Annalena Baerbock: Serving the UN is the honour of a lifetime
Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock is a new face at the United Nations. Sworn in as the 80th President of the General Assembly in September, she brings experience and energy.
New additions | UN Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
New additions to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL)
In Somalia, local firefighters are taking the lead
The capacity-building initiative for the Somali civilian firefighters supports the takeover of operations, a major step toward national ownership of critical aviation services.
UNITAR Orientation Course for New Members of ECOSOC
The course will provide an in-depth understanding of ECOSOC's role, functions, and architecture, as well as its working methods and decision-making processes, among other key topics.
Historia Oral | Memories of Sim Groenteman at ECLAC
At the age of 101, Sim Groenteman reflects on his time with ECLAC: “I was very proud, proud to be in the UN… I was an international person who was concerned about the whole world.”
Training to deliver UN Core Pre-deployment Training Materials
The Core Pre-deployment Training Materials are mandatory for all peacekeepers – civilians, police, and military – and contain essential knowledge for them to carry out their work.
General Assembly approves $3.45 billion regular budget for 2026
While the approved budget is roughly $200 million higher than the Secretary-General’s proposal prepared under the UN80 Initiative, it is about 7 per cent lower than the approved 2025 budget.
20 years of CERF's legacy: an interview with Michael Jensen
As the CERF marks its 20th anniversary, Michael Jensen shares the transformative impact that CERF has had on humanitarian response, and why this milestone is so important in today’s context.
A staff favourite special tour is back: 'Gifts of the 2nd Floor'
Do you know how the first diplomatic passport came to exist? Have you heard of the Kadesh Peace Treaty? Why is there a pianist playing on the 1st floor of the General Assembly Building?
Data-driven approaches to strengthening policing
The Department of Peace Operations recently convened a workshop in Berlin on leveraging data for policing in peacekeeping contexts.
UNSEIAC: 27 years of collective bargaining power
Led by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, the UN System Electronic Information Acquisitions Consortium (UNSEIAC) is a model of cooperative, sustainable access to electronic resources and databases.
“Forward NOT Fragmented" Landmine Garden
The Landmine Garden
History, Shenanigans, and UN Tour Guides: Trygve Lie’s home
A tour highlight was an invitation to visit the home of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie, in Forest Hills, one of New York City’s most exclusive and thoughtfully planned suburban enclaves.
This Week in DPPA: 20 - 26 December 2025
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.