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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 2018, in...
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 formation...
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. Today,...
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...
Commission on the Status of Women: The Rhythm of Gender Equality
Marcela Fuentes has a Master of Science in International Affairs from Seton Hall University, a Master's Degree in Law from Pennsylvania State University, and worked as an attorney in Ecuador. She is experienced in immigration and humanitarian aid, international...
UN News and Events
Events United Nations Model UN Youth Summit Date: 12 April 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York #UNMUNsummit Information for Educators Information for Students Girls Be heard 2019 Theater Production 2030...
UN Events and News
Events at United Nations Headquarters ECOSOC Youth Forum [8-9 April 2019] The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, to take place on 8-9 April 2019 will provide a platform for young leaders from around the world to engage in a dialogue among themselves and...
UN News and Events
Events UN Civil Society Thursday Briefing The Role of Memorials in Preserving History Thursday, 28 March 2019, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. RSVP Flyer High Level Meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development for All WHEN: 28 - 29 March WHERE: General Assembly Hall/...
UN News and Events
Upcoming UN Events/International Days 21 March: UN Bookstore Meet the Author Event: 1:00-2:00 pm Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Author of "How Dare the Sun Rise" United Nations Bookshop Sandra Uwiringiyimana is an author and the co-founder of Jimbere Fund, an organization...
UN Events and Campaigns
Events CSW63 (2019) The sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 11 to 22 March 2019. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental...
UN Events and News
Events Girls Rock the SDGs 27 February 2019, 1 - 3 p.m. Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission Auditorium (221 East 52nd Street), NYC Each presenter will share information about their projects inspired by the SDGs to “Leave No One Behind.” The event is...
UN News Centre – Top Stories
- Wednesday's Daily Brief: 'Ambition and action', key to UNGA, South Sudan, Cameroon peace process updates September 18, 2019
- UN summits to urge ‘ambition and action’ on climate change, sustainable development: Guterres September 18, 2019
- New UN report launched to help ratchet up action to combat climate crisis September 18, 2019
- South Sudan’s peace process ‘precarious, but progress in being made’, Security Council hears September 18, 2019
- Cities: a 'cause of and solution to' climate change September 18, 2019