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New York, 8 March 2023 On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls across all walks of life, in all corners of the world. But we also recognize the enormous obstacles they face — from structural injustices, marginalization, and violence, to cascading crises that…

New York, 15 March 2023 On this International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we focus attention – and call for action – to stamp out the poison of anti-Muslim hatred. The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims reflect humanity in all its magnificent diversity. But they often face bigotry and prejudice for no…

New York, 22 April 2023 On International Mother Earth Day, we reflect on humanity’s most important relationship — our relationship with the natural world. From the air we breathe to the water we drink to the soil that grows our food – humanity’s health depends on the health of Mother Earth. Yet we…

New York, 3 May 2023 For three decades, on World Press Freedom Day, the international community has celebrated the work of journalists and media workers. This day highlights a basic truth: all our freedom depends on press freedom. Freedom of the press is the foundation of democracy and justice. It…