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The UN and the crisis in Sudan
19 April
Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA speaking on behalf of Martin Griffiths, briefed the Security Council on the dire humanitarian situation...
The UN and the crisis in Gaza: What you need to know
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25 April
The international community has a duty and responsibility to work towards early recovery in Gaza, but “we cannot ask citizens to wait”,...
The UN and the war in Ukraine: key information
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World Press Freedom Day: Reporting on the environment, an...
In its new report "Press and Planet in Danger", published on 3 May to mark World Press Freedom Day, UNESCO reveals that 70% of environmental...
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Journalism in the face...
The climate and biodiversity crises have far-reaching effects, not only on the environment and ecosystems but also on billions of people around the world...
High-Level Preparatory Meeting for COP29: Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2024...
This year’s Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) from 25-26 April 2024 held in Berlin, Germany focuses on the preparations for COP29 in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku...
The 33 European cities on track to achieve climate...
Ten European cities were the first to be awarded on 12 October 2023 the EU Mission label of “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”, which recognises...
2023, a year of climate contrasts in Europe
Europe witnessed a year of contrasting weather events in 2023, with heatwaves and wildfires alongside flooding and drought, according to the European State of...
Children in conflict: portraying light amid darkness
British photographer Paddy Dowling has travelled to some of the world’s most challenging contexts for his work. His latest exhibition, ‘From Despair to Hope:...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: April 2024
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
International Television market recognises outstanding entertainment initiatives for social...
Ubongo, a creator of children’s edutainment in Africa, and Open Planet, an outstanding innovative free access environmental footage library, have been recognised for their...