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An Interview with Professor Martin Edwards: Trade Policy, Transparency, and Economic Surveillance
An Interview with Professor Martin Edwards: Trade Policy, Transparency, and Economic Surveillance. Martin S. Edwards is an Associate Professor & Chair in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University, where he teaches classes on...
Celebrating 75 Years of Global Leadership
UN Foundation arranged the annual UN Foundation Global Leadership Dinner to commemorate the effort made by the UN, its cutting-edge partners, and leaders that have had a positive impact on the world the past year. The theme of this years’ dinner was named “We the...
UN News and International Days
News The Convention on the Rights of the Child has been adopted by over 190 nations and contributed to decreases in mortality rates for children globally. Mortality rates for children under 5 years old have been halved, yet UNICEF reports that the odds are still...
U.S. economic embargo on Cuba – where does the UN stand?
Representatives from all around the world are today gathered at the UN Headquarters to discuss the importance of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba. The General Assembly meets are made up of 193...
UN News and Events
Events Global Migration Film Festival: 28 November - 18 December 2019 Check back for updates on locations and films. Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2019 24 - 31 October 2019, Worldwide To view the list of events, click here. Events at the United Nations...
UN News and Events
Events Safeguarding Sport from Corruption: Towards UNGASS 2021 October 22, 2019 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Location: Conference Room 11 United Nations Headquarters This event is only open to UN Ground Pass Holders Celebration of World Cities Day "Better City, Better Life"...
UN News and Events
Events Urban October 2019 31 days of promoting a better urban future. Today 55 per cent of the world’s population live in cities and towns and the number is growing every day. Every October UN-Habitat and partners organize a month of activities, events and discussions...
Preventive Diplomacy in the Changing Landscape of Modern Conflicts: The Role of Regional Organizations
The second edition of the panel discussion “Preventive Diplomacy in the Changing Landscape of Modern Conflicts: The Role of Regional Organizations” convened on July 19, 2019, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event was first held on October...
The Crossroads Between War and Peace: Yemen, “A Fragile Vessel”
In December of 2018, Yemenis’ Houthi leaders and the Saudi-led coalition met in Sweden where they all agreed to the Stockholm agreement in an effort to end the four-year war in Yemen. It encompasses four key elements, three of which are a prisoner swap, the...
Introducing Our New Youth Reps!
As an NGO associated with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC), the School of Diplomacy and International Relations has the ability to select two youth representatives to represent the School at United Nations events and meetings. It is our pleasure to...
Young people take action for the SDGs
Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN clubs, is an academic activity where students can roleplay delegates to the United Nations (UN) and simulate UN committees. It is believed that the first Model UN was held in 1949 in St. Lawrence University....
UN Events and News
Events 2019 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development follow-up (FfD Forum) The 2019 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development follow-up (FfD Forum) will be held on 15-18 April 2019 at UN Headquarters in New York. The FfD Forum is an intergovernmental process with...
UN News Centre – Top Stories
- Former UN chief Perez de Cuéllar celebrates his 100th birthday January 19, 2020
- Urgent need for ‘immediate’ solutions to combat drug-resistant infections, warns WHO January 17, 2020
- Capacity of cities to tackle climate change key in ‘crucial battle’ for planet’s preservation, says UN chief January 17, 2020
- Haiti earthquake victims honoured at UN, with pledge to safeguard the nation’s future January 17, 2020
- Libya: ‘Dire and untenable’ situation for tens of thousands of children in unrelenting conflict January 17, 2020