How the UN Plans to Protect Human Rights
At the opening of the 31st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, senior UN officials emphasized the link
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Boosting Investment Towards Climate Smart Cities
New policies and mechanisms are unlocking investment for much-needed climate-smart infrastructure in cities, according to a new report launched at
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Decks Get Cleared for Climate Change Conference
The President of the French Republic, François Hollande, and the French Minister of Foreign Affairs and future President of COP21,
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Ban Calls for Action on Climate Change in Malta
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took his call for urgent action on climate change to the Heads of Government of
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World Observes the International Day for Tolerance
Tolerance is much more than passively accepting the “other;” it brings obligations to act, and must be taught, nurtured and
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Myanmar Begins the Process of Forming Next Government
Welcoming this past weekend’s elections as “a significant achievement in Myanmar’s democratic transition,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday extended
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