United Nations in Ukraine

Water and biodiversity important for future development

United Nations, New York, 22 May 2013 – Today the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity. As the international community strives to accelerate its efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and define a post-2015 agenda, including a set of goals for sustainable development, water and biodiversity are important streams in the discussion.

UN calls for combatting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

United Nations, New York, 17 May 2013 - The International Day against Homophobia (17 May) has become an important day for millions of people around the world to remember the victims of homophobic violence and discrimination, and to make the case for genuine equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

UN calls for better road safety on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

United Nations, New York, 17 May 2013 - Road accidents kill nearly 1.3 million people every year. They leave millions more injured or permanently disabled, placing a heavy economic burden on families and countries. The United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety from 2011 to 2020 is dedicated to helping to make roads and vehicles safer worldwide. Information and communication technologies can provide many options for that.

UNICEF Cup goes LIVE on 20 May at 14:00 (GMT+2): tune in and support vulnerable children in Ukraine!

Tune in to witness how football is changing the lives of vulnerable children in Ukraine. To show your support for children and watch the live streaming, go to http://betv.com.ua/online/unicef_football/.