Israel-Palestine: The Role of International Justice

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, international justice is being summoned, with several complaints lodged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) following...

Denmark supports UN Ukraine Fund as First Mover 

Denmark has become the first contributor to the new Ukraine Community Recovery Fund (UCRF). The UN Fund supports community-level investments in reconstruction of housing,...

What is World Toilet Day?

World Toilet Day has been a UN observance since 2013. It raises awareness of people living without access to safely managed sanitation. Access to...

Gaza: “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” needed

Most of the 80 countries and international organisations present at the international humanitarian conference for the civilian population of Gaza, organised by French President...
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UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: November 2023

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

Israel-Palestine crisis: “Enough is enough” state UN agencies, NGOs

Almost twenty heads of United Nations agencies and partner NGOs launched a new call on Sunday for a humanitarian ceasefire. Here is their statement...

Secretary-General: AI governance must be in line with UN Charter

The principles of Artificial Intelligence governance must be based on the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations Secretary-General António...

AI: Transformative power and governance challenges

Can we ensure the inclusivity of artificial intelligence (AI)? What will AI mean for our economies or job markets? How can we make sure...

Building Blocks of a Better City: Minecraft’s Role in Urban Development

This World Cities Day, we take a look at the innovative role of Minecraft, a leading video game, in reshaping urban spaces and fostering...

“The time for bold and audacious action has arrived” Deputy Secretary-General...

Global Gateway Approach Can Help Achieve 2030 Agenda, Deputy Secretary-General Says, Declaring ‘The Time for Bold and Audacious Action Has Arrived’ Following are UN Deputy...

10 facts on what the UN does in Europe

The United Nations marks UN Day on 24th October, the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.  The UN is...

Secretary-General’s remarks to Cairo Summit for Peace

Your Excellency President el-Sisi, Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, We meet in the heart of a region that is reeling in pain and one step from the precipice. A...

Middle East, Karabakh, Sudan… new conflicts shake the world

The war in Ukraine continues to make international headlines, more than a year since Russia invaded. Several further major conflicts have erupted across the...

The UN and the crisis in the Middle East: What you...

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 6 August At least 300 children reportedly killed in Gaza in past 300 days (UNICEF) 27 July Israeli Forces Enter UN Training Centre in...

Birds on the move: 10 facts about migratory birds 

On the 14th of October, the UN commemorates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). The day was established to raise awareness about the threats facing...