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Stories from the UN Archive: Retro cutting-edge tech at the UN
18 April 2024
Long before artificial intelligence, UN staff brainstormed and developed innovative solutions in the Organization's day-to-day affairs, so this #ThrowbackThursday we are taking you behind the scenes for a peek at some almost forgotten retro mid-20th century cutting-edge tech at UN Headquarters ahead of World Creativity and Innovation Day, marked annually on 21 April…
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Gaza: UN experts decry ‘systemic obliteration’ of education system
18 April 2024
UN independent human rights experts on Thursday raised alarm over the “systematic destruction” of the Palestinian education system in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s military operation continues unabated.
Since the brutal 7 October attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militants on southern Israel…
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Palestine’s status at the UN explained
18 April 2024
What will it take for Palestine to become a full UN Member State? As the Security Council takes up the matter while the devastating war in Gaza enters its seventh month, we looked at Palestine’s current status and what it takes to become a UN Member State.
Palestine’s current statusRight now, Palestine is a…
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Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
18 April 2024
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian State, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
“Failure to make progress towards a…
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Renewable energy transforming the landscape
18 April 2024
Renewable energy, if supported by governments, can “truly change the landscape” in terms of achieving equitable access to affordable and clean energy, but only if they can move from “commitment to action”, according to the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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US vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership
18 April 2024
The Security Council rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership on Thursday, with the United States casting a veto.
In a vote of 12 in favour to one against, with two abstentions, the Council did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly to hold a vote with the broader…
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WHO Press Conference
18 April 2024
Press Conference Announcement
New agreed terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air
Strictly embargoed until 18 April at 12 p.m. (Noon)
Dr Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist, WHODr Lisa Askie, Scientist, Methods Lead, Methods & Standards Team, Science Division, WHO
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In Dialogue with Austria, Experts of the Committee against Torture Welcome the Establishment of the Police Complaints Office, Ask about High Solitary Confinement Rates in Prisons and Support for Unaccompanied Minors
17 April 2024
Meeting Summaries
The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Austria, with Committee Experts welcoming the establishment of the Police…
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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 screening of "The Woman King…
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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 Visions du Réel and the…
