UNCTAD, International Labour Organization launch book on agricultural trade
UNCTAD – 14 May 2013
“Shared Harvests: Agriculture, Trade and Employment,” urges greater attention to farming sector; publication was financed by European Union
UNESCO to make its publications available free of charge as part of a new Open Access policy
UNESCO – 14 May 2013
UNESCO will make its digital publications available to millions of people around the world free-of-charge with an open license. Following a decision by the Organization’s Executive Board in April, UNESCO has become the first member of the United Nations to adopt such an Open Access policy for its publications. The new policy means that anyone will be able to download, translate, adapt, distribute and re-share UNESCO publications and data without paying.
Bringing the “fair” back into play - World conference of sports ministers
UNESCO – 13 May 2013
Fighting corruption and manipulation in sport, increasing public investment, and with it the impact and standards of mega events and the provision of equal access to physical education and sport for all, will be the focus of the International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS V), to be held in Berlin (Germany) from 28 to 30 May.
UN’s overall financial situation ‘positive,’ top management official reports
UN News Centre – 10 May 2013
The current financial picture of the United Nations is positive, a top official reported today, adding that the Organization still needs to keep a close eye on its assets.
UN official alarmed over rising violence in Central African Republic nature reserve
UN News Centre – 06 May 2013
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has expressed deep concern over the rise of poaching, armed violence and destruction in the Central African Republic’s (CAR) Dzanga-Sanga National Park, which is on the agency’s World Heritage List.
Preparedness is key to resilience, say top Asia-Pacific crisis managers
UN ESCAP – 01 May 2013
Preparedness for multiple shocks, particularly natural disasters and economic crises, must be central to development planning in Asia and the Pacific which confronts the growing threat of increasingly severe natural calamities and economic crises, top disaster managers told countries from the region gathered at a United Nations forum here this week.
UNSG Opening remarks at the Inaugural Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture on Conflict Prevention
UN News Centre – 01 May 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN Headquarters, 01 May 2013
It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the Inaugural Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture on Conflict Prevention in honour of Dr. David Hamburg.
On World Intellectual Property Day, UN honours creativity and innovation
UN News Centre – 26 April 2013
The world of tomorrow is being imagined by creative innovators of today, the head of the United Nations intellectual property agency said marking World Intellectual Property Day.
UN-backed summit calls on countries to prioritize civil registrations
UN News Centre – 19 April 2013
The United Nations, governments and development agencies at a summit in Thailand today issued a call for global action to ensure countries have the necessary support to register birth, deaths and other important events in people’s lives, stressing that this is essential to develop better health services.
UN-backed summit calls on countries to prioritize civil registrations
UN News Centre – 19 April 2013
The United Nations, governments and development agencies at a summit in Thailand today issued a call for global action to ensure countries have the necessary support to register birth, deaths and other important events in people’s lives, stressing that this is essential to develop better health services.
First comprehensive UNODC study on transnational organized crime threats in East Asia and the Pacifi
UNODC – 16 April 2013
UNODC launched today an assessment of the transnational organized crime threat in the East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) region. This vast region has experienced rapid economic and social changes during the past few decades which have created considerable regulation challenges for public authorities. The report takes a look at the manner in which criminal enterprises have developed alongside legitimate commerce in recent years, creating contraband markets valued at approximately US$ 90 billion.
International Day of Human Space Flight
12 April 2013
The General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/65/271 of 7 April 2011, declared 12 April as the International Day of Human Space Flight “to celebrate each year at the international level the beginning of the space era for mankind, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in achieving sustainable development goals and increasing the well-being of States and peoples, as well as ensuring the realization of their aspiration to maintain outer space for peaceful purposes.”
Ahead of Day of Human Space Flight, UN encouraged to spur women to enter math, sciences
12 April 2013
The United Nations can be a catalyst for getting more young women and girls to consider careers in math and science, particularly in space sciences, according to aerospace professionals who participated in a UN event on the eve of the International Day of Human Space Flight.
International investment disputes hit record in 2012 – UN report
10 April 2013
Foreign investors are increasingly resorting to investor-State arbitration to settle investment disputes, with a record number of cases filed last year, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
UN forum urges young innovators to use science and technology to change the world
27 March 2013
The potential of young people to use technology to make exceptional contributions to society and history is in the spotlight today at a United Nations forum, where officials are calling on future leaders to use their expertise and compassion to address the challenges facing the world.
Ban appoints new chief for General Assembly and conference management
25 March 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Tegegnework Gettu of Ethiopia as the new Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM), it was announced today.
UN report highlights foreign direct investment into and out of emerging economies
25 March 2013
Foreign direct investment (FDI) going into and out of the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – collectively known as BRICS – is mounting in global influence, according to a United Nations report released today.
Invitation - Melbourne Cocktail Fundraiser - School for Life Foundation
15 March 2013
The School for Life Foundation invites you to attend their inaugural Melbourne Cocktail Fundraiser.
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival - Call for Entries
14 March 2013
Submit your videos now up until June 30th, 2013
Global status report on road safety 2013
14 March 2013
The Global status report on road safety 2013 presents information on road safety from 182 countries, accounting for almost 99% of the world’s population.