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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Peacebuilding
Opening remarks by George Conway, Deputy Director of UNDP's Crisis Bureau on behalf of Asako Okai
UN Assistant Secretary-General & Director, UNDP Crisis Bureau
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Business and human rights, a global priority
Opening remarks delivered by Asako Okai at the virtual event: Business and Human Rights, A Global Priority.
Human rights dimensions of COVID-19: role and experiences of National Human Rights Institutions
Statement Delivered by Asako Okai at the opening of the virtual event on ‘The human rights dimensions of COVID-19: the role and experiences of NHRIs’ , co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions to the UN of Australia, Costa Rica and Norway.
Istanbul Mediation Conference
Statement delivered by Asako Okai at the Istanbul Mediation Conference, 'Peace Mediation in the New Normal' #UN75
The Future of Business and Human Rights for People, Planet and Peace
Statement delivered by Asako Okai, Annual Event on the Rule of Law and Human Rights, Launch of B+HR Global Initiative and closing remarks.
Rule of law and sustaining peace in times of COVID-19
The Global Focal Point for the Rule of Law provides a powerful tool to address deficits in countries in conflict and fragile settings.
Tri-Partite partnership meeting to support National Human Rights Institutions in 2020
Statement delivered by Asako Okai at the opening session of the tri-Partite partnership meeting to support National Human Rights Institutions in 2020
World Refugee Day 2020: Every Action Counts
COVID-19 has exposed the full extent of human vulnerability. Recent UNDP estimates show that the Human Development Index – a combined measure of the world’s education, health, and living standards – is on course to decline this year for the first time since measurement began in 1990. Developing countries and those in crisis will suffer the most, along with the already vulnerable all over the world –– particularly the 79.5 million women, children, and men who have been forced from their homes. No effort should be spared to protect them, as they have never been more vulnerable.
Five ways to keep remittances flowing in COVID-19
Remittances account for more than 10 percent of GDP in 30 countries. It's essential to make them easier to send and receive.
UNDP support for coronavirus-affected countries goes beyond health
The Global Humanitarian Response Plan addresses the deterioration of human rights, social cohesion, livelihoods and protecting the most vulnerable.
