Nestled across from the United Nations in New York City stands the Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, a hub for world leaders, diplomats, and international dignitaries. At the helm of this prestigious property is Ratna Hendrianto, a General Manager whose impressive journey in hospitality spans over two decades and three continents. With a…
Levels of violence against children worldwide are at an all-time high and are on the rise, according to a latest UN report, which emphasizes that by working together, states and stakeholders can reverse this appalling trend. “The data shown in the report is alarming and likely underestimated,” said the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General…
8 tips to support and comfort your children When conflict or war makes the headlines, it can cause feelings such as fear, sadness, anger and anxiety wherever you live. Here are some tips on how to approach the conversation with your child and to provide them with support and comfort. 1- Find out what they…
New York, December 13, 2024 – Betul Yuruk, senior international correspondent and executive editor of Envoy Magazine, was awarded the Gold Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize by the United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) in New York on December 13. The award, named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, the late Boston Globe bureau chief who died while…
“The UNESCO Global Geopark des- ignation was created in 2015. It rec- ognizes geological heritage of inter- national significance. Geoparks serve local communities by combining the conservation of their significant geo- logical heritage with public outreach and a sustainable approach to develop- ment. UNESCO continues to promote the geopark concept in regions where geoparks are…
“If the United States wants to continue to lead in global research and innovation, it needs to enhance its efforts to attract and retain global talent – starting at the university level.”
UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time and two transboundary biosphere reserves. The other new biosphere reserves are located in Colombia, Dominican Republic, Italy, Mongolia, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Slovenia and Spain. With these new…
Internationally acclaimed pianist and 4 time Grammy nominated Conductor
In light of the 21st century’s pressing concerns, the United Nations General Assembly hosted its first ever Sustainability Week, a week-long series of high-level meetings on debt, tourism, transport, infrastructure, and energy from 15 to 19 April 2024. The sustainability imperative underscores the urgent need to recalibrate our global society to exist harmoniously within the…
The Urgent Need for Collective Action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
Football: A Powerful Tool for Sustainable Development
