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International Year of Astronomy: Science and Religion

02/12/2009

International year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009 has been initiated as a global effort by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the universe through day and night time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. Preparatory and cornerstone events were held in many countries during 2008. Local, national, regional and international activities will take place as a unifying activity for humanity throughout IYA 2009. Over…

Interview with Mr Bernard Cochem?, Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

05/20/2007

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| Anglais/English/Inglés, Contributing Writers, Geneva International

Q : What is the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and how does it function ? The United Nations Pension Fund is an inter-agency organization whose mission is to manage pensions for all participants from its 22 member organizations, such as UNESCO, WHO, FAO, ITU, ILO, etc. The United Nations Organization, with all its funds and programmes , such as UNHCR, UNICEF and UNDP, is by far the largest of the member organizations. Currently, the Pension Fund covers participants and…