UN in Washington
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The @UN Information Center in Washington engages with the American people and Government - to build support in 🇺🇸 for 🇺🇳 work and values.
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MONDAY-10am EDT - UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis UN GA President is the National Press Club's Headliner speaker in Washington, DC. Follow his remarks on the @UN's work and priorities on the
National Press Club live stream here:
for more about the 78th United Nations General Assembly and its President - un.org/pga/78/
MONDAY 10am EDT - Tune in to hear from 🇺🇳 UN GA President Dennis Francis on the @UN role in geopolitical challenges + challenges to peace and security + the Summit of the Future - bit.ly/4akUU8V
MONDAY-10am - UN General Assembly President Dennis Frances UN GA President is the National Press Club's Headliner speaker in Washington, DC. Follow his remarks on the @UN 's work and priorities on the National Press Club live stream here: bit.ly/3WJsgev
'Why is journalism, a foreign correspondent especially so important? We write the first draft of history.'
Edie Lederer's excellent reporting on the United Nations and on all corners of our world have opened eyes, expanded knowledge and certainly influenced policy for the better.
In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, 'freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego.'
On #WorldPressFreedomDay , let's reaffirm our commitment to protecting journalists and media workers worldwide.
Attacks on press freedom undermine democracy.
In the face…
Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay
🗞️Without facts, we cannot fight mis- and disinformation.
🗞️Without accountability, we will not have strong policies in place.
🗞️Without press freedom, we won't have any freedom.
Secretary-General's full message👇 un.org/sg/en/content/…
The fight to protect our planet comes at a devastating cost.
Journalists' silenced voices represent a grave threat to #PressFreedom and the public's #RightToKnow .
On #WorldPressFreedomDay , we must #ProtectJournalists . Their stories must be heard.
✒️ unesco.org/en/days/press-…
On #LabourDay , we champion a future where everyone has fair opportunities.
Let's tackle inequalities and build a sustainable world together.
#ThisWayToSocialJustice
starting at 6p EDT - The all-star global #JazzDayconcert makes its debut on the African continent, in Tangier.
Led by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, with performances by artists from all corners of the globe -
youtube.com/watch?v=V7YcX8…
🌍 Highlight from the #SpringMeetings : Brookings President Cecilia Rouse and Global VP Brahima S. Coulibaly welcomed Amina J Mohammed for a discussion on #GlobalFinancialReform . Don't miss the insights—watch the full keynote and fireside chat here: brookings.edu/events/reimagi…
Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Gaza aid coordinator, added details to plans to deliver lifesaving aid she presented to the Security Council - see her talk U.S. Institute of Peace on @CSPAN - bit.ly/3Uk7OOa
news.un.org/en/story/2024/…
STARTING NOW -
The United Nations Undersecretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming 🇺🇳 joins this distinguished panel to talk about The Global Beat: Telling a More Nuanced Story about the State of the World