Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights 2023 year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. Three decades have passed...
Is your tuna sustainable? Canned tuna has been a great ally in our pantries during the pandemic. But, regardless of the market exceptionalities caused by the pandemic, we cannot ignore...
A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental principle and right at work In June 2022, the International Labour Conference (ILC) decided to include “a safe and healthy working...
Background International Delegate’s Day marks the anniversary of the first day of the San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization. On 25 April 1945, delegates...
25 April is World Malaria Day World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted...
This year’s theme for the Girls in ICT day celebrations is “Leadership“, to underscore the critical need for strong female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers....
What is multilateralism? Multilateralism is often defined in opposition to bilateralism and unilateralism. Strictly speaking, it indicates a form of cooperation between at least three States. Nevertheless, this “quantitative” definition is...
The UN also talks to Ñ On April 23, “Spanish Language Day at the United Nations” is celebrated to raise awareness among the Organization’s staff, and the world in general,...
Celebrating the English language at the UN English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As...
When Mother Earth sends us a message Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic. Extreme heat, wildfires and...
The benefits of a well-crafted ESG strategy In today’s dynamic business landscape, integrating ESG considerations is essential for organisations aiming to thrive and remain competitive. A well-crafted ESG strategy not...
The benefits of a well-crafted ESG strategy In today’s dynamic business landscape, integrating ESG considerations is essential for organisations aiming to thrive and remain competitive. A well-crafted ESG strategy not...
Celebrating United Nations Chinese Language Day There are six official languages of the United Nations, namely Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. In order to emphasize the importance of linguistic...
14 April is World Chagas Disease Chagas disease, also known as “silent or silenced disease”, affects mainly poor people without access to health care or people without a political voice....
7 April is World Health Day It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of...
Background On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It called...
Background Throughout its history, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008, the...
International Day of Zero Waste The International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, support the societal shift towards circularity and raise awareness about how...
People, societies and companies face the reality of a world in transformation. In addition to the seemingly endless supply of shocks, with the tragic violence in the Middle East being...