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War and disinformation: Ciné-ONU “20 Days in Mariupol”

As part of the Luxembourg City Film Festival, the UN Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) organised its annual Ciné-ONU in Luxembourg with the screening of...

Refugees in Brussels: when Ukrainians take their life in their own hands

When Russia attacked Ukraine in February 2022, Alina Kokhanko had no idea that she would end up in Belgium a month later. This young...

Ciné-ONU “Women Don’t Cycle”: from Brussels to Tokyo women take the lead through cycling

To mark International Women’s Day, on 8 March, the United Nations (UN Women, UNRIC, UNFPA, OHCHR and UNESCO), the European Commission and Cinematek organized...

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War and disinformation: Ciné-ONU “20 Days in Mariupol”

As part of the Luxembourg City Film Festival, the UN Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) organised its annual Ciné-ONU in Luxembourg with the screening of...

Refugees in Brussels: when Ukrainians take their life in...

When Russia attacked Ukraine in February 2022, Alina Kokhanko had no idea that she would end up in Belgium a month later. This young...

Ciné-ONU “Women Don’t Cycle”: from Brussels to Tokyo women...

To mark International Women’s Day, on 8 March, the United Nations (UN Women, UNRIC, UNFPA, OHCHR and UNESCO), the European Commission and Cinematek organized...

Championing the SDGs: Irish organisations driving change

In Ireland, 26 organisations have been selected as part of the country’s SDG Champions 2023-2024 programme to raise awareness of the 17 Sustainable Development...

UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: March 2024

monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications

Fight for Gender Equality: “You have to remain resilient...

Mary Lawlor from Ireland has worked with human rights defenders for 20 years. She was selected as the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights...

UN: the main challenges and key dates in 2024

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, outlined the priorities for 2024 and beyond to the UN General Assembly on 7 February. “It is a...

Addressing the gender gap in cycling

With its health and environmental benefits, cycling faces a notable gender disparity. Statistics indicate a significant underrepresentation of women cyclists worldwide, with three to four...