GUWAHATI, May 29 - As part of the United Nations 75 Dialogue (UN75), Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) hosted a webinar on the theme �Inequality � Bridging the Drive� to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN on Wednesday.
The UN75 dialogue is the�largest ever global conversation launched by the Secretary General of the United Nations on the occasion�of the UN�s 75th anniversary.
The online discussion had participants from ADBU, University of Twente, the Netherlands, Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti, Delhi Public School, Guwahati, Tezpur University, National Law University and Judicial Academy�Assam, IIT Patna.
Dr Ramu Damodaran, Chief of United Nations Academic Impact, Deputy Director for Partnerships and Public Engagement, UN Department of Public Information and Dr Madhulika Jonathan, Chief Field Office, UNICEF Assam, participated in the dialogue.
It was coordinated by Abhishek Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Assam Don Bosco University.
In his conversation with the participants, Dr Ramu stated that essentially �the souls of human beings should be one and united. We must not give up our responsibility towards our society in which we live.�
Dr Madhulika Jonathan touched upon several issues, such as gender discrimination, lack of proper nutrition in children and women, lack of sanitation, violation of child rights, child marriage, etc. She also laid emphasis on the hazards like floods and landslides that the north-eastern region faces, and asserted the necessity of creating a better place through participation, solidarity and communication.
Jai Patil from University of Twente said, �The way to go forward, with inclusive development, requires creation of a concept of problem-solving method for inequality, which will work closely with the grassroots level and the rural areas.�
