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Worldwide | DPI
The Secretary-General placed the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse at the top of his agenda for discussions with world leaders during a high-level meeting held expressly on this issue, which took place on the eve of the opening of the 72nd General Debate.
Translators work very hard to avoid the limelight, with the idea that the better the translation, the more invisible the translator. And yet, translators and other language professionals will soon be in the spotlight, as the General Assembly recognized the role of professional translation in connecting nations and fostering peace, understanding and development and declared 30 September International Translation Day in its resolution 71/288 of 24 May 2017.
Geneva | UNEP
As the mercury falls in Geneva at the advent of autumn, the world is gathering for the first time to deal with the rising health impacts of the toxic chemical.
“Assistant Inspector of Police Annah Chota made a key contribution towards restoring trust of the public in the police and encouraging children, women and men in Abyei to become partners in preventing and detecting crime.”
Assistant Inspector of Police Annah Chota has received the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award for her service and achievements in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).
Mogadishu | OICT | DM
Before a high-level roundtable meeting to address the severe drought affecting millions people in Somalia could take place, many logistical challenges had to be overcome.
Where can I find voting information for resolutions? What are the opening dates of the General Assembly sessions? Where can I get the electronic version of the "Delegates' Handbook"? Did the General Assembly ever consider UFOs?
Answers to these questions and many more are available via the Dag Hammarskjöld Library’s Ask DAG service.
Worldwide | UNPA
On 21 September 2017, The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a set of six stamps and three souvenir sheets on the theme “International Day of Peace”.
Worldwide | iSeek
La Coordinatrice spéciale pour l’amélioration de la réponse de l’ONU à l’exploitation et aux abus sexuels, a rencontré iSeek pour partager ce que nous devons faire pour mettre fin à ce fléau.
Worldwide | EOSG
On 13 September 2017, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres launched his new strategy on gender parity, as a start to a system-wide campaign to advance this priority at the United Nations. The strategy is a central element of his overall reforms, in line with his commitment to create a modern Organization and workforce.
New York | iSeek
Staff Members in New York are gearing up for the 72nd session of the General Assembly, which opens on 12 September under the presidency of Miroslav Lajčák of Slovakia, and the theme “Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”.
