UN Adopts Resolution Supporting a World Map That Shows Africa at Its True Size
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution supporting wider use of a world map that shows Africa closer…
What to Do When You Encounter Hate Speech: 8 Tips From the United Nations
Hate speech occurs in all societies, whether offline or online. It can sometimes be hard to assess when a comment…
World Lake Day: UN Highlights Why Earth’s 117 Million Lakes Matter
The United Nations is using World Lake Day to draw attention to the importance of protecting lakes around the world…
Still Time to Visit: Srebrenica Genocide Exhibition at UN Headquarters Runs Through August 28
Those who have not yet visited the Srebrenica genocide exhibitions at United Nations Headquarters in New York still have a…
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
August 23: Remembering the Slave Trade and the Fight for Abolition Every year on August 23, UNESCO marks the International…
Indigenous Peoples Are “Guardians of Cultural Heritage,” UN Secretary-General Says
UNITED NATIONS — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for stronger protection of Indigenous Peoples around the world, describing…