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The 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, 1-3 May, under the title "Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity".

A displaced Palestinian with special needs conveys what is happening in Gaza through sign language. Bassem Al-Habal shares his stories on social media videos.

Climate impacts are accelerating with every fraction of a degree of global warming. Solutions to decarbonize exist for every sector of the economy. Yet denial, distortion and falsehoods about well-established scientific climate facts are flooding social media feeds, online news platforms, broadcasts and ad spaces – impacting public opinion and delaying or preventing action.

Gillian has been serving in a UN peacekeeping mission in a socially conservative hardship duty station. This Friday is Phillip's birthday and Gumisai is retiring, and a big party is planned. Gillian has volunteered to help out and serve drinks. Due to heavy rains, a last-minute decision was made to hold the party in the warehouse hangar next to the transport section.

At the 77th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression will present her new report on disinformation and freedom of opinion and expression during armed conflicts.

(Continued) The Security Council will hold an open debate in connection with "The key role of strategic communications for efficient peacekeeping" under the agenda item "United Nations peacekeeping operations".

The Security Council will hold an open debate in connection with "The key role of strategic communications for efficient peacekeeping" under the agenda item "United Nations peacekeeping operations".

High-level panel discussion on countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights

Informal high-level meeting, held pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/75/309 of 21 July 2021, to mark the commemoration of the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

 This event will provide a timely opportunity for Member States to exchange views about opportunities and challenges in mainstreaming youth in crime and violence prevention policies and practices, including the design, implementation and coordination of policies and programmes that target youth both as victims and (potential) offenders, as well as initiatives that aim to mobilize and empower youth as agents of change and contribute to more effective, evidence-based prevention.

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.

UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons - 2021 Appraisal (22-23 November).