World Cities Day focuses on financing sustainable development
The global observance of World Cities Day will be celebrated on 31 October in Istanbul under the theme “Financing a sustainable urban future for all”.
Personal Preparedness Workshop – Emergency Preparedness
Are you ready for the unexpected? Many people don't think about it until it’s too late.
Harmony Unites: Concert for Peace in the Middle East
On 26 October 2023, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS), will present a virtual concert.
UN human rights expert warns of rise in ‘gendered disinformation’
Women, girls, and gender non-conforming persons are a major target of disinformation and restrictions on expression, says Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression.
Gaza: the convoy is 'the difference between life and death'
Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful call for lifesaving aid at the gates of the Rafah crossing. “It is impossible to be here and not to feel a broken heart," he said.
New! Add meetings from the 'UN Journal' to your personal calendar
The feature allows you to synchronize events from the "Journal of the United Nations" with Outlook, iCalendar, Google, and Yahoo Calendar.
UN Day Special Tour: Gifts on the 2nd Floor
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?
A decade of global commitment to make mercury history
Ten years ago, on October 10, 2013, the international community took a key step forward by signing the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Deadline Extension - 2024 UN Public Service Awards
The 2024 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) has been launched and applications are now open until 31 October.
UN stamps recognize World Mental Health Day
The United Nations Postal Administration is issuing three postage stamps on 10 October for World Mental Health Day.
Women, Peace and Security Highlights of UN Peacekeeping in 2022
The Department of Peace Operations has launched its fourth Annual Report on Women, Peace and Security, “Peace is never a political treaty that is signed between a couple of men”.
UNITAR: Fall 2023 Columbia Law School training series
UNITAR: Fall 2023 Columbia Law School training series
Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization
"Determined: Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization 2023" is now available in six official languages and in two accessibility formats.
LIVE: general debate of the 78th session of the General Assembly
Tune in to the general debate of the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly starting Tuesday, 19 September. The live stream is available right here on iSeek, courtesy of UN Web TV!