NYU Center on International Cooperation (CIC)

📣 Happening now! To commemorate #IndigenousPeoplesDay, “Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures” will explore Indigenous Peoples’ rights, including their rights to self-determination, lands, resources, & languages.

📺 Join live: facebook.com/unpfii

#NYUCIC #WeAreIndigenous

🤔 How can Indigenous Peoples’ rights be upheld in the age of #AI?

💡 On Friday, our Program Director of Justice, Inclusion, & Equality, Fernando Marani, will explore the associated challenges & opportunities that Indigenous Peoples face.

RSVP 🎟️ social.desa.un.org/issues/indig...

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A turning point for the United Nations - ABC listen Suffering internal division and stymied by geopolitical bullying, the United Nations is facing a future of diminishing influence. As the organisation marks its 80th birthday, it's also dealing with a serious financial shortfall brought on by both China and the United States, its two biggest donors. Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has launched a major internal reform programme, but there are questions about whether his approach will rescue the global body or just cause further damage. Guests Associate Professor Chris Ogden — Director of Global Studies, University of Auckland Eugene Chen — Senior Fellow, Center on International Cooperation, New York University Richard Gowan — Director of UN Affairs, International Crisis Group Roland Rich — former Australian ambassador. Director of the United Nations and Global Policy Master of Arts program, Rutgers University

🇺🇳 #UN Secretary General, António Guterres, has launched a major internal reform program, but there are questions about whether his approach will save the global body or cause further damage.

Hear our Senior Fellow Eugene Chen (‪@casquebleu.org)’s thoughts on the situation ⤵️

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💡 “It’s not enough to simply be against harm or injustice—we need to offer people a vision of something better to move towards.”

—Raquel Jesse, our Program Officer for Inequality and Exclusion, shares three strategic shifts on how we can rekindle hope. 🌍✨

📝 cic.nyu.edu/resources/th...

#NYUCIC

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☀️ In our June/July #CICInsights newsletter, we highlight:

💡New analyses on important international processes—from #Financing4Development to the selection of the next #UN Secretary-General.
🗺️ Our travels to Poland 🇵🇱, Spain 🇪🇸, Germany 🇩🇪, Colombia 🇨🇴, and more!

Check it out: mailchi.mp/sdg16/cic-in...

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“To avoid the pitfalls experienced by Iraq, Syrian policymakers & international stakeholders should adopt a comprehensive & inclusive transitional justice strategy, rather than the Iraqi ad-hoc approach”—Abdulrazzaq Al-Saiedi (Physicians for Human Rights).

Learn more ⤵️
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Could Africa’s Forever War Finally End? U.S. diplomacy could resolve the conflict between Congo and Rwanda.

🤔 How can the US help resolve the 30-year conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda?

💡 Learn more in the ‪‪@foreignaffairs.com‬’s article by Joshua Walker, Reagan Miviri, and @jasonkstearns.bsky.social: www.foreignaffairs.com/democratic-r...

#NYUCIC #DRC #Diplomacy

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🤝 How can Multilateral Development Banks (#MDBs) and the UN peacebuilding architecture collaborate more effectively?

💬 Enhance joint messaging & policy dialogues.
🧠 Strengthen knowledge management.
🌐 Foster regional approaches.
💰 Scale up financing.

📥 Download now: cic.nyu.edu/resources/ho...

A turning point for the United Nations - ABC listen Suffering internal division and stymied by geopolitical bullying, the United Nations is facing a future of diminishing influence. As the organisation marks its 80th birthday, it's also dealing with a serious financial shortfall brought on by both China and the United States, its two biggest donors. Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has launched a major internal reform programme, but there are questions about whether his approach will rescue the global body or just cause further damage. Guests Associate Professor Chris Ogden — Director of Global Studies, University of Auckland Eugene Chen — Senior Fellow, Center on International Cooperation, New York University Richard Gowan — Director of UN Affairs, International Crisis Group Roland Rich — former Australian ambassador. Director of the United Nations and Global Policy Master of Arts program, Rutgers University

🇺🇳 As the #UN marks its 80th birthday, the organization is also dealing with a financial shortfall brought on by its two biggest donors.

Listen to the full podcast featuring our Senior Fellow Eugene Chen (@casquebleu.org) 🎧
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

#NYUCIC #UN80

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🤔 How do Multilateral Development Banks complement the peacebuilding architecture of the UN?

Our latest policy brief examines this & how to strengthen partnerships towards preventing conflict in the context of the 2025 Peacebuilding Architecture Review. 🔍

🔗 cic.nyu.edu/resources/ho...

#PBAR2025

Opinion: Justice is the missing link to global stability From land disputes to workplace injuries, everyday justice problems escalate into larger conflicts when left unresolved.

⚖️ “If we want peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, justice can no longer be treated as an afterthought”—Fernando Marani, our Program Director.

Read the full @devex.com article: www.devex.com/news/opinion...

#NYUCIC #JusticeForAll #AccessToJustice

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🗳️ How has the process to select the next #UN Secretary-General evolved—and what reforms are being considered?

#NYUCIC Senior Fellow @marksimonoff.bsky.social explains in a new brief.

📄 Read: cic.nyu.edu/resources/th....

#Multilateralism

🌟 This approach has enabled the clarification of events that were previously shrouded in impunity, surpassing the level of truth achieved by the ordinary justice system.

🙌 Hosted by the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the UN, and co-sponsored by Colombia’s SJP, #NYUCIC, & NYU CHR&GJ.

#HLPF2025

🔍 Operating beyond the traditional justice system, the SJP conducts investigations into crimes against humanity, uncovering previously unknown information provided by victims, civil society, & perpetrators during their testimonies.

The event also focused on:
🎯 The SJP’s processes & challenges.
⚖️ How the SJP delivers justice to victims, including implementing restorative justice approaches & social science methods.
‼️ The importance of accountability, the participation of victims, & restoring relationships in these systems.

🤔 How can we make justice systems more effective and people-centered?

🇨🇴 Moderated by @nyu.edu’s Pablo de Greiff, “A Conversation with Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP): Sharing Experiences on Transitional Justice in Colombia” highlighted how the SJP is advancing that agenda.

🌍 Peace, justice & inclusive governance aren’t optional—they’re foundational.

In @undp.org’s #SDG16 series, Pathfinders’ Margaret Williams makes the case for putting people-centered governance at the heart of global development.

Read more: www.sparkblue.org/content/sdg-....

#SDG16Plus #NYUCIC

Opinion: Justice is the missing link to global stability From land disputes to workplace injuries, everyday justice problems escalate into larger conflicts when left unresolved.

⭐ Investing in #PeopleCenteredJustice = high returns.

In countries like Malawi 🇲🇼, Colombia 🇨🇴, & Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, investments have transformed #AccessToJustice for entire communities.

⚖️ Read more on how we can deliver justice more effectively in this @devex.com article: www.devex.com/news/opinion...

📘 #EndTheDebtTrap propone marcos legales que prioricen la transparencia, la rendición de cuentas y los derechos humanos.

🔗 Leé el informe completo: ny.fes.de/article/end-...

🌎 En el marco de la IV Conferencia sobre Financiación para el Desarrollo (FFD4) en Sevilla, desde la FES lanzamos un Dossier que analiza casos de endeudamiento en América Latina, África, Asia y Medio Oriente para mostrar cómo las leyes nacionales pueden marcar una diferencia.

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💰 ¿Por qué la deuda se ha convertido en una trampa para el Sur Global?

Lo que debería ser una herramienta para el desarrollo se ha transformado en un círculo vicioso que debilita la soberanía, la democracia y el bienestar de muchos países

📘 #EndTheDebtTrap calls for legal frameworks that prioritize transparency, accountability, and #HumanRights.

🔗 Read the full report: ny.fes.de/article/end-...

🌎 As part of the #FfD4 in Seville, @fesonline.bsky.social‬ is launching a dossier that examines debt cases in Latin America, Africa, Asia, & the Middle East to show how national laws can make a difference.

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💰 Why has debt become a trap for the Global South? What should be a tool for development has turned into a vicious cycle that undermines sovereignty, democracy, and the well-being of many countries.

🤔 How can transitional justice mechanisms effectively address #HumanRights violations while fostering reconciliation?

💡 Join us tomorrow to discuss the role & impact of Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a model that guarantees the victims’ right to justice. 🇨🇴

🔗 cic.nyu.edu/events/speci...

⚖️ How does Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP) deliver transitional justice? 🇨🇴

💡 Join us on July 17 for “A Conversation with Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace: Sharing Experiences on Transitional Justice in Colombia” to learn about the SJP’s role and impact.

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🌍 At #HLPF2025, #NYUCIC’s Prof. Paul Smoke moderated a UN side event on #SDGs 3, 8 & 17 and the road to #WSSD2 in Doha 🇶🇦. Co-hosted by #Qatar, @who.int & #UNDESA, speakers called for action on inclusive development, social justice & strong global partnerships. #SocialDevelopment #SDGs

❓ How can health, employment, & partnerships advance inclusive development, social justice, & the #SDGs?

🎤 Today, our Acting Director, Paul Smoke, will be moderating a session during #HLPF2025 to highlight this topic.

🎥 Tune in at 1:15 p.m. (EST): webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p...

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❓ How can we advance the #2030Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)?

🌟 Join our experts at this year’s High-Level Political Forum (#HLPF2025) to explore solutions that will #LeaveNoOneBehind.

🔗 All events: www.sdg16.plus/high-level-p...

#HLPF #GlobalGoals #SDGs

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🚨 Violence acts like a transmissible disease, shortening lives & leaving people injured, disabled, traumatized, and unable to fully rejoin life in society. How do we stop it? By applying a public health approach.

Be a part of this crucial conversation during #HLPF2025 🔽
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