A Summit of the Future Roundtable

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Faculty of Arts, the University of Melbourne

Join a lively discussion on the forthcoming UN Summit with presentations by academics, civil society and government representatives.

Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture

In collaboration with the UN Association of Australia and the Australian Institute of International Affairs (ACT), the University of Melbourne's Initiative for Peacebuilding invites you to a roundtable discussion about the UN Summit of the Future. The roundtable will see the IfPB present and discuss briefing papers relating to the Summit, advocate the recommendations in the briefs to Government, and will provide an opportunity for all present to discuss Australia’s participation in the UN of the Future and the UN Peacebuilding Commission.Please find a copy of the program and profiles of the speakers <a href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/5011959/Program-and-Speakers-Summit-of-the-Future-Roundtable.pdf" title="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/5011959/Program-and-Speakers-Summit-of-the-Future-Roundtable.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Topics include:Restoring International Peace and SecurityAustralian Government’s preparations for the SummitReining in the Monster: DisarmamentInternational Humanitarian Law and Human Rights LawKey reforms for the Summit Speakers will include:John Langmore AM, Chair of the Board, Initiative for PeacebuildingAdrian Morrice, Former UN officer involved in six UN peacekeeping operations and political missions in Africa and AsiaMatilda Byrne, Coordinator, Campaign to Stop Killer RobotsProfessor Erika Feller AM FAIIA, former Assistant High Commissioner for Protection with the United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesDr Adam Day, Head of United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, Geneva Important information:This is a hybrid event.The Roundtable will be held between 9:00am and 4:30pm on 6 August at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Blackall Street, Barton ACT, and streamed online via Zoom here: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LHBTC4QZNwCJnlvJzFOfLu4o2Yf?domain=us02web.zoom.us" title="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LHBTC4QZNwCJnlvJzFOfLu4o2Yf?domain=us02web.zoom.us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83711295620</a>The venue is wheelchair accessible.Entry is free, and tea and coffee as well as a light morning tea and lunch will be provided.Free parking is available on site at ACCC.Please visit the Initiative for Peacebuilding's <a href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/peacebuilding/projects/un-summit-for-the-future-policy-brief-series" title="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/peacebuilding/projects/un-summit-for-the-future-policy-brief-series" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a> for more information and the related policy briefs.Enquiries: <a href="mailto:Smurthwaite.t@unimelb.edu.au" title="mailto:Smurthwaite.t@unimelb.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Smurthwaite.t@unimelb.edu.au</a>

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