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United Nations
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How A Global Ocean Treaty Could Protect Biodiversity In The High Seas
Oceans cover 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface. But, because many of us spend most of our…
International Day Of Education 2020: Learning For People, Planet, Prosperity, And Peace
The 24th of January marks the International Day of Education, the second one since the commemoration was adopted…
Human Rights Day 2019: Youth Empowers Positive Dynamics
The 10th of December is celebrated as Human Rights Day. This event marks the day in 1948 the…
United Nations At 74: What Is The UN, Anyway?
October 24 is United Nations (UN) Day, marking the day the organization came into existence. You typically see…
UN Climate Action Summit Missed A Key Ingredient: Climate Action
A summer of civil unrest. A global climate strike bringing millions of people to the streets. A stark…
Jair Bolsonaro Wants To Deforest The Amazon – What Powers Does The UN Have To Stop Him?
Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is at its highest rate in a decade, according to new…
Human Rights 70 Years On: Important Victories As Well As Major Misses
According to Amnesty International, human rights continue to deteriorate. CIVICUS – an umbrella body for a global alliance…
A Brief History Of The United Nations
The United Nations (U.N.) is a global diplomatic and political organization dedicated to international peace and stability. The…
Chaotic 21st Century Is In Need Of New Global Alliance
The deadly spread of ebola in west Africa and the prolonged earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti were a…
World Cities Day 2015 : Better City, Better Life
The United Nations has every 31st of October as World Cities Day. The Day is expected to greatly…