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United Nations _ Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet
United Nations _ Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet
United Nations _ Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet
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Crises » (https://www.un.org/en/situation-in-occupied-palestine-and-israel)
(https://www.un.org/en/observances/cooperatives-day)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/6608)
The United Nations recognizes the cooperatives movement as its key partner in accelerating sustainable development and calls on its Member States and civil society organizations to
support and strengthen cooperatives’ entrepreneurial ecosystems. Through democratic governance and shared ownership, cooperatives set an example for peace and stability, bringing
people from diverse backgrounds together on equal terms, and fostering understanding and respect. On the International Day of Cooperatives
(https://www.un.org/en/observances/cooperatives-day) (6 July), we celebrate the contribution of cooperatives to a just and sustainable future for all.
Cooperatives play a key role in creating a food secure future.
PHOTO: FAO
(https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1151796)
Refugees, migrants face violence, abuse and death on routes across Africa, new data shows
(https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1151796)
5 July 2024 — Refugees and migrants continue to face extreme forms of violence, exploitation and death on sea and on land across Africa as they move through
the continent, UN agencies said on...
(https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1151776)
Gaza war grinds on as forcibly displaced run out of space to shelter (https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1151776)
4 July 2024 — Bombing continued overnight into Thursday in Gaza where some of the tens of thousands of people uprooted in response to Israeli evacuation orders have had to turn
back after finding...
(https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1151771)
3 July 2024 — The UN envoy for Haiti on Wednesday welcomed recent strides towards restoring democracy amid alarming levels of violence, while the country’s interim Prime Minister
emphasized that...
Amid a global backlash against women’s rights, women are committed to championing rights and representation. Survey results from 185 countries show that 86 per cent cite climate
change, and more than 50 per cent identify conflict as primary concerns for the next decade. Mental health and family responsibilities are seen as barriers to reaching full potential.
Access the full report (https://unpartnerships.un.org/publications/2024/we-women-global-survey-results) and the We the Women campaign (https://wethewomencampaign.org/).
(https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/student-resources/)
Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals! On our student resources page (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/student-resources/) you will find plenty of
materials for young people and adults alike. Share with your family and friends to help achieve a better world for all.
(https://www.un.org/en/actnow/)
ActNow (https://www.un.org/en/actnow/) is the UN campaign to inspire people to act for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the lead up to the Summit of the Future
(https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future), join the 1 Million Actions for our Common Future challenge to contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world. Find new inspiring
actions on the app (https://actnow.aworld.org/) and at un.org/actnow (http://www.un.org/en/actnow/).
(https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/goal-of-the-month/)
M O R E A B O U T T H E U N S U S TA I N A B L E D E V E LO P M E NT G OA L S ( HT T P S : // W W W. U N . O R G / S U S TA I N A B L E D E V E LO P M E NT / )
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findings
point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022. If the trend continues, levels of
inactivity are projected to further rise to 35% by 2030. In light of these findings, WHO (https://www.who.int/) is calling on countries to strengthen their policy implementation to
promote and enable physical activity through grassroots and community sport and active recreation and transport.
(https://www.fao.org/newsroom/story/culture-cuisine-and-countryside/en)
In Albania, agritourism is flourishing, driven by the stunning Vjosa Wild River National Park and its untamed river valleys. The Lile family farm and restaurant, located near the
Bënja thermal baths, offers Albanian and Greek cuisine, wine, and traditional raki. With tourism doubling from 2016 to 2023, there’s a growing demand for quality local food and
services. By fostering agritourism, Albania aims to create market opportunities and boost rural development, addressing interrelated sectors like agriculture, tourism, and culture.
FAO (https://www.fao.org/) is supporting the country’s vision for improving its agrifood system and increasing prosperity in rural areas.
(https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/small-businesses-for-a-sustainable-future-in-brazil)
In Brazil’s semi-arid northeast, farming faces significant challenges due to climate change. Erratic rainfall and shifting harvest periods impact the region. Soil degradation
prevents it from retaining water, nutrients, and microorganisms. To cope, farmers often overuse fertilizers, pesticides, and scarce water, perpetuating a damaging cycle. However,
micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Rio Grande do Norte are making a difference. Tiago José Souza, a Cooperxique Cooperative member, practices
agroecology to boost productivity while nurturing the soil. The cooperative’s organic certification programme ensures high standards without costly private certification.
(https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/rescue-sea-unwavering-courage-yemeni-doctor)
MIGRANTS (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/11484), IOM (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/6869)
On June 10, 2024, a boat capsized off Yemen's coast near Shabwah, resulting in 56 deaths and 129 missing migrants, with Dr. Abdulraheem Al Mehdar of the IOM
heroically leading rescue efforts.
(https://unctad.org/news/global-trade-resumes-growth-first-quarter-2024)
TRADE AND COMMERCE (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/6629), UNCTAD (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/13824)
The latest UNCTAD Global Trade Update (https://unctad.org/publication/global-trade-update-july-2024) reveals that in the first half of 2024, global trade growth was
driven by increased exports from China, India, and the US, while Europe stagnated and Africa declined.
(https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/tropical-cyclone-freddy-longest-tropical-cyclone-record-36-days-wmo)
CLIMATE (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/8313), WMO (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/6979)
Tropical Cyclone Freddy has been officially recognized by the WMO as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone (https://wmo.int/media/news/tropical-cyclone-freddy-may-set-
new-record) on record, lasting 36 days and covering approximately 12,785 kilometers across the Indian Ocean basin.
(https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-degraded-land-deserts-and-droughts)
CLIMATE CHANGE (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/9424), NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-
CATEGORY/287/8310), UNEP (/EN/PROPERTY-CARDS-BY-OG-GLOBAL-CATEGORY/287/6899)
How much do you know about degraded land, deserts and droughts?
What we do
Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in
the 21st century, including:
Maintain international peace and security (https://www.un.org/en/our-work/maintain-international-peace-and-security)
Protect human rights (https://www.un.org/en/our-work/protect-human-rights)
Deliver humanitarian aid (https://www.un.org/en/our-work/deliver-humanitarian-aid)
Promote sustainable development (https://www.un.org/en/our-work/support-sustainable-development-and-climate-action)
Uphold international law (https://www.un.org/en/our-work/uphold-international-law)
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Structure of the
United Nations
The main parts of the UN structure are the General Assembly (http://www.un.org/en/ga/), the
Security Council (https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/), the Economic and Social Council (http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/), the Trusteeship Council
(https://www.un.org/en/sections/about-un/trusteeship-council/), the International Court of Justice (http://www.icj-cij.org/en), and the UN Secretariat
(https://www.un.org/en/sections/about-un/secretariat/). All were established in 1945 when the UN was founded.
Secretariat (https://www.un.org/en/about-us/secretariat)
The Secretariat comprises the Secretary-General and tens of thousands of international UN staff members who carry out the day-to-day work of the UN as mandated by the General
Assembly and the Organization's other principal organs.
M O R E A B O U T T H E S T R U CT U R E O F T H E U N IT E D N AT I O N S ( HT T P S : // W W W. U N . O R G / E N / A B O U T- U N / )
Learn more
(https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/)
Climate change is the defining issue of our time and now is the defining moment to do something about it. There is still time to tackle climate change, but it will require an
unprecedented effort from all sectors of society.
(https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/gender-equality)
Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve
peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development.
(https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ending-poverty)
While global poverty rates have been cut by more than half since 2000, one in ten people in developing regions still lives on less than US$1.90 a day — the internationally agreed poverty
line, and millions of others live on slightly more than this daily amount.
(https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda)
Following up on a pledge (https://undocs.org/en/A/RES/75/1) made by UN Member States at the UN’s 75th anniversary (https://www.un.org/en/un75), the report Our Common Agenda
(https://www.un.org/en/content/common-agenda-report/) looks ahead to the next 25 years and represents the Secretary-General’s vision on the future of global cooperation. It calls for
inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism to better respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges.
In 2022, 2.2 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water services
(https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/water)
Find out more in
GLOBAL ISSUES:
WATER (HTTPS://WWW.UN.ORG/EN/GLOBAL-ISSUES/WATER)
With 61 percent, Rwanda has the highest proportion of women parliamentarians in the world.
(https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/africa)
By 2048, noncommunicable diseases are expected to cause around 77 million of the almost 90 million global
annual deaths. (https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/health)
The Way of the Dinosaur | 1983 - From the Archives | United Nations
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(https://www.un.org/awake-at-night)
L AT E S T AU D I O F R O M U N N E W S ( HT T P S : // N E W S . U N . O R G / E N / AU D I O - H U B )
PHOTO: UN Women
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