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UN marks Day of Remembrance for chemical weapons victims with renewed call for global action

·November 30, 2024·2 min read

Commemorated on Saturday, the Day of Remembrance pays tribute to those killed or injured by chemical weapons and urges nations to ensure such horrors are never repeated. In his message, the Secretary-General highlighted a major milestone achieved last year: the complete destruction of declared stockpiles under the Chemical Weapons Convention....

Early warning systems critical as world marks Tsunami Awareness Day

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·November 5, 2024·2 min read

“This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami – one of the deadliest disasters in recent history. More than 230,000 people lost their lives,” Mr. Guterres said in his message for the day. The Secretary General highlighted that approximately 700 million people worldwide remain at risk from tsunamis,...

UN marks halftime for the SDGs

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·September 15, 2023·1 min read

“This is a moment of solidarity for our global village at our global Town Hall – the United Nations,” said Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Halftime Talks During high-level week of the General Assembly, the SDG Pavilion will host a series of Halftime Talks. The UN Office for Partnerships is working...

UN marks International Day to Protect Education with call to action

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·September 14, 2023·1 min read

Growing concern over safety and security prompted UN Secretary-General António Guterres to address the global phenomenon on Wednesday – during his remarks at an event commemorating the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. “Children’s education is being snatched away by threats, violence and attacks.” Mr. Guterres said, during his...

UN marks 75 years since displacement of 700,000 Palestinians

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·May 16, 2023·3 min read

The mass displacement in 1948, known as the Nakba (meaning “catastrophe” in Arabic), has an importance to Palestinians across the world, said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, addressing a high-level event at UN Headquarters in New York, marking the day. ‘The occupation must end’ “The legacy of...

Celebrating the union of body and soul: UN marks International Yoga Day |

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·June 21, 2022·6 min read

Returning to an in-person format this year, the verdant North Lawn was transformed into a sprawling exercise area for the yoga demonstration session, where experienced yogis and curious newcomers alike, flexed their bodies – and minds. Spirit of togetherness Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated...