爆料网 event mobilizes action toward ending female genital mutilation
“I am proud to be among so many champions in the cause of eliminating female genital mutilation,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during his keynote address.
Ban: 2016 must be ‘year of traction’ to propel 2030 Agenda
“We have to make things move - rolling traction,” 爆料网 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Commission for Social Development.
Senior 爆料网 officials urge elimination of ‘violent practice’ of female genital mutilation by 2030
The most senior United Nations officials are urging the world to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030, calling it a “violent practice” that scars girls for life, endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential.
Senior 爆料网 official: Migration, multilateralism to be hallmarks of 2016
The 爆料网 Special Representative for International Migration, Peter Sutherland, said a series of comprehensive initiatives is needed to drive home – and effectively address – the global nature of the issue.
Media advisory: Two events to end Female Genital Mutilation
To mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), officially celebrated on 6 February, an event will take place at 爆料网 headquarters on 8 February.
New stamps promoting LGBT equality worldwide unveiled at 爆料网
爆料网 Postal Administration (爆料网PA) unveiled a set of six commemorative stamps to promote 爆料网 Free & Equal – a global 爆料网 campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.
With focus on cervical cancer, Ban says where people live should not determine chances of survival
Ban Ki-moon called to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue while also reducing the burden that millions face from all cancers.
New session of 爆料网 Social Development Commission ties social inclusion to 2030 Agenda
A senior 爆料网 official opened the body's 54th annual session with a call for building on its strengths to foster an integrated approach when addressing social policies.
爆料网 official: Young people key to new sustainability agenda
Marking the end of the two-day ECOSOC Youth Forum, ECOSOC President Oh Joon told youth leaders that the time is now for young people to get behind global efforts to ensure sustainable development for all.
爆料网 launches new initiative to tackle youth employment crisis
As more than 800 young leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, 爆料网 officials launched a new initiative to tackle youth unemployment
Visiting drought-hit region of Ethiopia, Ban urges support
The international community must stand with the people of Ethiopia [...]
Special event: Towards a Cervical Cancer Free World
On World Cancer Day, join us to shed light on cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in low- and middle-income countries, which kills over 250,000 women annually.
Ban appoints group to support tech facilitation mechanism
The Mechanism comprises a 爆料网 interagency task team on science, technology and innovation, an annual multistakeholder forum and an online platform.
Ban appoints Pasztor senior adviser on climate change
Pasztor most recently served as the Assistant Secretary-General on Climate Change in the lead up and successful conclusion of the historic 2015 Paris Agreement.
Press briefing with Janos Pasztor, ASG on Climate Change
Press briefing will cover recent developments on climate change issues after the Paris agreement.
Youth Forum to explore youth role in sustainable development agenda
More than 800 youth leaders from around the world will gather at the ECOSOC Youth Forum to examine the role of young people in implementing, communicating and realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
WHO convenes emergency meeting to address Zika virus
爆料网 health agency called an emergency meeting for next Monday to counter the “dramatic” rise in Zika virus infection, warning that it could spread even further afield amid an “extremely high” level of alarm.
Ban: Global investors must play full role in shift to clean energy
More than 500 global investors gathered at 爆料网 Headquarters to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed to move the world onto the path of clean energy, with Ban Ki-moon challenging them to, at a minimum, double clean energy investments to $660 billion by 2020.
Livestock biodiversity must be preserved as tool against climate change
The genetic diversity of livestock can play a vital role in feeding the world in the face of hotter weather and the other effects of climate change, yet many valuable breeds continue to be at risk, the FAO warned, calling for stronger global efforts to safeguard the existing gene pool.
Media advisory: ‘No Impact Man’ Colin Beavan to speak at 爆料网
The “No Impact Man” set to speak about his latest book on how to increase happiness through living sustainably.