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What happens when AI learns to lie? Find out in the first episode of "Science Forward", the podcast of the Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board.
The ceremony honours United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty between 1 January and 31 December 2025.
Across peacekeeping operations, innovation is increasingly about solving practical challenges and making better use of limited resources.
Lehman College (formerly Hunter College) hosted the 80th anniversary celebration of the Sub-Commission on the Status of Women on 23 April.
Football for the Goals Champion Mikaël Silvestre was received by Pope Leo XIV on 25 March at the Vatican. What you can’t see in the photo-op is the teamwork that made this moment...
Bernadette Dabbak, an Information Management Officer with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, speaks about life in Lebanon these days.
As Lebanon faces renewed escalation, the impact is felt not only by communities in need, but also by those working to support them. OCHA's Malak Safa knows this reality all too well...
Mine clearance in urban areas is like “looking for a needle in a haystack whilst being blindfolded,” Richard Boulter of UNMAS, told the audience of an event on the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth...
Remembrance with purpose starts today. Let’s turn awareness into concrete actions that reduce risk, protect communities, and honour the memory of earthquake victims worldwide.
After relocating to the Netherlands with her family, Ghada Nsreldeen, a National Field Coordinator with OCHA, returned to Sudan in 2024 to continue supporting the humanitarian response.
UN Publications worked closely with fair organizers on this year’s programming, covering themes of belonging, accessibility and inclusion, Indigenous languages, sustainability, an women in...
Mohammed Gimish, a National Field Coordinator in Sudan, shares how he went from providing humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons in Darfur to becoming one himself.
On 24 April, the United Nations Postal Administration will release the next designs in its esteemed “Endangered Species” stamps series.
Nasir Abdalla, National Field Coordinator with OCHA in Sudan, reflects on life three years into the conflict, where he serves communities affected by violence while living apart from his family....
"As Indigenous Peoples, we consider health and well-being as more than just physical and mental health. It is interconnected with culture, spirituality, our lands and our environment." --Aluki...
On 2 June, come experience array of traditional dishes, handcrafted items, and cultural displays, while live performances fill the Visitors Plaza of the United Nations.
As of 1 April, the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is fully operational, successfully meeting the timeline set by Security Council resolution 2793.
The Capacity Development and Operational Training Service invites you to the UN Learning Centre on 22 April for the launch of a new podcast series in Spanish, "Estrategias para aprender lenguas...
You're invited to an Indigenous craft fair on Wednesday, 22 April, on the margins of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly, invites everyone to follow the selection of the next Secretary-General.
How can UN teams boost their communications for greater impact in an AI-driven world? Find the answer at two events marking English Language Day and World Creativity and Innovation Week.
You are invited to join the 2026 United Nations Chinese Language Day virtual forum on 20 April, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (New York time).
UNMAS has launched “Signs of Safety”, a digital exhibition spotlighting explosive ordnance risk education in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, and Syria.
The UN Postal Administration's three new stamps highlight the vital role forests play across communities and industries.
In the run-up to the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, speakers from UNMAS appeared at the Noon Briefing.
As part of its mission to preserve and provide access to historical UN documents, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library has digitized the documents of the conference in all official UN languages.
This year’s London Book Fair brought together the global publishing world to address the most pressing issues in the industry.
The United States Permanent Mission to the United Nations recently hosted a commemoration event at Hunter College to mark the 80th anniversary of the first Security Council meeting on American...
Humanitarian civil‑military coordination allows humanitarian and military actors to operate in the same crisis without compromising humanitarian principles or slowing down lifesaving work.
A display illustrating the Journal’s development from a printed daily record of UN meetings to a modern multilingual platform is on view in the Library’s Second Floor Reading Room through 1 April...
The UN appointed actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the new role, which aims to place people at the centre of global digital policy conversations.
Last month, diplomats and UN representatives gathered on the slopes of Myler Mountain Resort for the country’s inaugural Winter Games.
This year’s 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is taking place alongside International Women's Day, and a key moment to reaffirm commitments and accelerate progress.
The 2025 Annual Report of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) presents its work on climate, pollution, nature, and more.
Elvis Odhiambo Ayiemba and Abdifitah Subow, with OCHA's Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa, conceptualized a dashboard that consolidates regional datasets into a single platform.
Roy Hernandez, Programme Officer at OCHA, reflects on what he sees in the field and explains why staying close to the people we serve is more important than ever.
In February 2026, the Guided Tours Unit welcomed members of the Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations for a focused briefing on UN peacekeeping.
Participants discussed proposals for effective pathways for the UN–Private Sector Partnership.
In 2025, initial separations rose by 53 per cent.
On 28 January, the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance brought together senior officials, diplomats, UN representatives, civil society partners, and faith leaders.
The UN Visitor Centre invites all UN Staff and Delegates to bring children aged 5 to 10 to participate in the 2026 UN Kids Day on Friday, 20 February.
The story of a teenage girl whose ambitions collide with the weight of expectations that she should marry young lies at the heart of "Romni", a short film produced by UNMIK.
Luis worked across several cafés at UN Headquarters, including the Main Café and Vienna Café, where he became a familiar and welcoming presence for colleagues and guests alike.
The severity of online child abuse has prompted the UN and partners to commit to working together to ensure AI tools benefit children, rather than endangering them.
With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, the Secretary-General on Thursday called for renewed efforts on peace, justice, and sustainable development....
“Leaving young people at the sidelines of how we find solutions is not the way. It's really bringing them in, because on many of the things, the solutions will come from them."
The tour invited the UN community to discover selected works from the United Nations Gifts Collection, located on the second floor of the Conference and General Assembly Buildings.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement, which protects and sustainably uses marine life in international waters and the international seabed, came into force on 17 January.
The United Nations is currently accepting applications for the 2026 competitive examination for German translators.
The "UN Chronicle" Team would like to share some recent articles.
Secretary-General António Guterres struck a personal note, reminding delegates that this would be his last priorities address: “Let me assure you that I will make every day of 2026 count."
On 23 January, the United Nations Postal Administration will release a US$3.15 definitive stamp to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Thomas Biersteker, a leading authority on United Nations sanctions, explains what Security Council sanctions are, how they’re adopted, and why they matter for global peace and security.
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries worldwide. In November 2025, the...
In this interview, Philippe Musumba-Teso shares the journey of bringing an innovative decision-support system designed to strengthen anticipatory action and improve humanitarian response to life...
“Seeing all the explosive remnants and what the people who work to remove them have to do every day, risking their lives for everyone else makes me appreciate the Organization so much more."
With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities....
To advance access to UN data on multilateralism, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library recently completed a project focused on Member States’ Permanent Representatives.
Carol Sanchez, Focal Point for private sector engagement in the Caribbean through the OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative, tells us how Jamaica’s private sector responded after Hurricane...
Vienna-based United Nations offices and institutions marked the 2015 resolution on Youth, Peace and Security.
The 48-hour response mechanism is a fast-track funding tool that enables humanitarian actors to take immediate action within days of a crisis.
Serving as the UN’s daily programme of official meetings and other activities, the "Journal of the United Nations" has faithfully documented the trajectory of international diplomacy.
Find an overview of important trends and developments in the Security Council’s work over the past year.
The newly released report shows a transformation that began in 2017 and has now become part of everyday practices across our premises.
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.
The capacity-building initiative for the Somali civilian firefighters supports the takeover of operations, a major step toward national ownership of critical aviation services.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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?
The Department of Peace Operations recently convened a workshop in Berlin on leveraging data for policing in peacekeeping contexts.
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.
Appearing on "Awake at Night" for a second time, Grandi reflects on the dangers of divisive politics, the human cost of budget and staff cuts, and shares his hopes for life after the UN.
Sixty women leaders from 40 countries met in Marrakech for the 2025 Women’s Leadership Academy, strengthening digital leadership skills, peer networks, and resilience to online threats.
Through E-Analytics and Innovation Course, 23 participants explored how new technologies can strengthen their day-to-day work in political analysis for preventive diplomacy.
The United Nations Staff Officers (UNSO) train-the-trainer course at the Malaysia Peacekeeping Centre aimed to enhance the quality of pre-deployment training for UN military staff officers.
When the UN was officially created, the newly formed Department of Public Information issued the first press releases and coordinated early global communications from Rockefeller Center.
UNOAU and Norway conducted a ceremonial exchange of the renewed project agreement documents and launched the third edition of the "She Stands for Peace" publication.
This season features 10 episodes covering topics from road safety and population ageing to climate mobility in the Pacific, femtech, and the growing space economy.
Having visited all these UN sites and imagined the bustling staff at each, we couldn’t help but wonder: “Where did everyone live?”
We are headed to Queens, where in April 1946, the former New York City Building at the 1939-40 World’s Fair site in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park was used as a home for the UN General Assembly.
Our second stop took us to Long Island, where the Sperry Gyroscope Plant, originally built for wartime production, became the UN’s main headquarters after Hunter College.
The "Greening the Blue Annual Report: covers the operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide and surfaces notable reductions in emissions and environmental impacts in the past years....
Every day at noon, Stéphane Dujarric steps on stage to field questions about the United Nations from international journalists.
To celebrate the UN’s 80th anniversary, our Visitors Services staff and Tour Guides spent a full day exploring historic UN sites around New York City.
From salt made by hand on a Philippine island, to ceremonial dances in Kenya, the UN cultural agency has added a diverse range of living traditions to its global lists of culture at risk.
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale is overseeing efforts to help Ukrainians prepare for a fourth winter at war.
Today, 10 December, the United Nations Postal Administration has issued a special event sheet of 10 stamps to honour Member States who joined the United Nations 70 years ago.
The UN Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference explored how open science can accelerate progress toward the SDGs.
In the weeks leading up to the 80th session of the GA, the UNHQ-NY clinic transformed its daily routine into a highly coordinated operation.
The Visitors Services Section, in partnership with UNMAS, hosted a series of events underscoring dignity, inclusion, and the urgent challenges faced by persons with disabilities in conflict.
The United Nations Panel of External Auditors is a unique forum for exchanging information and methodologies to develop further and improve the value and quality of the external assurance process...
“Energy transition is no longer a niche strategy; it is becoming a mainstream infrastructure opportunity,” said Natalie Hong, Senior Investment Officer at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension...
In the garage of the UN Headquarters in New York sits a unique vehicle: the only fire truck in the United States with diplomatic plates. It also can't do its job.
Inside the UN's hidden locksmith workshop, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets cutting-edge security technology—and strategic thinking saves millions.
Every three months, the Office of the Resident Coordinator invites UN staff in Bhutan to come together, tidy up public areas, and pick up rubbish.
April Pham, Senior Gender Advisor at OCHA, explains how the Humanitarian Reset, supported by the OCHA-managed Humanitarian Funds, could help end impunity and shift power dynamics once and for all...
MADE51, a global brand created by UNHCR, connects more than 3,400 refugee artisans with local social enterprises, helping them earn income and build brighter futures while preserving their...
MINUSCA's latest comprehensive casualty evacuation field validation exercise prepared personnel for robust, timely medical responses in high‑risk environments.
An exhibition on landmine clearance brings together artwork, virtual reality and the voices of survivors to highlight the human impact of explosive ordinance. Check it out on 3 December at UNHQ....
“As women in leadership, we should strive for excellence and embrace positivity. It has a remarkable way of overshadowing negativity and dissolving bias” .
The “Multilingualism Matters” campaign highlights the vital role of languages in diplomacy, trust-building, and bringing the Organization closer to the world.
Led by UN Guided Tour staff, the delegation toured key operational areas of United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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“The network gives us a sense of belonging…that we are not working in isolation,” says Major Swathi Shantakumar (UNMISS).
For his final appearance as the UN Global Advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations, Giles Duley will be at the “Forward NOT Fragmented” exhibition at UNHQ....
The ability to deploy military or police units quickly, whether to reinforce an existing mission or support a new one, helps operations adapt to changing needs on the ground.
Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder recently presented the "UN80 Initiative Action Plan" during an Informal Meeting of the General Assembly.
In June this year, the Secretary-General launched a six-month campaign to uphold humanitarian disarmament norms. This campaign brings into focus the importance of humanitarian disarmament norms....
On 21 November, the United Nations Postal Administration highlights six extraordinary sites in Mexico as part of its World Heritage stamp series.
A 12-year-old boy and his grandmother cut the ribbon at UNHQ on Monday to inaugurate a flower-shaped memorial to the victims of the Srebrenica genocide – a permanent reminder of the 1995 massacre...
The General Assembly confirmed the nomination Alexander De Croo, of Belgium, as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 November.
As the Caribbean is hit by another devastating hurricane season, our colleagues on the front lines continue to play a vital role in coordinating the response. Rogerio Mobilia is one of them.
For each gift category, we had ChatGPT and an actual human choose a gift for a special person in their lives, then asked the actual recipient which gift they preferred. The results were...
Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Peter N. Due, of Denmark, as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.
Martine Dirven reflects on how informal exchanges once sparked creativity, collaboration, and innovation across divisions at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Parties to the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury adopted 22 decisions in a productive week of collaboration and determination.
“We need to listen to women, trust them, and above all, fund them.”
On Thursday, 20 November, we will host the first UN Skills Fest Day, a live, in-person event designed to make learning practical, social, and fun.
Hafiz Abdalla joined OCHA Sudan in 2023, part of a dedicated team of resilient national staff committed to helping others. Today, he shares his journey from chaos and violence to safety and...
“Even in times where armament and conflict dominate global attention, I have never seen a group of peers my age so dedicated to the cause of disarmament.”
We are reminded that road traffic crashes are not the problem of one person, one country, or one continent. It’s a global and silent plague that touches us all!
Written, edited, and published by UN Publications, this updated resource brings together the UN’s own history, data, and records in one vibrant volume.
"Learning from both successes and failures allows humanitarian responders to refine disaster preparedness and response strategies," says Babatunde A. Ahonsi, UN Resident Coordinator in Türkiye....
The 36-year-old woman travelled to Baidoa with her children to start a new chapter. However, soon after, stories of “Aisha’s” past association with Al-Shabaab spread quickly in the community.
The conference is a milestone in regional cooperation for UN peacekeeping and the growing institutionalization of the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Cooperation in Peacekeeping...
Cox is widely recognized for his ability to make complex scientific subjects accessible to global audiences through his books, lectures, and award-winning BBC documentaries.
Uniformed women need to be part of shaping policies and decisions that impact them.
“This course brought me up to speed in a much-needed skillset. AI is no longer optional; it’s essential."
Stop by to see this exhibition's powerful photos and stories in the Visitors Lobby through 17 December.
How can we best support uniformed women in UN peacekeeping?
On 24 October, the United Nations Postal Administration is releasing three stamp sheets to mark 80 years since the founding of the United Nations.
“Everywhere I went, I saw dedication in action – communities leading, partners supporting, lives being rebuilt. Humanitarian work here is about more than relief; it’s about restoring dignity”.
<p>A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.</p>
Millions of people worldwide have been positively impacted by the work of the United Nations and some of their stories are being highlighted at an exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York.
The Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers recently hosted an event to celebrate the contributions of uniformed women in peacekeeping and discuss how to take care of one's mental health....
In 2023, amid the chaos of the war, Adam Ibrahim, a national Humanitarian Affairs Officer, fled with his family. Despite the trauma of their escape, he later returned to help others.
The United Nations supports countries worldwide carry credible and peaceful elections through its Department of Peace Operations and the Electoral Assistance Division, which...
Disarmament and demobilization are crucial parts of peacekeeping operations. Women in armed groups need to be considered for effective transformative justice measures to take hold.
“The community rejected us as women in mine action, then gradually changed their minds when they saw the results of our work to the extent of cheering and supporting us,” says deminer Dina Khuder...
The vehicles can be viewed daily from 11AM to 1PM starting from Tuesday, 21 Oct until Friday, 24 Oct 2025.
How UN peacekeepers helped prevent a crisis in Marial-Lou.
“My interest is to make humans multiplanetary,” says 15-year-old Kaat DeGros.
Through security sector reform, Member States can realize gender equality and the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in security sector institutions.
Michelle Doerlemann’s work is setting new standards, proving that justice is most effective when it is legitimate, inclusive, and trusted by the people it serves.
"Through every image, I strive to respect the person, their story, and their voice," writes Myriam Asmani, a photographer with MINUSCA.
Every two years, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library brings together people from around the world to promote the principles of openness in science and scholarship.
The UN Chronicle team would like to share the following recently published articles.
The "Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018–2028" sets out a roadmap for increasing the participation of uniformed women in peace operations.
The work of Saye Ndim, a MINUSCA corrections officer, is pivotal to promoting the social reintegration of detainees in rural areas.
The vehicles can be viewed daily from 11AM to 1PM from Tuesday, 21 October until Friday, 24 October.
Lena Ellen Becker, a German justice advisor with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, treats women's rights as central to sustainable peacebuilding.
On 30 September, the Security Council authorized a new multinational Gang Suppression Force in Haiti to replace the Kenyan-led security support mission, amid escalating violence and rights abuses...
Olukemi Ibikunle, a correctional officer from Nigeria, believes that peace begins behind prison walls: “The way we treat people in detention shapes who they become when they return to society.” ...
As Security Teams Coordinator at Ngaragba Central Prison—the largest men’s prison in the country—Victorine Mana oversees all MINUSCA corrections experts assigned to the facility.
The Elsie Initiative Fund announced funding for a two-year pilot project with UMISS to improve conditions for uniformed women peacekeepers deployed to remote areas.
Since her arrival in the Central African Republic in 2022, Sarah Omoka Adole has implemented pioneering initiatives that have advanced prisoner rehabilitation and built trust with local...
In last year’s opening address of the general debate, Secretary-General António Guterres observed that only ten per cent of all speakers during the 79th session’s general debate were women.
Tune in to the live stream of the general debate right here on iSeek, courtesy of UN Web TV!
How does one out of five sisters from rural Nigeria grow up to be UN Deputy Secretary-General?
“This is our moment of opportunity.” -- Secretary-General António Guterres
In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace.
The 2025 report presents how the United Nations Secretariat has translated resources into results over the past year.
"Without the UN, we wouldn’t have made it. I’m proud to be part of an organization that truly saves lives. That’s not just a slogan—it’s my lived reality."
The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries marked a pivotal moment for the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries.
Today, in partnership with 11 other postal organizations, the United Nations Postal Administration will issue the “Dove of Peace” embroidered stamps.
Anuwar Mohammedamin with OCHA in Ethiopia shares how frontline engagement unlocks humanitarian access in conflict-affected regions.
Luluwa Ali, Head of Coordination and Planning at OCHA in Sana'a, Yemen, shares how she views the Humanitarian Reset as a powerful opportunity for personal growth and self-reflection.
The programme is open to young journalists, aged 22 to 35, from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
"UN Today" interviews Simon Springett, who has served as a Resident Coordinator for thirteen countries across three duty stations.
Under the leadership of its President, H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, Member States came together with resilience and determination to address the pressing challenges of our time.
As the UNICEF Representative in Yemen, Peter Hawkins puts boundless energy into helping young people survive one of the world’s most intractable humanitarian crises.
99 per cent of us breathe polluted air. We can't take it anymore.
Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of at least 11 staff members in Yemen on Sunday by the de facto Houthi authorities in areas under their control....
Throughout each decade of its history, the United Nations University has adapted and grown to help the UN and its Member States address emerging global issues.
Every August and September, the city sees a predictable spike in travel-associated infectious diseases as New Yorkers return from summer vacations.
“The moral of the United Nations story is simple: humanity is strongest when we stand as one. Expo 2025 is a celebration of that possibility," Secretary-General António Guterres said.
Since November 1952, the United Nations tour guides have welcomed more than 42 million visitors, offering what for many is their very first, and sometimes, only direct encounter with the UN.
The Joint Inspection Unit has released the first system-wide independent review on how United Nations system organizations prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse.
In the latest "Awake at Night" episode, Ms. van de Perre reflects on the impact of funding cuts on active war zones and shares why she falls for every place she serves.
The establishment of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance marks a step forward in global efforts to harness the benefits of the AI.
In this video, UNEP explains why plastic has become so ubiquitous, used in everything from children’s toys and medical equipment to beauty products and airplanes.
"For nearly two decades, what has prevented progress hasn’t been UNIFIL's performance but the lack of political will to enforce the resolution," writes the Under Secretary-General for Peace...
Fifteen years ago, UN Women was created with a bold mission: to become the United Nation’s powerhouse for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
For World Photo Day, four women photographers who contributed to the "Through Her Lens" exhibit joined in conversation with Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming.
Lakes are one of the most vital natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of fresh water, supporting drinking water supplies, agriculture, and industry.
El Hillo has spent more than thirty years serving refugees in some of the world’s worst conflict zones. When war erupted in his hometown of Khartoum, he had to help his own family flee the...
From the beginning, in 1965, UNDP has worked in partnership to build the foundations for human development and create opportunities for people to thrive.
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...
On World Humanitarian Day, USG Gilles Michaud speaks from Gaza, honoring humanitarian workers and calling for their protection.
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.
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.
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.
The United Nations Postal Administration has issued a set of three stamps, “No Nukes”, in support of UN efforts to promote nuclear disarmament.
“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...
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.
"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.