2025 Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters
Join us for the Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters, taking place from 08–10 September 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
World Humanitarian Day: Aid workers mull record toll of their own
With the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year, one veteran UN aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere.
Message from USG DSS on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day, USG Gilles Michaud speaks from Gaza, honoring humanitarian workers and calling for their protection.
Nour AlQattan explains OCHA’s strategic engagement in the Gulf
Nour AlQattan, a Humanitarian Affairs Officer with OCHA in Kuwait, shares insights into building meaningful partnerships across sectors to elevate OCHA’s role in the region.
A humanitarian’s commitment to heal and serve: Ibrahim Alahmad
Displaced since 2015, for Ibrahim Alahmad, Humanitarian Programme Officer with OCHA Gaziantep, working for the Syria Cross-border Humanitarian Fund is more than a job.
26 new UNESCO World Heritage sites inscribed
Once again, the spotlight was on African heritage, with the inclusion of four new sites from the continent and the removal of three others from the List of World Heritage in Danger.
UN Stamps promote nuclear disarmament
The United Nations Postal Administration has issued a set of three stamps, “No Nukes”, in support of UN efforts to promote nuclear disarmament.
3 questions for OCHA's Director of Operations and Advocacy
“Humility must be at the heart of all we do,” says Edem Wosornu, Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in this interview.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury: 8 years of global progress
The Minamata Convention has taken significant steps to control mercury supply sources and trade, as well as reduce the use, emissions, and releases of mercury.
Protecting communities against sexual exploitation and abuse
"I strongly believe humanitarian actors must lead by example, which means ensuring that our systems and personnel adhere to the highest standards of conduct," says OCHA's Zoulfaou Dankourma.
The 'Historia Oral' project: preserving voices, building legacy
The project preserves ECLAC staff stories, inspiring pride and connection. Explore seven interviews and discover the living legacy of our institution.
'Awake at Night: Do not take democracy for granted
“Peace agreements don’t last forever. Peace itself doesn’t last forever, says Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom, Head of UNMISS. "These are all issues which require constant engagement by people of good intent."
How marginalized youth are localizing the SDGs
“When youth from the margins lead, they don’t just localize the SDGs – they redefine what development means.”
Unmanned aircraft systems for agile medical response
As unmanned aircraft systems technology continues to evolve, its potential to revolutionize emergency healthcare delivery becomes increasingly evident.