DESA presents latest forecast for the global economy
The "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024" presents a sombre economic outlook for the near term, with global growth projected to slow to 2.4 per cent.
‘Help and Hope for the Hungry’ – An interview with Cindy McCain
“Our job is to give hope and help by giving food to those who really need it most. And that's what we do.” - Cindy McCain, Head of the World Food Programme
Back by popular demand! A special tour of 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?
Thinking of a career as a Chinese language specialist?
The United Nations is now accepting applications for the upcoming competitive examination for Chinese Translators, Editors and Verbatim Reporters.
‘Unleashing Hidden Talent’ – An interview with Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown talks about his role as United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education.
Results of 2023 Survey of UN Personnel on Standards of Conduct
This annual survey serves as a tool to assess the awareness among staff regarding the prohibitions surrounding sexual exploitation and abuse and their responsibilities in preventing it.
AU Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration Capacity Programme
The African Union Commission recently launched the fourth phase of the African Union Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Capacity Programme.
Seasonal Holiday Celebration Meal at the Riverview Café
Seasonal Holiday Celebration Meal at the Riverview Café
The 1968 International Conference on Human Rights is now online
For the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library digitized the full documentation of the 1968 International Conference on Human Rights in Teheran.
COP28 highlights from UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen
“Member States didn’t agree to the phase out fossil fuel, but they’ve been negotiating a deal to transition away from it. Let’s not forget that science tells us that we have to phase out now."
Reopening of the Café de la Paix at SAB-1B
Reopening of the Café de la Paix at SAB-1B, 15 January 2024
Holiday Gift Guides from the UN Bookshop
This holiday season let the UN Bookshop be your guide to thoughtful, personalized gifts that resonate with the values and passions of your loved ones.
‘Saving Seas, One Swim at a Time’ – An interview with Lewis Pugh
“Everything relies on us being able to drink clean water and breathe fresh air and live and take care of this planet so it's habitable. Everything else is secondary."
UN Stamps promote Climate Action Superheroes
These superheroes educate children on how to help limit global warming and take care of our environment.