The United Nations: 70 Years Promoting Peace and Progress

By Kathy Calvin on June 26, 2015

On January 20, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his fourth and final Inaugural address as war raged across Europe …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 7)

By admin on June 25, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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6 Things to Know from UNICEF’s MDG Report

By admin on June 25, 2015

On Tuesday, UNICEF released its final report on the status of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that relate to children. …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 6)

By admin on June 24, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 5)

By admin on June 23, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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Millions of Refugees Need Access to Cleaner, More Efficient Cookstoves and Fuels

By Radha Muthiah on June 23, 2015

More than 59 million people are currently displaced from their homes due to conflict, war, and disaster. They leave home …

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The UN: 70 Years, 70 Facts (Part 4)

By admin on June 22, 2015

On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations came together to sign the United Nations Charter – a historic moment …

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The Economic Contributions of Non-Working Women

By Alaka Basu on June 22, 2015

In recent years there has much global regret about the low levels of women’s employment in many parts of the …

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The First-Ever International Day of Yoga

By admin on June 19, 2015

June 21, 2015 marks the first International Day of Yoga. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the idea for this …

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A Mother’s Pride

By Rachel Henderson on June 19, 2015

Established in 1958 for Rwandan refugees, Nakivale Refugee Settlement has been in operation thanks to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) …

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