Secretary-General’s message on Peacebuilding Day 2024 There is no higher calling than the pursuit of peace. But in far too many countries and communities around the world, peace is missing. […]
International Women in Engineering Day
Bridging Gender Gaps for Sustainable Development International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), celebrated annually on June 23, is a pivotal event dedicated to recognizing and promoting the achievements of women […]
Humanism: A Beacon of Hope in Times of Crisis
… on the occasion of World Humanism Day Humanism, with its roots in the Renaissance, has long been a guiding principle that places the dignity, worth, and agency of human […]
Open Data Charter Promotes Sustainable Data for a Changing World
The Open Data Charter (ODC) – a collaboration between more than 170 governments and organizations working to make data open and freely available while protecting the rights of people and […]
What NGO’s can do to stop ‘vandalising’ Earth
Statement of the Lazarus Union to the speech of UN Secretary-General António Guterres Promoting the SDGs to Stop ‘Vandalising’ Earth and Help the Planet Thrive: The Role of International NGOs […]
Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth and help the planet thrive, UN chief urges
As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage and […]
History: East German uprising of 1953
On June 17, 1953, the German Democratic Republic (GDR) witnessed a monumental uprising that would echo throughout history as a symbol of the relentless pursuit of freedom from totalitarianism. This […]
19th Jun – International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed annually on 19th June, serves as a poignant reminder of the pervasive and destructive nature of […]
18th June – International Day for Countering Hate Speech
(A/RES/75/309) The Lazarus Union, as an international non-governmental organization committed to fostering peace, understanding, and cooperation, proudly joins the global community in observing the International Day for Countering Hate Speech […]
15th June – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
(A/RES/66/127) On 15th June, the world comes together to observe International World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of preventing the abuse, neglect, and exploitation […]
