Koi Haneda, New York Office, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2022

≪Yokohama International Human Resource Development Project≫

―Lecture by Japanese staff of the United Nations for university students in Yokohama-

International Career Lectures for University Students in Yokohama City (4th in FY2022)

　“United Nations Initiatives for Human Rights and Multicultural Symbiosis” co-hosted by International Affairs Bureau and Kanagawa University

●Date and time of implementation:
・Japan Time　　　　Saturday, December 10, 2022 16:00 to 17:45
・Geneva Time Saturday, December 10, 2022 08:00 to 09:45
・NY time　　　　Saturday, December 10, 2022 02:00 to 03:45

●Speaker:
・Koi Haneda, General Manager of Equality, Development and Law, New York Office, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

●Method of implementation: Online

●Participant: Approximately 40 students, including students enrolled at Yokohama City University

●Contents of the lecture:
・Initiatives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
・Issues and initiatives related to human rights in the world
・Working as a United Nations employee, etc.

　
In the lecture, he talked about global issues related to human rights, the current situation of wars and conflicts, and the importance of the role played by local governments close to people's lives. In addition, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2023, he also spoke about the importance of raising awareness of human rights and that each of us has an important mission in global movements toward the universal realization of human rights.

▼[Reference] OHCHR - 75th Anniversary Campaign of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
https://www.ohchr.org/en/get-involved/campaign/udhr-75 (external site)
　
　
In the dialogue, I received advice on how I decided to work at the United Nations, post since I started working at the United Nations, talks about rewarding, and advice on the official language and communication skills of students aiming to become international public servants.

　
During the Q&A session, they asked questions about how to deal with poor coordination of interests in each country and their expertise in working at the United Nations. Mr. Kuramochi of the United Nations Staff Association of Japanese Governments also participated, and received specific responses based on the environment that respects the culture and background of the other party within the United Nations organization and the experience of the internship.
He also introduced recent movements in the United Nations, which emphasizes the participation of young people, and talked about gender equality.

　
From the students who participated.
"I was able to know what is important for my future university life."
"It was impressive that not only did I gain a deeper understanding of the activities of the United Nations, but also the language was also a kind of specialist, with translators working in the language."
I received such an impression.