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Communicating for a Better World: Strengthening the United Nations & Advancing Solutions to Global Issues Through Effective Communication

Organized by Ralph Bunche Institute

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Submission deadline: June 1, 2026
Event date: October 21, 2026
Format: In person
Location: New York City
Compensation: Not listed

About this call

Communicating for a Better World explores how effective communication can strengthen the United Nations and advance solutions to global issues, including amid changes in AI and geopolitics. The conference invites scholars and practitioners working at the intersection of communication and international relations to submit research, communication proposals, or posters and videos.

Topics

United Nations communicationsEffective communication and global issuesAI and communicationsCommunication and international relations

Audience

ScholarsPractitioners in communication and international relations

Session formats

Research presentationsCommunication proposalsPostersVideos