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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.

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1 day ago · UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusion, while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, community values, and sustainable practices that make these destinations unique.

This is the January 2025 edition of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter with the topic of the month "Desertification".

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 ...

A delegate from Germany casts her ballot during the election of members of the Human Rights Council. “The international community is facing significant challenges with human rights increasingly under threat in too many places,” said Thórdís Kolbrún Gylfadóttir Iceland´s Foreing Minister after the election of Iceland to the Council. “Our …

1 day ago · United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will take part in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February 2025. The event is co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit brings together nearly 100 ...