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Ciné ONU: " The Woman King "

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Ciné ONU: " The Woman King " Ciné ONU: " The Woman King " 17 April 2024 8:30 PM Cinéma Cinérama Empire, Rue de Carouge 72-74, 1205 Geneva Join us for a…

Director-General's remarks at the Perception Change Project Awards Ceremony "Visions du Réel"

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Director-General's remarks at the Perception Change Project Awards Ceremony "Visions du Réel" 17 April 2024 Tatiana Valovaya Perception Change Project Award Ceremony – “Visions du Réel”17 April 2024 at 20:30Théâtre de Marens, Nyon Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to welcome you to the third edition of the Perception Change Award ceremony for the Visions du Réel documentary film festival. Let me begin by sincerely thanking…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Note Albania’s Legislation to Combat Racism in Sport, Ask about Asylum Agreement with Italy and Inclusion of the Roma and Egyptian Populations

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Note Albania’s Legislation to Combat Racism in Sport, Ask about Asylum Agreement with Italy and Inclusion of the Roma and Egyptian Populations 17 April 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined thirteenth and fourteenth…

Director-General's remarks at the Event "What counts for the future? A youth perspective on measuring what we value Beyond GDP"

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Director-General's remarks at the Event "What counts for the future? A youth perspective on measuring what we value Beyond GDP" 17 April 2024 Tatiana Valovaya What counts in the future? A youth perspective on measuring what we value Beyond GDPWednesday, 17 April 2024, at 2.00 p.m.Room XXVII, E Building, Palais des Nations Welcome everyone,My warmest congratulations to these talented youth represented here today. I had the pleasure…

Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths 17 April 2024 © UNFPA Mali/Amadou Maiga A woman with her baby listens to UNFPA staff at an awareness raising session on gender-based violence at the One Stop Centre in Sominé Dolo Hospital. African women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications…

UPDATING LIVE: 'Insidious campaign' by Israel is denying live-saving aid to Gaza says UNRWA chief

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search UPDATING LIVE: 'Insidious campaign' by Israel is denying live-saving aid to Gaza says UNRWA chief 17 April 2024 UN Photo/Evan Schneider Ambassador Gilad Erdan of Israel addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. At left is UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. The Commissioner-…

Embrace innovation ‘to make sustainable transport a reality for all’

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Embrace innovation ‘to make sustainable transport a reality for all’ 17 April 2024 COP28/Anthony Fleyhan Shot of a 100% electric bus near Expo City in Dubai United Arab Emirates, where the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) is under way. Reducing the transport sector’s impact on the environment while improving access to service, especially in developing countries…

‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search ‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears 17 April 2024 © UNICEF/Ashley Gilbertson Two young unaccompanied Gambian migrants look at a map after crossing to Italy in 2016. (file) The UN’s top political and peacebuilding official on Wednesday emphasized the pivotal role of youth in shaping the future of societies, stressing the need to…

$2.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search $2.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank 17 April 2024 © UNOCHA/Themba Linden A vehicle loaded with household possessions drives through Khan Younis. UN and partner agencies insisted on Wednesday that “critical changes” are needed to improve aid access into Gaza, as they launched a $2.8 billion appeal to provide urgent assistance …

Women in Afghanistan: The future ‘depends on them’

1 year ago Breadcrumb Home Main Search Women in Afghanistan: The future ‘depends on them’ 17 April 2024 © WFP/Mohammad Hasib Hazinyar A mother receives her family's last food ration from WFP in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Despite facing formidable challenges, women-owned and run businesses in Afghanistan continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, serving as vital pillars of economic stability and…