International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and calling for action to accelerate gender equality. This is a big deal in some Latin communities. It is kind of a blend of Mother's Day, Valentines Day and International Workers Day. The tradition is to give flowers, usually roses, to all the important … [Read more...] about Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023
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The United Nations Archive contains New York Latin Culture Magazine's feature coverage of Latin culture at the United Nations, in Midtown East, Manhattan.
The United Nations Archive contains New York Latin Culture Magazine's feature coverage of Latin culture at the United Nations.
UN celebrations include: Holocaust Remembrance Day, International Women's Day, World Poetry Day, World Autism Awareness Day, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, General Assembly, and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Celebrate World Poetry Day!
World Poetry Day is a United Nations celebration on March 21. Poetry reaffirms our common humanity by revealing to us that individuals, everywhere in the world, share the same questions and feelings." UNESCO The Next World Poetry Day The next World Poetry Day is Tuesday, March 21, 2023. World Poetry Day Declaration UNESCO, the cultural organization of the United … [Read more...] about Celebrate World Poetry Day!
Never Forget Holocaust Remembrance Day when Auschwitz-Birkenau was Liberated
The United Nation's International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland by the Soviet Army on January 27, 1945. Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023 The next Holocaust Remembrance Day is Friday, January 27, 2023. International Holocaust Remembrance Day was established by the United Nations General … [Read more...] about Never Forget Holocaust Remembrance Day when Auschwitz-Birkenau was Liberated
Remember the Mirabal Sisters, “Las Mariposas”
The Mirabal Sisters "Las Mariposas" inspired the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25. The Mirabal Sisters Patria Mercedes Mirabal Reyes, María Argentina Minerva Mirabal Reyes, Antonia María Teresa Mirabal Reyes, and María Argentina Minerva Mirabal Reyes. "Las Mariposas" Witnessing a massacre by government forces … [Read more...] about Remember the Mirabal Sisters, “Las Mariposas”
UN’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
UNESCO, the cultural arm of the United Nations, commemorates the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on August 23. Slavery may be a thing of the past, but its legacy remains very much with us, and in ways you might not think of at first. This day Marks the Start of the Haitian Revolution August 23 marks the first days of the … [Read more...] about UN’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day!
World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. World Autism Awareness Day 2022 The day was designated by the United Nations in 2007. The next day is Saturday, April 2, 2022. Autism Autism is generally a different way of thinking. It's a different way of processing and responding to life experiences. There is no definition that applies to everyone. Autism is unique in … [Read more...] about Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day!
74th UN General Assembly looks for global solutions to global problems
The 74th UN General Assembly is at the United Nations in Midtown East, Manhattan from September 17-30, 2019. The High-Level General Debate begins September 24. Due to heavy traffic and security, Midtown East is best avoided during this time. Politicians get together every year to work on the problems of the world. In classic political speech, the meeting is called … [Read more...] about 74th UN General Assembly looks for global solutions to global problems
UN General Assembly 73 (2018) UNGA 73
The 73rd UN General Assembly (UNGA 73) opens for its 193 member countries at UN Headquarters in Midtown East, Manhattan on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The high-level General Debate starts Tuesday, September 25, 2018 and ends about two weeks later on Friday, October 5, 2018. The big shots come in this second week. During the General Debate, traffic in Midtown East is … [Read more...] about UN General Assembly 73 (2018) UNGA 73
Contemporary Brazil ~ Baroque Roots
United Nations ~ June 18-21, 2013 by Keith Widyolar June 18, 2013 [slider_pro id="28"] NEW YORK June 18, 2013 ~ New York's Brazilian-American community celebrated its Baroque roots in a multimedia presentation at the United Nations with a group exhibition of emerging Brazilian artists, chamber music, opera, poetry and fashion. Baroque is a European artistic style of … [Read more...] about Contemporary Brazil ~ Baroque Roots