Friday, 24 May 2013
Europe's premier forum on international affairs and development cooperation, the European Development Days 2012 (EDD12), will take place on 16-17 October. This year's theme is 'Supporting inclusive and sustainable growth for human development'.
Organised by the European Commission and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, it aims to give a voice to Europe's development community, representing a valuable opportunity to share ideas, best practices, the latest innovations, and information on programmes improving the impact and effectiveness of international aid.
The Forum's informality breeds thought-provoking and persuasive exchanges. Political leaders and world-renowned authorities on development have used this Forum as a springboard for their ideas
EDD12 will focus on supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the developing world. Achieving the Millennium Development Goals and implementing the far-reaching priorities laid out in the EU's Agenda for Change go hand in hand with the aim of fostering sustainable growth.
Additional links:
May
5 May
Day of Vesak
8-9 May
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
12-13 May
World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
15 May
International Day of Families
17 May
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day [ITU]
21 May
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
22 May
International Day for Biological Diversity
29 May
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
31 May
World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
The United Nations in Brussels 
The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies, funds and programmes spanning the development, humanitarian and human rights work of the UN. The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe.
Situation Room: UN News Focus
UN News Centre - In Focus
(Mali, Middle East, Haiti, Sri Lanka, etc...)
Mali - Latest News
(Latest Developments, Key Resources, Related Press Briefings & Press Releases)
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
(RSS) UN News Centre: Global Headlines|
Buddhist teachings can help tackle world's most pressing challenges ̵... 24 May 2013 01:00 am |
|
UN rights experts call for stronger protection of victims of caste-based dis... 24 May 2013 01:00 am |
|
DR Congo: In Goma, Secretary-General hails regional accord as ‘best chance f... 23 May 2013 01:00 am |
|
UN official encourages Kyrgyzstan to tackle causes of 2010 inter-communal vi... 23 May 2013 01:00 am |
(RSS) UN News Centre: European Headlines|
UN emergency fund provides $9.8 million to assist Syrian refugees in Jordan 22 May 2013 01:00 am |
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina lags in progress to regional integration, Security Co... 14 May 2013 01:00 am |
|
Security Council: European security block details priorities for collaborati... 07 May 2013 01:00 am |
|
Austerity measures in Greece undermining human rights, says UN independent e... 01 May 2013 01:00 am |
The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, Block C2,7th and 8th floor, Brussels 1040, Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 788 8484 / Fax: 32 2 788 8485
