Water is the essential building block of life. But it is more than just essential to quench thirst or protect health – water is vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social, and human development. That is why this year, the theme of World Water Day is ‘Better Water, Better Jobs’ and focuses on the central role that water plays i...

With global peace such a critical item on the United Nations’ agenda, September 21 – as the International Day of Peace – is arguably the most significant on the UN calendar. And this year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took the opportunity to once again call for a global cease-fire and the establishment of a lasting peace everywhere. Es...

With September 5 marking International Day of Charity, the UN has hailed the continuing work being done by charities throughout the world. It has also called on nations, organizations and society in general to commemorate the day by continuing their fight against poverty, disease and hunger wherever it is. First introduced in 2013, September 5 w...