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New York, 15 September 2022 Today marks the 15 th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy. Yet across the world, democracy is backsliding. Civic space is shrinking. Distrust and disinformation are growing. And…

New York, 12 September 2022 In this era of unprecedented challenge and upheaval, solutions lie in solidarity. South-South and triangular cooperation are critical for developing countries to mitigate and adapt to climate…

New York, 9 September 2022 Education is a fundamental human right and an essential driver for achieving peace and sustainable development. Unfortunately, this right continues to fall under attack, especially in conflict…

New York, 7 September 2022 In July this year, nations recognized the universal right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Clean air is now a human right. A stable climate is a human right. Healthy nature is a…

New York, 31 August 2022 Each year, the International Day for People of African Descent celebrates the diverse heritage and culture of people of African descent and their enormous contribution to our societies throughout…

New York, 22 August 2022 On this day, we honour those who have lost their lives or who have otherwise suffered for simply seeking to exercise their fundamental rights to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief…

New York, 21 August 2022 The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is a day of reflection, recognition, and action. We reflect on the pain and suffering of those who lost loved ones; and we…

A need for production and periodic and timely issue of the Bulletin as an information product for timely collection and dissemination of information on water-related, environmental, and climatic situation in the Aral Sea…

New York, 12 August 2022 Today, we celebrate International Youth Day, and the power of partnerships across generations. This year’s theme — “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages” — reminds us of a basic…

New York, 9 August 2022 On this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we are highlighting the role of Indigenous women in preserving and passing on traditional knowledge. Indigenous women are knowledge…