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 […]
14th June: World Blood-Donor Day
On June 14th, the global community observes a significant event: the International World Blood Donor Day. These observances align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, […]
LU STATEMENT UKRAINE
As numerous members and national organizations actively engage in Ukraine aid, the Lazarus Union is defining its stance on the conflict as an international NGO with general consultative status to […]
5.6. World Environment Day
World Environment Day faces several challenges, including insufficient global awareness, varying levels of commitment among countries, and the complexities of addressing diverse environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and […]
5.6. International Day against Unregulated Fishing
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, economic stability, and global food security. It undermines sustainable fisheries management, depletes fish stocks, and disrupts the […]
UN Secretary-General’s Report Assesses Progress Made on SDGs Since 2015
The UN has released the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on SDG progress. The report updates on progress made since 2015 against the global SDG indicator framework. It will inform discussions […]