UN – United Nations

Think about your dreams for a better world in 2030. How can we realize this vision? At this year’s Social Good Summit, global leaders and citizens will unite to keep the “Future in Focus” and discuss how technology and innovation can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create a more peaceful, prosperous planet. Held on September 17, during the United Nations General Assembly, the event will highlight solutions to big challenges like climate […]

If you have ever been in New York during the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, you will know how many organizations, businesses, activists, and students are working every day to support the UN. Thousands of engaged global citizens participate in events held throughout the busy week in September, highlighting solutions to challenges from around the world and working toward progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals. In 2016,

From record-breaking extreme weather to a new wave of commitments from cities, states, and businesses across the U.S., 2017 has been an unprecedented year for climate change. And it’s only September. Climate Week NYC 2017 arrives at a critical time, representing the first gathering of international climate leaders since the U.S. announced it will withdraw from the Paris Agreement. The summit, which will take place September 18-24 alongside the UN General Assembly and Global Goals

On Tuesday, September 19, President Trump will speak at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (often called “UNGA”) before almost 100 Heads of State – a marquee moment that could be dubbed the United States’ press conference to the world. This will be the first-ever appearance at the annual UNGA in New York City for President Trump, Secretary Tillerson, and Ambassador Haley. Major U.S. foreign policy priorities will undoubtedly be weaved into the President’s speech,

At the United Nations General Assembly in September 2016, all 193 UN Member States committed to supporting the efforts to curb the spread of infections resistant to antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is perhaps one of the most complex and potentially devastating health and economic threats of our time, estimated to kill 10 million people per year and to cause an annual decline of 1.1%-3.8% in global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2050 if not quickly

The head of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, recently asked a group of Rohingya mothers at a makeshift refugee camp in Bangladesh what their children needed the most. Their response: “Everything.” In the past month alone, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that 480,000 Rohingya people have fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State – what the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has

Last week was a busy one at the United Nations in New York: the General Assembly kicked off its 72nd session, the first one for both UN Secretary-General António Guterres and U.S. President Donald Trump. While the speeches from world leaders generally get most of the attention, we want to draw your attention to a few events from the week that you may have missed. Provided below is seven of the top events: 1. High-Level

Hurricanes Irma and Maria have devastated large parts of the Caribbean and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, leaving the region in a state of emergency and millions of people in need of critical aid and supplies. During this time of crisis, we’ve seen individuals, corporations, NGOs, and governments all come together to assist those affected. The United Nations and its agencies are also playing an important role in assisting the relief efforts following these

The start of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September was a sobering reminder of the immense suffering taking place in our world; it was also a moment for the international community to come together and accelerate progress so no one is left behind. Leaders gathered in New York amid enormous challenges, from the aftermath of relentless hurricanes in the Caribbean, to deep societal divisions and inequalities, to a growing