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United Nations Information Centres are the principal sources of information about the United Nations in the countries where they are located.
United Nations in Western Europe - UNRIC Brussels
Dec 11, 2024 · The United Nations in Western Europe - UNRIC Brussels - covers 22 countries in 13 languages, informing and engaging Europeans
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe
UNRIC represents the UN’s Department of Global Communications in Western Europe and engages with partners, civil society, media, public institutions, the academic community, the private sector, think thanks and the creative community. UNRIC also provides support to United Nations agencies located in Brussels and works together with the European Union institutions.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s best plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the SDGs are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the environment.
Two weeks of hearings on States' responsibility for climate change
Dec 17, 2024 · No fewer than 96 countries and 11 regional organizations took part in landmark public hearings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 2 to 13 December.. All presented their positions on the United Nations General Assembly’s request for an advisory opinion on 29 March 2023, to clarify the “ obligations of States with regard to climate change ” under international law.
United Nations e-Learning courses: sharpen your skills
Nov 20, 2024 · In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, when over half of the world’s population was in lockdown and people were encouraged to use the time to self-study and learn new skills, we’ve maintained an overview of e-Learning tools and online courses offered by the United Nations System.
United Nations and the European Union - UN Team in Brussels
The United Nations (UN) team in Brussels brings together 30 entities/offices, of which 23 are members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.The team is led by the Director of the UN/UNDP Office in Brussels and Representative of the UN System in the European Union, a position currently held by Ms. Camilla Brückner. The UN in Brussels works together to present a unified voice to ...
The Right to Education - United Nations Western Europe
Oct 5, 2023 · Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly enshrined the global right to education within the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.. Since then, every nation has ratified at least one human rights treaty recognizing the right to education.
The EU and the United Nations 2024
The SDG Summit in September 2023 marked the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the SDGs, at the halfway point to 2030. By adopting the Political Declaration, Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda, and recognised the urgency to attain the SDGs, amid a global context marked by insecurity, competition, and global ...
UN and Me - United Nations Western Europe
The purpose of this game is to help you understand the Sustainable Development Goals and how they impact your life. Learn what you can do every day to help and achieve the 17 goals by 2030.