UN Sustainable Development Challenge: Cristian Ramos Miranda Reflects
Cristian Y. Ramos Miranda was a finalist in the 2018 UN Sustainable Development Challenge and is currently a MA Candidate at Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Recently, he took the time to talk to the Center for UN and...
2019 Events
2019 Events The following are some events for 2019. Follow the links for more information and locations. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Listing of event does not imply endorsement. January January 14, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm : Seeking Resolution in...
Seeing the Presence of the Divine in the Other: The Role of People of Faith in Creating Peace
In his 1971 song, John Lennon writes: “Imagine there’s no countries… Nothing to kill or die for, And no religion, too.” For many people, religion is construed as a cause of conflict–something for which people kill or die–but people of faith are...
UN Events and Campaigns
UN Events The 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference: NGO Briefing “Planning Ahead for the 2019 Conference” Thursday, 13 December 2018, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York RSVP [link not functioning]...
UN News Centre – Top Stories
- UN rights expert calls for civilian protection as fighting escalates between military and armed group January 18, 2019
- Thousands returning to Nigeria’s restive Borno state ‘at risk’; UN ‘gravely concerned’ January 18, 2019
- Libyan authorities must shoulder the burden to support country’s ‘vulnerable’ south January 18, 2019
- UN agency chief calls Ethiopia’s revised refugee law ‘one of most progressive’ in Africa January 18, 2019
- ‘The best-selling brand today is fear’: UN chief highlights urgent need to address global ‘deficit of trust’ January 18, 2019