On Tuesday, 21 May 2024, the UN Flag will be lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect for the passing of His Excellency Mr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. All offices and duty stations are encouraged to lower their flags on this occasion.
“Before this support was provided to me, I had no source of income and was always depending on others. Now, I gained my own source of income which builds my confidence in feeding my children."
In the garden of UN Headquarters stands a very special tree, planted five years ago in memory of Anne Frank and the victims of the Holocaust.
The 3rd International Day for Countering Hate Speech will focus on the continued importance of investing in the power and voice of youth to counter hate speech.