UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction2018-06-20T16:37:11-04:00

On this page you will find coverage of the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. For further details visit the official Conference website.

You can also follow the hashtag #WCDRR on social media.

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Security Council debate on ‘women, peace and security’ spotlights prevention and gender equality links

30 Oct 2017|Categories: Goal 5: Gender equality, News|Tags: , |

At the Security Council today, a senior United Nations official called on Member States, regional organizations and civil society for greater partnership to boost women’s participation at all levels and help ensure UN peace efforts are stronger and more sustainable.

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Government leaders, entrepreneurs set to gather in Bahrain for UN forum on sustainable development

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More than one thousand business leaders, government officials and academics will converge at a United Nations forum Tuesday in Bahrain to strengthen global partnerships, entrepreneurship and investment for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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