New from UN Chronicle: climate justice activism, Haiti and more
The "UN Chronicle" team would like to share a selection of recently published articles with you...
UNSOS praised for boosting Somalia’s aviation sector
“We are nurturing and supporting a generation that can take over the future. We are proud of UNSOS for its contributions to this mission.”
Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025
“In a context of major global shocks, the United Nations is more needed than ever.”
UNITAR-ColumbiaLaw: Empowering Women in Peace Process
This workshop examines gender equality in negotiations, barriers to women’s participation, and organizational changes to boost it, promoting inclusion and equitable involvement in peacemaking efforts.
63 years later, mystery still surrounds death of Dag Hammarskjöld
One of the most enduring mysteries in UN history – the 1961 plane crash that killed Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and all on board as he sought to broker peace in the Congo – will linger on.
Help shape the future: Take the UN Library Global Survey
This is your opportunity to share your experiences and help shape the future of the services of the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library in New York.
A short history of the iconic 'Journal of the United Nations'
The Journal has covered thousands of UN meetings since its inception. Here is a closer look at this decades-old publication.
The 2024 UN SDG Action Awards set to celebrate changemakers
On 29 October, the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards will honour remarkable global efforts to turn the vision of a sustainable future in to reality.
The 2024 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship concludes
“The fellowship offers an invaluable experience for emerging journalists from developing countries. It provides an opportunity that many may not otherwise afford, to cover the UNGA in New York."
UN Stamps celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the UNPA in Geneva
Following the successful opening of the UN Postal Administration in New York in 1951, the second branch of the UNPA opened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva in 1969.
UNEP celebrates the 4th Kipepeo Awards
On 16 October, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) recognized over 100 personnel who delivered exceptional performance toward addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
UNITAR-ColumbiaLaw: Conflict Resolution & Mental Health
Join us for the UNITAR-Columbia Law School Series on "Conflict Resolution and Mental Health," taking place on 28 October 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Conference Room 5!
Vehicles for sale at UN Headquarters
Interested UNHQ staff members across Secretariat entities, agencies, funds and programmes, as well as permanent missions, can bid on the four used UN vehicles by 11 am on 8 November.
How UNIFIL meet the challenge of escalating conflict in Lebanon
UNIFIL has been operating along the “Blue Line” which separates Lebanon and Israel since the 1970s, and its mandate was just renewed for another year by the Security Council.
A Day in the Life of the Head of Office for OCHA Haiti
"The past few months have been difficult for everyone, but more so for national staff because this is their country. They have all been affected and some were directly in harm’s way."