By Eric Kikomeko -updated at 1227 EAT on Wednesday 26th November 2025 New York, USA — Preparations are underway for the seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), set to take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 9 to 20 March 2026. The annual gathering is the…
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ITU and UNDP Unite Global Community to Advance Technology for Good at Digital UNGA 2025
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) Digital solutions, innovations, and investments spotlighted as UN marks 80th anniversary NEW YORK (United Nations) – Global leaders from government, business, civil society, and youth movements came together at Digital at UNGA 2025 to showcase how technology can drive progress for people and the planet. The week-long series,…
World Leaders Renew Calls for Sahrawi People’s Right to Self-Determination at UNGA
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) updated at 1631 EAT on Tuesday 30th Sep 2025 NEW YORK (United Nations) – The struggle of the Sahrawi people for freedom and independence once again took center stage at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, as several heads of state reaffirmed their unwavering support…
Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva“Bombs and nuclear weapons will not protect us from of the climate crisis,” Brazil’s
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L H. D, (Hon.) NEW YORK- Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, President of Brazil, during the on going United Nations General Assembly highlighted the link between the “multilateralism crisis and the weakening of democracy,” observing that “throughout the world, anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms”.  …
UN Uganda July – August 2025 Bulletin.
The UN system in Uganda is comprised of 28 UN entities together implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021 -2025 supporting Uganda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication Sub-group in collaboration with partners engaged in activities contributing to the attainment of Agenda 2030…
President Mahama Tells UN: “The Future is African”
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) New York, Updated at 18:09 EAT on Saturday 26th September 2025— Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, delivered a powerful address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, declaring that Africa’s demographic strength, resilience, and untapped potential position the continent as a central force in shaping the world’s…
UNCCD leadership handover: Ibrahim Thiaw passes the baton to Yasmine Fouad.
By Sida Fikerte Ayele & Fasika Negash Tola Bonn, Germany, Updated at 1942 EAT on Tuesday 5 August 2025 – The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) today marks a historic leadership transition as outgoing Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw hands over responsibilities to Yasmine Fouad, former Minister of Environment of Egypt, at the Convention’s secretariat headquarters in…
United Nations in Uganda Bulletin May – June 2025
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Sida Fikerte Ayele The UN system in Uganda is comprised of 29 UN entities together implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021 -2025 supporting Uganda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication Sub-group in collaboration…
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