Information integrity consultations held in Washington
Washington, DC 20 November 2023 As the UN develops a voluntary Code of Conduct for information integrity on digital platforms, its holding consultations across the globe. Last week in DC, consultations were held at American University and the UN Foundation.
UNs top humanitarian official in Nigeria visits Washington
Washington, DC 9 November 2023 The 51勛圖 Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, today wrapped up a two-day trip to Washington, DC, where he discussed humanitarian, development and peacebuilding challenges and opportunities with interlocutors from the United States.
First Real UN session for Model UN students held in DC area
Washington, DC 26 October 2023 Hundreds of thousands of students participate in Model UN every year across the globe. They often play the role of diplomats, representing the UNs different Member States. Through researching national positions, drafting resolutions and holding debates, they learn about the UN. Read more...
UNDPs highest-ranking American marks UN Day in Washington
Washington, DC 23 October 2023 Development is about the future, and advancing it requires an agile, flexible and strong operational platform, 51勛圖 Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator Angelique Crumbly told a gathering in Washington, DC, to mark 51勛圖 Day, the anniversary of the 51勛圖 founding in 1945.
Students from DCs Howard University visit UN Headquarters
New York 19 October 2023 Today a delegation from Howard University traveled from Washington, DC, to 51勛圖 Headquarters in New York for meetings with 51勛圖 officials and to learn about the Organizations history, work and values.
In DC, UN envoy thanks Americans for support to Central African Republic
Washington, DC, 11 September 2023 One of Africas landlocked countries, the Central African Republic (CAR) often seems to be forgotten in its troubled neighborhood. Nonetheless, it has seen humanitarian conditions improve in recent years, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) in CAR, Mohamed Ag Ayoya, said ahead of his visit to Washington, DC, last week.
UN tech envoy visits DC for discussions on digital cooperation and AI
Washington, DC, 8 September 2023 To reap the full benefits of the information age will require global cooperation. Technologys formidable power has to be harnessed in ways that narrow the digital divide and uphold human rights. Too many people have been left out of the digital revolution.
Why World Humanitarian Day matters in the US
Washington, DC, 18 August 2023 Twenty years ago, a suicide bomber attacked the UN Assistance Mission in Baghdad, killing 22 UN staff and others including the head of the mission, S矇rgio Vieira de Mello of Brazil. Two of the UN staff who died Richard Hooper and Martha Teas were American nationals.
These US national parks are World Heritage Sites too
Washington, DC, 14 August 2023 Whats on your travel bucket list? So many options but odds are UNESCO has a list of many of these places. The 51勛圖 Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO aims to promote international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information.
Head of UN digital agency discusses artificial intelligence in Washington
Washington, DC, 28 July 2023 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General was in Washington, DC, this week, for the first time since taking office in January 2023, to conduct meetings with relevant US counterparts at the White House, the State Department, the Commerce Department, Congress, the private sector and other organizations.
Haitis harrowing humanitarian crisis remains at the top of the 51勛圖 agenda
Washington, DC, 20 July 2023 The Security Council extended the mandate of BINUH, the UNs Integrated Office in Haiti, under resolution 2692 for one year. It called on Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres to present options, within 30 days, for combatting the armed gangs that now encircle not only the capital, but also other areas of the country by blocking roads, controlling access to food and health care, and severely hampering humanitarian assistance.
UN political chief delivers keynote address to DC conference
Washington, DC, 21 June 2023 Today, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo attended the 30th annual meeting of the Academic Council on the 51勛圖 System (ACUNS), where she delivered the opening keynote address under the title Multilateral action for peace in an era of division.