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...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – July 2023
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
UN peacekeeping missions’ battle against disinformation
“The digital information ecosystem is fertile ground for misinformation, disinformation and hate speech. We see a correlation between online speech and offline harms in...
“What Were You Wearing?”: Powerful exhibition in Brussels challenges victim-blaming
The exhibition titled "What Were You Wearing?" has opened its doors in Brussels from 20 June until 1 July, captivating visitors with its thought-provoking...
A Belgian-Ukrainian student on the power of negotiation and diplomacy
At the beginning of this month, Ukrainian Children’s Day (1 June) took place. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion started in February 2022, over 1,500 children...
Former UN staff open hearts and home to Ukrainian refugees
For over a year, retired United Nations staff members Jane Howard and Laurens Jolles have hosted a Ukrainian mother and son at their home...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – June 2023
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
Brussels Celebrates World Environment Day
On Monday, June 5th, World Environment Day was observed. This significant international day, recognized by the United Nations, aimed to celebrate environmental action and...
Global Stocktake, Loss & Damage at Bonn Climate Change Conference
Preparations for this year's Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) are in full swing. The two-week conference, which starts Monday, 5 June, will prepare the...
Saoirse Exton: the Irish teenager shaping UN climate policy
Earlier this year, Irish climate activist Saoirse Exton joined the UN Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group (YAG) on Climate Change, becoming the group’s youngest ever...
Crucial Paris meeting to eliminate plastic pollution
Since Monday, a key meeting on plastic pollution has been taking place in Paris at the UNESCO headquarters.
"This is a once in a planet...
Sudan: 5 ways the EU is helping
In April 2023, violent armed clashes erupted in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),...
Invasive pest species a threat to Plant Health
Plants provide 80% of the food we consume and 98% of our oxygen. However, the rise in global e-commerce, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic,...