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Worldwide | OHRM | DM
The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recently declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the North Kivu province, Eastern DRC. As of 3 August, the WHO reported 13 confirmed and 30 probable cases (including 33 deaths) from this outbreak.
New York | DPI
On 31 July, Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Jens Wandel of Denmark as Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Reforms.
UNMIL | DPKO-DFS
The United Nations Mission in Liberia successfully completed its physical closure and withdrawal from the country on 28 June 2018, after the mission’s mandate ended 30 March. The main logistics base, Star Base, used by the UN since 2003, was officially returned to the Government of the Republic of Liberia.
New York | DPI
“In all these efforts, my message is clear: I want staff to feel confident about coming forward instead of staying silent for fear of retribution or flawed inquiries,” said Secretary-General Guterres.
New York | DPI
On 13 July, Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Hanna S. Tetteh of Ghana as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. She succeeds Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde who has been appointed as Special Representative to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.
New York | OICT | DM
Innovative technologies which have the potential to transform the world were on display at the Innovation Hub in the UN Headquarters Visitors Lobby, 4-6 June.
Worldwide | DPI
With the latest edition of The UN Card, you have ten powerful UN facts handy whenever this question is posed. The card fits in your pocket and is easy to distribute.
The UNITAR NY Office organized a two-day event, entitled “Strategic Negotiation Skills Training for Small States’ UN Representatives”, in partnership with the Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence at the UN Headquarters on 27-28 June 2018.
Worldwide | Dag Hammarskjöld Library
Ever wondered where the phrase “the human person is the central subject of development” originated? Or when was the first time UN Member States discussed the use of renewable energy sources? And what were the objectives for designating 1985 as International Youth Year? And how were the indicators for the SDGs developed?
Why is the UN convening a counter-terrorism conference?
The Secretary-General is convening the first-ever UN High-level Conference on Counter-Terrorism to improve international cooperation and information sharing, and build new partnerships that can find practical solutions to the threat of terrorism.
Who is attending the High-level Conference on Counter-Terrorism?
