Twitter gives UN Journal the blue check of approval!
In April 2022, the Twitter account of the Journal of the United Nations reached a milestone when it received the Blue Verified Badge from Twitter following an exhaustive review.
Run for the Goals with Team UN at Dash to the Finish Line race
UN staff have been running this 5k race from UNHQ to the New York City Marathon finish line since 2015. Here's how to get on the team...
Apply to 2023 Regional Course in Intl. Law for Africa
Applications for the 2023 Regional Course in International Law for Africa, scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, from 20 February to 14 March 2023, subject to developments related to COVID-19, are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is Monday, 31 October 2022.
New additions - UN Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
The Codification Division of the UN Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following material to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law: a Mini-Series on Diplomatic and Consular Relations by Alina Miron, Professor of International Law at the University of Angers, France (available in French). The Audiovisual Library of International Law is also available as a podcast on SoundCloud and can also be accessed through the relevant preinstalled applications on Apple or Google devices, or through the podcast application of your preference by searching “Audiovisual Library of International Law”.
PODCAST: Fighting Climate Change in South Asia
Tune in for this month's episode of Farms.Food.Future., a podcast that’s good for you, good for the planet, and good for farmers, brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
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."