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January 7, 2021

World Bank expects global economy to expand by 4% in 2021

The World Bank Group has issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year.
January 1, 2021

International Day of Human Fraternity declared by UN

An International Day of Human Fraternity is to be observed on 4 February each year, starting in 2021.
December 29, 2020

UN calls first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, called for by the United Nations General Assembly advocates the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics.
December 1, 2020

UN chief urges global solidarity and shared responsibility on World Aids Day

Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. The UN Secretary-General has called on the world to stand in solidarity and show responsibility to overcome COVID-19 and AIDS.
October 11, 2020

World Food Programme awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to turn the eyes of the world towards the millions of people who suffer from or face the threat of hunger.
September 9, 2020

UN marks first International Day of Clean Air

The first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was commemorated around the world on Monday 7 September 2020
August 5, 2020

Turkey urged to keep Hagia Sophia a shared space for meeting of cultures

Two independent human rights experts have urged Turkey to maintain the historic Hagia Spohia as an intercultural space “reflecting the diversity and complexity of Turkey and its history”.
July 28, 2020

Christian CND statement on the anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings

To mark the anniversary, Christians call on the government to cancel the current Trident replacement programme.
July 15, 2020

UN and partners work to ensure learning continues for young refugees

Millions of refugee children and youth have had their education interrupted due to #COVID19 school closures.
July 7, 2020

Philip Alston condemns failed global poverty eradication efforts

Global poverty is rising, directly contradicting the mainstream wisdom that it is being eradicated, according to Philip Alston's final report to the UN.