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GCTV explores and covers diverse world issues such as hunger, poverty, security, economic development, energy, world health, migration, war, human rights, tolerance and international trade.

Oct 17
Oct 17 James Wurst

James Wurst, a journalist specializing in international affairs and author of "The UN Association-USA: A Little Known History of Advocacy and Action," details how UNA helps inform Americans about the major programs of the UN to eliminate the scourge of war, promote economic and social development and enhance human rights.

Oct 17
Oct 17 Mogens Lykketoft

His Excellency Mogens Lykketoft of Denmark, President of 70th session of the UN General Assembly, discusses what the 193 GA members are doing to confront climate change, glacial melting, rising sea levels and desertification, as well as to deal with poverty, health and education issues.

Oct 17
Oct 17 Philip Spoerri

Philip Spoerri, Permanent Observer of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the UN, highlights how the ICRC provides assistance to people in devastated areas from natural disasters or civil wars.

Aug 3
Aug 3 Akshaya Kumar

Akshaya Kumar, Human Rights Watch's Deputy United Nations Director, highlighted how the UN Security Council is focusing more on human rights. 5 July 2016

Aug 3
Aug 3 Oscar de Rojas

H.E. Oscar de Rojas, Ambassador for the Sovereign Order of Malta to the UN, identifies various humanitarian assistance programs to help refugees and disaster victims, as well as combating diseases and epidemics. 7 July 2016

Aug 3
Aug 3 Kevin Cassidy

Kevin Cassidy, Spokesperson for the UN's International Labor Organization, discusses the role of ILO in combating forced labor, child slavery and unsafe working conditions. 5 July 2016

Aug 3
Aug 3 Lakshmi Puri

Lakshmi Puri, Deputy Director of UN Women, focuses on the importance of the Development Agenda for 2030 and the key role women play worldwide. 8 July 2016

Aug 3
Aug 3 Dr. Nanette Svenson

Dr. Nanette Svenson, author of "The United Nations as a Knowledge System," identifies how the UN improves education and learning worldwide. 14 June 2016

Aug 3
Aug 3 Racha Haffar

Racha Haffar, a Tunisian journalist and women's rights activist discusses "From the Arab Spring to Human Trafficking."

Aug 3
Aug 3 Donald E. Palmer

Donald E. Palmer, author and horse owner, details how horseracing serves as a vehicle to promote international cooperation, as well as economic development. 29 April 2016

Jun 9
Jun 9 Sarah Cliffe

Sarah Cliffe, Director, Center on International Cooperation at NYU, explains new approaches in confronting human or natural disasters, and enhancing post-conflict reconstruction. 5 May 2016

Jun 2
Jun 2 Dr. Jean Krasno

Dr. Jean Krasno, Author and Professor, discusses her recent book on how personality and political leadership impact the decision-making process of leaders, such as Nelson Mandela, Angela Merkel, Saddam Hussein and 16 more. 4 May 2016

Jun 1
Jun 1 Ambassador Mwaba Kasese-Bota

Ambassador Mwaba Kasese-Bota, Zambian Permanent Representative to the UN, highlights what land-locked developing countries are doing to combat AIDs, enhance trade and confront climate change. 3 May 2016

Jun 1
Jun 1 Ahmad Alhendawi

Ahmad Alhendawi, the former UN Secretary-General’s Youth Envoy, focuses on working with youth to combat unemployment, eliminate poverty and empower women. 2 May 2016

Apr 7
Apr 7 Dr. Judy Kuriansky

Dr. Judy Kuriansky, International Psychologist and Humanitarian, recounts her experiences in Sierra Leone in helping Ebola victims. 29 March 2016

Apr 7
Apr 7 Moazam Mahmood

Mr. Moazam Mahmood, Director of the ILO Department of Research, focuses on employment trends and approaches to confront unemployment, 31 March 2016

Apr 7
Apr 7 Antoine Gerard

Antoine Gerard, Chief, World Humanitarian Summit, highlights the goals of the Summit to develop a strategy to prepare for and recover from natural and human made crises. 29 March 2016

Apr 7
Apr 7 Atefeh Riazi

Atefeh Riazi, ASG, UN Office of Information and Communication Technology, discusses the challenges in the areas of ICT, cybercrime, e-waste and Artificial Intelligence. 31 March 2016

Apr 4
Apr 4 Laura Flanders

Laura Flanders, best-selling author, broadcaster and founder of The Laura Flanders Show, discusses GritTV, climate change and how the media cover the UN and international issues. 2 March 2016

Apr 4
Apr 4 Joao Vale de Almeida

Joao Vale de Almeida, European Union's Ambassador to the UN, discusses how the EU works with the UN to deal with challenges such as climate change, terrorism, poverty. 3 March 2016