Archive for the ‘Speaker,Conferences and Papers Presented’ Category

June 2

Yours truly in a Google+ Hangout with Rio+20 Executive Coordinator Brice Lalonde!

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Yesterday I participated in a Google+ Hangout with Rio+20 Executive Coordinator Brice Lalonde and four other young people!  The focus was on “how young people can be involved in Rio+20 from all around the world and what young people expect from Rio+20.”  I linked un/employment, inclusive growth and volunteerism to sustainable development. These issues need [...]

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July 20

Yours Truly at the Civicus World Assembly

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At the request of the United Nations Volunteer program, I will be a speaker at the upcoming CIVICUS World Assembly. This speaking engagement will be at the “Connecting People Through Technology” workshop.   My presentation is expected to highlight some of the key opportunities and challenges following my previous engagement with UN Online Volunteers.   [...]

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June 19

Happy World Refugee Day: Rethink how Refugees are Treated

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20 June is the 10th International Refugee Day, marking 60 years of refugee protection under the Geneva Convention. Everyday thousands of people including vulnerable people like women and children flee their homes to find safety in another host community or country as refugees. Reflecting on this year’s World Refugee Day, I could say that 2011 [...]

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