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...
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...
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UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: October 2023
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
UN Poverty Expert: “Europeans’ impoverishment most visible on food front”
Belgian lawyer and professor of international law Olivier De Schutter has been UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights since 2020. He...