Tonga’s flamboyant Olympic flag-bearer brings inspiring message of self-belief to youth at UN Headquarters

He is best known for his bare-chested appearances at the Rio and Pyeongchang Olympic Games, but Pita Taufatofua now wants to use his social media muscle to empower youth, and get them to share their stories.

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UN Assembly calls on all States to observe Olympic Truce throughout Tokyo Summer Games

09 Dec 2019

The General Assembly on Monday urged United Nations Member States to observe the Olympic Truce – the ancient Greek tradition calling for the cessation of hostilities before, during and after the Games – in the context of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Coral reefs’ very survival is at stake, warns UNESCO in bid to boost resilience

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The world’s best-known coral reefs could be extinct by the end of the century unless we do more to make them resilient to our warming oceans.

COP26: Thousands of young people take to Glasgow streets demanding climate action

05 Nov 2021

“What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!” echoed throughout central Glasgow on Friday as thousands of protesters took the streets during the dedicated “Youth Day” at COP26.