Stories from the UN Archive: Poetic traditions at the UN
On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs.
Month: March 2024
Indonesia leads the way in taming forest fires
Some 70 million hectares of forest are affected by fires each year, causing huge environmental and economic damage. On the International Day of Forests, marked on 21 March, we look at how an innovative UN-led initiative in Indonesia is dramatically reducing forest fires, saving livelihoods and cutting harmful emissions.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, March 21 (game #787)
It’s time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I’m still playing now, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it’s fun, but also difficult. What’s more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keeping it fresh in the form of a variant called the Daily Sequence, which sees you complete four puzzles consecutively, rather than concurrently. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today’s Wordle answer, you’ll probably need some hints for this game too. I’m a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who’s been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read on for my Quordle hints to game #787 and the answers to the […]
Conscientiousness In The Workplace: What Are The Benefits And How To Develop It?
In this fast-paced world we live and work in, many people find it hard to find their goal and stay focused on it despite the challenges. Conscientiousness is the key to building self-awareness and discipline. Read on to discover what it is and how you can develop conscientiousness in the workplace. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Human Resources Management Source: eLearning Industry Read More
UNRWA review panel presents interim findings to Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has received the interim findings of an independent panel conducting an assessment of UNRWA, the UN agency that assists Palestinians, his office said on Wednesday in a note to correspondents.
World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost
Racism is “an evil infecting countries and societies around the world” the UN chief has said in his message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination but it impacts communities differently.
Conflict driving hunger crisis in Sudan, UN officials tell Security Council
Eleven months of brutal fighting is driving a hunger crisis in Sudan, with some areas likely to experience catastrophic levels of food insecurity by the lean season in May, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.
Accountability essential to counter human rights abuse in DPR Korea
The UN’s deputy human rights chief on Wednesday underscored the need to ensure accountability for ongoing serious violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), stressing that it would also benefit long-term peace and security across the region.
eLearning Narratives: The Power Of Storytelling In Education
Discover how to make learning an enjoyable process by incorporating narratives in eLearning. Let’s talk about the power of storytelling. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Learner Engagement Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Google Chrome is enlisting Windows Hello’s help so you can log in more easily and stay secure
Windows Hello, a biometric authentication method available for Windows 10 and Windows 11, is about to become the default authentication method for Google Chrome, and it’s poised to make your personal information more secure. Windows Hello was initially introduced as a Windows 10 feature and it’s become a user favorite, allowing users to use biometric data like a fingerprint, facial recognition, or a PIN to log into Windows devices and apps. As of now, users can still use passwords to authenticate their login details in Google Chrome, but according to Windows Report, that’s about to change. Instead of creating and remembering a plethora of passwords, an increasingly difficult practice that many of us have grown accustomed to, Windows Hello stands to make logging in with a password easier, faster, and more secure, protecting important information such as passwords and payment information. Due to its popularity, along with the growing need to use more secure authentication methods other […]
UN report details ‘climate of fear’ in Russian occupied areas of Ukraine
Russia has instilled a pervasive atmosphere of fear in the occupied regions of Ukraine, perpetrating egregious violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in an attempt to cement its control, according to a new report from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, released on Wednesday.
First Person: Water key to cultivating financial independence in southern Madagascar
Women in one of the poorest parts of rural Madagascar are growing their financial independence from men by cultivating village land and selling their produce.