Civil Society
New York, Mar 22 (JEN): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is marking World Poetry Day by extolling the virtues of one of the highest forms of linguistic and cultural expression and calling for support to those who give it life. more
Ban appeals for solidarity on International Day of Nowruz

New York, Mar 22 (JEN): At this time of global change, when all societies face new pressures, the need for solidarity between all people and harmony with the planet has never been more essen ...

UN population prize awarded to Italian priest

New York, Mar 22 (JEN): An Italian Catholic priest, who is also a medical doctor, and a non-profit organization in the United States specializing in maternal health are this year’s winners ...

UN urges action to end poverty, build harmony

New York, Mar 21 (JEN): Marking the International Day of Happiness with calls to promote social inclusion and intercultural harmony, senior United Nations officials on Thursday urged the glo ...

Berlin: UN convenes symposium on development cooperation

New York, Mar 21 (JEN): The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has gathered high-level development experts in Berlin, Germany, to weigh measures that could make internationa ...

US to transition oversight of key web domains: UN

New York, Mar 19 (JEN): United Nations officials have welcomed the recent announcement the United States (US) plans to transition key oversight of domain names and other aspects of the Inter ...

UN peacekeepers aid volcanologists in DR Congo

New York, Feb 26 (JEN): Breaking through clouds of smoke, a United Nations helicopter flying a team of scientists over the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) dipped near the mout ...

UN hosts meeting with Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot

New York, Feb 25 (JEN): ‘Substantive discussions’ started on Monday in the resumed talks aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem, a United Nations spokesperson ...

UN kicks off international year of small island developing states

New York, Feb 25 (JEN): While drawing attention to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the International Year of Small Island Developing States – which kicked off on Monday at ...

UN urges support for mother languages, linguistic diversity

New York, Feb 22 (JEN): International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity alongside multilingualism as a force for peace and sustainable development; United Nati ...