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Fight slavery’s ‘legacy of racism’ through education: Guterres

·March 25, 2023·3 min read

He said the history of slavery is one of suffering and barbarity that shows humanity at its worst. “But it is also a history of awe-inspiring courage that shows human beings at their best – starting with enslaved people who rose up against impossible odds and extending to the abolitionists...

Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation

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·February 19, 2023·4 min read

Dressed in black with a flowing cape and extravagantly oversized hat, performer Kurt Layne’s distinctive macabre ensemble blends influences from film depictions of the American wild west with West African culture. He cuts an imposing figure as he struts along a road bringing to life a traditional Carnival character, the...

Hate speech: Nations fight back

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·January 29, 2023·5 min read

Costa Rica is known for its strong democracy, pro-human rights stance, and deep respect of the rule of law, so it was a shock when the 2018 general elections ushered in an unprecedented polarization of Costa Rican society. Allegra Baiocchi, the UN resident coordinator in Costa Rica, witnessed the unprecedented...

Sustainable food cold chains reduce waste, fight climate change: UN report |

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·November 13, 2022·2 min read

These systems are critical to maintaining the quality, nutritional value and safety of food, especially as an estimated 14 per cent of all food produced for human consumption is lost before it even reaches consumers. The increased investment is also required if the world is to meet the challenge of...

Sweden: Step up efforts to fight systemic racism, urge UN experts |

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·November 5, 2022·2 min read

While visiting the country from 31 October to 4 November, the members of the International Expert Mechanism gathered information on the existing legislative and regulatory measures for tackling racial discrimination. “The collection, publication and analysis of data disaggregated by race or ethnic origin in all aspects of life, especially regarding...

UN Security Council boosts commitment to fight digital terror |

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·October 29, 2022·2 min read

The non-binding document, known as The Delhi Declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes was adopted in the Indian capital on Saturday, following a series of panels that involved Member States representatives, UN officials, civil society entities, the private sector, and researchers. The declaration...

UN counter-terrorism body backs innovations to fight digital terror |

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·October 27, 2022·6 min read

Ahead of the two-day meeting, the Committee Chair, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj of India, spoke to UN News about how terrorists are exploiting social media, mobile payment systems, 3D printing, and other technological developments. Highlighting the impact on society, she said their “easy accessibility, affordability and almost universal outreach, have unlocked...

UN commemorates Nelson Mandela’s ‘fight for a better world’ |

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·July 18, 2022·4 min read

The first democratically-elected President of South Africa, and the country’s first Black leader, died in December 2013 at age 95. The annual commemoration on 18 July, his birthday, recognizes his contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. Mr. Mandela – affectionately known as “Madiba”, his Xhosa clan name –...