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Cutting through the Noise | Goals Lounge | United Nations
In a world flooded with information, the stories that move people to care—and act—are the ones that cut through the noise. Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring how storytelling can amplify social impact, build authentic connections, and turn complex issues into narratives that inspire change. Moderator: Annemarie Hou, Executive Director, UN Office for Partnerships Speakers: Tabitha Morton, Executive Director, UN Women UK Bradley Archer Haynes, Global Marketing and Social Impact Chief, former Head of Brand and ED of Content for Change, Paramount Global
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Turning Promises into Progress - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
Intergenerational Leadership for Climate Justice and a Sustainable Future. The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time and without urgent action it will continue to accelerate. It is our collective responsibility to leave behind a world that is safe and livable for future generations. But there is still reason to have hope: climate solutions are now readily available and cost-effective to implement. Meaningful youth engagement is a fundamental human right and a non-negotiable strategy to raise climate ambition. From grassroots campaigns to global advocacy, youth-led movements are sparking hope, driving recognition of urgent realities, and transforming calls for climate justice into action. This intergenerational conversation will explore why it is essential to elevate young and diverse voices in the fight for the future of people and the planet. Speakers: Charitie Ropati, UN Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, indigenous climate justice advocate, and water engineer Mary Robinson, member of the Elders and former chair, first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Russell Reed, Climate Activist, We Are Family Foundation Lead Delegate & Co-Architect of the NDC Youth Clause Campaign Moderator: Justin Worland, Senior Correspondent, TIME SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
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Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - UN Chief's Message | United Nations
Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (25 March 2026). "Today we commemorate the victims of a staggering crime: Millions of people stolen from their families and communities in Africa. Trafficked across the Atlantic. And — if they survived the journey — enslaved in the Americas. Millions more were born into bondage, brutally exploited for their labour, and denied their basic humanity. We honour their quiet resilience and courageous acts of open resistance. This global order prevailed for over 400 years — and haunts our world even now. In systems and institutions shaped and enriched by chattel slavery. In social and economic inequalities rooted in past injustices. And in biases that permeate our culture and impact us all. On this International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, we are called to confront these legacies. By rejecting the false narrative of racial difference and the ugly lie of white supremacy. By dismantling racism — online, in the media, in schools, at work, in politics, and within ourselves. And by working for truth, justice, and repair. I welcome the initial steps by some governments to address the consequences of slavery. But far bolder actions — by many more Member States — are needed. Including commitments to respect African countries’ ownership of their own resources. And steps to ensure their equal participation and influence in the global financial architecture and the UN Security Council. Together, let us commit to a world where all people live and thrive in dignity".
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20260321
J.D. Vance, Divorce & Abortion #lastweektonight
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This episode features: J.D. Vance, Divorce & Abortion #lastweektonight
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Rewriting a Gender-Equal Future: Data, Tech and the 2030 Deadline - SDG Media Zone | United Nations
With just five years left to deliver the 2030 Agenda, the clock is ticking—and gender equality is slipping backward. The Gender Snapshot 2025, by UN Women and UN DESA, sounds the alarm: new tech once hailed as a game-changer is now weaponized against women, with generative AI threatening their jobs at nearly double the rate of men's. Yet closing the gender digital divide could lift 30 million women out of poverty and add $1.5 trillion to global GDP by 2030. Speakers: Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) Sarah Hendriks, Director of Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (UN Women, Anoushka Sinha, Founder & Director of Anupam Foundation, Human Rights Activist & Forbes 30 Under 30 Roya Mahboob, Founder of the Digital Citizen Fund Moderator: Elaine Reyes, News Anchor UN insider & Americas Now Show, CGTN America SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone
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Leading in the Digital Spotlight | Goals Lounge | United Nations
This session of the Goals Lounge will feature diverse perspectives from young leaders and influencers, highlighting their experiences, strategies and reflections on navigating leadership, digital spaces and gender-based challenges today.
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Gender Equality in Water - Press Conference | United Nations
Mr. Bhanu Neupane, Process Coordinator for the UNESCO World Water Development Report, on the launch of the World Water Development Report. “The message of the report is very clear. As with climbing Mount Everest, the route to gender equality in water may be visible, but the real challenge is sustaining the exit to the summit,” Bhanu Neupane, UNESCO Representative, said as he briefed journalists on the launch of the UN World Water Development Report for 2026. Neupane said 1.8 billion people live in households without water on the premises. In those households, women and girls are responsible for collecting water in about 70 percent of cases, spending around 250 million hours every single day on the task. “These burdens begin very early,” he said. “Girls under the age of 15 are almost twice as likely as boys to face fetch water, and girls five to nine years old already spend significantly more time than boys on unpaid household work. This illustrates how gaps in water access translates directly into inequalities in time, opportunity and well-being.” The consequences extend beyond the household, Neupane said. “Time spent collecting water reduces opportunities for education, employment and participation in public life.” Water insecurity also carried health and safety implications, he added, “including physical strain, water collection injuries, and increased exposure to harassment or violence or even sextortion when accessing distant water or sanitation services.” Women make up only 17.7 percent of employees in water utilities globally, and only 27 percent of countries report high levels of women's participation in water decision-making. Yet when women do participate in water governance, “water services become more equitable, more effective and more sustainable,” he said. The report found disparities across all regions. In Asia and the Pacific, climate variability is intensifying floods and droughts, impacts that “frequently disproportionately affect women,” Neupane said. In Latin America and the Caribbean, social norms and institutional barriers persist. In the Arab region, expanded education and STEM training are helping, though stronger policy frameworks are still needed. Even in Europe, “socioeconomic and demographic factors can still reinforce inequalities in water governance and leadership roles,” he said. This year's report marks the first time a UN World Water Development Report has been issued in the Mayan language, in an effort to reach more communities across the globe.
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How Professor Jiang Does Nazi Propaganda (He is DANGEROUS)
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Sudan, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (19 March 2026) | United Nations
Noon Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Secretary-General/Travel - Deputy Secretary-General/Travel - Nicholas Haysom - Sudan - Sudan/Humanitarian - UN Interim Force in Lebanon - Lebanon/Humanitarian - Occupied Palestinian Territory - Ukraine - Colombia - International Days - Briefings SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVEL The Secretary-General this morning met and had a working lunch with the members of the European Council in Brussels. He also spoke to the press in Brussels and told them that he had the following message for the United States and to Israel: it’s high time to end this war that is risking getting completely out of control. And the Secretary-General said to Iran: stop attacking your neighbours, they were never parties to the conflict. He added that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz causes enormous pain in so many people around the world that have nothing to do with this conflict. Mr. Guterres said that it’s time for the force of the law to prevail over the law of force and for diplomacy to prevail over war. Yesterday in Brussels, the Secretary-General met with Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus and Leader of the Greek Cypriot community. They discussed the way forward on the Cyprus issue. They also discussed the situation in the Middle East. DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVEL The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, is in Oxford, UK, today to deliver a public lecture at the University of Oxford on the topic, “Foundations and Futures: Reimagining the Architecture of Global Cooperation.” While in the UK, the Deputy Secretary-General will have interactions with faculty members and students and meet with dignitaries. She will return to New York over the weekend. NICHOLAS HAYSOM The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nicholas Haysom, who died on Tuesday in New York. The Secretary-General described him as a principled lawyer, tireless peacemaker and steadfast champion of the values of the United Nations. In every task, he combined deep legal insight with sound political judgment and an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of people. The Secretary-General offers his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones and to all our colleagues who had the privilege to be inspired by him in the pursuit of peace. SUDAN The UN is alarmed by reports that a drone strike yesterday killed at least 17 civilians and injured many more on the Chadian side of the town of Tine, which borders Sudan and Chad. This attack highlights the devastating human cost of the Sudanese conflict and how rapidly the frontlines are shifting, with border communities increasingly exposed to violence. Attacks of this nature also emphasize the risk of broader regional destabilization, with neighbouring countries at growing risk of being drawn into the fighting. The intensifying use of increasingly powerful drones by both warring parties is expanding the battlefield and accelerating civilian harm across the country. The UN calls on the warring parties to immediately de-escalate the fighting, comply with international humanitarian law and return to the negotiating table to pursue a sustainable resolution to this conflict. SUDAN/HUMANITARIAN Despite the many challenges, the UN and its partners continue to respond to needs across Sudan. Last week, Save the Children delivered 30 metric tonnes of medicine and nutrition supplies to Tawila in North Darfur. These supplies are expected to support more than 80,000 children and 57,000 adults, and will enable 20 health facilities and mobile clinics to continue serving displaced communities for six months. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported this week that the overall number of displaced people in Sudan has fallen, with close to 9 million people now estimated to remain displaced within Sudan’s borders, and returns to Khartoum and the eastern states continuing. People who return face huge challenges as they begin to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, often in areas that have suffered severe damage during earlier phases of the war and where huge gaps in basic services remain. Large numbers of Sudanese refugees remain in neighbouring countries in need of support. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-03-19
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