The UN80 Initiative Action Plan, a coordinated path for reform
Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder recently presented the "UN80 Initiative Action Plan" during an Informal Meeting of the General Assembly.
Strengthening readiness through rapid deployment exercises
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.
Secretary-General Campaign: #ForwardNotFragmented
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.
“Diplomatic Pulse” – The Search Engine for Diplomats
“Diplomatic Pulse” – The Search Engine for Diplomats
This Week in DPPA: 15 - 21 November 2025
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.
UN Stamps feature World Heritage sites in Mexico
On 21 November, the United Nations Postal Administration highlights six extraordinary sites in Mexico as part of its World Heritage stamp series.
UNITAR x Columbia Law: Gender Equity in Peacebuilding
his interactive workshop will explore the importance of gender inclusivity in negotiation settings and the barriers that continue to limit women’s full participation.
UNMAS Exhibit opening event - 3 December 2025
Badhusha Sheik Dhasthagheer
Flower of Srebrenica takes root at the United Nations
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.
Alexander De Croo of Belgium confirmed as Administrator of UNDP
The General Assembly confirmed the nomination Alexander De Croo, of Belgium, as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 November.
Intl. Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
2025 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People