Inuit organisation wins UNDP prize
The Inuit Circumpolar Council is among the ten winners the 2023 UNDP Equator Prize. UNDP, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners have announced the...
Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination
On this International Day of Indigenous Peoples in 2023, we pay homage to the pivotal role that Indigenous youth must occupy in decision-making processes....
Greenlanders should take pride in their indigenous identity
Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam was elected to the Danish parliament as a representative of Greenland in 2019 when she was only 22 years old. The Inuit, one...
UNFPA and Sweden collaborate to inaugurate a blood bank in Somalia
In a remarkable stride towards improving healthcare in Somalia, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Swedish Government, with additional support from Governments...
UNDP and Denmark give 182 generators to communities in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine and the Government of Denmark have procured over 182 generators for Mykolaiv Oblast. The generators worth...
Norway’s ongoing journey to optimize breastfeeding support
World Breastfeeding Week 1 to 7 August. The rates of breastfeeding in the WHO European Region are the lowest in the world. Some countries...
Finland reaffirms its dedication to media development
Finland has reaffirmed its dedication to media development and press freedom by signing an agreement to allocate 400,000 Euros to UNESCO’s International Programme for...
UNOPS and Denmark help communities affected by destruction of Kakhovka Dam
Crucial disaster relief is delivered to Ukraine, as communities continue to grapple with the consequences of the Kakhovka Dam explosion
As part of an emergency...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres remarks at start of EU-UN High-Level...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, addressing the media at the start of the second European Union-United Nations High-Level Dialogue in Brussels, emphasized the need for...
Human Rights Council condemns the burning of the Quran as a...
The Human Rights Council July 12th adopted a resolution in which it condemned and strongly rejected any advocacy and manifestation of religious hatred, including...
Danish adventurer first person to visit all countries without flying
Torbjørn C. Pedersen (Thor), a Danish traveller and adventurer, is the first person to visit every single country in the world entirely without using...
UNFICYP bids farewell to Force Commander Major General Ingrid Gjerde
Force Commander Major General Ingrid Gjerde has stepped down as Force Commander of the military component UNFICYP, where she has served for the past...
Alcohol consumption in the Nordic countries among the lowest in Europe
The Nordic countries have a long history of alcohol consumption, complex challenges with heavy episodic drinking practices, and a reputation of implementing some of...
Norway contributes $190 million to Ukraine recovery fund
Norway has made a grant contribution of NOK2 billion ($190 million) to the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) to support...
Finland wins second UNITY EURO CUP highlighting inclusionary power of sport
Finland has won the second edition of the UNITY EURO CUP in Frankfurt, showcasing the unique power of sport in bringing diverse people, including...