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#OceanDecade UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS) is a United Nations Decade that runs from 2021 to 2030, with a vision of "the science we need for the ocean we want".
Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
In September 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/74/299 "Improving global road safety", proclaiming the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment – fifth session
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
Joint call by the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for States to establish new prohibitions and restrictions on Autonomous Weapon Systems
In a joint appeal, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, are calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity.
Second International Decade for People of African Descent
The Second International Decade for People of African Descent is a global effort to advance human rights, equality and opportunity for people of African descent around the world.
United Nations 80th anniversary
In 2025, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of promoting peace, human rights, social progress, and sustainable development worldwide; the theme of the celebration 'Building Our Future Together' underscores the Organization’s evolution, its continued relevance, and its mission to address today’s global challenges.
#UNday Dag van de Verenigde Naties 2025
De Verenigde Naties (afkorting: VN) vormen een internationale organisatie die op 24 oktober 1945, in 2025 80 jaar geleden, werd opgericht door 51 landen.
Disarmament Week 2025
Disarmament Week seeks to promote awareness and better understanding of disarmament issues and their cross-cutting importance.
World Development Information Day 2025
In 1972, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly established World Development Information Day to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them (resolution 3038(XXVII)).
#GlobalMILWeek Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025
In 2021, the UN General Assembly decided (A/RES/75/267) to commemorate Media and Information Literacy (MIL) week, citing the need for the dissemination of factual, timely, targeted, clear, accessible, multilingual and science-based information.