2022 Regional Academy on the United Nations
A common approach to leaving no one behind: how to reduce inequalities through innovation
Date: June 2022 – January 2023
Background
In 2022, in the third year of a global pandemic, the inequalities in the society deepened, threatening the sustainability of previous achievements and peace. Addressing these deeply persisting inequalities will require innovation across actors, regions and sectors. The 2022 Regional Academy on the United Nations will contribute to this timely conversation by engaging young academics in researching the role of innovation in reducing inequalities for creating a sustainable and peaceful future for all. A focus will be placed on different aspects of inequalities and innovation, including challenges that can hinder the access to innovation and on different types of inequalities including social, economic and environmental aspects. RAUN 2022 will seek to answer the following questions:
Why participate in this year’s RAUN programme?
Dates and duration
June 2022 – January 2023.
About the 2022 Regional Academy on the United Nations
The seven-month long program consists of two in-person session and two online sessions that include several lectures and workshops linked to the RAUN theme of this year. By the end of the programme, participants are expected to prepare a policy paper, based on the umbrella theme on inequalities.
Participants will have the possibility to work on specific topics from a list suggested by the UN or partner organizations. Once topics have been selected, participants will be matched in small groups of 3 (maximum 4) to work on their chosen topic.
As a final outcome, participants will be required to submit a policy brief/paper of 12 to 15 pages based on desk research of the issues and discussions with experts from the UN and other organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens. The policy brief/paper should include background information about the issue, ideas about the kind of future we want to create and common goals, an evaluation of the progress made towards achieving the goals (including milestones and challenges), and effective measures to support the process.
Expert mentors
Participants will exchange with experts from the United Nations or partner organizations on a regular basis for consultations and discussions. These meetings shall help participants to better understand the issues and provide expert guidance during the drafting of the recommendations.
PEER+
Each group of participants will be assigned a PEER+, someone who has participated in the RAUN programme before, to provide additional support. PEER+ give advice based on their experience with RAUN and help participants by providing feedback on their work.
Sessions
Participation fee
One time, non-refundable 120€.
Certificates
At the end of the programme, participants will receive certificates of successful completion.
Contact
For more information please contact us at raun-communications@ra-un.org.
In 2022, in the third year of a global pandemic, the inequalities in the society deepened, threatening the sustainability of previous achievements and peace. Addressing these deeply persisting inequalities will require innovation across actors, regions and sectors. The 2022 Regional Academy on the United Nations will contribute to this timely conversation by engaging young academics in researching the role of innovation in reducing inequalities for creating a sustainable and peaceful future for all. A focus will be placed on different aspects of inequalities and innovation, including challenges that can hinder the access to innovation and on different types of inequalities including social, economic and environmental aspects. RAUN 2022 will seek to answer the following questions:
- What are the areas where innovation can help to reduce existing inequalities?
- Which types of inequalities can be reduced through innovation?
- How can health, social, environmental and economic inequalities be addressed?
- How can inclusiveness and participation be ensured through innovation?
- How can barriers to innovation be overcome and inequalities reduced?
Why participate in this year’s RAUN programme?
- At a time when our world is at a critical juncture, participants will have the opportunity to participate in one of the most ambitious discussions about our future.
- They have the unique opportunity to convey their ideas, including critical opinions to world leaders, the United Nations, the academic community and civil society at large.
- Participants will have an opportunity to learn from the high-ranking UN officials.
- Participants will present the results of their research at the UN headquarters in Vienna.
Dates and duration
June 2022 – January 2023.
About the 2022 Regional Academy on the United Nations
The seven-month long program consists of two in-person session and two online sessions that include several lectures and workshops linked to the RAUN theme of this year. By the end of the programme, participants are expected to prepare a policy paper, based on the umbrella theme on inequalities.
Participants will have the possibility to work on specific topics from a list suggested by the UN or partner organizations. Once topics have been selected, participants will be matched in small groups of 3 (maximum 4) to work on their chosen topic.
As a final outcome, participants will be required to submit a policy brief/paper of 12 to 15 pages based on desk research of the issues and discussions with experts from the UN and other organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens. The policy brief/paper should include background information about the issue, ideas about the kind of future we want to create and common goals, an evaluation of the progress made towards achieving the goals (including milestones and challenges), and effective measures to support the process.
Expert mentors
Participants will exchange with experts from the United Nations or partner organizations on a regular basis for consultations and discussions. These meetings shall help participants to better understand the issues and provide expert guidance during the drafting of the recommendations.
PEER+
Each group of participants will be assigned a PEER+, someone who has participated in the RAUN programme before, to provide additional support. PEER+ give advice based on their experience with RAUN and help participants by providing feedback on their work.
Sessions
- 2 main sessions (2-3 days each): 9-11 June 2022 (Barcelona) and January 2023 (Vienna, dates to be announced)
- 2 online sessions (half a day each): dates to be announced
Participation fee
One time, non-refundable 120€.
Certificates
At the end of the programme, participants will receive certificates of successful completion.
Contact
For more information please contact us at raun-communications@ra-un.org.