The findings come at a critical moment when social media influencers have become primary sources of news and cultural information for global audiences, yet 62 […]
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‘We need peace’: Global Forum concludes with hope and a plan
“There was a strong call for peace, putting an end to violence and conflict and calls for diversity and fighting against discrimination,” said the UN […]
Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call
The development follows dire assessments from UN aid teams about the cost of “relentless” Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the weekend, resulting in […]
Beloved comic strip character Mafalda realizes her dream of being a UN interpreter
Mafalda, the inquisitive and sharp-witted creation of the late humorist Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, known as Quino, also fulfilled a long-held dream on her birthday: […]
World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster peace and mutual […]
Youth take over at UN Alliance of Civilizations
Kicking off day one was the Youth Forum, where more than 150 youth delegations gathered at the 16th century military Forte de São Julião da […]
What’s the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now?
Here’s what you need to know: An alliance for humanity The UN Alliance of Civilizations has had a long-held motto: Many cultures, one humanity. Based on […]
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel, Hamas leadership: what happens next?
Why have the warrants been issued? The ICC can only investigate and prosecute if the national judicial system of the countries concerned are not, in […]
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
Judges on the ICC said there were reasonable grounds that the three men bore “criminal responsibility” for the alleged crimes committed “from at least 8 […]
New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
To address this, the United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, launched the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate […]
