UN Movie Society: Featuring AGON - Month of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

On 30 April 2026, in observance of the month of the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council is honoured to present a special conversation with filmmaker Giulio Bertelli, director of the award-winning film AGON. AGON is a powerful film set against the fictional Olympic Games of Ludoj 2024, following three women athletes competing in rifle shooting, fencing, and judo. Winner of two awards at Venice International Film Festival's Critics' Week, the film draws on the historical archetype of Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, and Nadezhda Durova, to explore the political, physical, and technological pressures at the highest levels of sport—where human endurance meets machine precision, and where the ancient Greek concept of agōn—struggle, competition, conflict—finds its most vivid expression. The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace reminds us that sport is a universal language that transcends borders, fosters solidarity, and serves as a catalyst for human dignity, gender equality, and sustainable peace. Through AGON, the UN Movie Society shows how the film champions the values of the United Nations Charter—peace, gender equality, and cultural appreciation—demonstrating the unique power of cinema to promote these global ideals. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.


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Florida pastor, Leslie Williams, who wrote book on how to love your spouse arrested for bigamy

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Iran on Maritime Security and Strait of Hormuz - Security Council Stakeout | United Nations

Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said that the “responsibility for any disruption to maritime transport lies with the aggressors: the United States and its supporters. Any claim to the contrary is unfounded.” Addressing the press after the Security Council meeting on about ‘Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain,’ Amir Saeid Iravani, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said “In constraint, Iran's measures in the state of Hormuz was grounded in Iran's right and obligation under the law of the sea and its national laws and regulations. Iran's lawful measures aim to strike an appropriate balance between security interests of the coastal state and the continuous safe conduct of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in a high volatile environment.” He added, “These practical measures will be carefully examined in light of evolving circumstances. Iran is not a party to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Accordingly, it is not bound by its treaty-based provisions, except to the extent that specific rules reflected therein are universally recognized as customary international law.”


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Bahrain on the Security of International Maritime Navigation - Media Stakeout | United Nations

Informal comments to the media by Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister of Bahrain, on the Security of International Maritime Navigation.


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S13 E09: Iran, Capitol Hill & AI Chatbots: 4/26/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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Insights on Emerging Ocean Technologies and Governance Gaps - SDG Media Zone | United Nations

As interest grows in emerging ocean-based technologies—such as deep-sea mining and marine geoengineering—scientists are examining their potential impacts on marine ecosystems and the adequacy of current governance frameworks. This session will explore the state of scientific knowledge around these activities, including areas of uncertainty and concern, and discuss how science can help inform precautionary approaches and strengthen international cooperation. It will also highlight the importance of inclusive, co-produced knowledge and the need for integrated, ecosystem-based governance to guide decision-making. Speakers: - Dr. Peter Haugan, Co-Chair, International Science Council's Expert Group on Ocean; Policy Director, Institute of Marine Research; and Professor, Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen - Dr. Ellycia Harrould-Kolieb, Lecturer in Ecosystem Governance & Policy, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne Moderator: - Léa Nacache, Communications Officer, International Science Council Join us during the UN Ocean Conference from June 9-13 and hear about the transformation and solutions needed to accelerate action on the SDGs. The Conference aims to drive urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Ocean science, pollution, fishing, maritime transport, biodiversity, financing and cooperation are among the issues to be tackled. Organized by the UN Department of Global Communications, the SDG Media Zone takes the conversation out of the policy sphere and into the public discourse through impactful in-depth interviews and conversations on global issues that matter to people everywhere.


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Everyday Peace: Youth on the Frontlines of Change - SDG Media Zone | United Nations

As the architects of everyday peace, young people are driving change and expanding opportunities in their communities and beyond. In a dynamic conversation, on Everyday Peace: Youth on the Frontlines of Change, youth leaders, grassroots activists, and experts will dive into the impact of youth agency. The conversation will showcase how young people are co-creating stability locally and globally, while also previewing how this evidence will feed directly into the UN Secretary-General’s forthcoming independent study on youth's positive contributions to peace which aims to politically advance the youth, peace and security agenda. Moderator Ishaan Shah, Lead Next Generation Fellow, UN Foundation Speakers Kenan Fehrić, Member, UN Youth Advisory Board in Bosnia and Herzegovina Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh, Generation17 Young Leader, UN Development Programme


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