Conflicts that don’t make the headlines
The war in Ukraine is on everyone's mind - there is new information every day. But what is the situation in other crisis areas...
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Food Insecurity
What is “food insecurity”? For information on this topic, take a look at this backgrounder. Included is also a special section with UN news items about the impacts of the war in Ukraine on food security worldwide.
UN Secretary-General in Bucha: Accountability is important
UN Secretary-General António Guterres today called for a "thorough investigation and accountability" on alleged war crimes when he visited Bucha in Ukraine.
"When we visit...
A Real-Life Epic: Ciné-ONU screening of My Childhood, My Country
“Despite our collective efforts, the already dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated alarmingly over the past months. Without immediate action, we face a...
The Cost of the Gig Economy: Ciné-ONU screening of The GIG...
On 21 April, Ciné-ONU screened The GIG IS UP, in partnership with One World in Brussels at Cinéma Galeries to mark International Workers’ Day on 1...
Guterres holds “frank discussions” in Moscow
UN Secretary-General António Guterres today said he came to Moscow as a "messenger of peace,” and had had “frank discussions” with Russian Foreign Minister...
Secretary-General to Moscow and Kiyv for talks
António Guterres the Secretary-General will visit Moscow, Russian Federation, on April 25th. He will have a working meeting and lunch with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The Secretary-General will be received by President Vladimir Putin.
Butterflies for Biodiversity
As we mark Mother Earth Day on 22 April during the month dedicated to Sustainable Development Goal ‘Life on Land’, we’re turning from UK...
UNESCO and NORAD join forces to translate storybooks for Ukrainian...
UNESCO, Norway and several partners have launched a campaign called "Translate a Story Ukraine".
Since the start of the war in Ukraine on 24 February...
#MyClimateAction photo and video competition
Actions are contagious, they can scale up to spur the collective change we need to tackle the climate crisis. Starting on Earth Day, join...
Floating wind turbines: a new player in cleantech
Mother Earth Day is celebrated tomorrow and is a good time to stop and reflect on alternative energy sources and new cleantech such as...
Secretary-General requests meetings in Moscow and Kiyv
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has written separate letters to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to request meetings with them in their respective capitals.
UN...
Scouts commit to world’s largest youth contribution to sustainable development
With 2022 designated the European Year of Youth, the role young people play in shaping a better future is in focus. Scouting, one of...
The Gig is Up
A very human tech doc, THE GIG IS UP uncovers the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of people working for...
Denmark: App in Ukrainian creates softer landing for refugee children
An app which helps children experiencing stress or worry has been translated into Ukrainian, and a ‘warm welcome’ website for refugee children has been...