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Return of the iconic Celestial Sphere to UN Geneva
UN Geneva is celebrating the return of its iconic Celestial Sphere! The Sphere was initially installed to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the League of Nations in 1939. A symbol of peace, dialogue, and international cooperation, it is now reborn after a meticulous, seven-year-long restoration.
UN Geneva Press Briefing - 22.05.26
🎥 Situation in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory; 🎥 UNHCR appalled by attacks on aid operations and rising civilian toll in Ukraine; 🎥 Involuntary returns of Afghan refugees to Afghanistan; 🎥 Ebola outbreak; Hurricane season outlook; 🎥 Announcements.
Interview - what are the Ebola symptoms and how is the UN responding? - 22.05.26
'First symptoms of Ebola can appear suddenly', tells Emergency Director of the World Health Organization, Dr Marie Roseline Belizaire, adding that they can deteriorate to extensive bleeding. Speaking in an interview with UN News, Dr Belizaire stresses that WHO's response relies on community-based approaches: 'Every epidemic begins in a community and ends in a community', she concludes.
Cambodian LGBTQI+ Activist Sparks Social Change | United Nations
Panha (Max) Theng, a Cambodian storyteller and communications consultant, uses media to foster empathy and drive social change. As co-founder of Sampi TV and 606 Digital, she creates authentic, character-driven stories on identity, gender, and community to promote a more inclusive society.
Happening at UN Geneva
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, officially celebrated on 29 May of each year, we promote the tangible impact of peacekeeping and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism, and courage of personnel who serve in missions around the world.
It is also a moment to reflect on the sacrifice made by peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving the cause of peace under the UN flag over the past 80 years.
Under this year’s theme, Invest in Peace, the United Nations calls for decisive action. Peace does not happen by accident, it requires political will, sustained financing and collective commitment. Investing in peace saves lives, prevents wider conflict, and reduces far greater humanitarian and financial costs over time.
Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW)
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) is the body of independent experts that works to protect the rights of the millions of migrant workers around the world.
Migrant workers and their families often experience marginalization, xenophobia, and poor living and working conditions. In serious cases, they suffer exploitation, expulsion, and risk to life. The Committee monitors how States are implementing the Convention and protecting the human rights of migrants.
