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Monday, 25 November 2019 | Worldwide | UN Women
Rape, a single word with devastating impact that spans decades, even generations. It destroys bodies and minds and puts peace in jeopardy. When left unpunished or trivialized, it creates a pervasive culture where sexual violence is normalized, women and girls are undervalued, and entire communities and nations are left fractured.
Friday, 8 November 2019 | Rio de Janeiro | UNIC Rio
As Secretary-General António Guterres announced at New York Headquarters on UN Day plans to conduct a series of dialogues around the world for the 75th anniversary of the United Nations on “The Future We Want”, UNIC Rio de Janeiro was conducting its first dialogue on the subject with a group of students from the State University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Friday, 8 November 2019 | UN-Habitat | Ekaterinburg
The first ever global observance of World Cities Day in the Russian Federation attracted participants from over 40 countries to explore how innovations can improve the lives of urban residents now and in the future.
New York, November 2019
In the face of mounting unrest in Burkina Faso, the United Nations System is mobilized to respond to security challenges using a wide range of tools in support of government. UN Resident Coordinator in Burkina Faso, Ms. Metsi Makhetha, explains how prevention is a key element of the reform. See video.
Tuesday, 5 November 2019 | Worldwide | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
The Charter of the United Nations is the constitutive instrument of the UN, setting out the rights and obligations of Member States, and establishing its principal organs and procedures.
Monday, 28 October 2019 | New York | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
The wait is over - here they are! The Team UN t-shirts to dash over the finish line on Saturday, 2 November.
Friday, 25 October 2019 | Worldwide | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
Despite worldwide efforts to increase water services, around 800 million people still lack safe drinking water.
Thursday, 17 October 2019 | Worldwide | DGACM
The general debate of the General Assembly constitutes the premier annual forum for world leaders to discuss the most pressing global issues at that present moment. In the words of one of this year’s speakers, it is a place where “the world meets, reflects, exchanges ideas and sets its goals for the future”, and as such “a forum unique in human history.”
Friday, 11 October 2019 | New York | Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA)
On 19 September, experts from the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Organization (CTBTO) delivered a special briefing for a diverse group of 15 young journalists at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Thursday, 10 October 2019 | Worldwide | DMSPC
10 October is recognized as World Mental Health Day. It provides an opportunity for everyone across the UN system to have a conversation about mental health.
