General Description: A four part series from the United Nations that will connect students from different countries with each other to explore the work of the UN in today's turbulent world.

Videoconference Dates:
  
  Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
  Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 10:30 PM - 12:00 PM (EST)
  Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Length of Program: 90 minutes
Grade Level: Grades 8-12
Cost: $300 full series;  $150 Individual Program
Background Resources: Yes. Prior to each part of the series materials will be sent electronically to help prepare students for each session.

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Detailed Description of Program: Using high level UN personnel, this series will discuss four global issues from a cross cultural perspective. Schools could sign up for entire series or select individual programs.

Wednesday, February 6th
United Nations: Myth vs. Reality

Explore common misconceptions and the actual reality of the United Nations.
UN Presenter: Dr. Demetrios Dargyriades, UN Special Envoy (invited)

Resources: TBA

Discuss the Millennium development Goals (MDGs) with the United Nations and get an assessment of current successes and failures.
UN Presenter: Amil Husain, Youth Coordinator Millennium Campaign

Resources:

 Millennium Summit Development Goals.doc

 Millennium Development Goals Update.doc

Youth and the MGDs

Wednesday, April 2nd
War Affected Children

Students discuss with their peers the effects of war on children and what the UN is doing to combat it.
UN Presenter: Tonderai Chikuhwa, Office of  War Affected Chldren (invited)

Resources:
 Children and Armed Conflict Resources.doc

     Children and Armed Conflict Website

UN Presenter: Giorgia Passarelli, Office of the High Commisioner on Human Rights (invited)

Resources:TBA