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World Environment Day & World Oceans Day 2023

Ending plastic pollution needs everyone.✅Governments and local authorities can incentivize sustainable business practices and invest in better waste management infrastructure.✅Businesses can eliminate the production of harmful plastics and provide consumers with sustainable alternatives through innovative solutions.✅Individuals and communities can use their voices and choices to give visibility to those working on solutions and call out […]

Applications are now open! The United Nations is seeking young, future leaders to join new global training programme for a world free of nuclear weapons.

NEW YORK, 18 May 2023 (Office for Disarmament Affairs) – The United Nations Office forDisarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the government of Japan are calling on young people toapply for an innovative learning programme that will empower them to make theircontribution to a world free of nuclear weapons. Applications are now open for a new global […]

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UN Peacekeeping turns 75: ‘Peace begins with me’

1 May 2023 A new photo exhibit on UN Peacekeeping opened at Headquarters on Monday, honouring the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th anniversary. “For 75 years, UN Peacekeeping has helped to end conflict, protect civilians, advance political solutions, and secure sustainable peace,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General […]

Saving the Earth from space

Ahead of International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April, NASA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Katherine Calvin, shared her terrestrial and intergalactic experiences with UN News and how viewing the Earth from outer space has driven generations to advance climate action. Dr. Calvin advises NASA leadership on its science programmes and related strategic planning and investments. Also serving as […]

Afghanistan: UN predicts restrictions on women’s rights will worsen economic catastrophe

UNAMA/Farzana Zeba Kalam/An Afghan girl snatches a moment away from her watermelon selling duties to work on her homework The draconian restrictions on women’s ability to study and work have contributed to the calamitous socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, with devastating consequences for the population, according to a UN report released on Tuesday. The Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook […]