Due to limitations of space, participation in the UN Seminar Series must be by registration only. Registration for the entire series of nine sessions, including the final buffet luncheon is $75.00. To ensure your place in the seminar, please submit your registration materials and fee by February 14. To register or for more information call (212) 817-2100.
February 21
Representative to the UN and Director, ILO Office (NY)
Commentator: Mr. Carlos Yescas
Room
February 28
"Patterns of Migration and the UN Agenda"
Mr. Bela Hovy
Director, Migration Section (Population Division)
United Nations Department of Economic
and Social Affairs
Commentator: Professor John Mollenkopf
Room 9204
March 7
"Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge, and Pharmaceuticals"
Mr. S. Rama Rao
Senior Counsellor, World Intellectual Property Organization (NY Coordination Office)
Commentator: Professor Maivân Clech Lâm
Room 9206
March 14
"HIV/AIDS in Global South Communities: Strategies and Barriers in the Pandemic"
Professor Ananya Mukherjea
Commentator: Nomvuyo Nolutshungu
Room 9206
March 21
“Small Arms and Light Weapons: an Underestimated Security Challenge?”
Ms. Stephanie Pezard
PhD Candidate, Graduate Institute for International Studies
Commentator: Ms. Paulette Weiss
Room 9206
March 28
"Middle Powers and Nuclear Weapons"
Mr. Randy Rydell
Senior Political Affairs Officer, Office of the Under-Secretary-General
for Disarmament Affairs
Commentator: Mr. Alaa Issa
Room 9206-9207