UN Days 2007 in Ukraine

United Nations 62st Anniversary: Joint Press Briefing by UN in Ukraine and Ministry of Foreign Affairs

25 October, 2007. Kyiv, Ukraine. UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine Francis M. O'Donnell and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Volodymyr Handogiy delivered a joint press briefing on observance of the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations. Welcoming the journalists, the UN Resident Coordinator congratulated all on the anniversary of establishing the United Nations and emphasized Ukraine's historic role as a founding member. He underlined the UN system's critical role in finding multilateral solutions to international problems, especially in this era of rapid globalization. Full story...

Reception to the UN Day in Ukraine

On 24 October 2007 the reception devoted to the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations was conducted in Kyiv. Numerous friends and partners of the UN family in Ukraine joined the celebration of the United Nations birthday.On 24 October 1945 the United Nations was formally established after a majority of its founding members ratified a treaty setting up the world body. The UN representative office in Ukraine was opened in 1992. Currently, the UN Country Team in Ukraine consists of 13 UN agencies, international organizations and associated institutions. Photo report from the event

UNDP launches new project in support of civil service reform in Ukraine

Specifically, the project will contribute to the adoption of legislation and administrative regulations supporting these new policy developments and to building the capacity of the Main Department of Civil Service of Ukraine - the project's main implementing partner and beneficiary - in fulfilling its mandate, particularly, in its training and personnel development activities. Full story...

The Secretary-General Message on United Nations Day

UN Secretary General: The world is changing in the United Nations’ favour -- as more people and Governments understand that multilateralism is the only path in our interdependent and globalizing world. Global problems demand global solutions -- and going it alone is not a viable option. Whether we are speaking of peace and security, development, or human rights, demands on our Organization are growing every day. Full story...

Third Annual Counter-Trafficking Ceremony Organized by the International Organization for Migration
 
On 18 October 2007 the Third Annual Counter-Trafficking Ceremony organized by the International Organization for Migration to honor the representatives of both public and private sector for the contribution in the fight against human trafficking. Full story... / Photo report from the event

Ukraine Joined STAND UP Against Poverty Movement: over 38.8 Million People in 110 countries Set New Guinness World Record

On 17 October 2007 over 38.8 million people, in 110 countries have broken the Guinness World Record - set last year at 23.5 million - for the largest number of people to "STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY" in 24 hours. Ukraine for the first time joined "STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY". On 17th October 4926 people in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya, Kherson, Khmelnitsky and Slavutych, Borodyanka, Ivankiv stood up simultaneously and supported the global movement against poverty. Full story... / Photo report from the event

Public Lecture and Debate to the International Day for Poverty Eradication  

On October 17, 2007 The public lecture devoted to the International Day of Poverty Eradication was conducted by the UN Resident Coordinator Francis M. O'Donnell at the National University "Kyiv Mohyla Academy". The lecture "Poverty: Reducing urban-rural disparities in Ukraine" was followed by the debate among students and head of UN in Ukraine. Full story... /  Photo report from the event