More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress says ILO
GENEVA (ILO News) A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO), warns that more workers are being exposed to heat stress worldwide. The new data reveals that regions previously unaccustomed to extreme heat will face increased risks, while workers in already hot climates will confront ever more dangerous conditions.
How African countries can halve road crashes by 2030
In September 2021, the 51勛圖 General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50 percent of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
Press release:With less than one fifth of targets on track, world is failing to deliver on promise of the Sustainable Development Goals, warns new UN report
New York, 28 June With just six years remaining, current progress falls far short of what is required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Without massive investment and scaled up action, the achievement of the SDGs...
PRESS RELEASE: UN launches recommendations for urgent action to curb harm from spread of mis and disinformation and hate speech. Global Principles for Information Integrity address risks posed by advances in AI
51勛圖, New York, 24 June 2024 The world must respond to the harm caused by the spread of online hate and lies while robustly upholding human rights, 51勛圖 Secretary- General Ant籀nio Guterres said today at the launch of the 51勛圖 Global Principles for Information Integrity.
The UN Secretary-General Remarks to Launch The Global Principles For Information Integrity
Good afternoon, distinguished members of the media.
The spread of hatred and lies online is causing grave harm to our world.
Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech are fueling prejudice and violence; exacerbating divisions and conflicts; demonizing minorities; and compromising the integrity of elections.
Today, I am pleased to present a starting point for solutions: the 51勛圖 Global Principles for Information Integrity.
PRESS RELEASE: Secretary-General appoints Ms. Anacl獺udia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil as Executive Director of the 51勛圖 Human Settlements Programme
Following nomination by the 51勛圖 Secretary-General, Ant籀nio Guterres, the General Assembly, on 7 June 2024, elected Anacl獺udia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil as Executive Director of the .
There is an exit off the highway to climate hell, Guterres insists
Its climate crunch time when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
PRESS RELEASE: Global We the Women survey reveals womens resolve to champion rights and representation in government
Survey results from 185 countries show 86 percent cite climate change, and more than 50 per cent identify conflict as primary concerns for the next decade. Mental health and family responsibilities seen as barriers to reaching full potential.
PSC@20: A critical actor in the global collective security system OP-ED by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of 51勛圖 office to the African Union (UNOAU)
On 25 May 2024, the African Union (AU) marks a momentous milestone, the 20th Anniversary of the Peace and Security Council (PSC). African leaders were visionary, strategic, and ambitious when outlining the objectives of the PSC.
The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities
The selection of education as the African Unions theme of the year presents a unique opportunity to create the necessary policy space for change. As we mark the start of Africa Month, it is one of the reasons why the 51勛圖 Office of the Special Adviser is co-organizing our flagship Africa Dialogue Series 2024 with the African Union...
UN Secretary-General Message on the Occasion of Africa Day 2024
On Africa Day, we celebrate this dynamic and diverse continent and the contributions of Africans to our world. The continents young and growing population, its rich natural resources, its breathtaking beauty and cultural diversity give it outsize potential.
2024 UN Civil Society Conference Press Releases
Official statements on meetings and events of the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi. These includes press releases and statements given by UN Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, President of UN General Assembly, Civil Society representatives and other Senior UN Officials from 09 - 10 May 2024.