55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050 this will rise to 70% - almost 2.5 billion people. Nearly one billion of these people live in informal settlements.

Cities will also be key in responding to climate change and transformation to sustainable consumption and production. Cities consume close to 2/3 of the world’s energy and account for more than 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Almost half a billion urban residents live in coastal areas, increasing their vulnerability even more.

Lina Tori Jan is a social entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate for equality and human rights, with a focus on the rights of women, girls, and refugees. Shaped by her experiences as a Hazara woman raised in Kabul and as a survivor of violence, Lina has worked with companies, NGOs, and governments, assisting in their efforts to create a more just society.

For more details, please visit https://www.oussg.uk/termcard

This seminar is organised jointly with the Institute for International Economic Policy at George Washington University and the UNDP Human Development Report Office. This seminar will be held online. Registration details coming soon.

We're delighted to welcome you to a discussion of the book Transitional Justice in Peacebuilding - Actor-Contingent and Malleable Justice by Dr Djeyhoun Ostowar. It explores the role of actors in determining transitional justice in peacebuilding contexts.

The Max Watson Memorial Lecture

Mr Regling will appear virtually

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