Tag: ESCAP
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The Eleventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
Blog of Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative at Bangkok. In the aftermath of World Earth Day, SI UN Representative Theresa Devasahayam reflects on the Eleventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices in achieving the 2030 Agenda while addressing poverty and climate crises. Are We on Track…
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Climate Action in the Making: Asia Pacific Country Commitments and Challenges
“Climate [action] is a core issue of our survival” (Jeffrey Sachs, 15 May 2023) Soroptimist International was represented by Dr Theresa Devasahayam at the 79th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP 79) held in Bangkok from the 15th to the 19th May 2023. The annual session is an…
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Our Voice at the UN
This Edition of Our Voice at the UN follows the activities of Dr Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative as she advocates for the rights of women and girls at the UN office in Bangkok.
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Collaboration, Cooperation and Commitment: Post-Pandemic Recovery Strategies in Asia
The seventy-seventh session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held from 26 to 29 April 2021, was aimed at discussing the necessary steps countries in Asia and the Pacific should anticipate taking to rebuild their economies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme of the meeting, “Building…