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UNU × Ritsumeikan University Cooperation Agreement Commemorative Symposium Held!

To commemorate the signing of a cooperation agreement between Ritsumeikan University and the United Nations University (UNU), the College of International Relations hosted a symposium on January 20, 2025 (Monday), under the theme of "Human Security and the SDGs."

Professor Tadamichi Yamamoto, a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, who played a key role in realizing this agreement, served as the moderator of the event. Additionally, Professor Nishimura, Dean of the College of International Relations, delivered an opening address.

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At the symposium, we welcomed Mr. Nicholas Turner from the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), who delivered a keynote lecture on "Knowledge for Sustainability: the SDGs and UNU-IAS." He provided insights into the mission of UNU, the progress and challenges of the SDGs, and future perspectives. He also introduced the role of UNU’s research in policymaking.

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From Ritsumeikan University, Associate Professors Kazushige Kobayashi and Viktoriya Kim from the College of International Relations took the stage, and delivered lectures from the perspectives of their own research fields on the topic of "human security and the SDGs".

Associate Professor Kazushige Kobayashi delivered a lecture on "War and Peace in a Changing World," addressing the evolving nature of international conflicts and how strategies for promoting peace should adapt, incorporating perspectives from the SDGs.

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Associate Professor Viktoriya Kim delivered a lecture on "Gender Equity: Socio-Cultural Impediments to Women’s Leadership," focusing on gender equality and women's leadership, and discussing the impact of social and cultural factors on women's leadership roles.

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The symposium attracted many students, providing a valuable opportunity to learn from the speakers' diverse perspectives on achieving a sustainable society.

In March, a formal signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement between Ritsumeikan University and the United Nations University will take place. Moving forward, both institutions will deepen their collaboration and jointly advance education and research activities toward a sustainable future.

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