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BNY Mellon and United Nations Foundation Reveal Investment Opportunities for Closing the Global Gender Gap in “Return on Equality”January 19, 2017 There is significant opportunity for individual investors, asset managers and companies to move closer to achieving the goal of... |
Statement from UN Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin on Secretary-General-Designate’s Appointments for Deputy Secretary-General, Chef de Cabinet, and Special Advisor on PolicyDecember 15, 2016 United Nations Foundation President & CEO Kathy Calvin issued the following statement today following the announcement by UN... |
Statement from Kathy Calvin on Nomination of Rex Tillerson for U.S. Secretary of StateDecember 13, 2016 United Nations Foundation President & CEO Kathy Calvin today issued the following statement on the nomination of Rex Tillerson as U.S.... |
The Council of Women World Leaders Announces New Members.December 7, 2016 The Council of Women World Leaders is pleased to announce that Her Excellencies, Joyce Banda, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Paula Cox, Kolinda... |
Statement from Kathy Calvin on Nomination of Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United NationsNovember 23, 2016 United Nations Foundation President & CEO Kathy Calvin today issued the following statement on the nomination of Governor Nikki Haley for... |
Turning “doorbusters” into door openers.November 22, 2016 The UN Foundation is a proud partner of the #GivingTuesday movement. The Foundation is one of thousands of organizations coming together for... |
United Nations Foundation and Better World Campaign Congratulate Donald Trump on U.S. Presidential ElectionNovember 9, 2016 The United Nations Foundation and its sister organization, the Better World Campaign, today congratulated Donald Trump on his election as... |
Global Leadership Awards Honor Trailblazers Advancing the United Nations’ Goals Around the WorldOctober 19, 2016 During tonight’s annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner, the United Nations Foundation will recognize five honorees who are working... |
United Nations Foundation Board Welcomes António Guterres as Next UN Secretary-GeneralOctober 13, 2016 The United Nations Foundation Board of Directors welcomed António Guterres as the ninth UN Secretary-General. Today, the UN General... |
Statement by UN Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner on Security Council’s Nomination of António Guterres as Next UN Secretary-GeneralOctober 6, 2016 Today the United Nations Security Council nominated António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General to succeed current UN... |
United Nations Foundation’s Kathy Calvin on Security Council’s Nomination of António Guterres as Next UN Secretary-GeneralOctober 6, 2016 Today the United Nations Security Council nominated António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General to... |
UN Foundation Hails News on Paris Climate Agreement, Leadership by Key CountriesOctober 5, 2016 The United Nations Foundation applauded news that the Paris Agreement on climate change is now poised to enter into full force, faster than... |
The UN Foundation, the UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service and the Global Innovation Exchange Announce the Second Annual Solutions Summit in Support of the Sustainable Development GoalsSeptember 21, 2016 Today, the UN Foundation, the UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN NGLS), and the Global Innovation Exchange, in collaboration with the SDG... |
Announcing the Launch of the Earth To Marrakech Global Climate MovementSeptember 21, 2016 At an event at United Nations headquarters today, the United Nations Foundation and GOOD magazine announced the launch of Earth To Marrakech, a... |
UN Foundation Celebrates Progress toward Implementation of the Paris Agreement to Address Climate ChangeSeptember 21, 2016 Multiple countries formally joined or committed to join the Paris Agreement on climate change during a special event at the United Nations this... |
Forest Whitaker and Andrea Bocelli Join Ban Ki-Moon at the UN to Shine a Spotlight on Progress of the Global Goals, One Year OnSeptember 16, 2016
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Nigerian-American Reporter Wins Award For Coverage of Pressing Global IssuesSeptember 13, 2016 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has named Nigerian-American journalist Chika Oduah as the... |
Fellowship Provides Participants Unique Insights and Experiences in Connection with Global EventsSeptember 12, 2016 The United Nations Foundation today announced its partnership with ColorComm, the premier organization for women of color in all areas of... |
UN Foundation Applauds Leadership by the U.S. and China In Formally Joining the Paris Agreement on Climate ChangeSeptember 3, 2016 Action today by the world’s two largest carbon-emitting countries makes a decisive advance toward bringing the Paris Agreement on climate... |
Social Good Summit Partners Announce New Speakers Headlined by Vice President Joe BidenAugust 30, 2016 The annual... |
