Jun 9, 2016
News, United Nations
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By Britta Schmitz UNITED NATIONS, June 6 2016 – What impact does the media have on social change? This was the main question at the Media for Social Impact Summit (MFSI) 2016, held at UNHQ on June 1. The objective of the event was to analyze the role of the media regarding social change, showcasing innovative social campaigns, strategizing new ones and to drive social change by bringing together different stakeholders. Networks and partnerships are key to informing the public about social issues and urging for solutions to these problems. The exclusive event connected high-level UN representatives and communication [Read More]
Dec 10, 2015
News, United Nations
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By Britta Schmitz Paris, Dec. 9 – Goodwill Ambassadors Angélique Kidjo and Bianca Jagger joined activists and private sector representatives at a UN Roundtable Discussion on communicating climate change through informal channels in Paris-Le Bourget. In the age of social media there are many ways of communicating climate change and bringing people together, but often there is a lack of action. Finding effective ways of using media to raise awareness around climate change is essential to combating it, as we are all part of the solution. “We’re seeing that people have limited attention span, they have more choice [Read More]
Sep 25, 2015
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United Nations, September 24 2015 Football star and UNICEF advocate David Beckham called on world leaders on Thursday to put children at the heart of the new 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, during the unveiling of a digital installation attended by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. As the UN prepares to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals, the Assembly of Youth, a digital installation created for UNICEF by Google, harnesses mobile technology and social media to deliver personal messages from children and young people across the globe directly to world leaders. The messages highlight the challenges [Read More]
