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First person: the volunteer Japanese UN “motivated by the passion of others” to support peace
Haruki Ume spoke to the UN News at Pavilion of some at Expo 2025 Currently detained in the Japanese city of Osaka.
A section of the pavilion includes a rotating presentation focusing on a specific and recently united United Nations Entity, attention turned to the UN volunteers program.
“At the age of 17, I went to the United States on an educational exchange program and my main motivation was to play baseball and discover American culture.
I met many other people from Africa and Asia as well as Europe and I was shocked, then impressed by their passion and motivation to support their villages and their communities at home.
A boy from Azerbaijan told me that he had been selected for the exchange of more than 100 candidates as the only student in his country. Consequently, he said that he was responsible for not wasting his time and representing all these other candidates and his country at best of his capacities.
Haruki Ume plays with two boys during a visit to the Philippines in 2017.
It was at this moment that I decided that I wanted to contribute more to society and I therefore started studying development problems. I have traveled as much as possible during my vacation, in places like Cambodia, the Philippines, India, Peru, Egypt and Uganda.
As a volunteer, I supported education and other initiatives during the field missions and I was really motivated by helping people less lucky than me. I also learned a lot from these people, so I really appreciated it an exchange of experiences and knowledge.
Understand the outside world
I grew up in a small town in rural Japan where there were no foreigners. People grow, work and die there and many never live foreign cultures or really do not understand the outside world.
A member of the staff of the UN volunteers explains the role of the organization with visitors to the United Nations Pavilion.
I remember having been nervous at the idea of speaking English and eating food to which I was not used to, but I wanted to unravel these personal barriers and widen my world.
Being open to new experiences has facilitated adaptation to other cultures and this understanding promotes peace and friendship and, ultimately, international cooperation.
I worked at the United Nations Pavilion at the 2025 Expo to promote the UN and the work of the UN volunteers. I do this in the mind to build cooperation and create a positive change in the world.
Expo 2025 brings the world to Osaka and offers Japanese people to discuss how we can work together more effectively to create a fairer and more peaceful world. »»
UN and volunteer
- Based in Bonn, in Germany, UNV was created in 1970 and is active in around 169 countries and territories each year.
- In 2024, UNV deployed more than 14,500 volunteers to nearly 60 United Nations entities around the world.
- They occupy various roles, in particular: community development, human rights, humanitarian assistance, peacebuilding, medical services and communications.
- 2026 was appointed by the UN as the International year of volunteers
- Become a Non -volobilier
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău
On 4 July 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Chișinău for the first EU-Moldova summit. In his opening remarks at the start of the plenary session, he emphasised Moldova’s steady progress on its EU path, highlighting the tangible benefits of EU integration for Moldovan citizens and reaffirming the EU’s full support for Moldova’s […]
Joint declaration following the first Republic of Moldova – EU Summit
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1255 of 23 June 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses. Source link
Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference following the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău
The first EU-Moldova summit was held on 4 July 2025 in Chișinău. At the joint press conference, European Council President António Costa reaffirmed that Moldova’s future is within the EU. He commended Moldova’s reform progress and resilience in the face of multiple crises, underlining the EU’s determination to support the country’s accession process, economic development and security.
Joint declaration following the first Republic of Moldova – EU Summit
On 4 July 2025, the European Union and Moldova held their first-ever summit in Chișinău. During the summit, leaders adopted a joint declaration outlining a common vision and concrete deliverables for Moldova’s EU path. Source link
The UN chief condemns the Russian strikes on Ukraine, warns against the risk of nuclear security
In a statement Emitted by his spokesperson, António Guterres expressed his alarm in the face of dangerous escalation and the growing bankruptcy of civilians.
He reiterated that attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure is prohibited under international law and have called for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire.
“These strikes disturbed the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, stressing once again the risks for nuclear security,” said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
“The secretary general reiterates his call to a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as the first step towards a fair, complete and lasting peace, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nationsinternational law and relevant United Nations resolutions. »»
Fragile situation
Friday, the air strikes broke the last external connection of the nuclear power plant, forcing the ZNPP to count on emergency diesel generators for more than three hours, according to International Atomic Energy Agency (Aiea).
The food was finally restored, but the incident marked the ninth time that the factory has lost all the electricity out of site since the start of the large -scale invasion in 2022.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the nuclear guard dog, warned that the situation remains extremely fragile.
“What was once practically unimaginable-that a large nuclear power plant would repeatedly lose all its external power connections-has unfortunately become common,” he said.
Nuclear security deterioration
Located in southern Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia factory is the largest nuclear installation in Europe. Although its six reactors have been in cold stop since 2024, they always require electricity to cool the reactor nuclei and the fuel pools spent to prevent overheating and potential radioactive release.
During the power failure, 18 diesel generators were activated to maintain critical cooling functions. The factory has enough diesel on site for at least ten days, with emergency plans in place to obtain other supplies if necessary, IAEA reported.
The ZNPP has become radically more vulnerable since the start of the war. Before the conflict, he had access to ten external power lines; He is now counting on one.
The IAEA teams remain based on the site and continue to monitor the situation closely.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference following the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău
The first EU-Moldova summit was held on 4 July 2025 in Chișinău. At the joint press conference, European Council President António Costa reaffirmed that Moldova’s future is within the EU. He commended Moldova’s reform progress and resilience in the face of multiple crises, underlining the EU’s determination to support the country’s accession process, economic development […]
