Ask UN human rights expert your questions about preventing genocide
This April marks the 19th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. -- What is the UN doing to prevent such tragedies in the future? What is the role of the international community, and of individual countries, in the prevention of genocide? What difference can...
Information Centre in Azerbaijan celebrates International Women’s Day
Did you know that the UN has over 60 information centres around the world? From time to time we feature their work here on our blog. Here are some photos shared by our colleagues in Azerbaijan from their International Women's Day celebrations and events earlier this...
Ask UN human rights expert your questions about racism
Mr. Mutuma Ruteere, the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, is ready to answer your questions. Share your questions on Twitter using #FightRacism between now and Friday, 15 March. Answers to...
Highlights from New York, South Lebanon, Tanzania and more
Here’s a selection of photos and videos you may have missed posted on UN social media accounts from around the UN system over the past few weeks and shared with our social media team. We’ve also included some photos taken by fans and followers. Thank you to all who...
1st-ever “March on March 8” for International Women’s Day!
Many events on Friday, March 8 were held in celebration of International Women's Day, including several events at UN Headquarters in New York City held alongside the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women which is focusing on ending violence against...
UN Peacekeeping women leaders weigh in on International Women’s Day
UN peacekeepers are currently serving on 14 missions worldwide and two top women UN Peacekeeping leaders have shared their thoughts in the Huffington Post for International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March every year. This year the occasion is calling for everyone...
Highlights from the UN Deputy Secretary-General’s trip to Asia
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Social Media Highlights from Brussels, Côte d’Ivoire, Italy, Lebanon and more
Here’s a selection of photos and videos you may have missed posted on UN social media accounts from around the UN system over the past few weeks and shared with our social media team. We’ve also included some photos taken by fans and followers. Thank you to all who...
UN System is part of #1BillionRising campaign supporting #VDAY campaign
On Thursday, 14 February 2013, a special event will take place at UN Headquarters in New York City in support of the 1 Billing Rising campaign calling on one billion women and those who love them to WALK OUT, DANCE, RISE UP, and DEMAND an end to violence. Up to 7 out...
Twitter updates: underground nuclear weapon test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
In addition to our UN Twitter account (@UN), where can you get Twitter updates on the underground nuclear weapon test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Tuesday, 12 February 2013? CTBTO Executive...