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International Day of Peace 2015

We reflect on the International Day of Peace 2015, and its theme ‘Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All’ On 21 September 2015, the world…

Research institutions partnerships with Wilton Park

We reflect on our partnerships with research institutions, such as the Centre for International Studies at the University of Oxford and Carnegie Corporation of New…

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Today is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture; a day of solidarity for those who have endured the unimaginable, subjected to gross…

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

The 29th of May is increasingly being recognised worldwide as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Today, we celebrate the work of the peacekeepers…

Looking ahead: new strategies for tackling torture and improving prevention

Identifying innovative approaches to torture prevention alongside existing legal provisions and measures to ensure an absolute prohibition on torture. Strategies for tackling torture and improving…

International Day of Peace

Today, people across the world are observing the International Day of Peace. The event was established in 1981 and is dedicated to promoting peace among…

International Day of UN Peacekeepers
An effective UN fit for future peace operations

Today is International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. The day has two purposes: to honour and commemorate the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have…