Olufunmilayo Abosede Balogun-Alexander of Nigeria was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Timor-Leste, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 December.
How the UN can better support young people pushing for a more sustainable future for all was among issues discussed during a dialogue between some of the Organization’s senior officials and youth leaders, held in Madrid, Spain, on Monday.
Women are essential actors of peacebuilding. Although the efforts of women in building peace often go unnoticed, women across conflict-affected countries in the Arab region have been instrumental in diffusing tensions and mediating conflicts in their own communities.
This is an overview of the perspective of the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General for the Transforming Education Summit: Leonardo Garnier, originally from Costa Rica, outlines the genesis of the current crossroads in education, with particular emphasis on the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Youth in Algeria are a major asset for the country and have the potential to drive its socio-economic transition towards a development model aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out in the 2030 Agenda.
On 10 June, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Ozonnia Ojielo of Nigeria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, with the host Government’s approval.
The International Day of the Tropics takes place annually on 29 June to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face. It provides an opportunity to take stock of progress across the tropics, to share tropical stories and expertise and to acknowledge the diversity and potential of the region.
Today is the first time we mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The UN General Assembly designated 18 June
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