Road Safety – A Shared Responsibility
Every year, approximately 1.3 million people worldwide die in road traffic accidents and as many as 50 million people are injured. To address this...
Cities are on the frontline of climate change
Due to their dense concentrations of people and infrastructure, cities are on the frontline and highly susceptible to escalating damages from climate change. While...
The Greek Heroes biking for the SDGs
Let us introduce you to the HERO 2030 Bike Festival of Greece. It is a series of cycling challenges for children around Greece, dedicated...
Libya floods: UN mobilises aid, appeals for $71.4 million
The United Nations is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend,...
International Court of Justice: Ukraine v. Russia
Hearings resume in The Hague from September 18 to 27 in one of Ukraine's two ongoing cases against the Russian Federation before the International...
Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to assist
The United Nations stands ready to assist the government of Morocco after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the High Atlas mountain range on Friday...
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: UN Report Highlights Alarming Trends and Calls for...
Last year saw an alarming rise in militarization, illicit arms proliferation, and unconstitutional government changes. These shifts created a dangerous environment for civilians, exposing...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – September 2023
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications, with a special focus on COVID-19 information
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Niger
Looking for information on the situation in Niger? Take a look at this backgrounder.
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: August 2023
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Artificial Intelligence – Selected Online Resources
Looking for information on artificial intelligence (AI)? Here is an overview of selected resources from the UN system.
The Global Crisis of Drowning
July 25th is the World Day for Drowning Prevention. Established by the United Nations in 2021, this day aims to draw attention to drowning...
Europe’s ‘survival’ depends on migration, says Volker Türk
"Human rights have evolved through several revolutions in France, the United States, and Haiti. The world has gone through two World Wars, a terrible...
Reducing inequalities one chess pawn at a time
The history of chess is full of tales of hard work, determination and triumph and Liverpool-based prodigy Svyatoslav Bazakutsa’s story is no different. As...
Sustainable Development in Ireland: over 80% of targets achieved
Ireland is progressing well in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the country has outlined as it presents its progress to the United Nations.
For...