Part 1 Lecture by Naoko Kuramochi, Secretary of State for Peacebuilding, Secretariat of the United Nations Secretariat (DPPA)

≪Yokohama City International Human Resource Development Project≫

―Lectures for university students in Yokohama by Japanese Staff of the United Nations

Part 1 Lecture by Naoko Kuramochi, Secretary of State for Peacebuilding, Secretariat of the United Nations Secretariat (DPPA)

●Date and time:
December Saturday, December 11, 2021 21:00 to 23:00
NY time December 11, 2021 (Sat.) 07:00-09:00-09:00

●Speaker:
Naoko Kuramochi, Secretary of State for Peacebuilding (DPPA)

●Implementation method: Online

●Participant: 12 students from Yokohama City University's Faculty of International Science and International Liberal Arts, Yokohama City University

●Contents of lecture:
①Work experience at the United Nations Secretariat
②Career Paths, etc.

　In the lecture, Mr. Kuramochi also spoke in detail about his work experience at the Office of Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Bureau (DPPA) of the United Nations Secretariat, and his motivation for becoming a United Nations official through his career path.
　Regarding his career, he encountered the theory of "preventive diplomacy" to prevent conflicts when he was a college student, and has improved his language skills and expertise. He also talked about the importance of continuing to refine his skills.
　During the Q&A session, there were questions about his work at the Office of Peacebuilding and his career path to working at the United Nations, and Mr.
　At a later date, students said, "I heard that I am currently enrolled in university again and studied as an undergraduate student, and I was inspired by my attitude to continue learning." "I was glad to know about various measures other than laws and regulations," and "I was interested in working with people who have always worked hard to become UN staff like Mr. Kuramochi."