Articles by United Nations
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WATCH: US Vetoes Palestine UN Membership as Russia Walks Out
United Nations - TRANSCEND Media Service,
22 Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024 – Video of UNSC meeting Thu [18 Apr] when the U.S. vetoed full U.N. membership for Palestine as the Russian delegation walked out in protest before Israel’s speech.
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UN Security Council on Palestine/Israel Crisis
United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
29 Jan 2024
UNSC 9534th Meeting – Streamed live on 23 Jan 2024 – Quarterly open debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question”.
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US Vetoes UN Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
23 Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023 – The US vetoed today a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have called for a humanitarian pause in the fighting in Gaza as well as for Israel to rescind its order to 1.1 million Gazans to leave their homes and move to the south of their enclave.
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Militarization of AI Has Severe Implications for Global Security and Warfare
Tshilidzi Marwala | United Nations University – TRANSCEND Media Service,
7 Aug 2023
24 Jul 2023 – As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the need for effective governance mechanisms to manage its use and mitigate potential hazards grows.
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UN International Day of Peace –> 21 September
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
19 Sep 2022
The UNGA has declared this as a day for strengthening the ideals of peace through 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. But peace is much more than laying down arms [negative peace] as it requires societies where all members feel they can flourish, creating a world in which people are treated equally regardless of their race [positive peace].
2022 Theme: End Racism–Build peace
Nelson Mandela at the United Nations
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
1 Aug 2022
18 July 2022 – UN Nelson Mandela International Day
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Dag Hammarskjöld (29 Jul 1905 – 18 Sep 1961): Second UN Secretary-General
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
25 Jul 2022
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 10 Apr 1953 to 18 Sep 1961 when he died in a plane crash in the Congo. He was born on 29 July 1905 in Jonkoping, Sweden. An authority on literature whose translations of poetry were widely admired, Dag’s journal of personal and spiritual reflections was published posthumously as Markings in 1963.
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Secretary-General’s Report on “Our Common Agenda”
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
13 Sep 2021
10 Sep 2021 – “Our Common Agenda” report looks ahead to the next 25 years and represents the Secretary-General’s vision on the future of global cooperation and reinvigorating inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism. The Secretary-General presented his report to the General Assembly in September 2021 before the end of the 75th session of the General Assembly.
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Dag Hammarskjöld (29 Jul 1905 – 18 Sep 1961): Second UN Secretary-General
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
26 Jul 2021
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 10 Apr 1953 to 18 Sep 1961 when he died in a plane crash in the Congo. He was born on 29 July 1905 in Jonkoping, Sweden. An authority on literature whose translations of poetry were widely admired, Dag’s journal of personal and spiritual reflections was published posthumously as Markings in 1963.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Original Version)
United Nations General Assembly – TRANSCEND Media Service,
14 Dec 2020
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world. The Declaration was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.
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29 November: International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
30 Nov 2020
Observed annually, solemnly commemorating the adoption by the Assembly, on 29 November 1947, of resolution 181 (II), which provided for the partition of Palestine into two States.
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26 Sep: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
The United Nations - TRANSCEND Media Service,
19 Oct 2020
Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. It was the subject of the General Assembly’s first resolution in 1946, which established the Atomic Energy Commission, with a mandate to make specific proposals for the control of nuclear energy and the elimination of atomic weapons and all other major weapons adaptable to mass destruction.
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The United Nations and Decolonization: Non-Self-Governing Territories
The United Nations - TRANSCEND Media Service,
12 Oct 2020
Today, 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories, as listed below, remain on the agenda of the “Special Committee on Decolonization” or the “C-24”. Member States which have or assume responsibilities for the administration of such Territories are called administering Powers. Last updated: 22 Sep 2020
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Dag Hammarskjöld (29 Jul 1905 – 18 Sep 1961): Second UN Secretary-General
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
27 Jul 2020
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 10 Apr 1953 to 18 Sep 1961 when he died in a plane crash in the Congo. He was born on 29 July 1905 in Jonkoping, Sweden. An authority on literature whose translations of poetry were widely admired, Dag’s journal of personal and spiritual reflections was published posthumously as Markings in 1963.
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Global Peace Index 2020
OCHA-United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - TRANSCEND Media Service,
6 Jul 2020
11 Jun 2020 – Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Austria, Portugal, and Denmark.
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United Nations in Muir Woods 75th Anniversary
United Nations Association USA – TRANSCEND Media Service,
29 Jun 2020
Seventy-five years ago, in 1945, the first ever conference of the United Nations took place in San Francisco, California. On May 19th the delegates traveled to Muir Woods for a ceremony to honor the recently deceased US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
→ read full articleDag Hammarskjöld (29 Jul 1905 – 18 Sep 1961): Second UN Secretary-General
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
29 Jul 2019
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 10 April 1953 until 18 September 1961 when he died in a plane crash while on a peace mission in the Congo.
→ read full articleUniversal Declaration of Human Rights
The United Nations General Assembly – TRANSCEND Media Service,
27 May 2019
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.
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UNESCO Brisbane Declaration – Freedom of Information: The Right to Know
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – TRANSCEND Media Service,
29 Apr 2019
We, the participants at the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day conference in Brisbane, Australia, 3 May 2010:
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United Nations General Assembly – TRANSCEND Media Service,
25 Mar 2019
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.
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International Day of Nonviolence 2 October
United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
1 Oct 2018
The International Day of Nonviolence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of nonviolence: “Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man”.
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Myanmar: UN Fact-Finding Mission Releases Its Full Account of Massive Violations by Military in Rakhine, Kachin and Shan States
United Nations Human Rights Council – TRANSCEND Media Service,
24 Sep 2018
18 Sep 2018 – The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar released today the full 440-page account of the findings of its 15-month examination. The report reiterates the call for the investigation and prosecution of Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, and his top military leaders for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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21 September – International Day of Peace
United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
17 Sep 2018
2018 Theme: “The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”
→ read full articleDag Hammarskjöld (29 Jul 1905 – 18 Sep 1961): Second UN Secretary-General
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
23 Jul 2018
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 10 April 1953 until 18 September 1961 when he died in a plane crash while on a peace mission in the Congo.
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Myanmar/UN Memorandum of Understanding on Rohingya Repatriation
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
2 Jul 2018
Secret MOU endorsed by UN Secretary General putting Myanmar wolves in charge of Rohingya chickens. This document belongs to 1 million Rohingyas. CIRCULATE it wide and far. Study it closely. Write about it publicly.
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Declaration on the Right to Peace (2)
United Nations General Assembly – TRANSCEND Media Service,
7 May 2018
Resolution 71/189 adopted by the General Assembly on 19 Dec 2016
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Yemen the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis, Says UN Chief
António Guterres | The United Nations – Inter Press Service-IPS,
9 Apr 2018
4 Apr 2018 – Yemen is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. As the conflict enters its fourth year, more than 22 million people – three-quarters of the population – need humanitarian aid and protection. Some 18 million people are food insecure. And a horrifying 8.4 million of these people do not know how they will obtain their next meal. Millions of Yemenis do not have access to safe drinking water. Last year, 1 million people suffered from watery diarrhea and cholera. Half of all health facilities are shut or not working properly, meaning there is a high risk of another cholera epidemic.
→ read full articleUniversal Declaration of Human Rights
United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
2 Apr 2018
The UDHR is a milestone document. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the UNGA in Paris on 10 Dec 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.
→ read full articleThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights
United Nations General Assembly – TRANSCEND Media Service,
5 Dec 2016
On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Relief Web | United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
5 Dec 2016
Following attacks by armed assailants against border security posts in October 2016, the response of the military has reportedly been characterized by excessive use of force and other serious human rights violations against civilian population, particularly the Rohingya Muslim population, including allegations of extrajudicial executions, torture, rape and the destruction of religious property.
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United Nations Information Centre – TRANSCEND Media Service,
21 Nov 2016
18 Nov 2016 – The Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, criticized the authorities for placing the region on “lockdown” for six weeks. She said a Government-led two-day visit to the area in early November by a UN official and nine ambassadors had produced only limited results in terms of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
→ read full articleDag Hammarskjöld (29 Jul 1905 – 18 Sep 1961): Second UN Secretary-General
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
12 Sep 2016
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 10 April 1953 until 18 September 1961 when he died in a plane crash while on a peace mission in the Congo.
→ read full articleUnited Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379 of 10 Nov 1975
United Nations General Assembly,
9 Nov 2015
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379, adopted on November 10, 1975 by a vote of 72 to 35 (with 32 abstentions), “determine[d] that Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination”.
→ read full articleInternational Day of Peace – 21 Sep 2015
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
21 Sep 2015
The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.
→ read full articleInternational Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – 26 Sep 2015
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
21 Sep 2015
As of 2015, some 16,000 nuclear weapons remain. Countries possessing such weapons have well-funded, long-range plans to modernize their nuclear arsenals. More than half of the world’s population still lives in countries that either have such weapons or are members of nuclear alliances.
→ read full article8 June: World Oceans Day
The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
8 Jun 2015
The ocean is the heart of our planet. Like your heart pumping blood to every part of your body, the ocean connects people across the Earth, no matter where we live. It regulates the climate, feeds millions of people, produces oxygen, is the home to an incredible array of wildlife, provides us with important medicines, and so much more!
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The United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
9 Mar 2015
2015: Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture It! – A time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
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Turning Plastic into Oil? Yes!
United Nations University,
29 Jul 2013
United Nations University Video
Japanese Man Invents Machine to Convert Plastic Back into Oil
Japanese with English Subtitles
International Day of Happiness, 20 March 2013
United Nations Academic Impact – TRANSCEND Media Service,
18 Mar 2013
The General Assembly has proclaimed 20 March as the International Day of Happiness. The resolution recognizes the “relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals … and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives; and the need for ”a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and the well-being of all peoples.”
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United Nations – TRANSCEND Media Service,
12 Nov 2012
Cooperatives are not just an economic phenomenon but also a philosophy. It is an entrepreneurial model which is based on values such as equality, solidarity and reciprocity – and democracy, “a model which brings market logic together with social inclusion, making solidarity the focus of concern.”
→ read full articleAfrica Human Development Report 2012: Towards a Food Secure Future
United Nations Development Programme – TRANSCEND Media Service,
21 May 2012
The 2012 Human Development Report for Africa explores why dehumanizing hunger remains pervasive in the region, despite abundant agricultural resources, a favorable growing climate, and rapid economic growth rates. It also emphasizes that food security – the ability to consistently acquire enough calories and nutrients for a healthy and productive life – is essential for human development.
→ read full articleMonsanto’s Cotton Strategy Wears Thin
April Davila – United Nations University,
19 Sep 2011
When pulling on their pants in the morning, most people don’t think about Monsanto. When it was first introduced in 1996, Monsanto’s genetically engineered (GE) cotton seemed like a dream come true. However, after the first harvest of Monsanto’s GE cotton, outraged American farmers began filing lawsuits against Monsanto, claiming that the company misrepresented the effectiveness of their product.
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April Davila – United Nations University,
19 Sep 2011
Quando fu introdotto nel 1996, il cotone geneticamente modificato (Genetically Engineered, GE) della Monsanto sembrava un sogno divenuto realtà. Tuttavia, dopo il primo raccolto di cotone GE della Monsanto, gli indignati agricoltori americani hanno intentato azioni legali, poi archiviate, contro la Monsanto, sostenendo che l’azienda aveva mistificato l’efficacia dei propri prodotti.
→ read full articleWhat David Kato’s Death Can Teach the World
Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - UN, Africa Renewal,
21 Feb 2011
If David’s murder stimulates discussion about the violence and discrimination facing people because of their sexual orientation or their gender identity, then his death will not have been completely in vain. That discussion must inevitably address the question of decriminalizing homosexuality. Criminal sanctions for homosexuality remain on the statute books in more than 70 countries, including Uganda. Such laws are an anachronism, in most cases a hangover from the old days of colonial rule.
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Press Release: United Nations, 19 Jun 09,
20 Jun 2009
UN, Aid Agencies Call For End To Israel’s Two-Year Blockade Of Gaza Forty international aid agencies and NGOs have released a joint statement condemning Israel’s blockade of Gaza, to mark the second anniversary of the coastal territory being hermetically sealed off from the outside world thus causing the population of 1.5 million to be almost […]
→ read full articleISRAEL VIOLATES INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
Prof. Richard Falk - United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories,
4 Jan 2009
The Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip represent severe and massive violations of international humanitarian law as defined in the Geneva Conventions, both in regard to the obligations of an Occupying Power and in the requirements of the laws of war. Those violations include: Collective punishment – the entire 1.5 million people who live […]
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