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Do the right thing! But how?
“Whether you are considered a journalist or not does not depend on your education or your workplace – it is about the activity you do”, explains Vibeke Borberg. The Danish lawyer specialised in information law, media law and press ethics and provided insights into...
Let’s claim our seats! UNYA Denmarks 10th anniversary shines a light on the future
On a sunny Friday afternoon, something is not quite as usual at the UN City. Throughout the halls of the building, the voices of a younger audience resonate. The message is clear: It is necessary to listen, to learn, to share, and to secure a seat at the table right...
Female genital mutilation: A threat towards far more than 1000 Danish girls and many more in the rest of the world
Today, we are celebrating and fighting for women all over the world. Even though every fight for gender equality and women’s rights is interconnected with all the others, some issues are more well-known. FGM remains in the shadows of international attention,...
What are your visions, Farzaneh? Meet the Peace and Justice Working Group Manager from Aalborg
“Volunteer in UNYA – Get involved, take action!”, says the UNYA Denmark website. Farzaneh moved from Norway to Aalborg in the summer of 2023 to pursue her master’s studies and followed that call for action. The 23-year-old student of International Relations at Aalborg...
#Saynotohatespeech – How the UN speaks up on Hate Speech and what you can do
Do not compare apples with pears might be one of the most popular differentiations but another one is almost equally famous: The Internet versus “the real world” (especially among Boomers). The thought is misleading and wrong – especially in the digital era where...
If Everyone Volunteered
They approach social, economic, and environmental challenges with a hands-on attitude. Even through staggering times haunted by crises and emergencies, volunteers react by testing and navigating the dire situations of the world to make a difference. If everyone did,...
Let’s talk about the UN – Let’s talk about the future
On October 25th, Finn Reske-Nielsen, former UN’s Assistant Secretary General and Ben Dorfman, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University, met at Aalborg’s International House to talk about the future of the United...
From Bean to Bar: Forming a Transparent Chocolate Industry with Technology
Attention Chocolate Lovers! Have you ever wondered where your chocolate comes from? Did you know that much of your beloved chocolate takes a long, obscure journey, leaving behind a trail of poverty? In alignment with the UNESCO-led Global Media and Information...
Trapped Under Siege: Humanitarian Crisis Evolves in Gaza
The Gaza Strip faces a dire humanitarian crisis from ongoing airstrikes and a crippling blockade. A new UNRWA report released on October 12th paints a grim picture of the situation. Since the unfolding of the escalating conflict on October 7th, the human toll of the...