The concept of solidarity has defined the work of the United Nations since the birth of the Organization. The creation of the United Nations drew the peoples and nations of the world together to promote peace, human rights and social and economic development. The 2013 theme of International Human Solidarity Day is “Bridging the gaps to reach the Millennium Development Goals”. Continue reading
The establishment of the new Civil Registration database software in Solomon Islands last week guarantees improved registration of all children across the country. This was finalized with a two-day training for staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Key Stakeholders on how to operate and manage the new database and its relevance to the work of other key Government agencies in the country. Continue reading
Global economic growth should increase over the next two years with continuing signs of improvement, according to the United Nations Report World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014.
The global economy is expected to grow at a pace of 3.0 per cent in 2014 and 3.3 per cent in 2015, compared with an estimated growth of 2.1 per cent for 2013. Continue reading
The total number of international migrants has increased from an estimated 175 million in 2000 to 232 million persons today. Migration is now more widely distributed across more countries. Today the top 10 countries of destination receive a smaller share of all migrants than in 2000. One of every ten migrants is under the age of 15. Continue reading
Although HIV risk among adolescents and young people is well-documented, there is still a need for better strategic information on young people at higher risk of HIV exposure. To improve the collection and reporting of strategic information on young people from key populations, UNICEF, UNESCO, UNFPA and UNAIDS have published “Young Key Populations at Higher Risk of HIV in Asia and the Pacific: Making the Case with Strategic Information.” Continue reading
Heads of government, ministers and senior policymakers from 34 Asia-Pacific countries will meet this week to finalise a declaration on regional integration aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable growth and reducing shared vulnerabilities and risks of natural and economic disasters. Continue reading
With 2013 marked by a deterioration “beyond all imagination” in the Syrian conflict and the “imminent danger of mass atrocities” looming in the Central African Republic (CAR), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to follow the example of the late South African President Nelson Mandela in making 2014 the year of protecting people. Continue reading
The international impact of a towering figure of our time, former South African President, Nelson Mandela, was recognised at a memorial service in the Australian capital.
Former prime ministers, the diplomatic corps, South African and Australian community members paid tribute to the late former South African President at a service in ANU’s Llewellyn Hall. Continue reading
The ACT Baha’i community celebrated Human Rights Day with a multifaith service and artistic performances on the theme “Fighting Poverty: A Matter of Rights, not Charity”.
UNIC Canberra Director, Mr Christopher Woodthorpe read the Secretary-General’s message, marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption by the World Conference on Human Rights of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. Continue reading
This Human Rights Day, 10 December UNIC Canberra went to the streets of the country’s capital to discuss what human rights mean to Australians.
Holding an information stall in the centre of the city, UNIC Canberra discussed local human rights issues and how international law relates to Australian citizens. Continue reading