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2026 UN Palestinian Rights Committee " Civil Society Consultations
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (386+ words) Engagement with European Civil Society Organizations: Mobilizing the European Union for Peace in Palestine" On 6 May 2026, the UN Palestinian Rights Committee will hold its consultations with the European CSOs in Brussels, Belgium." At the same time, European CSOs mounted joint…...
Record donation to UNICEF Sweden " thousands of children in Gaza receive education
4+ week, 1+ day ago (524+ words) Unric Record donation to UNICEF Sweden " thousands of children in Gaza receive education UNICEF Sweden's partner Akelius Foundation donates 800 million kronor to efforts for children's education in Gaza " the largest single donation to UNICEF Sweden ever. The donation is inspired…...
Nordic countries unite with 80 UN member states to protect civilians in conflict
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (225+ words) Yesterday, the Nordic countries stood together with several UN member states to speak up for the protection of civilians in conflict. A joint declaration on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, initiated by Greece and following coordinated diplomatic efforts,…...
Dancer and Choreographer Jeny BSG and UNHCR Launch Dance challenge at BOZAR to Spotlight Refugee Resilience
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) Deadline: 20 June 2025 International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge " known to millions as'Jeny BSG" is turning rhythm into a rallying cry. In partnership with'UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, she launched a'dance challenge'at Brussels" iconic'Bozar'arts house on 2 June, inviting people everywhere to step…...
The UK and the UN: everything you need to know
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (911+ words) What does the United Nations mean to the United Kingdom, one of the organisation's founding members, and what does the UK mean to the UN?" The UN Charter granted the UK permanent membership of the Security Council, along with China,…...
UNRWA banned by Israel: the UN calls for international justice
1+ year, 1+ week ago (689+ words) The United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC) is located in Brussels, the capital of Europe. Its mission is to communicate the values, history and mandate of the United Nations and its actions in building a more peaceful,…...