Mr. OHASHI Mitsuo, President of the World Federalist Movement of Japan, and Professor HASEGAWA Sukehiro met with Professor Ibrahim Agboola GAMBARI, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, who received at the Imperial Palace on 6 November
2023 The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, one of the highest orders awarded in the name of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between Japan and Nigeria and the United Nations. The three discussed how Japan could enhance the Effectiveness of the United Nations in global governance. (09/11/2023)

President Jose Ramos-Horta of the Republic of Timor-Leste spoke online to more than 1000 participants of the SDGs Global Governance Summit 2023 Tokyo held on 6 November 2023 in Shibuya City, Tokyo. Please click here for the video message. (6/11/2023)

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On 12 October 2023, UNU will host “Peacebuilding in the Wake of Increasing Rivalry Among Major Powers,” a conversation with Dr. Kuniko INOGUCHI, Chairperson of the Research Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Security, the House of Councillors, the National Diet of Japan.

On the International Day of Peace, a symposium was held at Sophia University under the theme “Peace and Religion: What Religion Can Do to Build Peace” (21/9/2023).

Father Toshiaki Koso, Pastor of St. Ignatius Church, made opening remarks at the memorial ceremony and symposium for the International Day of Peace adopted by the UN General Assembly, which were held on 21 September 2023 at the St. Ignatius Church and Sophia University, Tokyo. (21/9/2023)

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In his opening speech to the online meeting of former UN Special Representatives and Ambassadors to the United Nations, Professor Tshilidzi MARWALA, Rector of the UN University, warned about “the weaponization of new and emerging technologies.” MARWALA also pointed out that the rapid “developments in artificial intelligence and quantum technology-related weapons systems are exposing the insufficiency of existing global governance frameworks.” In concluding his opening remarks, MARWALA echoed the call made by Secretary-General António Guterres “to explore, formulate, and present to the UN and its member states to take concrete actions to prevent the weaponization of emerging technologies and promote their responsible application.” Please click here for the full text of his opening remarks.

Mr. OHASHI Mitsuo, President of the World Federalist Movement of Japan, met with United Nations University President Tshilidzi MARWALA and agreed to cooperate to enhance the presence of the UN University in Japan. (31/8/2023)

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