Today on International Translation Day we pay tribute to the work of the many multilingual editors, translators and other professionals that help foster development and strengthen peace and security through the exchange of words that unite the world around universal values and principles.
Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians paid an in-person visit to UN House in Brussels, the headquarters of several agencies, funds, and programmes of the UN in the Belgian capital, as well as a virtual visit to the UN in Liberia. During her meeting with representatives from UN organisations, Her Majesty discussed the main priorities of the UN, and in particular the implementation of the SDGs.
Chanel Bernard, 29 years-old, is from Pestel, a township in Haiti's Grand'Anse department, located some 80 kilometers from the city of Les Cayes. The 90,000 inhabitants of this town nestled between the sea and the mountains live according to the rhythm of the market days—Wednesdays and Saturdays— and the flow of ships unloading their goods from neighbouring cities into the port.
On 16 August, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Stefan Priesner of Austria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Iran, with the host Government’s approval.
On 2 July, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Savina Ammassari of Brazil as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Gabon, with the host Government’s approval.
On 1 August, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Pablo Ruiz Hiebra of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uruguay, with the host Government’s approval.
