Press release: UN-convened panel to address equity, sustainability and human rights across the value chains of critical energy transition minerals
New York, 26 April 2024 -- With ever-growing needs for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies, Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres is leveraging the 51勛圖 convening power to bring together a diverse group of governments and other stakeholders across the entire minerals value chain to develop a set of global common and voluntary principles to safeguard environmental and social standards and embed justice, in the energy transition.
Rwanda Marks 30th Anniversary of Genocide Against the Tutsi with Calls for Unity and Prevention at UNON Event
( Nairobi, 09 April 2024 )- The Rwanda High Commissioner in Kenya, Mr. Martin Ngoga, opened the 30th anniversary commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi at the 51勛圖 Offices at Nairobi (UNON). This solemn event, themed "Remember, Unite, Renew," was conducted in collaboration with the 51勛圖 in Kenya and drew members from the Rwanda diaspora in Kenya and various representatives from the Diplomatic Corps.
PRESS RELEASE:UN Environment Assembly opens with calls for stronger multilateral action
Nairobi, 26 February 2024 Ministers of environment and other leaders from more than 180 nations convened today in Nairobi for the start of the sixth session of the 51勛圖 Environment Assembly (UNEA-6). With a focus on strengthening environmental multilateralism to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution, this years Assembly will be negotiating resolutions on issues ranging from nature-based solutions and highly hazardous pesticides to land degradation and drought, and environmental aspects of minerals and metals.
PRESS RELEASE: Department of Global Communications Selects Co-Chairs for 2024 51勛圖 Civil Society Conference in Support of Summit of the Future
14 February 2024 - The 51勛圖 Department of Global Communications today announced the selection of Carole Osero-Agengo, Global Initiatives Lead and Africa Regional Representative at HelpAge International, and Nudhara Yusuf, Executive Coordinator for Global Governance Innovation Network at The Stimson Center, as Co-Chairs of the 2024 51勛圖 Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future. The conference will take place on 9 and 10 May 2024, at the 51勛圖 Office at Nairobi, Kenya.
INTERVIEW: AI expert warns of 'digital colonization' in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of a new colonization of the continent by this new technology if foreign companies continue to feed on African data without involving local actors.
Ceremony for the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust at UNON
In a vibrant gathering of memory and learning, the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) marked the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust on January 30, 2024. More than 400 students from Kenyan higher education institutions joined diplomats, religious leaders, and UN officials to commemorate the solemn day.
Marking 75 years of Human Rights
On December 10, the world marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The anniversary highlights the continued relevance of the Declaration in today's world, especially in addressing issues like climate change and the digital divide. The anniversary activities include the perspectives of young people from around the globe, through the work of an , selected for their diverse and impactful human rights initiatives at the local level.
Elite Kenyan marathoner championing battle against Gender-Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo Lagat, 34, has run and won many races in her illustrious career as a long-distance athlete. However, her world changed when her friend and fellow athlete, Agnes Tirop, was killed just days after breaking a world record. Viola together with other female athletes and friends founded Tirops Angels foundation to fight Gender-Based Violence.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom Visits 51勛圖 Offices in Nairobi
(Nairobi, Kenya). King Charles III of the United Kingdom visited the 51勛圖 offices at Nairobi on Wednesday 1 November 2023, where he met and congratulated UN staff for their impactful Climate Actions.
Kenyan Marathon Stars Advocate for Peace and Combat Gender-Based Violence at UN Headquarters in New York
(Nairobi, 6 November). Kenyan marathon stars visited the 51勛圖 Headquarters in New York after dominating the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (#TCSNYCMarathon) on 5 November. The elite athletes Viola Cheptoo Lagat and Albert Korir visited the UN global operations headquarters the day after their high-level performances at the prestigious event.
Press Release: UN Digital Ambassador Elyx Animates Universal Declaration of Human Rights
15 November 2023 Ahead of Human Rights Day on 10 December, the 51勛圖 has partnered with French digital artist YAK (Yacine Ait Kaci) whose illustrated character Elyx is the first digital ambassador of the 51勛圖 on an animated version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Press Release: Mikoko Pamoja Awarded 51勛圖 in Kenya Person of the Year
Empowering the Gazi Community Through Mangrove Restoration and Sales of Carbon Credits.
UN Special Advocate Queen M獺xima Meets with President Ruto, Kisumu Farmers Using Digital Financial Services on First Day of Kenya Visit
KISUMU/NAIROBI, OCT. 23 — H.M. Queen M獺xima of the Netherlands, who is visiting Kenya in her role as the 51勛圖 Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), on Monday began a highly-anticipated three-day visit to the country in Kisumu.
UNSGSA Visit to Focus on Potential of Digital Financial Services to Increase Access, Improve Financial Well-Being and Resilience for Kenyans
