The damage done to Libya will already take “years to mend” but unless fighting around the capital Tripoli stops, the country risks “descending into a civil war which could lead to the permanent…

Welcome to the Africa Dialogue Series. As we look to build and bolster multilateralism, we need strong coalitions across international and regional organizations, the private sector, civil society,…

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The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA), UNHCR, OCHA, UNDP, ECA and the Department of…

Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultu

Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development. Cultural diversity is a driving…

The United Nations Postal Administration will celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May 2019 by issuing three stamp mini-sheets showcasing bees and flowers. The United Nations designated 20 May as World Bee…

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) presented to Mexico today its proposal for the El Salvador-Guatemala-Honduras-Mexico Comprehensive Development Plan, at a ceremony…

In recognition of his “brave and selfless” action under fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ̶ saving the life of a fellow ‘blue helmet’ and helping his colleagues repel an armed group ̶ the…

This year we mark the 20th anniversary since the UN Security Council added the protection of civilians in armed conflict to its agenda…

A72/1 Provisional agenda A72/1 Add.1 Proposal for supplementary agenda item A72/2 Report of the Executive Board on its 143rd and 144th sessions A72/4 Proposed programme budget 2020–2021 A72/5 Proposed…

The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA), UNHCR, OCHA, UNDP, ECA and the Department of…

The Week Ahead at the United Nations18-24 May 2019(This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) Available online: http://bit.ly/2iQpxx7 To find out which events will be…

17 May 2019 - The responsibility of effective, fair, humane and accountable criminal justice systems in preventing and countering crime motivated by intolerance or discrimination of any kind is the…

From New Zealand to Fiji, from Tuvalu to Vanuatu — Secretary-General António Guterres calls for urgent climate action to save south…

Here are some ways you can inspire the future feminists in your family.

As of 16 May 2019, 97 Member States have paid their regular budget assessments in full. I. The following 34 Member States have paid their regular budget assessments in full within the 30 day due…

Today, it has become clear that plastic is having a devastating effect not only on wildlife but on ourselves.

The Asia and the Pacific region contains some of the world’s most powerful economies—and two-thirds of its poorest people. Rich in political, cultural and other forms of diversity, it faces common…

WHO is pleased to announce the staging of the second edition of the "Walk the Talk: The Health for All Challenge" event on Sunday 19 May 2019 in Geneva.

Concluding a week-long visit to the South Pacific, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on the world’s decision-makers to make “enlightened” choices on climate action because “the…