July 17 – International Criminal Justice Day
Ljubljana, July 17, 2019 - Today marks the 21st anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, which established the permanent International Criminal Court (ICC), a body which has the power to prosecute perpetrators of...
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Today, May 29, is the International Day of Peacekeepers. UN Peace-keeping operations are an investment into global peace and security. Civil, military and police peacekeepers make difference in the lives of millions of the...
The United Nations mark Second World Bee Day
Today the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the United Nations and the FAO Office in New York co-organized an event marking the Second World Bee Day (May 20 has been confirmed as WBD by the UN General Assembly resolution in 2017)....
15 years of Slovenia's memebership in the European Union
On May 1, we have marked 15 years since Slovenia has, together with 9 other countries become a member of the European Union. Here are some intersting information about how things changed in these years.
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace - Message of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ljubljana, 24 April 2019 – Today, on the occasion of the first International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for joint action in addressing global challenges and preserving...
President of the republic and minister of defense at the United Nations
Past Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29, president of the republic Borut Pahor attended the High Level session of the UN General Assembly entitled: "Climate Change and Sustainable Development for All. In his statement...
Cultural event with renowned Slovenian artist Ms. Polona Vetrih
New York, March 6, 2019 - Slovenian Permanent Representation to the UN has hosted a cultural event with renowned Sloveian artist Ms. Polona Vetrih. The main theme was the empowerement of women, marking the International Women's...
February 8 - Slovenian Cultural Day
New York, February 8 - On occasion of Slovenian Cultural day, Slovenian Permanent Representative to the UN hosted a concert in the residence for guests from the diplomatic and Slovenian community in New York and American guests.
February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Today, worldwide only 30 percent of researchers are women and less than a third of female students are...
President Pahor and Foreign Minister Cerar are attending the 73rd session of the General Assembly
The President of the Republic Borut Pahor, who is heading the Slovenian delegation and the Minister of Foreign Affairs dr. Miro Cerar, are like so many other representatives, attending the General Debate of the 73rd session of...