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Open the strait, with Arsenio Dominguez | SG of the IMO | Awake at Night
With up to 90 percent of all goods globally transported by sea, the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) works to help commercial shipping and international trade ride the waves of war, piracy and geopolitics. Growing up near the Panama Canal, Arsenio Dominguez was always fascinated by mighty cargo ships sailing through on their way to distant shores. Now Secretary-General of the IMO, his role is to defend seafarers and give shipping the recognition it deserves.
UN Geneva Press Briefing: WMO, WHO, OCHA - 11.08.26
🎥 Heatwaves, drought, fires, and extreme weather; 🎥 OCHA Update on the Earthquake in Colombia; 🎥 Vaccinations in the United States; 🎥 Announcements.
IIMM - Press Briefing: Annual report - 11.08.26
Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), presented the Mechanism’s eighth annual report
Football for Mental Health: One World, One Game, One Goal | United Nations
As the world came together for the FIFA World Cup Final, the United Nations Youth Office hosted One World, One Game, One Goal, bringing together young leaders, athletes and partners to celebrate the power of football beyond the pitch. The event highlighted how sport can promote youth mental health, break down stigma, foster inclusion and strengthen communities around the world.
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Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties.
Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents.
