United Nations in Western Europe - UNRIC Brussels
Dec 11, 2024 · The United Nations in Western Europe - UNRIC Brussels - covers 22 countries in 13 languages, informing and engaging Europeans
Welcome to the United Nations in Europe - Bienvenue aux …
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United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe
The United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC) is located in Brussels, the capital of Europe. Its mission is to communicate the values, history and mandate of the United Nations and its actions in building a more peaceful, fair and sustainable world.
United Nations e-Learning courses: sharpen your skills
Nov 20, 2024 · In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, when over half of the world’s population was in lockdown and people were encouraged to use the time to self-study and learn new skills, we’ve maintained an overview of e-Learning tools and online courses offered by the United Nations System.
Together, we can make 2025 a new beginning - United Nations …
UN Secretary-General new year´s message 2025. “Even in the darkest days, I’ve seen hope power change”, declares the Secretary-General of the United Nations in his message to the world for 2025. Reflecting on the past year that brought “enormous pain, suffering and …
Secretary-General's video message for New Year 2025
Dec 30, 2024 · Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust. And today I can officially report that we have just endured a decade of deadly heat. The top ten 10 hottest years on record ...
Two weeks of hearings on States' responsibility for climate change
Dec 17, 2024 · No fewer than 96 countries and 11 regional organizations took part in landmark public hearings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 2 to 13 December.. All presented their positions on the United Nations General Assembly’s request for an advisory opinion on 29 March 2023, to clarify the “ obligations of States with regard to climate change ” under international law.
How the EU and UN cooperate - United Nations Western Europe
Dec 21, 2023 · The United Nations Secretary-General has recognised the European Union (EU) as “a pillar of the multilateralism system and as the most successful peacebuilding project since the end of WWII.” “Our institutions both transcend national borders and national interests,” recalled Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, on 13 July 2023, when she received the head of the UN in ...
The EU and the United Nations 2024
The SDG Summit in September 2023 marked the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the SDGs, at the halfway point to 2030. By adopting the Political Declaration, Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda, and recognised the urgency to attain the SDGs, amid a global context marked by insecurity, competition, and global ...
Iceland joins three other Nordic countries in Human Rights Council
A delegate from Germany casts her ballot during the election of members of the Human Rights Council. “The international community is facing significant challenges with human rights increasingly under threat in too many places,” said Thórdís Kolbrún Gylfadóttir Iceland´s Foreing Minister after the election of Iceland to the Council. “Our …