Spanish Language Day
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Spanish Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated on April 23 to honor the legacy of Miguel de Cervantes, the most renowned figure in Spanish literature, who died on this date in 1616. Cervantes’ masterpiece, Don Quixote, is considered one of the greatest works in world literature and played a major role in shaping the modern Spanish language. Spanish Language Day celebrates the history and culture…
Geneva Alliance against Racism
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The Geneva Alliance against Racism, was established by the UNOG Working Group Against racism in 2023 to enhance an interagency collaboration approach to fight racism.The heads of Geneva-based International Organizations aim to achieve a work culture free of racism and…
Action against Racism
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UN Geneva tackles workplace discrimination
Racism has no place at the United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has taken a strong stance on tackling racism and discrimination of all forms at the Organization. In line with his strategic action plan on addressing racism and promoting dignity at the UN, UN Geneva has appointed an Anti-Racism Advocate and a…
Library & Archives
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UN Geneva is an active knowledge hub for the international community and researchers on multilateralism and international cooperation. Consequently, its library and archives open their doors not only to UN staff and members of the diplomatic corps but to researchers, students and practitioners from all walks of life.
The Organization offers opportunities to exchange knowledge, encourages…
United Nations Museum Geneva
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When the League of Nations was dissolved in 1946, the Palais des Nations and its other assets were transferred to the United Nations. In homage to its predecessor, in 1947, the League of Nations Museum was established to showcase most of the League's documents and artefacts.
Renamed as the UN Museum Geneva in 2015, the space now highlights the history of the League of Nations and the United Nations.…
2 days 14 hours hence
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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat Press Conference
25 April 2025
Press Conference Announcement
Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions; David Ogden, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm ConventionsChristine Fuell, Executive Secretary, ad interim, of the Rotterdam Convention
6 hours 51 minutes ago
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UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING
22 April 2025
UN Geneva Press Briefing
Alessandra Vellucci of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by spokespersons and representatives of the World Food Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the World Health Organization.Rising Hunger and…
7 hours 47 minutes ago
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Climate crisis driving surge in gender-based violence, UN report finds
22 April 2025
UN News/Laura Quiñones
98 per cent of the infrastructure of the island of Providencia was damaged after hurricane Iota, including impacts on infrastructure, loss of property, belongings and road blockages.
Without urgent action, climate change could be linked to one in every ten…
