2025 agenda: ‘We must not let opportunities pass,’ says UN Assembly President
Under the theme Unity in Diversity, he emphasised the need for collective action to address pressing global challenges and deliver…
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Anita Anand Might Replace Justin Trudeau As Canadian PM. All About Her
Ottawa, Canada: Canadian politician Anita Anand, currently the Minister of Transport in Justin Trudeau’s government, is being considered as a…
Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage of the latest digital tools to…
Human Rights Day: 5 key things to know
The theme for Human Rights Day 2024, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”, highlights the continued relevance of human rights in addressing…
World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan…
What’s the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now?
Here’s what you need to know: An alliance for humanity The UN Alliance of Civilizations has had a long-held motto: Many…
‘It all starts at home’: global UN forum opens in Cairo to rethink urban development
The Forum is convened biennially by the UN Human Settlements Programme, known as UN-Habitat. This year marks the first time…
Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the ongoing war has worsened these trends, with millions displaced and thousands killed, said Florence Bauer,…
Artificial intelligence: rooting out bias and stereotypes
During High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in September, the topic of AI was the focus of several side-events…
Guterres highlights Timor-Leste’s ‘growing international influence’
António Guterres is there to take part in celebrations to mark 25 years on Friday since the country’s vote for…