The Secretary-General, message on the international day for biological diversity

22 May 2012 - Oceans cover almost three-quarters of the surface area of the globe. They are home to the largest animal known to have lived on the planet – the blue whale – as well as billions upon billions of the tiniest of microorganisms. From sandy shores to the darkest depths of the sea, oceans and coasts support a rich tapestry of life on which human communities rely. Fisheries provide more than 15 per cent of the global dietary intake of animal protein. Oceans and coastal areas provide invaluable ecosystem services – from tourism to protection from storms. Minuscule photosynthesizing plants called phytoplankton provide 50 per cent of all the oxygen on Earth.

Secretarul General, mesaj cu ocazia zilei internaţionale a diversității biologice

Генеральный Секретарь, послание по случаю международного дня биологического разнооб-разия

The Secretary-General, message on world telecommunication and information society day

17 May 2012 - I welcome the focus on women and girls as the theme of this year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. Information and communications technologies are already benefiting women and girls in numerous ways. E-commerce is expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship. Mobile telephones are enabling midwives to make childbirth safer. Electronic social networks are allowing women around the world to mobilize as never before for democracy, dignity and human rights.

Secretarul General, mesaj cu ocazia zilei mondiale a telecomunicațiilor și societății informaționale

Генеральный Секретарь, послание по случаю всемирного дня электросвязи и информацион-ного общества

În Republica Moldova va fi organizată a IV-a ediţie a Festivalului FAMILIA

15 May 2012 - The fourth edition of the Family Festival, dedicated to the International Family Day, celebrated every year on May 15, was launched in Chisinau today. With the motto "Together we are a family", this year's edition will run from May 15 to 20, with the theme of the importance of intergenerational relations and family values.

Statement by UN Resident Coordinator at the joint Government – UN press conference to launch the Family Festival in Moldova

The Secretary-General, message on the international day of families

15 May 2012 - This year's International Day of Families highlights the need for work-family balance. The aim is to help workers everywhere provide for their families financially and emotionally, while also contributing to the socio-economic development of their societies.

Secretarul General, mesaj cu ocazia zilei internaţionale a familiei

Call to Business to Respect and Support Children's Rights

15 May 2012 - A landmark set of ten principles to ensure that companies respect and support children's rights have been released on 15th of May in Chisinau. The organizers of the event - UNICEF, the Global Compact and the European Business Association - launched a call on business to step up their efforts to respect and support children's rights in the workplace, marketplace and community.

Un apel cãtre reprezentanții bussinesului din RM de a respecta și susține drepturile copiilor