This October, the UN Association of Greater Boston brings you the 8th annual Global Voices Film Festival, which screens powerful international documentaries and provides a forum to discuss international issues and concerns. The festival, presented in conjunction with the Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association, will be held from October 8-11 in Harvard Square.
Global Voices will have multiple thematic sessions, with each session comprised of a documentary screening and an associated event to place the topic in a broader context. We invite you and your students to join us for dialogue on our themes in focus: Human Rights/Cultural Heritage, Women’s Advocacy, Global Health, Environment, and War & Peace. Please review film descriptions here.
The cost of attending the film festival is only $6 per person-- we offer a reduced rate of $5 if you bring at least 10 people. Feel free to contact us for additional information at (617) 482-4587 or lunangst@unagb.org. We hope to see you this fall!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
UNICEF and The Killers
Please check out this new video, a joint project of UNICEF and The Killers:
Goodnight, Travel Well
UNICEF: Starting today, MTV audiences around the world will see a new music video that aims to raise awareness about sex trafficking. Featuring the rock band The Killers, the video is an exclusive collaboration between UNICEF, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) and the US Agency for International Development.
The track, Goodnight, Travel Well, is from the album Day & Age. The video is the second in a series of music video collaborations that highlight the danger and impact of human trafficking.
The series launched last year with an award-winning film - produced by MTV EXIT that featured the Radiohead single All I Need.
"We are deeply shocked and appalled that women and children are forced into such exploitative situations, said a spokesperson for The Killers. We hope that through MTV's efforts, and this powerful video, millions of people across the world learn about this tragic form of modern-day slavery."
The video for Goodnight, Travel Well has the potential to reach more than 500 million households in 168 countries.
There is almost no country in the world now that isnt affected by human trafficking in some way, said UNICEF Chief of Child Protection Susan Bissell. The statistics are staggering. More than 1.2 million children are being trafficked each year and nearly 80 per cent of all trafficking is for sexual exploitation, and the most at risk are girls.
We see this music video as a powerful way to reach out and raise awareness among young people, across borders and across language barriers, she added.
The Goodnight, Travel Well video was directed by film and music video veteran David Slade, in collaboration with the renowned production company Anonymous Content. The creative concept was developed by the Australian advertising agency CRC, with support from the UK music consultancy Huge Music.
The video provides insight into the realities of trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of children and adolescents into forced prostitution.
Goodnight, Travel Well
UNICEF: Starting today, MTV audiences around the world will see a new music video that aims to raise awareness about sex trafficking. Featuring the rock band The Killers, the video is an exclusive collaboration between UNICEF, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) and the US Agency for International Development.
The track, Goodnight, Travel Well, is from the album Day & Age. The video is the second in a series of music video collaborations that highlight the danger and impact of human trafficking.
The series launched last year with an award-winning film - produced by MTV EXIT that featured the Radiohead single All I Need.
"We are deeply shocked and appalled that women and children are forced into such exploitative situations, said a spokesperson for The Killers. We hope that through MTV's efforts, and this powerful video, millions of people across the world learn about this tragic form of modern-day slavery."
The video for Goodnight, Travel Well has the potential to reach more than 500 million households in 168 countries.
There is almost no country in the world now that isnt affected by human trafficking in some way, said UNICEF Chief of Child Protection Susan Bissell. The statistics are staggering. More than 1.2 million children are being trafficked each year and nearly 80 per cent of all trafficking is for sexual exploitation, and the most at risk are girls.
We see this music video as a powerful way to reach out and raise awareness among young people, across borders and across language barriers, she added.
The Goodnight, Travel Well video was directed by film and music video veteran David Slade, in collaboration with the renowned production company Anonymous Content. The creative concept was developed by the Australian advertising agency CRC, with support from the UK music consultancy Huge Music.
The video provides insight into the realities of trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of children and adolescents into forced prostitution.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Join Us For An Evening of International Art and Wine!
An Evening of International Art and Wine
Thursday, July 16
6:30-9:30pm
Hult International Business School
1 Education Street, Cambridge
$5 suggested donation
RSVP to ypic@unagb.org
Please join YPIC for art, music, culture at our international wine and art event!
We will display the works of domestic and international artists and will feature wines from the represented countries. Many of the artists will be on hand to discuss their art and the culture their art represents! 10% of all sold works will be donated to the Obala Foundation.
The Hult Business School is located in the EF Building, between the Science Park and Lechmere green line stations.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Call for Entries to International Art Night in July!
Title: An Evening of International Art and Wine
July 16 6:30-8:30PM
Venue: Hult International Business School
Eligibility: The Young Professionals for International Cooperation part of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston invite artists, musicians and cultural institutions to exhibit their art and culture during our international wine and art event to take place from 6:30-8:30 on July 16th at the Hult International Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. YPIC is open to exhibiting any and all types of art but will show preference to international artists from wine producing countries. Painters, photographers, ceramists, dancers, musicians and more are invited to participate.
Fees: None
Commission: 10% of Sold Work donated to charity
Contact: Nathaniel Tassinari, nathaniel.tassinari@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Join us for a Taste of Germany, coming up Wednesday July 1st at 6:30pm!
Please join Boston's Young Professionals for International Cooperation for a German dinner at the Jacob Wirth Restaurant. Be prepared for a great night of German fare, discussion, and fun!
The Menu:
1st Course: Potato Pancake with cinnamon sour cream and fire roasted apples
2nd Course: Weiner Schnitzel with dill spaetzle and lemon butter sauce
3rd Course: Choice of Wurst served with German Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
4th Course: German Chocolate Cake
$25 special for four courses, excluding tip or taxes
RSVPs are required, space is limited.
See you there!
Young Professionals for International Cooperation -Boston
Jacob Wirth Restaurant
31-37 Stuart Street
Boston, MA Theater District
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Hear UNA-USA President Tom Miller speak & more!
On Thursday, June 18th the United Nations Association of Greater Boston will hold their Annual Meeting and all YPIC members are invited to attend. The event will feature Ambassador Tom Miller, new president and CEO of UNA-USA as the speaker. It will be held from 4:30-6:30pm, at Suffolk University Law School. Contact info@unagb.org for more information.
Also, the national conference day for Young Professionals for International Cooperation will take place in Washington D.C. on the weekend of June 12th - 14th. Our very own Dan Sullivan (YPIC Boston Chair) and Lisa Unangst (UNA-GB) are planning to make the trek to our nation's capital. If you are interested in joining, please email Dan at dansullymass2002@yahoo.com.
Also, the national conference day for Young Professionals for International Cooperation will take place in Washington D.C. on the weekend of June 12th - 14th. Our very own Dan Sullivan (YPIC Boston Chair) and Lisa Unangst (UNA-GB) are planning to make the trek to our nation's capital. If you are interested in joining, please email Dan at dansullymass2002@yahoo.com.
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