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Embrace the Spirit of Fair Play
19 May 2025 marks the inaugural World Fair Play Day, a celebration dedicated to promoting sports practiced in the spirit of friendship, solidarity, tolerance, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
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Libya’s fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli
A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives
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Secretary-General's remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping
At the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting in Berlin, António Guterres said now more than ever, the world needs peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges.
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UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency
The Buddha's teachings of compassion, tolerance and selfless service resonate deeply with the values of the United Nations. In an era of profound global challenges, these timeless principles must guide our shared path forward
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Honoring Vesak in a Time of Global Challenges
The Buddha's teachings of compassion, tolerance and selfless service resonate deeply with the values of the United Nations. In an era of profound global challenges, these timeless principles must guide our shared path forward
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Shared spaces: Creating bird-friendly cities and communities
World Migratory Bird Day - observed on 10 May and 11 October – promotes the importance of a healthy coexistence between humans and birds by focusing on creating bird-friendly communities and cities.
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Guterres welcomes election of Pope Leo ‘at a time of great global challenges’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a new Pope on Thursday.
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To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war
The United Nations has designated 8 and 9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation, to honour the memory of the millions who lost their lives during the Second World War and to reflect on their profound sacrifices
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‘Alarming’ slowdown in human development - could AI provide answers?
A UN study released on Tuesday finds that used in the right way, artificial intelligence could be a powerful tool to improve millions of lives.
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Digital Future, Human Values
The 2025 Human Development Report is the third installment in a trilogy exploring the complex of intensifying polarization and widespread digitalization.
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‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir.
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Protecting forests for a sustainable future
we highlight the vital role forests play in sustaining our planet’s health, climate balance, and human well-being.
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Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive
The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.
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World Press Freedom Day 3 May
Media outlets are grappling with how to balance AI use with maintaining good practices and audience trust and engagement
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Using AI as a force for good
AI could help accelerate nearly 80% of the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen the work of the United Nations system.
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A worldwide celebration of jazz
International Jazz Day brings people worldwide together to celebrate, learn about, and discuss jazz.
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Ukraine: Ceasefire a critical first step on the road to durable peace
The UN political affairs chief underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire in Ukraine in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday.
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Guterres tells Security Council two-State solution ‘near point of no return’
The Security Council met on Tuesday on the situation in the Middle East, where Secretary-General António Guterres told ambassadors that irreversible action must be taken to finally put a two-State solution in place for Israel and Palestine
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UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 28 April
Digitalization and automation are impacting millions of jobs worldwide, presenting unprecedented opportunities to enhance occupational safety and health
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