Visitors Services launches a new "Focus on Women" in-person tour
The new tour shines a light on the UN’s contribution to the lives of women everywhere, as well as some of the most notable women activists who have shaped the work of the United Nations.
Cindy McCain appointed next head of the World Food Programme
The Secretary-General appointed Cindy H. McCain of the United States as Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP).
New stamps for the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries
The United Nations Postal Administration has issued three-stamp mini-sheets in honour of the conference.
UN delegates reach historic agreement on marine biodiversity
The Secretary-General congratulated Member States for finalizing a text on the use of marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after two decades of talks.
Secretary-General appoints new Special Representative for Haiti
António Guterres has announced the appointment of María Isabel Salvador of Ecuador as his Special Representative for Haiti and Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH).
Join us on International Women’s Day
This 8 March, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality".
Virtual Concert in Celebration of World Wildlife Day
On 3 March 2023, the UN Chamber Music Society will perform a concert in celebration of World Wildlife Day. The animals and plants that live in the wild have an intrinsic value and contribute to the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects of human well-being and to sustainable development. World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. At the same time, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species, which have wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts.
UN Stamps celebrate the 50th anniversary of CITES
For this special milestone, the United Nations Postal Administration and the Secretariat of CITES worked collaboratively to produce 12 stamps highlighting species with conservation success stories.
Info. and Communications technology and Gender equality | 14 March
Within the framework of International Women’s Day and the annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the United Nations Academic Impact initiative (UNAI) has organized a virtual side event on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Higher Education: A Space for Gender Equality. It will take place on Tuesday, 14 March, from 10am to 12pm New York time.
Countdown to the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries
In just a few days, the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries will kick off in Doha, Qatar. Learn more...
New additions to the UN Audiovisual Library (AVL)
The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following materials to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law: a lecture on State Silence in International Law, by Ms. Danae Azaria, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Laws of University College London; a resources page for the 2023 editions of the Jean-Pictet Competition;
Security Council opens its doors to UNIS students
The UN Security Council welcomed students enrolled in "Global Politics" at the United Nations International School (UNIS) to listen in on a live discussion about the threat posed by terrorism.
UNICRI launches new Strategic Programme Framework
“We hope the framework will be your reference point for how the Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) can support you and deepen the partnerships between us."
Dag Hammarskjöld Library explores multilingualism at the UN
The Library has issued the second volume of its “Why it Matters” series – focusing on multilingualism.
UNWG SG Multicultural Festival on Feb. 23rd UN GA Lobby
"Multicultural Festival on Thursday, Feb. 23, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the UN GA Lobby; with multicultural performances, international food, Bazaar, and a raffle draw. Organized by The UNWG Secretariat Group. For information, contact unwg.sg@gmail.com"