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SUMMARY:Webinar on UNESCO Initiatives on Bioethics and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:[ Flyer ] \nWebinar Series on Science\, Ethics and Innovation \nAdvancing Science Diplomacy and South-South Cooperation under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033) \nLead Organization: UNESCO Office in Pakistan\nPartners: Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF) \nScience\, technology and innovation (STI) are advancing sustainable development while also raising complex ethical\, legal and societal challenges\, particularly in biology\, medicine and the life sciences. Ensuring that scientific progress respects human dignity\, human rights and fundamental freedoms has become an important global priority. \nAs the United Nations specialized agency with the mandate for sciences\, UNESCO promotes responsible science and ethical governance through its Global Ethics Programme and internationally recognized normative instruments\, including the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights (2005). UNESCO supports Member States in strengthening bioethics governance through national bioethics committees\, ethics education\, institutional capacity-building and international\ncooperation. \nAs the inaugural session of the Webinar Series on Science\, Ethics and Innovation\, organized under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033)\, this webinar will promote dialogue\, science diplomacy and South-South cooperation while advancing the implementation of UNESCO’s global bioethics framework. \nIntroduction \nThe inaugural webinar of the Webinar Series on Science\, Ethics and Innovation aims to increase awareness of UNESCO’s global normative instruments and initiatives on bioethics and human rights while promoting dialogue on ethical issues arising from advances in science and technology. Bringing together policymakers\, researchers\, universities and scientific institutions from across the COMSATS and ECO regions\, the webinar will strengthen science diplomacy\, knowledge exchange and SouthSouth cooperation in support of sustainable development. \nObjectives \nThe webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease awareness of UNESCO’s normative instruments and initiatives on bioethics and human rights.\nPromote dialogue on ethical governance of science\, medicine and the life sciences.\nShare experiences and good practices in bioethics governance and ethics education.\nStrengthen institutional partnerships and South-South cooperation among Member States\n\nExpected Outcomes \nThe webinar is expected to: \n\nImproved understanding of UNESCO’s bioethics framework and Global Ethics Programme.\nEnhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange on bioethics and ethical governance.\nIdentification of opportunities for joint initiatives\, ethics education and capacity development.\n\nKey Themes \nThe webinar will focus on: \n\nUNESCO’s Global Ethics Programme\nUniversal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights\nNational Bioethics Committees and ethics education\nEmerging ethical issues in life sciences\nRegional cooperation and South-South collaboration\n\nTarget Participants \nThe webinar will bring together participants from across the COMSATS and ECO regions\, including: \n\nGovernment ministries responsible for science\, health and higher education\nNational Commissions for UNESCO and National Bioethics Committees\nUniversities\, research institutions and medical schools\nUNESCO Chairs and Category 1 & 2 Centres\nScientists\, ethicists\, policymakers and early-career researchers\nDevelopment partners and UN agencies\n\nFormat \n\nMode: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)\nDuration: 90 minutes\nWorking Language: English\n\nRegional Dimension and South-South Cooperation \nThe webinar will leverage UNESCO’s normative leadership together with the regional networks of COMSATS and ECOSF to strengthen South-South cooperation on bioethics and ethical governance. It will facilitate the exchange of regional experiences\, foster partnerships among Member States and support the implementation of UNESCO’s recommendations\, contributing to more inclusive\, ethical and resilient science systems. \nGuidance to Join Webinar \n\nRegister for the participation in the webinar in advance (See the link on the first page).\nLog in to the webinar at least 5–10 minutes early to resolve any last-minute technical issues and ensure a punctual start.\nFamiliarize yourself with the platform’s features. Please note that all participants’ microphone will be muted. The moderator will take comments and questions via Q&A box.\nEnsure your device and internet connection are functioning properly before the session begins.\nUse external speakers for better audio.\nRespect speakers and participants by maintaining a professional and focused environment.\nKeep questions and feedback relevant to the topics being discussed.\n\n 
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