Tourism: Europe is one of the hardest hit regions by COVID-19
Only 5% of the usual number of tourists have visited Paris this summer, one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Although the French...
UN pays tribute to humanitarian workers
On World Humanitarian Day, observed every year on August 19th, the United Nations honours humanitarian workers, who make an extraordinary effort to help women,...
International Youth Day Quiz
Test your knowledge and try our special quiz on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2020.
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – August 2020
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications, with a special focus on COVID-19 information
Three bombs removed and half a million gets access to water
Pehr Lodhammar is the Senior Programme Manager for United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq. The role includes great pressure from safety and...
UN poverty expert: “Promotion of equality must be our priority”
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter, began his three-year mandate in May 2020 in the midst...
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into...
WMO 2021 Calendar Competition
COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented upheaval and changing our lives forever. But it also provides an opportunity to reflect on how we can do...
From political prison to public speaking
Omar Alshogre survived beatings, hunger, and thirst in Syrian prisons for three years. He was subjected to torture – both psychological and physical. Although...
Nelson Mandela International Day 2020
Secretary-General's Message on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day 2020.
Each year, on Nelson’s Mandela’s birthday, we pay tribute to an extraordinary global advocate for...
COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health in spotlight
Feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, sadness and grief are being widely felt by young people across the world due to the impacts of COVID-19.
As...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – July 2020
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications, with a special focus on COVID-19 information
Port of Antwerp: a pioneer among sustainable ports
The Belgian Port of Antwerp wants to work towards becoming a sustainable port reconciling economic, social and ecological interests. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been anchored...
COVID-19: Maps visualise feasibility of physical distancing in the Netherlands
As lockdown measures are relaxed in Europe, ‘Keep your distance’ has replaced ‘Stay at home.’ To help ensure physical distancing, major cities in the...
Pause before sharing
The United Nations calls on social media users to “Pause. Take care before you share” on the occasion of World Social Media Day 30th...