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The Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs and the Observatory on Latin America presents a conversation with Maria Fernanda Espinosa, the President of the UN General Assembly. The ambassador will. be discussing multilateralism on both the global and regional level and how the United Nations can be an effective and relevant institution as it turns 75 in 2020. A questions and answer session will follow. "Multilateralism is the only way to secure our future – the future of this planet, and the future of humanity," says Espinosa. "If we are to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we must work together to ensure carbon emissions peak next year. If we are to ensure that new technologies increase human security, we must work together across borders – and across cyberspace. And if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals; governments, business, communities and people must work together to realize our vision of a safer, fairer and more sustainable world.
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WHO: |
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President of the United Nations General Assembly. Espinosa was elected to serve as President of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly on June 5, 2018 and is only the fourth woman to hold that office. She is the first woman from Latin America to hold the position. Espinosa has over 20 years of multilateral experience in peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, and environmental issues. She has served Ecuador as Minister of Foreign Affairs, (twice) Minister of National Defence, and Coordinating Minister of Natural and Cultural Heritage. She was also Ecuador's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and in Geneva. Espinosa also worked in academia, including as Associate Professor and Researcher at the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales Sede Ecuador.
Introductory remarks will be given by David E. Van Zandt, President of The New School.
Sakiko Fukada-Parr, Director of the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs and Professor of International Affairs will be making remarks following Espinosa's presentation.
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WHEN |
May 2, 2019, 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. |
WHERE |
Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, Room I-202, New York, NY 10011 |
| TICKETS |
Members of the public can register for the free event on Eventbrite.
Members of the media should RSVP with David Koeppel at [email protected] or 212.229.5667 x 3794 |
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