UN forum closes in Bahrain with the spotlight on entrepreneurs for sustainable development
A United Nations forum on sustainable development concluded today in Bahrain with a strong call for the integration of entrepreneurship and innovation in all economic and social dimensions as key strategies to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
'Injustice against journalists costly for society,' says UNESCO chief on International Day
Justice must be done for the murder of journalists, who perform important functions in taking forward fundamental freedoms and bolstering the strength of societies, a senior United Nations official said Thursday, marking the International Day to end impunity for crimes against them.
'Failure to broker peace' hinders solutions to displacement, UN refugee chief tells Security Council
South Sudan: UN Mission weighs re-establishing presence in north-eastern town
Shift to clean, affordable energy critical to attaining Global Goals – UN officials
UN agency and EXPO Dubai 2020 agree on strengthening cooperation for Global Goals
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and EXPO Dubai 2020 signed Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening joint cooperation, including hosting the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
UN General Assembly again calls for lifting US embargo against Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution underlining the need to end the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba.
UN chief contacts New York City Mayor, US Ambassador to extend condolences in wake of deadly attack
A day after the deadly attack in New York City, Secretary-General António Guterres spoke to Mayor Bill di Blasio and reaffirmed his solidarity with the people of New York.