A Call to Action by the Lazarus Union The Day of the Food Bank is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful reminder of the crucial role […]
26th June United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On 26th June, the United Nations observes the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a solemn reminder of the enduring need to eradicate torture and support its survivors. […]
Secretary-General’s video message to the Austria World Summit
António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations Excellencies, friends, I thank President Van der Bellen and Arnold Schwarzenegger for once again organizing this important Summit.If there was […]
20th June – World Refugee Day
(A/RES/55/76) Statement on World Refugee Day and Its Connection to SDG 16 On World Refugee Day, observed annually on 20 June, we are reminded of the millions of individuals worldwide […]
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, […]
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 […]
