Invitation: Film screening and discussion of “Enslaved" (4 Oct)
You are invited to the ECOSOC Chamber for a screening of the second episode of the series "Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade" on 4 October from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm EDT.
50 million people in modern slavery: UN report
Forced labour and marriage have increased significantly over the last five years.
Guterres calls for ‘coalition of the world’ to overcome divisions
"With people from all points of the globe crying out for relief and hope, international action on major challenges is paralyzed by dysfunction and held hostage to geopolitical tensions."
Vision Statement of Secretary-General on Transforming Education
Vision Statement of Secretary-General António Guterres delivered at the Transforming Education Summit (TES) held Monday 19 September 2022, as a key milestone in the advancement of Our Common Agenda.
Want to become a UN language professional?
The United Nations is now accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for English Translator/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and English Linguists.
Interview: New General Assembly President wants to build trust
The incoming President of the General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, said that he will use his mandate to help restore trust among nations and strengthen confidence in the international system.
Brazilian artist’s mural ‘for the planet’ proves big draw for GA
“The message is about the planet we hand over to our next generations. How are we taking care of our planet? Because the future is now. The future has already begun and we are all responsible for it."
Get ready for the UNGA 77th session with the UN Library
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library will help you prepare for the upcoming General Assembly session with a variety of multilingual resources.
United Nations Stamps Highlight the Great Spa Towns of Europe
The United Nations Postal Administration continues its World Heritage stamp series with six stamps and three prestige booklets featuring spas in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and more.
400 victims of sexual misconduct supported by Trust Fund in 2021
“The impact of Trust Fund in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse projects is enormous. I have witnessed victims who became community leaders after participating in our projects."
UNGA77: 5 key things to know about the upcoming General Assembly
Many details are still to be confirmed for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, but here are five things to look out for between 12 and 27 September:
Training young journalists on the work of the United Nations
This fall, the Department of Global Communications will welcome (virtually) 22 working journalists from around the world as part of the 2022 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship.
Meet DESA’s new Under-Secretary-General, Li Junhua
Here are 4 things to know about Mr. Li and his role heading the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
"Break the bonds of shame" about slavery, says UN expert
For the International Day for People of African Descent, “UN News” spoke to Dominique Day, a human rights lawyer and chairperson of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent.
In Ukraine, UN agencies deliver support amid fighting
UN agencies and entities have underlined their continued support to Ukraine, as Wednesday marked six months since the start of the war devastating the country.