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2009 Midday Forums

16 December, 2009

Unmasking Ratings: The Politics of Sovereign Debt

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters

19 November, 2009

A Place to Call Our Own: Land Disputes and the Rights of the Poor

Date: Thursday, 19 November 2009
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm
Venue: Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters

29 October, 2009

From Open to Global: Preparing a New Policymaking Generation for China

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am EDT
Venue: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters, NY, New York

26 October, 2009

Security Council Reform

Date: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 1:15pm to 2:30pm EDT
Venue: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters, NY, New York

21 October, 2009

Conflict and International Mediation: A Turkish Perspective

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 1:15pm to 2:30pm EDT
Venue: Conference Room 9, UN Headquarters, NY, New York

15 October, 2009

Watchdog or Lapdog? Maximizing the Value of Internal Oversight for a Better United Nations

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room 8, UN Headquarters

7 October, 2009

Dying for Action: Why We Need An Arms Trade Treaty Now

Date: Wednesday 7 October 2009
Time: 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. EDT (New York Time)
Venue: United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 4

30 June, 2009

Intellectual Property: The Costs and Benefits to Innovation

Date: Tuesday, June 30th
Time: 1:15pm to 2:45pm
Venue: Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters
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4 June, 2009

UNU Midday Forum: On the Frontlines of International Justice: The International Criminal Court After 6 Years

Date: 4 June 2009
Time: 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Venue: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters

The objective of this UNU Midday Forum was to discuss the experiences of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the last six years. The ICC is an independent, permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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14 April, 2009

UNU Midday Forum: Academics Under Threat: Scholar Rescue in the Modern World

Date: Thursday, April 14th
Time: 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Venue: Conference Room 5, UN Headquarters

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9 March, 2009

UNU Midday Forum: Blue 'Helmettes': The Role of Women in UN Peacekeeping

How long will it take to achieve gender balance in UN peacekeeping?

In recognition of International Women's Day 2009, UNU Midday Forum hosted a discussion on the importance of gender mainstreaming in military, police and civilian peacekeeping as well as highlight the challenges faced in achieving greater female representation in this field.

Time: 1:15pm - 2:45pm

Date: Monday, March 9, 2009

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23 February, 2009

UNU Midday Forum: After the War on Drugs

There is a great need to reform current global drug policy. Some propose legalization, while others emphasize greater priority for health and human rights. This seminar examined policy alternatives to the global war on drugs.

WHEN: Monday, February 23rd | 1:15pm to 2:45pm

WHERE: Conference Room 8, UN Headquarters, NY, New York

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19 February, 2009

UNU Midday Forum: Outsourcing Security, as a New International Norm

Will today's "Blue Helmets" become tomorrow's mercenaries? What is the likelihood that the United Nations would one day contract with private military companies instead of depending on governments who are not always willing to engage their armed forces in conflicts zones? Yesterday unimaginable, these questions deserve to be asked.

The seminar examined the evolution and emergence of international norms vis-à-vis the outsourcing and privatization of security as well as illuminated important questions that arise in terms of how to manage such.

WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 2009 | 1:15pm to 2:45pm

WHERE: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters, New York

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19 February, 2009

World Religions and Norms of War: Exploring the Links

"World Religion and Norms of War" creates a link between historical analysis and contemporary issues, prompting us to rethink our understanding of the role of religion in the state and politics. The events which took place in both New York and Washington D.C., aimed to explore fresh analysis of when and how world religions justify the use of force, as well as identify potential policy implications and areas for further research. More >>

13 January, 2009

Enhancing the UN Professional Culture: The Role of Internal Management Consulting Services

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The United Nations University organized a UNU-UN Midday Forum on Enhancing the UN Professional Culture: The Role of Internal Management Consulting Services. The forum focussed on the present condition of professionalism in the UN departments and the possible methods and direction to enhance the status.

WHEN: January 13, 2009 | 1:15pm to 2:45pm

WHERE: Conference Room 8, UN headquarters, New York

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