Info. and Communications technology and Gender equality | 14 March
Within the framework of International Women’s Day and the annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the United Nations Academic Impact initiative (UNAI) has organized a virtual side event on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Higher Education: A Space for Gender Equality. It will take place on Tuesday, 14 March, from 10am to 12pm New York time.
New additions to the UN Audiovisual Library (AVL)
The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following materials to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law: a lecture on State Silence in International Law, by Ms. Danae Azaria, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Laws of University College London; a resources page for the 2023 editions of the Jean-Pictet Competition;
UNWG SG Multicultural Festival on Feb. 23rd UN GA Lobby
"Multicultural Festival on Thursday, Feb. 23, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the UN GA Lobby; with multicultural performances, international food, Bazaar, and a raffle draw. Organized by The UNWG Secretariat Group. For information, contact unwg.sg@gmail.com"
Celebrate International Mother Language Day | 21 Feb!
Celebrate International Mother Language Day with the Language and Communications Training Unit (LCTU), Department of Operational Support!
When: 21 February 2023 from 12.00 to 2.00 pm — Feel free to join and leave as you please!
Attend the Foundations of Language Assessment Webinar!
The Language and Communications Training Unit (LCTU), Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS) is pleased to announce a webinar:
Foundations of Language Assessment: An Introduction to the Whats, Whys and Hows
When: 24 February, 8:30-11:30 Eastern Time
Where: Online, no previous registration required
Link to join: https://un-cdots.zoom.us/j/81028699622?pwd=d3R3aW5qaVJIdU1SNGQxbUMvZk5yUT09 | Passcode: 720237
Session overview: This webinar will provide an introductory overview of best practices in the evaluation of language skills, including how to use the new UN Language Framework to ensure fair and reliable assessment.
UNITAR - 2023 Catalogue of activities
UNITAR event: Course on the 'Concept of Sustainability' (16 Feb.)
The UNITAR New York Office has the pleasure of inviting you to the Launching Ceremony of the E-learning Course: The Concept of Sustainability.
CTED Analytical Brief on violence in prison
CTED Analytical Brief on the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of radicalization to violence in prison
New material added to AV Library of International Law
New additions to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL)
3rd UN Open Science Conference (8–10 February 2023)
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library, in collaboration with DESA and UNESCO, will hold the 3rd United Nations Open Science Conference, under the theme “Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals, Democratizing the Record of Science”.
Temporary closure of the Riverview Café
Please be advised that the Riverview Café servery area will be expanded to accommodate larger crowds. Additionally, a fourth cash register will be included in the expansion to expedite service during peak lunch hours.
New materials added to AV Library of International Law
The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following materials to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law
Mini-Series of the UN Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
Mini-Series of the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law.
Apply to 2023 Regional Course in Intl. Law for Africa
Applications for the 2023 Regional Course in International Law for Africa, scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, from 20 February to 14 March 2023, subject to developments related to COVID-19, are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is Monday, 31 October 2022.