UN affairs

Colombians cling tenaciously to peace beneficial properties, Safety Council hears

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Colombians cling tenaciously to peace beneficial properties, Safety Council hears

[ad_1] That was the primary message from the Particular Consultant and head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, delivered to ambassadors on the Security Council on Thursday.   For him, the primary former battle zone totally cleared of landmines, and the extension of the Fact Fee, are examples of this success.   Mr. Massieu was briefing the Council on the Secretary-General’s Quarterly Report in regards to the scenario within the Latin American nation.   … Read more

Pink flamingos return to Kazakhstan’s capital in time for World Migratory Chook Day

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Pink flamingos return to Kazakhstan’s capital in time for World Migratory Chook Day

[ad_1] The birds have been flocking to Maly Taldykol, a small pure lake within the centre of the town, attracting admirers from close by high-rise buildings and throughout. Traditionally, pink flamingos, pelicans and different migratory birds, have chosen nesting websites in lakes within the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve, a part of a UNESCO World Heritage … Read more

Synthetic intelligence will help halve highway deaths by 2030

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Synthetic intelligence will help halve highway deaths by 2030

[ad_1] The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) embrace a name for motion to halve the annual charge of highway deaths globally and guarantee entry to protected, reasonably priced and sustainable transport for everybody by 2030.  In accordance with the newly launched initiative, quicker progress on AI is important to make this occur, particularly in low and middle-income nations, the place probably the most lives are misplaced … Read more

Guterres criticizes ‘unprecedented expulsion’ of workers from Ethiopia; requires concentrate on saving lives

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Guterres criticizes ‘unprecedented expulsion’ of workers from Ethiopia; requires concentrate on saving lives

[ad_1] Mr. Guterres was addressing the Security Council, the place he briefed on the rising wants within the north, stemming from the battle within the Tigray area. Within the face of the immense disaster, the UN chief stated all efforts must be targeted on saving lives and avoiding a large human tragedy. ‘Unprecedented expulsion’ “This … Read more

Solely round 1 in 5 area business employees are girls

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Solely round 1 in 5 area business employees are girls

[ad_1] To focus on this and different points surrounding the push for gender equality, Ladies in House, has been chosen as the theme for this 12 months’s World Space Week, which started on Monday.  The aim is to convey extra consciousness to the difficulty of gender variety and establish the obstacles that girls are going through when getting into space-related careers and … Read more

Multilateralism nonetheless ‘solely method’ to deal with frequent challenges: Shahid

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Multilateralism nonetheless ‘solely method’ to deal with frequent challenges: Shahid

[ad_1] COVID-19 stays a significant problem that “is not going to be over till we obtain common vaccination”, he mentioned, saying a plan to convene a Excessive-Stage assembly in January to take inventory of the worldwide inoculation effort. Noting that “humanity noticed an amazing quantity of ingenuity and solidarity with the vaccines in file time”, … Read more

Startups, awards and new analysis: youth-led World Meals Discussion board kicks off

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Startups, awards and new analysis: youth-led World Meals Discussion board kicks off

[ad_1] Streaming just about, from Rome, the purpose of the five-day occasion is to rework meals and agriculture and assist obtain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 “No starvation”.  Pope Francis joined younger farmers, singers, innovators on the opening session.  “Look into the eyes of the youth which are asking for change. And pay attention”, … Read more

The UN at Dubai Expo: 5 issues it is best to know

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The UN at Dubai Expo: 5 issues it is best to know

[ad_1] 1) What are Expos? Expos, also called “world’s gala’s”, have existed in varied types for greater than two centuries, as a possibility for nations to showcase new expertise, merchandise, and concepts. Within the period earlier than mass journey, they have been one of many few methods for most individuals to expertise different cultures, and … Read more

Younger or outdated, UN requires ‘digital equality’ for all

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Younger or outdated, UN requires ‘digital equality’ for all

[ad_1] In his message, the UN Secretary-Normal stated that as every particular person faces the problem of navigating the world’s rising reliance on expertise, “maybe no inhabitants may benefit extra from help, than older individuals.” For António Guterres, these applied sciences will help older residents keep related with family members, attend a non secular service or take a stance.  “All of those actions and plenty of extra are … Read more

UN acknowledges work of two million seafarers in ‘terribly difficult instances’

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UN acknowledges work of two million seafarers in ‘terribly difficult instances’

[ad_1] In his message for the day, the UN Secretary-Common mentioned the objective is to “pay tribute to the professionalism and resilience of seafarers.”  António Guterres mentioned the day additionally acknowledges “their indispensable function securing important world provide chains and transporting over 80 per cent of world commerce in terribly difficult instances.”  This 12 months, the IMO headquarters might be lit blue … Read more