As we begin this New Year 2024 the Agenda of the United Nations continue in its 78th session of the General Assembly. “2023 has been a year of enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos […] 2023 is the hottest year on record; people are getting crushed by growing poverty and hunger; wars are growing inContinue reading “Rebuild trust and restore hope in 2024: UN chief’s call”
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Christmas Greetings
May the miracle of this holy and blessed Christmas season bring you and your loved ones peace, joy, and love.
COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever. That’s why the world gathered in Dubai from December 3 till December12, at the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP). The annual global climate changeContinue reading “COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050″
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on world leaders to rely on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a roadmap to not only uphold human rights but also prevent wars, combat hatred, rebuild trust and build a sustainable future for all. Ms. Narváez recalled the words of anti-apartheid champion and former PresidentContinue reading “Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75”
News from COP28
The annual, international climate conference COP28 in Dubai has begun. Here’s how to understand the negotiations and squabbles about money and the “phaseout” versus “phasedown” of fossil fuels. Two weeks, at least 100,000 attendees and a major oil producer serving as host country — with the Earth’s future high on the agenda. Countries have made some progress since the annual talksContinue reading “News from COP28”
Guide to COP28
Click on the following links to view the guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR
“Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tob 4:7) 19 November 2023
INVESTING TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN and GIRLS
This year 2023, the theme of the 16 Days is “Investing to prevent violence against women and girls”, focusing on the importance of investing in different prevention strategies to stop violence from its beginning. The day is also known as Orange Day because the colour orange is worldly recognised by UN Women to symbolise a future withoutContinue reading “INVESTING TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN and GIRLS”
Did you hear about COP28?
Dubai will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical and ambitious solutions to the most pressing global challenge of our time. Review the schedule of the conference is hereContinue reading “Did you hear about COP28?”
