Destruction in the ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. Photo: UNESCO 1 March 2015 – The Secretary-General’s…
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On Zero Discrimination Day, UN urges tolerance for diversity
Zero Discrimination Day is a chance to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination. CREDITS: UNAids. 1…
Continue ReadingIn Paraguay, UN chief says 2015 a ‘pivotal year’ for international community
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam, the largest operational hydroelectric energy producer in the…
Continue ReadingUN report on ‘interpersonal violence’ shows urgent need to scale up prevention
Global Status Report on Violence Prevention. Credits: WHO, UNDP, UNODC 10 December 2014 – One in…
Continue ReadingCutting crime ‘manifestly important’ to sustainable development, UN Assembly told
Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Yury Fedotov (left), and President…
Continue ReadingUN health agency launches billion dollar appeal to tackle soaring needs in four crisis-torn countries
A patient at a health clinic in a Protection of Civilian (POC) site in Bor, South…
Continue ReadingBan stresses UN’s impact in past 70 years, urges States to recommit to collective security, rights
Security Council holds meeting on the maintenance of international peace and security. UN Photo/Devra Berkowitz 23…
Continue ReadingSecurity Council condemns ‘heinous’ bomb attacks in Libya
A girl looks out of her house window in Benghazi, Libya. Photo: UNSMIL 21 February 2015…
Continue ReadingOn Mother Language Day, UN spotlights role of native tongue in education
Languages connect the world. Source: UNESCO 21 February 2015 – Mother tongue education is not only…
Continue ReadingOPEC OIL CRUDE RESERVES
According to current estimates, almost 81% of the world’s proven oil reserves are located in OPEC…
Continue ReadingOPEC to hold its 6th International Seminar in Vienna on 3−4 June 2015
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will host its 6th International Seminar at the…
Continue ReadingExecutive Meeting between OPEC and Siemens AG
Joint Conclusion – An Executive Meeting between OPEC and Siemens AG took place in Vienna today.…
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