The United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) in Nigeria, has convened a partners’ briefing engagement in advancing partnership towards advocacy and sensitization of policy makers and the public on the United Nations themes and mandates.
Penpushing reports that the engagement presided over by the United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) Director, Ronald Kayanja, took place on February 13, 2025 online and focused on the 2025 priorities of United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) and attended by 106 partner organisations from across the country.
The Director informed the audience of the year 2025 being the 80th anniversary of the United Nations; 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action; the 10th year of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); COP 30 and the 10th year since the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change; and the Pact for the Future.
Penpushing further reports that Kayanja explained that the pact, committed Member States and the United Nations (UN) system to mobilise around actions for youth and future generations, and equally highlighted peace and security, human rights, information integrity, as critical focus areas for United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) this year.
“We will work with partners to address challenges to the integrity of the information ecosystem, implementing the Global Principles for Information Integrity and relevant aspects of the Global Digital Compact. It is important to address the dangers caused by mis – and disinformation and hate speech to societies, especially in the wake of AI’, he stated
Penpushing also reports that the participants were also briefed on the United Nations (UN) International Days, and the need for collaboration with other stakeholders and United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) for their observance.
The President of the Nigeria Environmental Society, Efe Okobia, in his remarks requested for more involvement of United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) in the activities of CSOs across Nigeria.
Penpushing reports that the Executive Director of Mind The Gap Initiative, Tayo Olosunde on his part, advocated for increased use of technology by CSOs to ensure inclusive and more participation of diverse people.
The leader of Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation; Foluke Ademokun and Doyin Ogunye of Recycling Scheme for Women and Youth Empowerment (RESWAYE) in their interventions, called for more collaborations and strategic alliance between and amongst NGOs with focus and values.
Penpushing further reports that participants thanked the leadership of United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC) for bringing so many Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to the table to discuss the UN priorities for the year.
Meanwhile, a similar engagement is planned with journalists in both print and electronic media as well as those operating with online channels.
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