The Week Ahead at the UN
So much to do, so little time. The UN General Assembly high-level section wraps-up. There were, as usual, long speeches, aspirational word salads, and a few brilliant deliveries sprinkled through.
WHO
French President Emmanuel Macron will be at the groundbreaking ceremony of the World Health Organisation Academy, in Lyon, France, together with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros, this Monday 27 September. France and Germany have made sure that the WHO is well-funded and spreading its offices and reach throughout Europe. Just earlier this month, the WHO opened a $USD 100 million facility for Pandemics and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin, funded largely by the German government.
WTO
The WTO Public Forum takes place this week in Geneva. It is the moment when civil society comes to the trade body to share their views and rub shoulders with trade experts, diplomats, economists, international trade lawyers, and governments.
UN Women
The Women Entrepreneurship Accelerator is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary, on the 28 September, with a #UNGA side-eve…
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