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Hardship for migrants on rise – as is appreciation for their COVID-19 response
International Migrants Day, 2020.

Strengthening women's role in building and sustaining peace
Statement delivered by Asako Okai On the occasion of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security – Strengthening Women’s Role in Building and Sustaining Peace from Commitments to…

UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
Statement delivered by Asako Okai at the 2020 Virtual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights

An important milestone for women, peace and security
Progress remains disappointingly slow.

UNDP in Paris Peace Forum—a proud partner to contribute in the “Space for Solutions”
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many longstanding inequalities, exposed global fragilities, devastated lives, economies and communities.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Peacebuilding
Opening remarks by George Conway, Deputy Director of UNDP's Crisis Bureau on behalf of Asako Okai

Business and human rights, a global priority
Opening remarks delivered by Asako Okai at the virtual event: Business and Human Rights, A Global Priority.

Human rights dimensions of COVID-19: role and experiences of National Human Rights Institutions
Statement Delivered by Asako Okai at the opening of the virtual event on ‘The human rights dimensions of COVID-19: the role and experiences of NHRIs’ , co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions to the…

Istanbul Mediation Conference
Statement delivered by Asako Okai at the Istanbul Mediation Conference, 'Peace Mediation in the New Normal' #UN75

The Future of Business and Human Rights for People, Planet and Peace
Statement delivered by Asako Okai, Annual Event on the Rule of Law and Human Rights, Launch of B+HR Global Initiative and closing remarks.
