The UN Information Service Vienna, UNIS, is part of a global
network of information centres whose common goal is to communicate the
activities and goals of the UN. My first visit to a UNIS centre revealed that
they do not only serve at the local level but also engage the public in live
debate on global issues. Ciné-ONU, for example, screens films relevant to a
specific UN issue, normally followed by a Q&A session with reputed
speakers. BRS will accept the kind offer of UNIS to use the Ciné-ONU to screen
movies on chemicals and waste issues, such as Mission: Planet Detox, in the lead-up to
the COPs. The screenings, which will be followed
by a debate in the audience, are a powerful way in which the Secretariat can engage
with the public, and in particular, young people, on issues of global concern.
BRS will also be developing an exciting collaboration with UNIS centres around
the world through their New York Headquarters. Subscribe to my youtube channel for more videos.
Mission: Planet Detox byGEF
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