03 Oct

Yunus Addresses Soka Gakkai International Conference in Milan

Press Release (October 03, 2018)

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus speaking in front of the attendees of the “Nuovo Rinascimento” Award at Milan Ikeda Cultural Centre for Peace in Italy.

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus addressed Soka Gakkai International conference as Chief guest, held in Milan , Italy, on October 1. He was honored with the “Nuovo Rinascimento” Award or the New Renaissance Award on by the Italian Buddhist School Soka Gakkai. He has been awarded this prize for his efforts to testifying the humanistic philosophy through social business and micro-credit. Professor Yunus, who is a firm believer that the human being is far greater and more precious than mere profit has been working relentlessly to make this world a better place by trying to eradicate poverty and develop a sustainable economy for a better future, according to the Buddist organization.

The conference and the award ceremony was held at the Milan Ikeda Cultural Centre for Peace in Italy. Over 750 people attended the ceremony which was organized by Soka Gakkai International, which is a community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. SGI members uphold the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism in 192 countries and territories around the world.

The ceremony was followed by a press conference around the book of Professor Yunus’s “A World of Three Zeros” which highlights his three key philosophies of Zero Unemployment, Zero Poverty and Zero Net Carbon Emissions.

Caption for Image1: The “Nuovo Rinascimento” Award which was presented to Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus speaking in front of the attendees of the “Nuovo Rinascimento” Award at Milan Ikeda Cultural Centre for Peace in Italy.

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus Receiving the “Nuovo Rinascimento” Award for his humanistic philosophy

01 Oct

Grameen America Exceeds $1 Billion in Microloans to Low-Income Women in 13 US Cities

Press Release (October 01, 2018)

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus alongside Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America at New York, USA.

Grameen America, the fastest-growing micro-finance organization in the United States, has distributed a historic $1 billion in microloans to more than 100,000 low-income women entrepreneurs in the country since its inception 10 years ago. The organization now has 20 branches in 13 American cities and plans to open a branch in Houston next month, expand to other cities, and deepen its footprint. Over the next decade, the organization aims to touch the lives of 1 million people, create 360,000 jobs, and invest $12 billion in women-owned businesses. These results were shared to the board in a board meeting held in the New York city, on September 26, chaired by Professor Yunus.

27 Sep

Yunus speaks as Co Convenor of Financial Sector Commission on Eliminating Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Press Release (September 27, 2018)

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus with the Convenor of the Global Financial Sector Commission, H.E. Aurelia Frick, Foreign Minister of Liechtenstein.

(New York –24 September 2018)–The Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking has been launched today at the United Nations during the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly. This international initiative brings together leaders from across the financial sector, global regulators, survivors and non-governmental organizations to find innovative ways to end these pervasive human rights abuses.By the best available estimate, over 40.3 million men, women and children experienced one of these forms of exploitation in 2016 – equating to 1 in every 185 people. Though illegal, proceeds from forced labor alone are estimated to generate over $150 billion annually.

29 Sep

Yunus Addresses High-Level Event on Social Business, Youth and Technology at the United Nations

Press Release (September 29, 2018)

Speakers at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly High-Level Side Event on Social Business, Youth and Technology, held at the United Nations Headquarters, including H.E. Christophe ITIER, French High Commissioner for Social and Solidarity Economy and Social Innovation, President of the International SSE Pilot Group H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, United Arab Emirates H.E. Mr.Christian Braun, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Laureate, UN SDG Advocate Ms. Norma Munguía, Director General for Global Issues at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Mexico Dr. Alaa Murabit, UN SDG Advocate, Founder of the Voice of Libyan Women.

On 25th September 2018, during 73rd United Nations General Assembly High-Level Side Event on Social Business, Youth and Technology was held at the United Nations Headquarters. The event was co-sponsored by the governments of France, Luxembourg, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates and Mexico, and hosted by the Global Committee on Social Business, Youth and Technology.

26 Sep

Yunus in High Level Panel on SDG Financing at UN sponsored by Amina Mohammed & hosted by Jeffrey Sachs

Press Release (September 26, 2018)

On September 24, 2018, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus was a keynote speaker in a meeting of “SDG Costing & Macroeconomics: Spending Needs for Achieving Selected SDGs” held at UNHQ during his visit to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly held at New York, USA. The event was sponsored by H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General and hosted by Jeffery Sachs, Director, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

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