Are you aware of the global issues occurring in our society? Ever wondered why WE need to care about these events? Ai Kihara-Hunt's talk reveals that your care might just be the solution to the world's problems. Join Dr Hunt as she delves into her peacekeeping missions and learn how a people-centered approach can help us overcome global crises. Do you feel that the world is getting better or worse? Are you aware of the many problems in the world? How do you deal with such problems? Our speaker today, Ai Kihara-Hunt, is a Professor at the Graduate Program on Human Security at the University of Tokyo, who came into academia after serving a few decades as a Secretary at the Academic Council on the United Nations System. Today, from years of research on human rights, the rule of law, UN Peace Operations, and UN Police, she will talk about the importance of inserting a people-centered approach in facing our modern world problems. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx