et l’IHEID, qui partagent un lien historique, va permettre de concrétiser en partie de cette vision. Marie-Laure Salles insiste en particulier sur la nécessité de mettre en place des mécanismes qui permettront aux jeunes générations d’affirmer leurs idées auprès de l’ONU et de se faire entendre au sein de l’Organisation.

Ressources

Plus d'infos sur Marie-Laure Salles: https://g.co/kgs/5KWXtG

Retrouvez Marie-Laure Salles sur Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielauredjelic/

Retrouvez Marie-Laure Salles sur Twitter : https://twitter.com/mlevasalles

Consultez les recherches de Marie-Laure Salles : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=g1JxoogAAAAJ

Transcription ici

Contenu :

Intervenant: Marie-Laure Salles

Animatrice: Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert

Réalisation et montage: Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, Natalie Alexander & Katrine Lyngso

Francesco Pisano pour l’introduction

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

Neutrality and vulnerable states with Ambassador Nasir Andisha of Afghanistan Jul 09, 2021

What is neutrality and why it is beneficial for some states? How do geopolitical tensions influence Afghanistan's potential for permanent neutrality?

In episode 55 of the #NextPagePod, our director Francesco Pisano spoke to Dr Nasir A. Andisha, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the UN in Geneva, about Afghanistan's periods of neutrality which have coincided with periods of stability and peace.

Dr Andisha is also the author of Neutrality and Vulnerable States, which analyses the concept and practice of neutrality from an academic and historical perspective. In this conversation, the ambassador also gave us his perspective of Afghanistan's future in light of the US's withdrawal of all its troops and how this can affect its prospects of regional neutrality.

Resources:

Follow Dr. Andisha on Twitter https://twitter.com/AndishaNasir

Neutrality and Vulnerable States: https://bit.ly/36n6NfW

More about Dr. Andisha: https://www.geneva.mfa.af/en/the-embassy/ambassador-s-biography.html

Transcript: here

Content:

Speakers: Dr. Nasir A. Andisha & Francesco Pisano

Host: Katrine Lyngso

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

L’histoire du multilatéralisme et des organisations internationales à Genève avec Olga Hidalgo-Weber Jun 25, 2021

Pour cet épisode, nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Olga Hidalgo-Weber pour parler de l’ouvrage publié sous sa direction et celle de Bernard Lescaze intitulé «100 ans de multilatéralisme à Genève. De la SdN à l’ONU », paru en 2020 aux éditions Suzanne Hurter.

Olga Hidalgo-Weber, en tant qu’historienne et chargée de cours à l’Université de Genève, nous communique sa passion pour l’histoire et partage avec nous son érudition et sa vision sur le multilatéralisme. Elle nous explique, en particulier, quelles sont les nouvelles approches développées dans le domaine de la recherche historique sur les organisations internationales. Elle nous illustre comment cet ouvrage collectif porte un regard nouveau sur la Société des Nations et le multilatéralisme en général. Elle s’exprime également sur la résilience du système multilatéral et sur certains acteurs emblématiques du multilatéralisme. Enfin, elle nous offre un court exposé sur l'institutionnalisation du multilatéralisme en prenant l’exemple du secrétariat international.

Cet épisode permet de mieux comprendre comment l'histoire du multilatéralisme peut se confondre avec l'histoire des organisations internationales.

Ressources

Plus d'infos sur Hidalgo-Weber: https://www.unige.ch/lettres/istge/corps-enseignant/hco/hidalgo-weber-olga/

Retrouvez Olga sur Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-hidalgo-weber/?originalSubdomain=ch

La Grande-Bretagne et l’Organisation internationale du travail: https://bit.ly/3vRk7mN

Livre « 100 ans de multilatéralisme à Genève de la SdN à l’ONU », éditions Hurter : https://www.editions-hurter.ch/produit/100-ans-de-multilateralisme-a-geneve-de-la-sdn-a-lonu/

Livre « 100 ans de multilatéralisme à Genève de la SdN à l’ONU », UN Global Search: https://bit.ly/2SizDut

Evénement « Genève, ville internationale. De la Société des Nations à l'ONU, 100 ans de multilatéralisme (1920-2020) » : https://mediaserver.unige.ch/play/142340

Contenu

Intervenant: Olga Hidalgo-Weber

Animatrice: Hermine Diebolt

Réalisation et montage: Hermine Diebolt, Natalie Alexander & Katrine Lyngso

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

Harnessing economics for humanitarian action with Gilles Carbonnier Jun 11, 2021

In this episode, Gilles Carbonnier joined the #NextPagePod for a conversation about applying economic tools and methods to improve humanitarian responses to armed conflicts and disasters.

Carbonnier is a specialist in the domain of humanitarian response with expertise on several levels. Carbonnier is a Professor of Development Economics at the Graduate Institute whose research focuses mainly on the economics of humanitarian crises and the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Carbonnier also has vast experience as a practitioner in the field of humanitarian missions, in countries including Iraq and Egypt. In this episode, the economist explains how these levels of humanitarian work corporate and especially how economics can contribute to a better understanding of the side effects and contributions of humanitarians.

Carbonnier also explained economics can bring valuable contributions to solving armed conflicts in interdisciplinary dialogue with phycologists, anthropologists, historians, and political scientists.

Resources:

Follow Carbonnier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcarbonniericrc

Read more about Carbonnier: https://www.icrc.org/en/person/gilles-carbonnier

Humanitarian Economics: War, Disaster, and the Global Aid Market: https://bit.ly/3xbYsqG

Rebel Economies: Warlords, Insurgents, Humanitarians: https://bit.ly/3vc75Qw

Reason, emotion, compassion: can altruism survive professionalisation in the humanitarian sector: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25439560/

The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith: https://www.adamsmith.org/the-theory-of-moral-sentiments

Households in Conflict Network: https://hicn.org/

Cash Learning Partnership: https://www.calpnetwork.org/

Centre for Economic Policy Research: https://cepr.org/

Transcript: Here

Content:

Speakers: Gilles Carbonnier & Francesco Pisano

Host: Katrine Lyngso

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Diversity in youth voice with Alicia Joho #KnowledgeRising May 28, 2021

Why does multilateralism matter to young people? And how do we create inclusive and diverse participation of young people in multilateral efforts? In this episode, Natalie Alexander poses these questions and many more to Alicia Joho as a part of our #KnowledgeRising series.
Alicia Joho is a student studying a Dual Master's degree in International Relations, Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at the London School of Economics and Sciences Po, a former Swiss youth delegate to the United Nations, Communications Director at STEAR and an intern at the UN's gender unit of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.

Tune in to this conversation about diversity in youth voice, accounts of how young people are already shaping the future of multilateralism and getting beyond "token" representation.

Resources:

Follow Alicia Joho on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliciajoho

Find Alicia Joho on Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciajoho/?originalSubdomain=ch

Youth Delegate Program: www.youthrep.ch

Find the Youth Delegate Program Guide: here

STEAR: https://www.stearthinktank.com/

Transcript: Here

Content:

Speakers: Natalie Alexander & Alicia Joho

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Invisible history and the Institution of International Order with Prof. Alanna O’Malley May 14, 2021

The historian Professor Alanna O’Malley from Leiden University, joined us at The Next Page to tell us more about her work as Chair of United Nations Studies in Peace and Justice and to explore some of the themes in the cross-disciplinary volume she co-edited on The Institution of International Order, tracing the period from the 1920s to the 1970s and spanning the transition from the League of Nations to the United Nations. She discusses the history of internationalism and the dynamic, complex forces at play around these two organisations as global platforms. Professor O’Malley also talks of her current research on the invisible history of the UN and the Global South.

Resources:

Professor O'Malley's bio: https://bit.ly/2QdzN58
Tracing the Invisible History of the Global South and the United Nations: https://bit.ly/2RR1X6m

The Institution of International Order: From the League of Nations to the United Nations: https://bit.ly/3uF8MGR

TedTalk: "The United Nations: From Blue Helmets to Blue Skies" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng2TltnSDmU

The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire by Susan Pedersen: https://bit.ly/3hppl5F

The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations by Paul Kennedy: https://bit.ly/2QelKMK

The End of Empire and the Ideological Origins of the United Nations by Mark M. Mazower: https://bit.ly/3borbjC

Transcript here

Content:

Speakers: Amy Smith & Professor Alanna O'Malley

Host: Amy Smith

Editor & Producer: Katrine Lyngso

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Dr. Elizabeth Sáenz on the interconnectivity of the Sustainable Development Goals Apr 30, 2021

Dr. Elizabeth Sáenz joined The Next Page for a conversation on the interconnection between the Sustainable Development Goals. As a pediatrician and liaison officer for the United Nations Organization on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the WHO, Dr. Sáenz specializes in drug dependence treatment, with a special focus on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Speaking on this issue from the perspective of the SDGs, Dr. Sáenz explores how quality education, gender equality and even decent work and economic growth are all intertwined within this context. She highlights the need for greater compassion and understanding, the role that everyone can play towards raising awareness, and the vastly multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary nature of the ongoing efforts in prevention and treatment. Additionally, she speaks on the unique but collaborative roles of the UNODC and the WHO in advancing the conversation on this topic, through the lens of justice and health.

A fascinating conversation that shines a light on the interconnectedness of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the role that everyone can play, we hope this episode brings you new insights and perspectives.

Resources 

Twitter – Dr. Sáenz: https://twitter.com/drelisaenz?lang=en

UNODC and the SDGs: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/about-unodc/sustainable-development-goals/sdgs-index.html

UNODC Drug Prevention and Treatment: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/drug-prevention-and-treatment/index.html

UNODC 2021-2025 Strategy: https://www.unodc.org/documents/commissions/CND/CND_Sessions/CND_63Reconvened/ECN72020_CRP22_ECN152020_CRP3_V2007057.pdf

UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/strategy/africa-vision.html

Transcript here

Content

Speakers: Karen Lee & Elizabeth Sáenz

Host/Editor: Karen Lee

Producers: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngso

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Dr. Katharina Rietzler on recovering Women’s Thought in International Relations Apr 16, 2021

In this episode, historian, author and researcher Katharina Rietzler joins Francesco Pisano to talk about her new book called Women's International Thought: A new history. Dr Rietzler co-wrote the book after her research revealed that numerous women in history have researched and published in the field of international public affairs but only a few were present in the documented history of international relations as a disciple and in international thought.

Although the author pays tribute to otherwise marginalised female thinkers in the book, she also stressed the importance of not predetermining, romanticising and generalising women’s intersectional contributions purely on their gender.

Tune in to hear this intriguing discussion about rethinking the patriarchal history of international relations by challenging existing paradigms through the recovery of female voices.

Resources

Dr. Katharina Rietzler - Profile: https://bit.ly/3s9YGfc

Follow Katharina Rietzler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathistory

Women's International Thought: A New History: (book) https://bit.ly/3dNPXKc

Read the book through UN Library Geneva

The Leverhulme Project on Women’s Thought: https://bit.ly/3wQRzf7

The Leverhulme project publication: https://whit.web.ox.ac.uk/home#/

Transcript

Available here

Content

Speaker: Katharina Rietzler & Francesco Pisano

Host: Natalie Alexander

Producer/Editor: Katrine Lyngsø

Image: Fran Monks

Social media designs: Katrine Lyngsø

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Andrea Bellini on the role of art in multilateralism and intercultural dialogue - Excerpt in English Apr 12, 2021

In this brief excerpt of Episode 48 – originally recorded in French – Kelly Le Normand speaks with Andrea Bellini.

Director of the Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève, artistic director of the Biennale of Moving Images, curator and contemporary art critic, Andrea Bellini shares his experience of international Geneva and offers us a unique perspective on multilateralism. His exhibitions and publications address major current themes – racial question, feminism, gender identity – and invite intercultural dialogue. He describes art as an indispensable tool for a better understanding of the world and a sharing of universal values.

Resources

Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève: https://centre.ch

Digital platform of the Centre: https://5e.centre.ch/en/

UNOG Art collection: https://bit.ly/3d0F9rS

MIRE Project: https://fcac.ch/commande-publique/projet-mire/

Transcript

Available here

Content

Speakers: Andrea Bellini

Host/Editor: Kelly Le Normand

Producers: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander

Image: Mathilde Agius

Social media designs: Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Andrea Bellini sur le rôle de l’art dans le multilatéralisme et le dialogue interculturel Mar 29, 2021

Dans ce nouvel épisode de The Next Page, Kelly Le Normand accueille Andrea Bellini.

Directeur du Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève, directeur artistique de la Biennale de l’Image en mouvement, curateur et critique d’art contemporain, Andrea Bellini partage son expérience de la Genève internationale et nous propose un point de vue inédit sur le multilatéralisme. Ses expositions et publications abordent les grandes thématiques actuelles – question raciale, féminisme, identité sexuelle – et invitent au dialogue interculturel. Il décrit l’art comme un outil indispensable à une meilleure compréhension du monde et à un partage de valeurs universelles.

Ressources

Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève : https://centre.ch

Plateforme digitale du Centre : https://5e.centre.ch/fr/

Collection d’œuvres d’art de l’ONUG : https://bit.ly/3d0F9rS

Projet MIRE : https://fcac.ch/commande-publique/projet-mire/

Transcription: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=18232

Contenu

Intervenant: Andrea Bellini

Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand

Réalisation et montage: Karen Lee, Natalie Alexander & Kelly Le Normand

Image: Mathilde Agius

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

Dira Fabrian on the art of diplomacy & finding common ground #KnowledgeRising Mar 19, 2021

In episode 47, Dira Fabrian joins our Knowledge Rising series to reflect on the role of young diplomats in multilateralism today. After a decade serving as a diplomat for her home country of Indonesia, she shares what she's learned in these past years, as well as her advice for young diplomats entering the service in a rapidly changing global and technological landscape. She also shares what she believes is important to make multilateralism more inclusive, and what it takes to find common ground while embracing our diversity.

Resources

The Women's Power Index, by the Women and Foreign Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations: https://www.cfr.org/article/womens-power-index

UN-Women - Facts and Figures: Leadership and Political Participation: https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/leadership-and-political-participation/facts-and-figures

Watch the Gamelan being played at the UN Library & Archives Geneva: https://fb.watch/4gxLE-pPEE/

Find out more about the Gamelan: https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-gamelan-195131
Transcript
Available here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/dirafabrian

Content

Speaker: Dira Fabrian

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor/Producer: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander

Images: Dira Fabrian

Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva

Prof. Carlos Lopes on Structural Change in Africa & Investing in Africa’s Youth Mar 05, 2021

Episode 46 sees Professor Carlos Lopes return to the podcast after featuring in our very first episode back in 2019. This time, he joins us online from South Africa, to speak with our Director Francesco Pisano about his latest book: Structural Change in Africa: Misperceptions, New Narratives and Development in the 21st Century, which he authored with George Kararach.

Professor Lopes is a Professor at the Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, a Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, an Associate Fellow in the Africa Programme at Chatham House, and the former Executive Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, among other roles. He joins Francesco Pisano to speak about the importance of this new work, and what is necessary for Africans to change their reality through structural transformation. The book's 7 chapters aim to expand our knowledge about the African continent, and outline practical suggestions for how development in this complex, yet vibrant continent can be achieved.

Resources

Find out more about the book Structural Change in Africa: Misperceptions, New Narratives and Development in the 21st Century, which is co-authored by Carlos Lopes and George Kararach.
Professor Carlos Lopes joined us on the podcast in 2019, to discuss his book "Africa in Transformation: Economic Development in the Age of Doubt". Listen here: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/episode-1-library-talk-african-in-transformation-with-carlos-lopes/.
To keep learning, follow Carlos Lopes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LopesInsights
See the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3bZoC6T

Content

Speakers: Carlos Lopes & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Karen Lee.

Images: Carlos Lopes.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library & Archives Geneva.

Dr. Filippa Lentzos on biological threats in the 21st century Feb 19, 2021

Last year, 2020, marked the 45th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention that was negotiated at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. It was the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. It prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological and toxin weapons. Last year also saw the outbreak of a major pandemic that humanity is grappling to bring under control.

In episode 45, we meet with Dr. Filippa Lentzos, who holds a joint appointment as Senior Research Fellow at the Department of War Studies and the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine at King’s College London, and who is also a regular participant as NGO Coordinator at meetings of the Biological Weapons Convention in Geneva. Dr. Lentzos explains more about her work and her book Biological Threats in the 21st Century, sharing her thoughts on multilateralism for security in this field, providing insights on how to prepare for and respond to outbreaks of disease, and giving us glimpses of emerging technologies. Underlying the conversation is the theme of the importance of moral frameworks.

Resources

Learn more about Dr. Lentzos and her work: http://www.filippalentzos.com/

Biological Threats in the 21st Century (Book): https://bit.ly/3uhhiw2

United Nations Biological Weapons Convention: https://www.un.org/disarmament/biological-weapons

Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3qtdsxn

Content

Speakers: Dr. Filippa Lentzos and Amy Smith

Host: Amy Smith & Karen Lee

Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Dr. Filippa Lentzos

Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva

Kris Monteith on activating youth voice #KnowledgeRising Feb 05, 2021

Today, we continue with our series Knowledge Rising dedicated to listening to young changemakers. In episode 44, we are joined by Kristeena Monteith.

Kris is the creative producer at Talk Up Yout, a suite of multi-media platforms, and executive producer of Talk Up Radio that gives Jamaican Youth a voice and focuses on tackling issues affecting young people. It’s also led, produced and driven by young people and after almost a decade of existence the platform is firmly identified with youth upliftment and empowerment. Not surprisingly, with her dynamism and as a leading activist, Kris was also chosen to be a class of 2018 UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals.

As a young person herself, Kris speaks on the importance and necessity of activating youth voice and shares the many ways she is using the Talk Up Yout platform to not only encourage young people to speak, but others to listen.

Resources

Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3qb7XCR

Learn more about Kris and her work: https://www.kristeenamonteith.com/

Learn more about Talk Up Yout and Talk Up Radio: https://www.talkupyout.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkUpYout

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkupyout/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/talkupyout

A special mention to Talk Up Radio’s other superstar co-producer, Andrica Rigg!

Youth and Organizations Mentioned

Kevaughn Ellis - Inner-city Development Youth Association (IDYA): https://www.instagram.com/innercitydya/

Chelsea Wright - Girls Who Know: https://www.instagram.com/girlswhoknowja/

Dainalyn Swaby - Global Yaadie: https://www.instagram.com/globalyaadie/

Najeeb "Jeeby Lyricist" Spence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2TarEMxFfk

Not mentioned:

Isheba Cornwall - Empower Youth Tees: https://www.instagram.com/empower_youth_tees/

Content

Speakers: Kris Monteith and Natalie Alexander

Host: Amy Smith

Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Kris Monteith

Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva

Dr. Hope Elizabeth May on Bertha von Suttner and the power of positive history Jan 26, 2021

This episode introduces a key figure in the 19th century peace movement: the Austrian writer, activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bertha von Suttner. Who was she, what did she work towards, and how does her contribution connect to our present day? Dr. Hope Elizabeth May, Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for International Ethics at Central Michigan University, joins The Next Page to share more about Bertha and her current research as part of the Bertha von Suttner project.

This episode is a companion to the event held on 26 January 2021 at the UN Library and Archives Geneva, Bertha von Suttner: A Woman Ahead of Her Time, where Dr. May and Colin Wells (Project Manager of the Total Digital Access to the League of Nations Archives), explore her role as an activist and political thinker, her influence on the establishment of the first multilateral institutions, and her action in favor of international peace.

In spite of her achievements, unthinkable for a woman of her time, many do not know about her work and life. This episode, as well as the online event, are designed as an introduction to her work and ideas. We hope you enjoy!

Resources:

Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/39hdKkZ

To watch the replay of the online event, visit: https://bit.ly/2JZ1prQ

Explore resources about Bertha and the peace movement at the Library & Archives in this Research Guide on Bertha von Suttner: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/vonsuttner

Learn more about the Bertha von Suttner Project: https://www.berthavonsuttner.com/

Content

Speaker: Dr. Hope Elizabeth May

Host/Editor: Natalie Alexander

Producer: Natalie Alexander

Images: Dr. Hope Elizabeth May

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Dr. Gabriele Balbi on Techno-diplomacy and Global Communications Jan 22, 2021

Technology has always been an integral part of our lives and our work, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted its role in many new ways. In episode 42, we are joined by Gabriele Balbi, Associate Professor in Media Studies at USI Università della Svizzera italiana. As an expert in media history, his work and research are also greatly connected with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the UN system.

In this conversation, Professor Balbi speaks on the rich evolution and growth of global communications, looking at its history from the telegram to the Internet. He also defines the concept of techno-diplomacy, and further explains its role in multilateral collaboration and conversation.

As we face rapid digitization and a "new normal", Professor Balbi also touches upon the new challenge of Zoom fatigue, and the need to balance our digital and physical worlds.

We hope this episode brings you new insights and perspectives, not only to our present but equally to our past!

About Professor Gabriele Balbi

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2XNe3xc

Prof. Gabriele Balbi is Associate Professor in Media Studies at the Institute of Media and Journalism (IMeG), Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, USI Università della Svizzera italiana (Switzerland).

At this institution, he is also program director of the Bachelor in Communication, director of the China Media Observatory, vice director of the Institute of Media and Journalism. Furthermore, he is Chair of ECREA Communication History Section and International Liaisons Representative of the ICA Communication History Division.

Prof. Balbi's research is focused on media studies with a historical and long-term perspective. His research is at the crossroads of media studies, the history of technology, media archaeology, Science and Technology Studies, the political economy of communication, and cultural studies.

About the ITU

ITU History Portal: https://bit.ly/3irH1Mv

ITU's First 150 Years: https://bit.ly/3ioQep7

ITU Connect 2030 Agenda: https://bit.ly/39QOiSu

Resources

Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3nSrPct

History of the International Telecommunications Union: Transnational Techno-Diplomacy from the Telegraph to the Internet (Book): https://bit.ly/39XCXA7

Content

Speakers: Professor Gabriele Balbi & Karen Lee

Host/Editor: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander

Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Gabriele Balbi

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Dr. David Day on Learning to be a Leader Jan 08, 2021

Happy New Year to all of our listeners.

In Episode 41, our Director Francesco Pisano speaks with Dr. David Day, Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College and Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute.

Are leaders born or made? What defines a leader, and how is the concept of leadership evolving as we question the type of leaders we need to meet our global challenges? As we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, what can we learn about being a leader? Dr. David Day, a leadership specialist, speaks on the need for three-dimensional leaders, the difference between leader development and leadership development, and looks to the future and what the next generation of leaders might look like.

In a time where creative, collaborative, and courageous leadership is essential, Dr. David Day encourages us all to be leaders – in any capacity in which we serve.

About Dr. David Day

David Day, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College and Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute, Steven L. Eggert ‘82 P'15 Professor of Leadership and George R. Roberts Fellow. Previously he was Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Woodside Chair in Leadership and Management at The University of Western Australia Business School.

Resources

Kravis Leadership Institute: https://www.kravisleadershipinstitute.org/

Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/2KKytnh

Content

Speakers: Dr. David Day & Francesco Pisano

Host/Editor: Natalie Alexander & Karen Lee

Producer: Karen Lee

Images: The Kravis Leadership Institute

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

Prof. Bertrand Badie on inter-sociality and the multilateralism of the future Dec 18, 2020

In this brief English addition to Episode 40 – originally recorded in French – Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, Chief of the Institutional Memory Section at the United Nations Library&Archives Geneva speaks with Professor Bertrand Badie, a French political scientist and emeritus professor at Sciences Po Paris.

In this short summary of the conversation, Professor Badie captures the essence of his new book, Inter-socialités: le monde n’est plus géopolitique. In his book, he argues that international relations have become inter-social rather than geo-political.

Resources

Learn more about Professor Bertrand Badie's new book Inter-socialités - Le monde n'est plus géopolitique: https://bit.ly/2WoAhF7

Read the transcript here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=16152

Access the UN Library&Archives Geneva research guides and resources here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/tools

Content

Speakers: Professor Bertrand Badie & Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert

Host/Editor: Pierre-Étienne Bourneuf

Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Citoyens du Monde / Éditions la Découverte

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library&Archives Geneva

40: L’inter-socialité et le multilatéralisme du futur, selon Professeur Bertrand Badie Dec 18, 2020

Dans cet épisode de The Next Page, Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, Cheffe de la Section de la Mémoire institutionnelle à la Bibliothèque&Archives des Nations Unies à Genève, accueille le professeur Bertrand Badie pour parler de son dernier livre Inter-socialités - Le monde n'est plus géopolitique.

Professeur à Science Po Paris, le professeur Badie est un des spécialistes français des relations internationales les plus connus et reconnus. Auteur de nombreuses publications, ses domaines de recherches portent sur la sociologie des relations internationales, les droits de l'homme et le multilatéralisme.

Dans ce podcast, le professeur Badie explique comment le concept d’« inter-socialité » peut nous permettre de mieux comprendre le monde dans lequel nous vivons aujourd’hui. En effet, en examinant les dynamiques du système international d’un point de vue inédit, cet épisode de The Next Page nous amène à réfléchir sur la relation entre le politique et le social, le rôle de la notion de puissance dans les relations internationales, la place de l’Etat dans un monde westphalien de plus en plus contesté, et les transformations provoquées par la mondialisation.

Cet épisode est également l’occasion pour entendre le professeur Badie sur sa vision du multilatéralisme. Pour lui, le multilatéralisme du futur doit évoluer en s’inspirant de l’histoire, notamment de la notion de solidarité sociale internationale conceptualisée par Léon Bourgeois, un des pères fondateurs de la Société des Nations et lauréat du prix Nobel de la paix en 1920.

Ressources/Liens

Inter-socialités - Le monde n'est plus géopolitique: https://bit.ly/2WoAhF7

Bertrand Badie est aussi auteur de nombreux articles scientifiques, contributions et ouvrages comme New perspectives on the international order : no longer alone in this world et Nouvelles guerres : comprendre les conflits du XXIe siècle. N’hésitez pas à consulter notre base de données pour avoir accès aux publications disponibles à la Bibliothèque&Archives des Nations Unies à Genève: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/tools

Contenu:

Intervenant(e)s: Professeur Bertrand Badie & Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert

Animateur: Pierre-Étienne Bourneuf

Réalisation et montage: Karen Lee

Image: Citoyens du Monde / Éditions la Découverte

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

39: Professor Kathryn Lavelle on Multilateralism as "Contrasts in Motion" Dec 11, 2020

In episode 39, we continue our exploration of multilateralism by looking at the challenges of multilateralism and discussing Professor Kathryn Lavelle’s new book on that topic.

Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs at the Department of Political Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she has worked for the past eighteen years. Professor Lavelle is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations and is a global fellow of the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in its Global Europe programme. She also serves as a member of the editorial review board of the UNCTAD journal Transnational Corporations.

In this conversation with Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives, Kathryn Lavelle takes us on a journey through her book The Challenges of Multilateralism. Starting with the historical context in which multilateralism emerged and the creation of major problem-solving organizations, she points to how the perception of multilateralism has changed over time. She highlights some of the challenges and the dynamic progress from which these arise, before they move on to discuss International Organizations and what the multilateralism may look like in the future.

Professor Lavelle’s book is an accessible read for anyone interested in global development, public health, the environment, trade, international finance, humanitarian law and security studies.

Resources

Learn more about Professor Kathryn Lavelle's new book The Challenges of Multilateralism: https://bit.ly/37Mol5j

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3m1FTj0

The Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/

Graduate Institute Geneva: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/home.html

Arctic Circle Assembly: http://www.arcticcircle.org/

Content

Speakers: Professor Kathryn Lavelle & Francesco Pisano

Host/Editor: Amy Smith

Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Courtesy of Kathryn Lavelle

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the Library & Archives UN Geneva

Carla McKirdy & Klas Moldéus on co-creation and Young UN: Agents for Change #KnowledgeRising Nov 27, 2020

Today, we continue with our Knowledge Rising Series dedicated to conversations with young activists, knowledge-shapers and change-makers. In episode 38, we are joined by Carla McKirdy and Klas Moldéus, members of Young UN: Agents for Change.

Established in 2016, Young UN is a cross-UN, global and inclusive network with more than 2,000 members across UN entities in over 80 duty stations. A voluntary and decentralized global network, Young UN fosters a space to catalyze, amplify and accelerate change by crowdsourcing ideas, driving innovation and advocating for cultural change for UN values and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the bottom-up.

Carla and Klas speak on the values of the Young UN network and their ongoing mission to create a space where innovation and new ideas are encouraged and developed. The two also speak on bridging the gap between Young UN and the mechanisms of the larger international bureaucracy of the United Nations, and the continuous ways they are collaborating and conversing with many different parts of the organization.

Just as “Agents for Change” is the network’s motto, Carla and Klas also emphasize the importance of embodying these very words themselves, in their everyday. As young professionals, and young UN staff members, they continue to work towards a shared vision of a UN that fully embodies the principles it stands for.

About Carla McKirdy

Carla has years of experience in communications and advocacy, encompassing journalism, content marketing, knowledge management and multimedia production in both the private and public sectors. Carla has worked for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In addition, she has worked for the Department of Global Communications (DGC) in New York, United States, the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands in different capacities. Currently, she is working at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), as the Associate Public Information Officer on the Young Professionals Programme (YPP).

About Klas Moldéus

Klas Moldéus is working with United Nations Water based in Geneva, Switzerland. Having grown up in Sweden, he has since led sustainable development and startup initiatives in countries including Myanmar, Kenya and Ethiopia. Klas Moldéus is a passionate advocate for sustainable development and innovation, and as part of the Young UN network he has contributed to several initiatives promoting environmental sustainability, bottom-up approaches and driving innovation at the UN.

Resources

Learn more about Young UN: http://www.young-un.org/

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/364KLit

Content

Speakers: Klas Moldéus & Carla McKirdy

Host/Editor: Natalie Alexander

Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Photos by Klas Moldéus / Carla McKirdy

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives

37: Philosopher and Professor Souleymane Diagne on achieving our humanity together Nov 20, 2020

Episode 37 brings you a philosophical view on global cooperation, multilateralism and diversity. We speak with Professor Souleymane Bachir Diagne, a Senegalese philosopher who is currently the Director of the Institute of African Studies, as well as Professor of French and of Philosophy at Columbia University in the City of New York.

In this conversation, Professor Diagne shares the need to replenish pluralism and diversity in the practice of philosophy today, and to understand the bridges that have connected the philosophies of the world throughout history. He also reflects on global languages, and how each language itself brings a perspective on the world that tests the universality of our own thinking.

We also touch upon philosophy in our daily lives - how can the principles of philosophy help us to face our common global challenges, including the climate crisis and pandemics? He shares the philosophical concepts he believes are critical to restitute in order to move forward together.

We hope this episode brings you food for thought and action.

Resources

Learn more about Professor Souleymane Diagne: https://french.columbia.edu/content/souleymane-bachir-diagne

Find out about Professor Diagne’s books and publications: https://french.columbia.edu/content/diagne

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/2Hf94AK

Content

Speaker: Professor Souleymane Bachir Diagne

Host/Editor: Natalie Alexander

Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Photo by Charlotte Force / Columbia University in the City of New York.

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives

36: The World's Most Traveled Document, with Gudrun Beger & Colin Wells #SpecialEpisode Nov 18, 2020

While we cannot travel much these days, as we work together through COVID-19, we hope this story will take you on a bit of a journey!

Our colleagues Gudrun Beger and Colin Wells, from the Institutional Memory Section at the UN Geneva Library & Archives, join us for a special look into the League of Nations Archives.

Gudrun is Team Analyst and Colin is Project Manager for the LONTAD Project, the Total Digital Access to the League of Nations Archives Project, which upon completion will ensure free access online to, as well as the digital and physical preservation of, the entire archives of the League of Nations.

For this conversation, Gudrun shares a brief history of The World’s Most Traveled Document: our passports and travel IDs. As part of the team working recently on the processing of the Mixed Archival Nansen Fond, they came across examples of some of the very first modern passports and travel IDs issued. Colin also shares some analysis about what we can find in the Archives on these documents, as well as the importance of the Archives collection to our understanding today of our history, the work of the League and some its lasting impacts, and multilateralism as it evolves and moves forward.

Resources and Episode Materials

The Total Digital Access to the League of Nations Archives Project (LONTAD) will ensure state-of-the-art free online access and the digital and physical preservation of the entirety of the archives of the League of Nations (1920-1946), the first global intergovernmental organization aiming to establish international peace and cooperation, and the predecessor of the United Nations. The League of Nations Archives have been registered since 2009 on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Find out more here: https://lontad-project.unog.ch/
The LONTAD Project Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Digital_Access_to_the_League_of_Nations_Archives_Project
Learn more about the United Nations Archives at Geneva: https://bit.ly/2WZQuRH
Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary and https://twitter.com/lontadinho
More on the dried bananas mentioned in the episode: the dried bananas were initially sent by a producer of banana flour to the Economic and Financial Section of the League, with a request to include the item in the new unified customs nomenclature. See a photo of the dried bananas below!

Images and Credits

Dried bananas, found in the League of Nations Archives (United Nations Archives at Geneva).

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian polar explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace prize laureate. (Wikimedia Commons: Henry Van der Weyd)

Nansen certificate issued in France as an international substitute for a passport, part of the League of Nations Archives (United Nations Archives at Geneva).

Passport of a Russian refugee (Konstantin Wlassoff-Klass) containing numerous German stamps, part of the League of Nations Archives (United Nations Archives at Geneva).

Content:

Speakers: Gudrun Beger, Colin Wells and Stefan Vukotic.

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander.

Images: United Nations Archives at Geneva (see images for more information).

Sound effects: Via Envato Market (Belle Epoque Waltz and WWI Battle Ambience), Soviet March by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) and World of Brothers Allegretto by Dee Yan-Kee).

Recorded & produced by the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

35: James Bell on public perception of global cooperation Nov 13, 2020

In episode 35, James Bell, Vice President of Global Strategy at the Pew Research Center, joins us for a deeper look into one of the Center’s latest research polls on public perception of international cooperation. James and his team surveyed more than 14,000 citizens in 14 different countries, asking participants their opinions on the United Nations and its role in multilateral governance.

Drawing from his extensive background in research and a specific interest in citizens and how they think and what they care about, James takes us through the research project that was published in September 2020.

With a special focus on the way in which young people (those aged 18-29) viewed global cooperation, he shares that the findings indicate an encouraging optimism towards multilateralism and the increasing importance of young voices. He also explores the ways in which different global issues – such as the pandemic and climate change – affect public opinion.

We hope this episode offers you a fresh perspective on the importance of data, research and all of its findings.

The Research Report – International Cooperation Welcomed Across 14 Advanced Economies: https://pewrsr.ch/3l43bVU

About James Bell

James Bell is vice president of global strategy at Pew Research Center. He plays a leading role in guiding the international research undertaken by the Center. Bell helps to design survey projects, develop questionnaires, analyze data and write reports. Prior to joining the Pew Research Center, Bell worked at the U.S. State Department for nearly a decade, most recently as director of international opinion research. Bell earned his doctorate in geography from the University of Washington in Seattle.

He is an author of The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity, Global Opinion of Obama Slips, International Policies Faulted, Russians Back Protests, Political Freedoms, Egyptians Remain Optimistic, Embrace Democracy and Religion in Political Life and Religion in Latin America. Bell has appeared on CNN, CNBC, and BBC World Service Radio, and has presented internationally, including at the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations annual conference.

James’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/james_e_bell

Further Resources

The Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/
The Pew Research Center Twitter: https://twitter.com/pewresearch
Access the episode transcript here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=15784

Content

Speakers: James Bell & Karen Lee

Host & Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: James Bell / The Pew Research Center

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives

34: Dr. John Pace and the role of civil society in the fabric of human rights Oct 30, 2020

In episode 34, Dr. John Pace, former Secretary to the Commission on Human Rights and Coordinator of the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights joins The Next Page to share his knowledge in the field of human rights, while introducing his recently published book, The United Nations Commission on Human Rights, A Very Great Enterprise.

With more than three decades of experience in humanitarian work, Dr. Pace takes us back in time, with a special focus on the council that began it all: The United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Starting from its inception and moving through its ongoing evolution, he takes us on a journey along the Commission’s rich history and its role in the multilateral protection of human rights.

He also emphasizes the role of civil society in the discussion and advancement of human rights and multilateral cooperation, and considers the critical questions: how does a topic as universal and intersectional as human rights translate into global cooperation? And why are universal human values important? In this conversation, Dr. Pace richly informs us on a subject that is integral and invaluable to us all.

About Dr. John Pace

To learn more about his new book: https://bit.ly/3mynCdP
The e-version may also be found on most online book stores.

In the course of a career spanning over fifty years in the field of human rights, John Pace has been involved in a wide range of experiences in human rights and related institutional structures and procedures. Since leaving regular UN service in 1999, he has held senior positions in the human rights/humanitarian field in Liberia, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and Nepal. In the same period, he has worked in various other countries such as Indonesia, Sudan, Cambodia and Vietnam.

He has been involved in the establishment and management of most departments that currently make up the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, such as Special Procedures, Technical Cooperation, and External Relations and in later years, the formation, or re-structuring of teams and management units. As a senior official, he played an important role in the design and restructuring of the Secretariat upon the creation of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

He is currently Senior Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, he also sits on the Board of the Diplomacy Training Programme. He is Adjunct at University of Sydney, School of Law.

Dr. John Pace on the Future of Human Rights Forum: https://bit.ly/3kE6a6Z
Dr. John Pace on civil society and the voyage of the great enterprise: https://bit.ly/31T79c8

Further Resources

Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/35HUOsB
The UN Geneva Library & Archives also has a Research Guide on human rights! Find out more here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/hrtimeline

Content

Speakers: John Pace & Karen Lee

Host & Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: John Pace / Karen Lee

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives

33: Ambassador Umej Bhatia on multilateralism through the eyes of small states Oct 16, 2020

In Episode 33, Ambassador Umej Bhatia, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN in Geneva and the UN in Vienna, joins The Next Page to speak about multilateralism from the perspective of a small state.

What kind of distinct importance does multilateralism and diplomacy have for small states? How does a rules-based multilateral order achieve global cooperation? How can small states turn vulnerability into opportunity? And, how have small states come together in the past and the present to further solidify their commitment to multilateralism? Ambassador Umej answers these questions and more, sharing insights from his years of experience not only as an Ambassador but also as an author and historian.

Ambassador Umej speaks about the various layers of multilateralism, from globalization, micro and macrolateralism to vaccine multilateralism. He also shares some insights on his new book, Our Name is Mutiny, a piece of creative non-fiction exploring the Singaporean experience between the years 1907 and 1915.

We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!

About Ambassador Umej Bhatia

Beyond being Singapore's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Umej is also a writer, historian, Permanent Representative to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization and Resident Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.
To learn more about Ambassador Umej: https://bit.ly/34zvDaP

Ambassador Umej's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BhatiaUmej
Singapore UNOG Twitter: https://twitter.com/SGPMissionGva

To learn more about his new book: https://bit.ly/2HWBrnc

Further Resources

Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3j28XVU
The UN Geneva Library & Archives also has a Research Guide on multilateralism! Find out more here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/multilateralism

Content

Speakers: Umej Bhatia & Francesco Pisano

Host & Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Arabian Business / The National

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives

32: Historian Margaret MacMillan on the shaping of modern multilateralism Oct 07, 2020

In Episode 32, historian, author and professor of history, Margaret MacMillan, joins The Next Page to share some of her insights on the makings of multilateralism as we know it today.

What are some of the roots of modern multilateral cooperation? How did individuals and institutions promote and build multilateralism, and how did they work to spread their ideas? What is the role of public opinion, and has this changed over time? Professor MacMillan shares some fascinating insights into these questions and more, looking at the beginnings of modern multilateralism in the 19th century, to the creation of the first global multilateral organization, the League of Nations, and the post-1945 era with the beginning of the United Nations. As we mark 100 years of multilateralism in Geneva, she also reflects on the evolution of multilateralism over the years, as well as a few thoughts on the multilateralism of the future.

As an avid reader and writer of many books on history, she also shares a glimpse of her most recent book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, soon to be released on 6 October 2020, and a few tips on how she approaches the writing process. Hope you enjoy this listen as much as we did!

About Professor Margaret MacMillan

Margaret MacMillan is a Professor of History at the University of Toronto and emeritus Professor of International History and the former Warden of St. Antony's College at the University of Oxford. To learn more about her, visit: http://www.margaretmacmillan.com/Bio.php

To explore her full collection of books, including Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World (2001); The War that Ended Peace (2014); History’s People (2015); and War: How Conflict Shaped Us (2020), visit her website: http://www.margaretmacmillan.com/index.php

Further Resources

Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/33gBtic
To find out more about 100 years of Multilateralism in Geneva, visit: https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/front
The UN Geneva Library & Archives also has a Research Guide on multilateralism! Find out more here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/multilateralism
And, view some of Margaret MacMillan's books here at the Library: https://bit.ly/3456R24

Content

Speakers: Margaret MacMillan & Natalie Alexander

Host & Editor/Producer: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander

Editorial Guidance: Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf, Scientific Advisor at UN Geneva Library & Archives

Images: Ander McIntyre

Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives

31: Dr. David Nabarro on the Impact of COVID-19 on Agenda 2030 Sep 18, 2020

Welcome to The Next Page podcast. The UN Geneva Library & Archives are back from summer break, with lots of projects coming up in the next few months. Keep up-to-date over at our Twitter and Facebook pages.

In Episode 31 we are joined by Dr. David Nabarro, one of six Special Envoys to the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the current COVID-19 crisis, and the Strategic Director at 4SD (Skills, Systems and Synergies for Sustainable Development).

In conversation with our Director Francesco Pisano, David shares his unique insights on the current pandemic, its many challenges, but the largely hopeful vision he has for the future. Speaking from decades of service as a medical doctor, special envoy, and strategic director at 4SD, Dr. David Nabarro takes us through the present pandemic, but more importantly, points us to the future, and the collective cooperation we must all champion.

We also hear his thoughts on the ways in which he believes COVID-19 will affect Agenda 2030, and the various implications that the virus will have on our path to achieving the sustainable development goals.

Resources

Learn more about David and 4SD: https://www.4sd.info/

Learn more about Agenda 2030 and the 17 sustainable development goals: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld

Access the episode transcript here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/davidnabarro

Content

Speakers: David Nabarro and Francesco Pisano

Host & Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: UN/UNAIDS/David Nabarro (Twitter).

Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee

Recorded & produced by the UN Geneva Library & Archives

30: Corinne Momal-Vanian, new Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation Sep 04, 2020

In Episode 30 we are joined by the new Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, Corinne Momal-Vanian, who recently joined the Foundation after more than 30 years at the UN, including her most recent post as Director of the Division of Conference Management at UN Geneva.

In conversation with our Director Francesco Pisano, Corinne shares about her new role and the work and values of the Kofi Annan Foundation. She also shares her reflections on multilateralism and the current state of the UN today, including some of the challenges its facing, as well as opportunities for how the UN can move forward as we look to multilateralism in the future.

We also hear her thoughts on women, gender equality and parity, and leadership in international organizations, and the values she’s inspired by from some of our past and present leaders here at the UN. For more inspiration and learning, head to the links below.

Resources

Learn more about Corinne and the Kofi Annan Foundation: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/member/corinne-momal-vanian/

Access the episode transcript here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=15286

Other Podcast Episodes

Listen to Episode 4: Conversation on Innovation in International Organisations with Tina Ambos and Corinne Momal-Vanian

Listen to Episode 19: Former President of the Kofi Annan Foundation on his book A Peacekeeper in Africa, Learning from UN Interventions in Other People’s Wars.

Listen to Episode 20: Conversation with Catherine Bertini on Leading Transformational Change in International Organizations

Check out the Library Research Guides on Women and Gender Equality and Women and Global Diplomacy.

Content

Speakers: Corinne Momal-Vanian and Francesco Pisano

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander

Images: Kofi Annan Foundation

Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee.

Recorded & produced by the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

29: Kartik Sawhney on the intersection of accessibility, education and entrepreneurship, and the power of working together #KnowledgeRising Aug 21, 2020

Our Knowledge Rising series is particularly focused on young activists, knowledge-shapers and change-makers. In this episode, we are joined by young activist and UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, Kartik Sawhney, who shares about his ongoing work in accessibility, education and entrepreneurship. As a disability advocate and technologist, Kartik has worked to redefine the term “impact” in accessibility, empowering other people with disabilities to be successful in their own pursuits in technology and innovation.

A computer science graduate of Stanford University, Kartik co-founded I-Stem (previously called Project StemAccess), which provides technical training, mentorship and hands-on opportunities to people with disabilities around the world. As the first blind student to pursue science education in high school in India, he also advocated for accessible and equitable education for other students with disabilities in the country. He is currently a software engineer/AI scientist at Microsoft where he works with the Cortana Team, the company’s virtual assistant. In this conversation, Kartik shares about his unique activism at the intersection of accessibility, education and entrepreneurship, his personal experience as a blind person, and the important role of multilateralism — at the level of individuals, companies and nations —in the fight for accessibility. Suggesting different ways in which we can all help to make a difference, Kartik emphasises the need to work collectively together to achieve truly transformational impact.

Resources:

Podcast transcript: https://bit.ly/2CS0Vjp
Engage with Kartik and the rest of the team at I-Stem: https://www.inclusivestem.org/
More on Kartik:

- UN Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals: https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/kartik-sawhney/
- UN Exclusive Interview with Kartik: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/01/exclusive-interview-kartik-sawhney/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartiksawhney

Readings:

2015 study on digital capital and its relationship with disabled students: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360131514002541

Content:

Speakers: Kartik Sawhney

Host & Editor/Producer: Karen Lee

Images: Medium Blog

Recorded & produced by the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

28: Ahmed M. Badr on youth, storytelling and transcending displacement through creative expression #KnowledgeRising Jul 22, 2020

This episode continues our Knowledge Rising series, which is dedicated to conversations with young people – activists, knowledge-makers, change-makers – on their work and their views on the issues they’re passionate about.

Today, more than 1 per cent of the world’s population, around 79.5 million people, are displaced. This is according to the latest Global Trends Report by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and is the highest total the Agency has ever seen.

But displacement is much more than statistics. In this episode we’re joined by Ahmed M. Badr, one of the UN Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. He’s a writer, multi-media artist, a social entrepreneur and a former Iraqi refugee. He’s now a graduate of Wesleyan University and the founder of Narratio, a platform for youth empowerment through creative expression.

Ahmed shares about his work at Narratio and his interest in the intersection of creativity and youth, particularly youth who’ve been displaced. He underlines the importance of creating spaces for them to tell their own stories, to transcend the circumstances that caused the displacement and to claim their own stories that really move beyond the numbers and the data we often see associated with refugees and displaced persons. Moving forward, he also shares his views on how creativity and multilateralism have much to learn and gain from each other.

Resources

Podcast: Resettled, hosted by Ahmed, by VPM (Virginia's NPR and PBS station): http://vpm.org/resettled
Podcast: A Way Home Together, Stories of the Human Journey, formerly hosted by Ahmed: http://ahmedmbadr.com/awht-podcast
Narratio, a global platform for youth empowerment through creative expression: https://narratio.org/
While The Earth Sleeps We Travel, combining Ahmed's own poetry with the personal narratives and creative contributions of young refugees, available 13 October 2020: https://www.earthsleepswetravel.com/
Find Ahmed at his website: http://ahmedmbadr.com/, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/uBadrand on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesopotami/

Content:

Speaker: Ahmed M. Badr

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander.

Images: Ahmed M. Badr, Edward Grattan and Bob Zurr.

Recorded & produced by the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

27: Jerome Bellion-Jourdan on negotiations for the greater good Jul 03, 2020

This episode delves into the world of negotiation. As we mark 100 years of multilateralism in Geneva and the UN turns 75, what is the role of negotiation in the multilateral context? For this conversation, we’re joined by Jerome Bellion-Jourdan for an online recording. He’s currently a Senior Fellow at the Global Governance Centre at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, and before that he served as the lead EU negotiator on a range of thematic issues such as Business and Human Rights as well as country situations in the UN Human Rights Council for almost 9 years. In this conversation, he shares insights into negotiating at the multilateral level, but also some opportunities he sees for change and evolution in the practice of negotiation to address global challenges.

He is currently working to explore the potential for an initiative which would provide the space to experiment new formats of negotiations with notably the use of technology to make them more inclusive, and to foster negotiations towards the greater good. He is supported by a team of individuals from international organisations, governments, business, civil society and others contributing pro bono to prepare for a first experiment of a “virtual and inclusive negotiation for the world after COVID-19”. He also shares on some tips on how we can all bring more inclusive conversations and negotiations into our own fields and daily lives.

Here below are some resources from the conversation and more.

Resources on the project for an international negotiation platform (Global Governance Centre at the Graduate Institute in Geneva)

Exploring the potential for an international negotiation platform (including access to a survey for listeners interested to complete) https://graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/exploring-potential-international-negotiation-platform
Preparation for the experiment of "a virtual and inclusive for the world after the COVID-19 outbreak": see more at the Blog & LinkedIn page to contact Jerome Bellion-Jourdan.

Readings:

Multilateralism: the Anatomy of an Institution, by John G. Ruggie. International Organization, Vol. 46, No. 3 (Summer, 1992), pp. 561-598 https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/john-ruggie/files/multilateralism.pdf
Getting to Yes with Yourself (and other Worthy Opponents), by William Ury. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2015, 256p. https://www.williamury.com/books/getting-to-yes-with-yourself/
The UN Human Rights Council. A Practical Anatomy, by Eric Tistounet. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020, 384p. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the-un-human-rights-council-9781789907933.html

Content:

Speaker: Jerome Bellion-Jourdan.

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander.

Images: UN Geneva Library & Archives, Jerome Bellion-Jourdan.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

26: Holly Syrett & Colette Grosscurt on the global impact of our wardrobe, and acting for local and multilateral change #KnowledgeRising May 29, 2020

This episode begins a new series on the podcast called Knowledge Rising, which is dedicated to speaking with young activists, knowledge-shapers and knowledge-makers, in order to hear their own insights on the global issues they’re working on and are passionate about. The series is a space to build our understanding collectively about how we can act on the issues that affect our common future.

We kick off with a conversation on the global impact of what we wear: the fashion and apparel industry. Holly Syrett (Senior Sustainability Manager at the Global Fashion Agenda) and Colette Grosscurt (a Responsible Investment Officer at ACTIAM) are based in Amsterdam and are dedicating a lot of their work to helping change the fashion industry to a more sustainable one. They’re both part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers community, a network of young people driving action and change on global challenges. They together co-founded the initiative called Shaping Fashion, and in this conversation share their own insights into this industry, which accounts for at least 8 to 10 per cent of global greenhouse emissions among other impacts on the environment, labor rights and gender equality. They also share what is needed to bring about change globally through multilateral efforts, but also what we can all do to act now by choosing more consciously what we wear.

Further Resources:

The Shaping Fashion initiative: https://www.weforum.org/projects/shaping-fashion & https://www.globalshapers.org/impact/shaping-fashion

Two 2020 collective action projects supported by Shaping Fashion:
- Slow Fashion Season: https://collaction.org/projects/slow-fashion-season-2020/174/details
- Closet Mass Index: https://dirtylaundryamfi.wixsite.com/mysite
The NGO Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org
Fashion for Good initiative: https://fashionforgood.com
Good on You, a resource for rating brands on sustainability and ethical production:: https://goodonyou.eco
ACT, the first global commitment on living wages in the garment, textile and footwear industry: https://actonlivingwages.com
New Standard Institute: https://www.newstandardinstitute.org/
The Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action: https://unfccc.int/climate-action/sectoral-engagement/global-climate-action-in-fashion/about-the-fashion-industry-charter-for-climate-action
The UN Fashion Alliance: https://unfashionalliance.org/

Content:

Speakers: Holly Syrett and Colette Grosscurt.

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander.

Images: Holly Syrett and Colette Grosscurt/Shaping Fashion.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

25: Scott Weber on the power of building peace through community, trust & resilience. May 08, 2020

This episode brings a conversation on peace: how is it defined and achieved in communities and societies, and how does it stick?

UN Geneva Library & Archives Director Francesco Pisano speaks with Scott Weber, the president of Interpeace. Interpeace was originally founded in 1994 by the United Nations, but as it evolved became an independent non-governmental organization in 2000, with continued strong links with the UN.

Scott has dedicated his career to supporting people in many parts of the world to build peace for themselves. You'll hear his insights into what he sees as vital to measure and to focus on as communities seek to build peace amid conflict and after conflict; what he thinks are some key challenges in current peacemaking and peace-building; and some ways in which Interpeace is framing peace processes and tools in different ways, and building on the knowledge and resilience of communities.

Interpeace Resources

To learn more about Interpeace, visit their website: https://www.interpeace.org/ and follow Scott Weber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scott_M_Weber

Library & Archives Resources

You can also visit our dedicated Research Guide on Peace: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/peace or our more specific Research Guide on Women and Global Diplomacy: From Peace Movements to the United Nations: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/womendiplomacy/peace

Content:

Speakers: Scott Weber & Francesco Pisano.

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Interpeace.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

Edition spéciale : Lancement de « ONU Info Genève » Apr 24, 2020

Pour marquer la Journée internationale du multilatéralisme et de la diplomatie au service de la paix (24 avril) et le lancement du nouveau site Web de l'ONU à Genève, le Service de l’information des Nations Unies à Genève présente son nouveau journal radio « ONU Info Genève ».

Tous les vendredis sur le site web de l’ONU à Genève, retrouvez l’essentiel de l’actualité de la semaine du Palais des Nations et de la Genève internationale alimentée par nos journalistes.
Au menu de cette première édition:

La Directrice Générale des Nations Unies à Genève, Tatiana Valovaya, qui évoque les deux événements liés à la Journée internationale du multilatéralisme et de la diplomatie au service de la paix.
Les conséquences potentiellement désastreuses du Covid-19 sur la sécurité alimentaire.
Le Covid-19 ne doit pas éclipser la lutte contre les changements climatiques.

24: Caroline Kende-Robb on fighting for social justice & supporting women in leadership Apr 24, 2020

Welcome to The Next Page, the podcast of the UN Geneva Library & Archives. Episode 24 brings a conversation on two subjects that are also interconnected: social justice and leadership, especially women in leadership.

We’re joined by Caroline Kende-Robb, who currently serves as a Senior Advisor at the African Center for Economic Transformation. Before that, she held a range of roles including as the Secretary General of CARE International, the Executive Director of the Africa Progress Panel, and roles at the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and in The Gambia in the field of community development.

Caroline has dedicated much of her life to fighting social injustice and to supporting women in leadership. In this conversation, she shares with UN Geneva Library & Archives Director Francesco Pisano her experiences and her knowledge about these ideas, especially as they relate to our changing world. You’ll also hear stories from her time working in these different organisations, as well as how she sees leadership, including women in leadership, as we continue to question, debate and explore the idea of leadership today and in the future.

Resources

To learn more about Caroline and her work, follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolineKende.

Find out about Yuvel Noah Harrari's books, mentioned by Caroline: https://www.ynharari.com

To learn more about the African Progress Panel and their reports, visit: http://www.africaprogresspanel.org/ & https://twitter.com/africaprogress

Library Resources

Check out the Library Resource Guide on Women & Gender Equality: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/gender and Women & Global Diplomacy: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/womendiplomacy.

Content:

Speakers: Caroline-Kende Robb & Francesco Pisano.

Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Caroline Kende-Robb.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

23: ICRC President Peter Maurer on multilateralism, the power of partnership, and working for impact Apr 09, 2020

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Next Page podcast. In this episode, UN Library & Archives Geneva Director Francesco Pisano speaks with Peter Maurer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

This conversation will take you on a deeper look into the ICRC, established more than a century ago. Peter Maurer shares about its identities that have developed over time, and gives insights into its connection with the United Nations; the role of young people in the work of the organisation; the value of new ways of thinking and mobilising resources to ensure work that has impact; and what multilateralism means for the ICRC in practice today and in the future. As this episode is recorded online, as we together respond to the pandemic of COVID-19, he also shares what the ICRC is doing and learning from this current situation.

ICRC Resources

To learn more about Peter Maurer and the work of the ICRC, head to: https://www.icrc.org/en/person/peter-maurer and https://www.icrc.org/en/who-we-are.

You can also keep up-to-date via Twitter: https://twitter.com/PMaurerICRC and https://twitter.com/ICRC.

In addition, learn more about the Geneva Conventions: https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/treaties-customary-law/geneva-conventions, and the book A Memory of Solferino by Henri Dunant: https://www.icrc.org/en/publication/0361-memory-solferino.

Library Resources

To explore the Library's online collection on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), visit here: https://tinyurl.com/oaihl20 or take a look at the Library's selection of resources on IHL from our collections (print and online) for the last 10 years: https://tinyurl.com/ihl201020

Content:

Speakers: Peter Maurer & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: International Committee of the Red Cross.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

22: Prof. Glenda Sluga on multilateralism, internationalism, and our capacity to imagine a better world. Mar 27, 2020

Welcome to Episode 22, featuring Glenda Sluga, Professor of International History at the University of Sydney. She's the author of the book Internationalism in the Age of Nationalism, among other publications, and her research interests span from nationalism and internationalisms, to global and international history, diplomatic history, women and gender, peacemaking, and more.

She visited the Library recently for a debate on the Evolution of Multilateralism, Perspectives from the Global South. We have a video recording of that Library Talk if you’d like to check it out. We also invited her for a conversation on the podcast, where she shares her thoughts on the meanings of multilateralism and internationalism. What are the differences and connections between the two, and why is this important? We also look at her views on how multilateralism has evolved over the past century, how it’s impacted such areas as gender equality, and also how multilateralism is linked to our everyday lives and our understanding of our place in the world.

To explore more resources, head to the links below:

UN Geneva Library & Archives Library Talk on the Evolution of Multilateralism: Perspectives from the Global South: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itLGwAtmyZk&list=PLmzrhlc0gF6KfnUyPYsCw5RfJj_UuXydp&index=6

Follow Glenda Sluga on Twitter through the Laureate Research Program on International History account: https://twitter.com/IntHist

Learn about the Edith Trilogy of novels by Frank Moorehouse, a fictional series set at the time of the League of Nations: https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2011/10/05/frank-moorhouse-author-of-the-edith-trilogy-grand-days-dark-palace-and-now-cold-light-answers-ten-terrifying-questions/

Visit our website on the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva: https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/

Content:

Speaker: Glenda Sluga

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor and Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: University of Sydney.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

21: Diplomat Jivan Gjorgjinski on the role of small states, creativity and a 'climate of legality' in multilateralism. Mar 06, 2020

In Episode 21, our podcast guest brings you ideas from the perspective of a diplomat. The UN Geneva Library & Archives Director, Francesco Pisano, sits down with Jivan Gjorgjinski, a diplomat who served for 3 years in Geneva as Head (chargé d'affaires) of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the UN in Geneva from June 2016 to July 2019.

In this discussion, he shares what it was like working in multilateral diplomacy in Geneva, and what this means in action, giving particular highlights from two key experiences: chairing the 2018 Meeting of States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and the 2019 CCW GG on LAWS, or the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Group of Governmental Experts on lethal autonomous weapons systems.

He explains more about these legal instruments and why they are key examples of multilateralism in action. He also looks at some critical questions: the role of small-state diplomats in the UN, the role of and opportunity for small states in multilateralism, and how diversity, creativity, and finding common ground come into play in multilateralism.

You’ll even hear a bit about why we should be more like a sci-fi series you might know well!

To follow Jivan Gjorgjinski on Twitter, head here: https://twitter.com/jivan_gj

You can also find out more about the Biological Weapons Convention: https://bit.ly/2VPkiRf and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons: https://bit.ly/2VPkiRf at the UN Geneva website.

We also have Library Research Guides on Biological Weapons & Chemical Weapons, check them out here as part of the Disarmament series: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/?b=s.

Content:

Speakers: Jivan Gjorgjinski & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor and Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Jivan Gjorgjinski.

Recorded & produced at the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

20: Catherine Bertini on Leading Transformational Change in International Organizations Feb 21, 2020

What is transformational change, and when might it be needed in an organisation? This episode brings to you a conversation on leadership and change, particularly on the role of transformational change in international organisations. Our guest is Catherine Bertini, who served as the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) for 10 years from 1992 to 2002, among other roles in government, the private sector and academia. She was, at the time of her appointment, the third woman to have led a UN agency. Shortly after leaving WFP, she was awarded the World Food Prize in 2003 for the change she led in the organization.

Today, she is a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow, and in this role published a recent report called Leading Change in UN Organizations. She sits down with our Director Francesco Pisano, to speak about the key issues in the report, transformational change and the current state of affairs in global governance, as well as what she’s learned about women in leadership, and the role of youth in leading change at the international level.

For more information about Catherine Bertini’s work, head to her website: www.catherinebertini.com/. Her report, Leading Change in UN Organizations, is available here: https://bit.ly/2T10ffW.

Catherine Bertini also led a leadership discussion at the Knowledge & Learning Commons at UN Geneva. Find out more and links to other UN resources on leadership and change here: https://bit.ly/2PeAlUR.

For even more learning, you can find Library’s Research Guides on Women & Global Diplomacy: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/womendiplomacy and Multilateralism: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/multilateralism online.

Content:

Speakers: Catherine Bertini & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor and Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN Library and Archives Geneva.

Recorded & produced at the UN Library and Archives Geneva.

19: Alan Doss on A Peacekeeper in Africa: Learning from UN Interventions in Other People's Wars #BookTalk Feb 07, 2020

In this episode of The Next Page, the podcast of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, we welcome Alan Doss, author of the newly published book, A Peacekeeper in Africa: Learning from UN Interventions in Other People’s Wars (a project of the International Peace Institute and published by Lynne Rienner Press).

Alan Doss served as special representative of the UN Secretary General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia, and head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC, among other posts. He now serves as president of the Kofi Annan Foundation in Geneva.

In this Book Talk episode, Alan Doss sits down with the Director of the UN Library Geneva, Francesco Pisano, to share about his book, which looks at his decade in four peacekeeping operations in Africa. He also shares his insights from many years serving with the UN in peace operations, from the role of peacekeeping and how it has changed over the decades, what he’s learned about leadership in complex environments, and what he sees for the future of UN peace operations. He also shares some personal reflections on former UN Secretary-General the late Kofi Annan, and the legacies he left not only as a leader but as a person.

For more information about Alan Doss and his work, visit here: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/member/alan-doss/ or find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanCDoss

To learn more about his book A Peacekeeper in Africa, head to Lynne Rienner Publishers: https://www.rienner.com/title/A_Peacekeeper_in_Africa_Learning_from_UN_Interventions_in_Other_People_s_Wars

Content:

Speakers: Alan Doss & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor and Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Kofi Annan Foundation.

Recorded & produced at the UN Library Geneva.

18: Amandeep Gill on Nuclear Security Summits: A History #BookTalk Jan 24, 2020

Welcome to the second episode of 2020! In this recording for our Book Talk series, the Director at the Library, Francesco Pisano, speaks with Ambassador Amandeep Gill about his book published in 2019, called Nuclear Security Summits: A History. This book looks at how nuclear security has developed over the period from 1945 to 2006, as well as how it has evolved in practice in more recent years through the Nuclear Security Summits between 2010 and 2016.

Ambassador Gill has a range of experience in this field and in others, having taken part in 3 of the summits. For this conversation he shares what his book is about and why he thinks the Nuclear Security Summits changed the domain of nuclear security, through driving what he calls nuclear learnings and knowledge-making. He touches upon ideas around collective intelligence, and the role of leadership but also knowledge communities springing up around the topic, and how such negotiations can also be translated to other multilateral domains such as climate change or artificial intelligence negotiations.

Ambassador Amandeep Gill is currently Director of the Global Health Centre project on International Digital Health & AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR). He was Executive Director and co-Lead of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation until August 2019. He previously served as India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. You can find out more about his experience here: https://graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/faculty/amandeep-singh-gill

You can find Amandeep Gill on Twitter @gioasempre: https://twitter.com/gioasempre, and his book at Palgrave Macmillan: https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030280376.

The UN Library Geneva also has 8 research guides on disarmament topics, including one on Nuclear Weapons. You can find out more about them here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/?b=s.

Content:

Speakers: Amandeep Gill & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editors: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Graduate Institute Geneva.

Recorded & produced at the UN Library Geneva.

17: Jayathma Wickramanayake on leadership, youth & multilateralism Jan 10, 2020

In this episode of our Conversations series, Jayathma Wickramanayake, the United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, shares her insights on leadership and youth--particularly young women leaders--with the Director of the UN Library Geneva, Francesco Pisano. It's a fascinating look in to her own experiences, as well as her aspirations and role models, as a leader engaged in advancing multilateralism with youth across the world.

Jayathma Wickramanayake is Sri Lankan and was appointed as the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth in 2017, the second person to be appointed into this position. Before joining the UN, she played an active role in youth politics, development and engagement in Sri Lanka.

Follow Jayathma Wickramanayake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNYouthEnvoy, and learn more about Youth2030: The United Nations Strategy on Youth here: https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/youth-un/.

You can also find the Library's research guides on Women & Gender Equality, Women and Global Diplomacy and Multilateralism at our website: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/?b=s.

Content:

Speakers: Jayathma Wickramanayake & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Camille Chambinaud.

Sound Editors: Camille Chambinaud & Natalie Alexander.

Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN/Mette Lybye Poulsen.

Recorded & produced at the UN Library Geneva.

Holiday Special Episode - Library Insiders: Stacks, Ghosts and 007. Dec 23, 2019

Welcome to this holiday special episode of The Next Page podcast! As 2019 draws to a close, we take you on a tour of the UN Library Geneva, which this year celebrates 100 years since its founding. How does the Library support multilateralism? You'll hear stories from four of our Library colleagues as they work to support research and understanding on multilateralism. Bonus: they also give us their tips for their favorite holiday reads! Find links to all of the resources they mention below. Enjoy, and happy holidays from the UN Library Geneva.

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Bienvenu.e dans cet épisode spécial de The Next Page! Pour la fin de l'année 2019, nous avons fait le tour de la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève qui a fêté ses 100 ans cette année. Comment est-ce que la Bibliothèque supporte le multilatéralisme? Vous en saurez plus en écoutant quatre histoires de collègues racontant comment leur travail soutient la recherche sur le multilateralisme. Et en bonus, vous entendrez des suggestions de lecture pour les fêtes! Les liens vers les resources sont mentionnées ci-après. Bonne écoute et bonnes fêtes!

Chapter 1: Sebastien Vernay

Sébastien Vernay est assistant bibliothécaire dans la section des services. Il anime les visites de groupe à la bibliothèque, vous trouverez plus d'information sur la page web dédiée: https://bit.ly/2PJJbL3.

Vous pouvez consulter le catalogue sur Global Search, et les différents guides de recherche ici: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/global.

Sa suggestion de lecture pour les fêtes es "L'ONU pour les Nuls", de Yves Berthelot et Jean-Michel Jakobowicz: https://bit.ly/2SaZO3J.

Chapter 2: Mélanie Kamar

Mélanie Kamar is a Team Analyst for the LONTAD Project (the Total Digital Access to the League of Nations Archives Project). To learn more about this five-year project to digitize the League of Nations Archives (around 15 million pages of content!), visit the website: https://lontad-project.unog.ch/.

You can also follow the project's unofficial mascot @lontadinho on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lontadinho.

Mélanie's holiday read is A Feminist Manifesto in 15 suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://bit.ly/2EA7x3k.

Chapter 3: Cristina Giordano

Cristina Giordano est cheffe du groupe de la gestion des connaissances dans la section des services de la Bibliothèque. Elle a participé à la préparation et mise en place de l'exposition "Stronger Multilateralism Through Knwoledge and Archives" à l'occasion de l'anniversaire des 100 ans et visible au 3ème étage de l'Angle A/B du Palais des Nations.

Sa suggestion de lecture pour les fêtes est "Genève Émois" de Marie-José Astre-Démoulin: https://www.ed-des-sables.ch/publications.htm#

Chapter 4: Stefan Vukotic

Stefan Vukotic is the Chief of the Archives Management Unit. To learn more about the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva, head here: https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/front.

Stefan's book recommendation is The League of Nations: Perspectives from the Present: https://unipress.dk/udgivelser/l/the-league-of-nations/, edited by Karen Gram-Skjoldager and Haakon Ikonomou.

Content:

Speakers: Sebastien Vernay, Mélanie Kamar, Cristina Giardano and Stefan Vukotic.

Hosts & Sound Editors: Natalie Alexander & Camille Chambinaud.

Images: UN Library Geneva.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

16: Women who Shaped Internationalism #LibraryTalk Dec 13, 2019

In this episode of our Library Talk series, Katharina Rietzler and Myriam Piguet share their research and insights into some of the women who shaped internationalism. The discussion, moderated by the UN Library Geneva’s Scientific Advisor, Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf, highlights the contribution of women in the early years of international organizations and how this impacted the development of international affairs and international thought. They also share some of the challenges of conducting research on women in this field.

This Library Talk was part of the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva celebration. For more information, you can visit the website or listen to Episode 2, introducing our #Multilateralism100 series.

Katharina Rietzler is a researcher at the University of Sussex. She focuses on internationalism and American history. Stay tuned for a special episode on Florence Wilson, the first Librarian of the League of Nations, in 2020.

Myriam Piguet is a PhD student and researcher at the Global Studies Institute at the University of Geneva. She contributed to the book The League of Nations: Perspectives from the Present, Aarhus, Aarhus University Press, that you can find in our catalogue. She was also part of the 100elles project in Geneva, that renamed 100 streets with names of women who contributed to the historical development of the city and its area.

You can find more resources relating to this topic in the booklist put together for this event here. The UN Library Geneva also has research guides on Women & Gender Equality, Women and Global Diplomacy and Multilateralism available online.

If you are interested in gender related topics, we invite you to take a listen to Episode 10 with Ambassador Nazhat Shameen Khan on women in leadership, and to Episode 11 with Fatima Sator on how gender equality was included in the UN Charter.

Content:

Speakers: Katharina Rietzler & Myriam Piguet.

Moderation: Pierre-Étienne Bourneuf.

Host & Sound Editor: Camille Chambinaud.

Images: UN Library Geneva/Ingrid Louise Mondet.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

15: Multilateralism in Motion: the lasting impact & innovations of the League of Nations #Multilateralism100 Nov 22, 2019

Welcome to The Next Page, the podcast of the UN Library Geneva. This episode continues our #Multilateralism100 series, where we explore some of the issues and the people that have shaped multilateralism since the creation of the League of Nations to its transition to the United Nations today, as we mark the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva.

What ideas are coming out today on the impact and the work of the League, and what opportunities for research are still to come? For this conversation, we had two academics in the studio, Karen Gram-Skjoldager (Associate Professor at Aarhus University) and Haakon Ikonomou (Associate Professor, University of Copenhagen), to share what they’re up to, and a recently published book that they edited, called The League of Nations: Perspectives from the Present.

How did the League shape modern multilateralism, what are some innovations that have continued in today’s international organisations, what is being thought of and seen in new ways? They both share their views and some insights from the book, which brings in new ideas from a range of researchers currently exploring the workings of the League.

Further resources:

Read more at the Aarhus University Blog, The Invention of International Bureaucracy: https://projects.au.dk/inventingbureaucracy/blog/ as well as publications that have come out of the blog project: https://projects.au.dk/inventingbureaucracy/publications/

Find out about the book, The League of Nations: Perspectives from the Present: https://unipress.dk/udgivelser/l/the-league-of-nations/

Learn more about the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva: https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/.

Content:

Speakers: Karen Gram-Skjoldager (Associate Professor, PhD, Aarhus University) and Haakon Ikonomou (Associate Professor, PhD, University of Copenhagen)

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Images: Aarhus University & UN Library Geneva.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

14: Borders and Walls - Dr. Anna Grichting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. Nov 09, 2019

Welcome to this Special Episode of The Next Page, released on 9 November 2019, 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. On this occasion, the Director of the UN Library Geneva, Francesco Pisano, spoke with Dr. Anna Grichting, an architect, urbanist and musician who has devoted much of her work to studying borders and their connection to societies and the environment.

In this conversation, Anna shares how she came to be in Berlin the day the Wall fell, and how this propelled her to further explore the wider subject of borders and border zones, be they gone or existing, and what they symbolize across the "long-view of history". She shares her thoughts on the opportunities for a more flexible view of borders, from memory and public spaces, to their connections to social ecology and environmental diplomacy, and the potential to collaborate in helping people to see the value of such spaces for future development.

Dr. Anna Grichting graduated with a Doctor of Design in Urbanism from Harvard University. She has taught as a Professor and fellow at the Universities of Geneva, Harvard, MIT and Qatar, and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Vermont and a Lead Research Consultant for Qatar University. She has published an edited book entitled The Social Ecology of Border Landscapes: http://www.anthempress.com/the-social-ecology-of-border-landscapes.

To find out more about Anna's work, visit her website: www.annagrichting.com and her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakatarinag/?hl=en.

Content:

Speaker: Dr. Anna Grichting.

Host: Francesco Pisano.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Images: Dr. Anna Grichting.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

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13: Storytelling session with science expedition leader Paul Rose #LibraryTalk Nov 01, 2019

This episode of The Next Page brings you a curated recording of our recent Storytelling session with science expedition leader, Paul Rose. In 2019, our Library Talks programme focuses on SDG 13 on climate action, and the issues the world is facing amid environmental changes. In this context, Paul Rose joined us at the Library to share his life story of engagement for the planet, his thoughts on the some of the biodiversity and sustainability challenges of today, and the opportunities he sees for everyone to make a change and advocate for the environment, both in our own spheres of influence and collectively.

As an experienced diver, field science and polar expert, Paul Rose has for many years traveled around the world, supporting scientists to experience, explore and communicate nature's mysteries and diversity. Enjoy this learning moment with him, as he shares his experiences and answers questions from the audience.

To find our more about Paul and his work, head to his website: https://www.paulrose.org/ and find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paul_Rose.

And also check out the Library's two Research Guides on the SDGs: http://libraryresources.unog.ch/sdgs and climate change: http://libraryresources.unog.ch/climatechange.

Content:

Speakers: Paul Rose and Sigrun Habermann (moderator, UN Library Geneva)

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Sound Editor: Camille Chambinaud.

Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Paul Rose.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

12: The legacies of the League of Nations and its first Secretary-General, Eric Drummond #Multilateralism100 Oct 10, 2019

Welcome back to our #Multilateralism100 series, where we share conversations as part of the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva, and explore the issues and the people that have shaped multilateralism since the creation of the League of Nations to its transition to the United Nations.

In this episode, we take you on a tour back to the time of the League of Nations, as we speak to John Burley, one of the authors of a book published this year called Eric Drummond and his legacies: The League of Nations and the beginnings of global governance.

John Burley is a former UN staff member who worked for more than 30 years for different parts of the UN system. For this conversation, he shares with us his research insights on the legacies of the League of Nations and its first Secretary-General, Eric Drummond. While the term multilateralism didn’t exist yet at the time, how did the work of the League and Eric Drummond help to shape the multilateral system and the international civil service of today? John shares with us his thoughts on these questions.

Further Resources:

Learn more at the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva: https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/ & LONTAD, The Total Digital Access to the League of Nations Archives Project: https://lontad-project.unog.ch/.

To know more about the book and Eric Drummond, visit here: http://bafuncs.org/eric-drummond-his-legacies/.

To view some images of Eric Drummond and caricatures drawn by the well-known Derso and Kelen (mentioned in the conversation), head here: https://bit.ly/2AW0rV5 or see them below.

Content:

Speaker: John Burley.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN Library Geneva.

Archival material: United Nations Archives Geneva.

Advisers: Stefan Vukotic & Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

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11: Fatima Sator on how gender equality was included in the UN Charter, and the women of the global south that made it happen. Sep 20, 2019

In this episode of The Next Page we speak with Fatima Sator, who shares the story of how a small group of women from the global south, together with their supporters, ensured that gender equality and women's rights were included in the Charter of the United Nations.

Who were these women and what did they encounter in 1945 at the the United Nations Conference on International Organization, known as the San Francisco Conference? Fatima, who currently serves as a Communications Specialist at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, shares what she and her fellow researchers found while studying at the University of London. Since then, they've dedicated their time to sharing this story and advocating for the voices and actions of the women of the global south--Bertha Lutz from Brazil and Minerva Bernardino from the Dominican Republic--that made it happen.

To watch their TED talk in 2019 at TEDxPlaceDesNationsWomen, head here: https://bit.ly/2TK0VoE

To read where gender equality and women's rights are included in the UN Charter, see the Preamble, Article 1 and Article 8.

To read Fatima's recommendations: see Getting Our History Right: How Were the Equal Rights of Women and Men Included in the Charter of the United Nations? by Torild Skard, and Women and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Rebecca Adami.

And, check out the Library's Research Guide on Women and Global Diplomacy.

Content:

Speakers: Fatima Sator & Natalie Alexander.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN Library Geneva.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

10: Fiji's Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan on multilateralism, women in leadership, and the nexus of climate change and human rights Aug 30, 2019

Episode 10 of the Next Page brings a conversation with Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Fiji to the United Nations in Geneva. Director of the UN Library Geneva, Francesco Pisano, joins her to discuss her story and how she joined the Permanent Mission, the importance of multilateralism for small island developing states and vice versa, her thoughts and experiences on the role of women in leadership, and some of the critical issues concerning climate change and human rights in the Pacific and also globally.

Ambassador Khan was born in Fiji and has an academic background in law and criminology. During her 16 years as a prosecutor in Fiji, she was appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of Fiji in 1994, and in 1999 was appointed Fiji’s first woman High Court judge. She was appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva in 2014.

Follow Ambassador Khan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nazhatskhan

Content:

Speakers: Nazhat Shameem Khan & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Fiji to the UN in Geneva.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

9: Nikhil Seth on how everyone can relate to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals Aug 16, 2019

In this episode, part of our Conversation series, Director of the UN Library Geneva, Francesco Pisano, speaks with Nikhil Seth, Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations and the Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), about his thoughts on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nikhil Seth explains his role in helping to develop and support the SDGs, and why the multilateral and integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs give them greater strength and capacity as an "action agenda" for the UN Charter. He also stresses the importance of partnerships across sectors to achieve the Goals, and why everyone can define and seize their own personal Agenda 2030.

Learn more about the 2030 Agenda & the SDGs here: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs.

Follow Nikhil Seth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikhilSethUN.

Content:

Speakers: Nikhil Seth & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Francesco Pisano.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN Photo/Mark Garten.

Recorded at UNITAR Geneva headquarters, and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

8: Genève et le multilateralisme #Multilateralism100 Aug 02, 2019

Cet épisode, de la série #Multilaralism100, s’intéresse à la ville de Genève où s’est implantée la Société des Nations puis l’Organisation des Nations Unies, aidant ainsi au développement d’un écosystème international qui contribue à la renommée de la ville.

Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf, Conseiller Scientifique à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève, nous explique le contexte dans lequel de la Société des Nations est amenée à s’installer à Genève, puis revient sur la période de guerre et de transition vers l’Organisation des Nations Unies qui installera son bureau européen au Palais des Nations également.

Pour en savoir plus sur le multilatéralisme à Genève, vous pouvez visiter la page dédiée aux célébrations du centenaire du multilatéralisme : www.multilateralisme100.unog.ch . Un guide de ressources est aussi disponible sur le site, si vous voulez en savoir plus sur l’installation de la Société des Nations, sur le transfert des avoirs avec l’ONU ou sur tout autre sujet lié au centenaire.

Contenu :

Intervenant(e)s : Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf & Camille Chambinaud

Réalisation et montage : Natalie Alexander & Camille Chambinaud

Image : UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

7: Fabrizio Hochschild on Leadership, Courage and Integrity Jul 19, 2019

This episode of The Next Page offers a learning moment on leadership. The Director of the UN Library Geneva, Francesco Pisano, speaks with Fabrizio Hochschild, Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination at the Executive Office of the Secretary-General at the United Nations, about his thoughts on principled leadership, moral courage and integrity, and what this means for the United Nations today.

Their conversation is centered on Mr. Hochschild's recent article, Courage and Integrity in UN Leadership, published in 2019 by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation as part of a series marking 100 years of international civil service, which began in 1919 with the creation of the League of Nations.

You can read the full article by visiting the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation website: https://www.daghammarskjold.se/publication/courage-and-integrity/.

Content:

Speakers: Fabrizio Hochschild & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN Photo/Manuel Elias.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

6: Digital Preservation & Stewardship with Trevor Owens #LibraryTalk Jul 05, 2019

This episode of The Next Page is for anyone interested in digital preservation and stewardship. As digital records increase within organisations and communities, how do we ensure electronic records are preserved and accessible in the long-term? What are the opportunities and what can we do now? In this Library Science Talk, held at the UN Library Geneva as part of the AILIS programme for 2019, Dr. Trevor Owens from the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. shares key principles for supporting digital stewardship, as well as the actions that can be taken today to progress in the practice and connect with others in the international community.

Dr. Trevor Owens currently serves as the first Head of Digital Content Management at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. He works as a librarian, researcher, policy-maker and educator in the field of digital infrastructure for libraries, and is the author of the book The Theory and Craft of Digital Preservation, published in 2018: https://bit.ly/2FUK1is. To find out more, visit his website: http://www.trevorowens.org/.

This talk took place on 20 May 2019 at the UN Library Geneva.

Content:

Speaker: Trevor Owens.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Trevor Owens.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

5: « Book Talk » avec Romuld Sciora - Qui veut la mort de l’ONU? Jun 25, 2019

Bienvenue dans notre série “Book Talk”, regroupant les conversations que nous avons avec des auteur(e)s sur leurs ouvrages lors de leur visite à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève. Nous discutons de livres, mais aussi d’idées et de concepts présentés par ces expert(e)s, académicien(ne)s et intellectuel(le)s.

Dans cet épisode, Camille Chambinaud interroge Romuald Sciora, sur le livre qu’il a co-écrit avec Anne Cécile Robert, intitulé “Qui veut la mort de l’ONU”, publié en novembre 2018 aux éditions Eyrolles.

Pour plus d’information sur le travail et les oeuvres de Romuald Sciora, vous pouvez consulter son site internet.

Contenu:

Intervenant(e)s: Romuald Sciora & Camille Chambinaud.

Animatrice: Camille Chambinaud.

Réalisation et montage: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Natalie Alexander.

Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève.

4: Innovation in International Organizations with Tina Ambos & Corinne Momal-Vanian Jun 25, 2019

Innovation is applied and seen in many fields, but what does it mean and how can international organizations leverage innovation to meet their missions? In this episode, part of our Conversation series, Natalie Alexander speaks with Tina Ambos, Director of the Institute of Management and Academic Director of the International Organizations MBA at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), and Corinne Momal-Vanian, the Director of the Division of Conference Management at UN Geneva, about their work and insights on innovating in international organisations, and what this means for multilateralism.

To learn more about the work of Tina Ambos and UNIGE on innovation, head to the i2i Hub: for Innovation and Intrapreneurship, and read their 2 reports: Initiatives with Impact & Seed, Scale, Structure: How International Organizations Shape Innovation.

For more information on innovation in the UN system, visit the UN Innovation Network website.

Content:

Speakers: Tina Ambos & Corinne Momal-Vanian.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: i2i Hub, UNIGE.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

3: Michael Møller, Director-General at UN Geneva Jun 25, 2019

Welcome to our Conversation series, where we sit down with various leaders, experts and contributors to learn from their experiences and insights. In this episode, the Director of the Library, Francesco Pisano, speaks with the current Director-General at UN Geneva, Michael Møller, who completes his term at the end of June 2019. The Director-General shares his thoughts on his time leading UN Geneva, his 40 years of service at the UN, and his view on the role of multilateralism today.

Content:

Speakers: Michael Møller (Director-General at UN Geneva) & Francesco Pisano (Director of the UN Library Geneva).

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: UN Photos/Iryna Turtaieva.

Recorded and produced at the United Nations Office at Geneva.

2: Multilateralism101 - what it is and why we're celebrating its Centenary Jun 25, 2019

Welcome to our #Multilateralism100 series, where we'll share conversations and event recordings on the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva, and explore the issues and the people that have shaped multilateralism since the creation of the League of Nations to its transition to the United Nations.

In this episode, Natalie Alexander speaks with Library colleagues Stefan Vukotic and Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf to find out the 101 on the Centenary and the development of multilateralism over the past century.

Learn more at the Centenary of Multilateralism in Geneva website: https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/.

Follow the Library on Twitter and Facebook.

Content:

Speakers: Stefan Vukotic (Chief of the Archives Management Unit) & Pierre-Etienne Bourneuf (Scientific Advisor).

Host: Natalie Alexander

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Image: Alyni Lima.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

1: Africa in Transformation with Carlos Lopes #LibraryTalk Jun 25, 2019

Welcome to our Library Talk series, where you'll find curated recordings from the Library Talks programme at the UN Library Geneva. This episode features Carlos Lopes, an author, academic and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

Speaking with the Director of the UN Library, Francesco Pisano, Mr. Lopes presents his latest book, "Africa in Transformation: Economic Development in the Age of Doubt", outlining the 8 challenges and issues he sees as critical to address in the coming years.

Carlos Lopes is a Professor at the Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, a Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, an Associate Fellow in the Africa Programme at Chatham House, and a member of the African Union reform team, among other positions.

To keep learning, follow Carlos Lopes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LopesInsights

Content:

Speakers: Carlos Lopes & Francesco Pisano.

Host: Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Images: Amanda Willbye & Johanna Östergren.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.

0: Welcome to The Next Page Jun 14, 2019

Welcome to The Next Page, the podcast of the UN Library Geneva. In Episode 0, we introduce you to the podcast and its purpose: to advance the conversation on multilateralism. Our Library is an evolving house of knowledge, specializing in multilateralism and in the work of the United Nations. The Next Page aims to share this knowledge through conversations with experts, recordings of events at the Library, and insights shared by our staff. Join us!

Find us on Twitter and Facebook.

Content:

Speakers: Francesco Pisano (Director of the UN Library Geneva) & Natalie Alexander.

Editor & Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander.

Images: Johanna Östergren.

Recorded and produced at the UN Library Geneva.