Engaging in debate over how best to advance peace in the Middle East and resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is “a welcome reminder of the power of words over weapons,” said United Nations chief António Guterres on Wednesday.
Changing the fashion industry and making it more aware of global humanitarian and environmental concerns, demands expertise, and above all, passion.
That’s the view of Patrick Duffy, the founder of Global Fashion Exchange - an international sustainable fashion platform - who led a UN conference panel this week, on the use of clothing as a vehicle for change.
The Great Wall of China and the Palace in Monaco have joined a growing list of famous landmarks that will be lit for the “Turn the World UN Blue” campaign.
Well over 200 landmarks in more than 60 countries will be bathed in blue lights on Saturday, 24 October to mark 70 years since the founding of the United Nations. From New Zealand to Zimbabwe, notable landmarks all around the world will participate in the event.
The media has an important role to play in maintaining the international focus on the Middle East peace process, according to a senior UN official
The annual UN International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, aims to enhance dialogue and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
Participants at the seminar held in Astana in Kazakhstan looked at the challenges facing the media in covering the Israeli-Palestinian story.
Cristina Gallach the UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information was there.
