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When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. Benjamin Franklin (via currentsinbiology)
united-nations: 😁 Wednesday is Happiness Day! 😁 No matter who you are, or where you’re from – everyone aspires to be happy! The pursuit of happiness connects each of us as human beings – and the Sustainable Development Goals are 17 distinct ways to make the world a happier place. On the International Day of Happiness, and every day, let’s resolve to improve our world through sustainable choices, kindness and compassion.http://www.un.org/en/events/happinessday/
united-nations: On Friday’s International Women’s Day, join @un-women in celebrating those who dare to break barriers, challenge unjust systems and think outside the box to build more inclusive societies ➡️ https://bit.ly/19tnmnz
united-nations: “Today we honour the memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust – and the many other victims of unprecedented, calculated cruelty and horror… Now more than ever, let us unite in the fight for universal values and build a world of equality for all.” – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday´s #HolocaustRemembrance Day.
I have been noticeably absent from this blog in 2018, which I could easily label the worst year of my life. One of the few highlights though were some traveling experiences that I would like to share here. Hope you’ll enjoy and here’s to a better 2019! 🥂 1. Prague in spring Katalin Tarjan (@katalintarjan) által megosztott bejegyzés, Márc 16., 2018, időpont: 10:17 (PDT időzóna szerint) A bejegyzés megtekintése az Instagramon Wonderful #rainy day in #Prague. ☔ 💖 #travel #rain #longweekend #walk #tourists Katalin Tarjan (@katalintarjan) által megosztott bejegyzés, Márc 16., 2018, időpont: 10:17 (PDT időzóna szerint) We visited Prague…
united-nations: Happy UN Day! At 73 years old, the UN continues to make a difference in the lives of everyone, everywhere. “United Nations Day marks the birthday of our founding Charter – the landmark document that embodies the hopes, dreams and aspirations of ‘we the peoples’. Every day, the women and men of the United Nations work to give practical meaning to that Charter.” – Secretary-General António Guterres
united-nations: The “Good Defeats Evil” Sculpture was presented to the United Nations by the Soviet Union in 1990. It depicts St. George slaying a dragon created from fragments of Soviet SS-20 and United States Pershing nuclear missiles. Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. Yet, some 14,500 nuclear weapons remain. On Wednesday’s International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons and every day, show your support for a nuclear-free world. 📷: UN Social Media Team / Elif Gulec
united-nations: “I encourage you to speak up. For gender equality. For inclusive societies. For climate action. Do your part at school, at work, at home. Every step counts.Let us act together to promote and defend human rights for all, in the name of lasting peace for all.” – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during a ceremony attended by UN Messengers of Peace Michael Douglas and Princess Haya. Find out more about Peace Day: http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml 📷: UN Photo / Mark Garten & Cia Pak; UN Social Media / Chiara Castrovillari
Happy Sunday, everybody! I hope you are enjoying the last bits of summery weather as much as I do. In fact I will be off for a late vacation for a few days next week. Here’s what I’ve read before leaving. WHERE DO THE ROHINGYA GO? I never change the spelling of titles, and in this case perhaps all-caps is a well-deserved emphasis. The ICC investigation is good news, but given how long it usually takes, we need more. President Trump Will Preside Over a UN Security Council Meeting About Iran. Iran’s President May Be There, Too This might be…
united-nations: On Wednesday’s International Day of Charity, we would like to say “thank you” to everyone who does their part to make the world a better place! Here are some ideas for how you can help change the world: http://bit.ly/1WMIBe4 📷: UNRWA Photo, UN Photo / Sylvain Liechti
