This International Day is a call to action to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) through coordinated and systematic efforts that prioritize the voices of women in affected communities and respect... Continue Reading »
Please join us as we launch the first of a series of three panel discussions, featuring Hispanic and Latin employees at the Department of State. You will hear from four... Continue Reading »
Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or... Continue Reading »
Pulses are also known as legumes, which are cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses and are extremely important... Continue Reading »
Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in... Continue Reading »
Radio is an inexpensive medium with the power to promote diversity and create a platform for democratic discourse. It reaches the widest audience globally of any medium, giving it a... Continue Reading »
This historic agreement was adopted in Kyoto, Japan in 1997 and has been signed by over 190 countries. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally.
The observance of the day should contribute to the further consolidation of the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity... Continue Reading »
The pursuit of social justice is a central tenet of the global mission of the United Nations to promote development and human dignity. It is a key principle for peaceful... Continue Reading »
This day is observed to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It strives to protect mother languages from disappearing as globalization processes continue to grow and stress the power... Continue Reading »
