The 8th Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations, New York City, USA

Psychologists who represent NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) accredited at the United Nations will host the 8th Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations on 30 April, 2015.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Reducing Health Inequalities Within and Among Countries: Psychological Contributions to the United Nations Post-2015 Global Agenda.” The topic was chosen because UN member states and other UN-related agencies are currently holding meetings to confirm the new Post-2015 agenda, which focuses on sustainable development including the goal to reduce inequality within and among countries. Psychology Day at the UN 2015 features presentations from psychologists, government policy makers and UN representatives that address the relevance of the science and practice of psychology in reaching this goal.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, 30 April 2015, at UN headquarters in NYC (USA), Conference Room 3, with entry at 47^th Street on First Avenue. The event is from 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

Psychology Day at the United Nations is an annual event sponsored by psychology organizations that have Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status accredited by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and/or affiliated with the UN Department of Public Information (DPI).

The event offers UN staff, ambassadors and diplomats, NGO representatives, members of the private and public sectors, students, invited experts, guests, media and other stakeholders, the opportunity to learn how psychological science and practice contributes to the United Nations agenda, as well as to exchange ideas and establish partnerships on global issues.

The keynote address will be delivered by Brian Smedley, Ph.D., co-founder and Executive Director of the National Collaborative on Health Equity, a Washington, D.C.-based project that connects research, policy analysis, and communications with on-the-ground activism to advance health equity.

Panelists include Barbara C. Wallace, Ph.D., founder of the Annual Health Disparities Conference at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is Professor of Health Education; Tehereh Ziaian, Ph.D., Professor in the Division of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia; George Ayala, Psy.D., Executive Director of the  Global Forum on HIV & MSM; and Bonnie K. Nastasi, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Tulane University.

The discussant is H.E. Ambassador Dr. Caleb Otto, Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations, a public health physician who partnered with the Psychology Coalition of NGOs accredited at the UN to insure the inclusion of the promotion of mental health and well-being in the Sustainable Development Goals.

Admission to the conference is free. A reception (for a small fee) following the sessions will be held at the nearby Cibo Restaurant, 767 2^nd Avenue (between 41st-42nd Streets), NYC, USA. For up-to-date information regarding registration, please visit www.unpsychologyday.org or contact the Planning Committee Chair: Dr. Neal Rubin (nealrubin@hotmail.com).

Click here to download the information brochure and the save the date invitation.