Oxfam International urges Spain to lead the global fight against inequality in the run-up to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville

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Oxfam International and Oxfam Intermón met with Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, to address the global challenge that the extreme concentration of wealth poses to our democracies, international cooperation and multilateralism.

UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Edmondo Bahati Monja in Democratic Republic of Congo

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Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Edmondo Bahati Monja in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on 27 September 2024.

Sustainable fashion to take centre stage on Zero-Waste Day

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The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be observed on 30 March 2025.

Artificial Intelligence Action Summit

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On 10 and 11 February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering at the Grand Palais, Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society.

Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls

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UN Women statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February 2025.

The UNHCR surrogate state and the governance of the Syrian refugee influx to Lebanon (2011-2021)

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In this Migration seminar, PhD researcher Rima Rassi discusses the role of UNHCR as a substitute for local governments in a context refugee influxes. Tuesday 11 Feb 2025, 12:00 - 13:00

ICC condemns the issuance of US Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on the Court

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The ICC condemns the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on its officials and harm its independent and impartial judicial work.

Conserving biodiversity in Liberia

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Sixteen UN Volunteers with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) support Liberia’s LEH GO GREEN project.

AI Action Summit (PROJECT SYNDACATE)

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Watch Project Syndicate’s live broadcast before a studio audience, featuring discussions on competition and investment, innovation and the future of work, and sustainability – all moderated by presenter Jo Coburn.

International Journalism Fund Awards USD5 million to Support 20 Independent Newsrooms on Four Continents

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Published: 16.12.24. Paris, 16 December: The International Fund for Public Interest Media today announced USD 5 million in new grants to 20 public interest news organizations across its four focus regions: Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific.

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