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Bringing gender to the forefront of statistics 17 May 2013, 11:02 AM Since gender mainstreaming was identified as a global strategy in 1995, specific actions have been taken to improve statistics to properly measure and monitor gender-relevant issues. Within DESA, the Statistics Division coordinates and implements the Global Gender Statistics Programme, aimed at developing statistical methods and standards to enhance national statistical offices’ capacities in all stages [...]
Marking ‘Day of Families,’ Ban stresses growing importance of intergenerational solidarity 15 May 2013, 01:34 PM Supportive relationships between family members from different generations are more important now than ever before to face unemployment and other current social and economic challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, marking the International Day of Families. “Unemployment is forcing many young people, often eager for independence, to rely on their parents longer than they would [...]
UN convenes meeting on role of technology and innovation for sustainable development 14 May 2013, 09:13 AM Senior United Nations officials, policymakers, civil society representatives and other stakeholders gathered yesterday at UN Headquarters in New York for a special Economic and Social Council forum on mobilizing science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. “Science, technology and innovation hold great potential as tools and enable to integrate the three dimensions of sustainable development,” [...]
Exploring ‘triple win’ approaches to sustainable development 13 May 2013, 08:32 AM “Achieving sustainable development: Integrating the social, economic and environmental dimensions” – this will be in focus for an ECOSOC meeting at UN Headquarters today. ECOSOC President Néstor Osorio, UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and DESA’s Under-Secretary-General Wu Hongbo will be participating along with a number of representatives from UN agencies, Member States and other international [...]
Supporting the present and the future 09 May 2013, 04:12 PM Global data is key for assessing development needs across the globe. It provides knowledge with a double impact on our world – both in the present and in the future. On 13-15 May, the Expert Group Meeting on International Statistical Classifications will take place to discuss statistical classifications and international standards and how to better [...]

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One UN: Uniting for Youth, Ahmad Alhendawi, SG’s Envoy on Youth - Google+ Hangout United Nations, New York, 17 May 2013 - The Google+ Hangout was held with the participation of Executive Coordinator of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Mr Richard Dictus and Mr Prateek Awasthi, Co-chair of the Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development (IANYD). In addition, three youth participants took part in the event: Mr Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Vice-President of the European Youth Forum, Danae Espinoza, Project Manager at the Integrated Platform for Sustainable Development (PIDES) and Rime Asselman, youth advocate and consultant at UN Habitat. ---- The Office of the United Nations Secre...
South Africa: Voices of a New Future United Nations, May 2013 - South Africa - a country of great beauty and culture. But for more than 4 decades black and non-white South Africans lived under a brutal system of segregation - Apartheid. Denied the right to vote and banned from many public places and Universities, so many here never could realize their potential - until the end of apartheid brought new hope. Now a talented group of young people are living their dreams...and taking their place on some of the world’s biggest stages. 21st Century, Show 78
UNODC Trailer (future episode of 21st Century) United Nations, May 2013 - Hidden inside the worlds container ships could be something that threatens us all. But intense efforts are underway to stop this global threat. Here’s a look-ahead to our full story - coming up on a future episode of 21st Century. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): http://www.unodc.org/
The Riddle: new anti-homophobia message United Nations, 14 May 2013 - 76 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex relationships and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere continue to suffer violent attacks and discriminatory treatment. In this simple, high-impact video from the UN human rights office, individuals from diverse backgrounds pose questions directly to the viewer designed to expose the nature of human rights violations suffered by LGBT people around the world. The video includes cameo appearances by UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. The UN’s message...
Edible insects could be key to ensuring food security While insects can be slimy, cringe-inducing creatures, often squashed on sight by humans, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says beetles, wasps and caterpillars are also an unexplored nutrition source that can help address global food insecurity. Produced by Alexandra King for United Nations Television

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