UN75 Dialogue on 'Inequality-Bridging the Divide'
Date : 27th May 2020 , Assam Don Bosco University
As part of the United Nations 75 Dialogue (UN75), Assam Don Bosco University hosted a two-hour webinar on the theme “Inequality – Bridging the Divide” to commemorate the 75th anniversary of United Nations on May 27, 2020. UN75 dialogue is the largest ever global conversation launched by the Secretary General of the United Nations on the occasion of the United Nation's 75th Anniversary.
The online discussion had participants from Assam Don Bosco University, University of Twente, Netherlands, Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti, Delhi Public School, Guwahati Tezpur University, National Law University and Judicial Academy - Assam, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna.
Dr. Ramu Damodaran, Chief of United Nations Academic Impact, Deputy Director for Partnerships and Public Engagement, UN Department of Public Information and Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief Field Office, UNICEF Assam participated in the online dialogue.
The programme was coordinated by Mr. Abhishek Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Assam Don Bosco University.
In his conversation with the participants, Dr. Ramu started stated that essentially “the souls of human beings should be one and united. We must not give up our responsibility towards our society in which we live.”
Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, touched upon several issues such as, gender discrimination, lack of proper nutrition and sanitation in children and women, violation of child rights, child marriage etc. She also emphasised on the hazards that the North-Eastern region faces like floods and landslides, asserting that the necessity of creating a better place through participation, solidarity and communication.”
Mr. Jai Patil, one of the participants from University of Twente, Netherlands emphasized that "the way to go forward with inclusive development, requires creation of a concept of problem-solving method for inequality which will work closely with the grassroot level and the rural areas."
* This information is sent by Monjib Mochahari (Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Assam Don Bosco University) who can be contacted at monjib(DOT)mochahari(AT)dbuniversity(DOT)ac(DOT)in
This Post is webcasted on May 28 2020 and updated for minor edits on May 29
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