Celebrating 150 years of the Universal Postal Union
Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne, is the second oldest international organization worldwide.
UN Movie Society | Feature Film, From Ground Zero
On Friday, 21 February 2025, the UN Movie Society will present an event featuring excerpts from the 2025 Oscar-shortlisted International Feature Film, FROM GROUND ZERO.
Webinar on Investing in STEM education in Africa
OSAA is hosting a webinar on: “Investing in Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education to build Africa’s resilience against climate change.”
Meet DAVIS, an innovative way to analyze and visualize data
Data Manager Marème Thiam and Web Analyst Elhadji Chamsidine Maréna Mané tell us about DAVIS, a platform that provides access to humanitarian data in West and Central Africa.
Staff Voices: UN Games 2025, a celebration of unity through sport
The Organizing Committee, led by the Mission of Turkmenistan, is pleased to announce that the next United Nations Games will take place in April 2025 in New York.
UN knowledge sharing: a call to libraries & research institutions
The United Nations is starting a new chapter in its relationship with libraries, researchers, and knowledge institutions worldwide.
Virtual reality provides first-hand experience of UN peacekeeping
Security Council members recently immersed themselves in the lifesaving work of the Blue Helmets through virtual reality.
Strengthening solidarity and inclusion for social development
From 10 to 14 February, the Commission for Social Development will bring together Member States, civil society, and experts to identify strategies for building equitable and united societies.
Resident coordinators: working for people and planet
Here are some updates of the Resident Coordinators work on the ground...
Environmental predictions for 2025 by UNEP experts
During their Global Town Hall on 29 January, UNEP experts shared insights that promise to shape the environmental agenda in 2025.
Protecting children in crisis with Catherine Russell
“Children just want to be children. No matter what, the bleakest situation, the most terrible things, they still want to play...that is what we all have to protect," says the UNICEF Executive Director
UN marks 80 years since death camps were liberated
Hate continues to grow at an alarming speed, and the world must do more to fight growing antisemitism said Secretary-General António Guterres on 27 January.
The psychological impact of working in a crisis: Mojgan Shadbash
A Staff Counselor with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs explains how to manage the emotions that come from witnessing immense suffering and loss.
UN Stamps celebrate the Year of the Snake
The ten $1.65 denominated stamps and background design show four snakes intimately embracing and coiling around each other.