Presented by the WS Society & Beyond Borders Scotland
Martin Griffiths OBE addresses ‘Scottish Global Dialogues’ with a speech on the conflict crisis.
Below you can watch the full speech, described by Beyond Borders thusly:
“The WS Society and Beyond Borders Scotland are delighted to partner to give the Scottish Global Dialogues Annual Lecture at the Signet Library on 22 August 2024. The series promotes nonpartisan debate on international relations and global affairs in the interests of advancing citizenship and cultural exchange. The series is supported by The Scottish Government and Scottish Council on Global Affairs.
Martin Griffiths is a British diplomat who served as the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations from May 2021 until June 2024. Griffiths was at the forefront of responding to some of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises and is a vocal advocate for the rights of people affected by conflict and disasters.
At this year’s lecture, Griffiths will address the current conflict crisis and humanitarian diplomacy. He will be introduced by Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP.”
The following is what our Executive Director Peter Jackson posted on Twitter after the event:
We are delighted to be partners in this event and are showing below a full recording of the event live-stream.
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The Society of Writers to His Majesty’s Signet (known as the WS Society) is the incorporated body of Scottish lawyers known as Writers to the Signet or “WS” with over 500 years of heritage. They are one of the oldest incorporated bodies in Scotland for public benefit. Learn more on their website.
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A Scottish based non-governmental organisation dedicated to facilitating cultural exchange and international dialogue between nations.
Beyond Borders aims to create a vibrant international platform within Scotland, at times drawing on Scotland’s unique cultural and political heritage, to break down borders between peoples, and help facilitate wider international cultural exchange, dialogue and reconciliation. Learn more on their website.
