Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a call to ban smoking and vaping “whether sitting in class, playing games outside or waiting at the school bus stop”.Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products, the World […]
Forced separations and language policies for Uyghur and other minority Muslim children at State-run boarding schools in China’s Xinjiang region carry the risk of forced assimilation, three UN independent human rights experts said on Tuesday. Forced separations and language policies for Uyghur and other minority Muslim children at State-run boarding schools in China’s Xinjiang region carry
Office of the Spokesperson Last week at the United Nations, the United States joined with other countries in pledging to improve Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. Recognizing the need to do more to prepare for future health threats, the United States reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to this endeavor. Communities around the world have successfully made
The 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) saw Nigeria’s investment landscape take centre stage, thanks to the active participation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who led the Nigerian delegation on his inaugural official visit to the United States. This visit provided the perfect backdrop for the Commission to showcase its mandate and foster stronger economic
In a remarkable gathering at the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. President delivered inspiring words that resonate with the spirit of partnership, growth, and investment. Here are the top 10 quotes from the Business Dialogue Roundtable meeting that underscore Nigeria’s commitment to fostering economic opportunities: 1. “Nigerians build businesses and Nigerian businesses partner with other
Launch event for the long-awaited Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub (LP Hub). An ILO project supported by the European Commission and the Government of Flanders.
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State New York City, New York United Nations Headquarters SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very, very much and good morning, everyone. PARTICIPANTS: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Wonderful to be with you and particularly wonderful to be with you for this event. To our co-chair, my friend, the Foreign Minister Luminita, and to the UN
Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General
The U.S Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights aims to ensure safe and fair working conditions, promote a worker-centric transition to clean energy, ensure new technologies benefit workers, and eliminate workplace discrimination.
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At the heart of global diplomacy within the iconic UN Headquarters in New York, another significant yet often less featured deliberation is unfolding this week: the Treaty Event.At the heart of global diplomacy within the iconic UN Headquarters in New York, another significant yet often less featured deliberation is unfolding this week: the Treaty Event. Read
