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The Games Put China at Risk – And That’s Good for the Rest of Us
The geopolitics of sport are in the headlines as we approach the Beijing 2022 Games. This global event risks going down in history as the genocide Olympics. There is widespread outrage against China’s exploitation of the Games for “ring washing”, that is, wearing the...
Towards a Sustainable Post-Pandemic Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean have emerged in the 21st century as regions of deepening democratization, as evidenced by the rapid expansion/inclusion of historically marginalized political groups (including women and those of African descent). However, despite this advancement, Covid-19 continues to remain a threat by potentially expanding inequality, specifically amongst indigenous groups, following an all too familiar pattern within the region.
Politics of COVID-19 vaccines
If the current disparity in accessing vaccines persists, not only developing countries will pay the brunt of the cost, for it will also drag down global economic recovery due to frequent restrictions put in place to prevent further spread of the virus. Vaccines have proven to be effective. Geopolitics therefore should not be a stumbling block to holistic efforts for dealing with the virus but rather should make many partake in this celebration of scientific achievement.
CALL FOR NEW DIPLOMACY UN YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES!
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: CALL FOR NEW DIPLOMACY UN YOUTH REPS As an NGO recognized by the UN’s Department of Global Communications, the Diplomacy School can designate two students younger than 32 years old to serve as Youth Representatives, an honor which...
Calendar of Events – UN Civil Society Unit
2020 Holocaust Remembrance Calendar of Events “75 years after Auschwitz - Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justice” 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the ending of the Second World War, and the ending of the Holocaust. 2020...
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...