Security Council veto should be ‘very last resort’, says PGA
General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi said, “The issue of the use of the veto affects the whole UN. And the decisions taken in these halls – or the lack of decisions – reverberate worldwide."
Workshop on the Relationship between the GA and the SC
As part of the Revitalization of the General Assembly and to support a wider participation and contribution by Members of the General Assembly to strengthening the relationship between these two principal organs, the proposed workshop would target heads and delegates of political sections and those who follow the GA Revitalization at Permanent Missions, as well as the head and members of the peace and security team of the Office of the PGA.
The workshop aims at facilitating a greater engagement of the membership in the Debate on the UNSC annual report; improving the participation of delegations at wrap-up sessions of the monthly presidencies of the Council; providing tools to support the quality of engagement and contributions to the UNSC Open Debates; and addressing the issue of special reports including within the scope of Resolution 76/262 (“Veto Initiative”).
WHO chief declares end to COVID-19 as a global health emergency
The head of the UN World Health Organization has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing that it does not mean the disease is no longer a global threat.
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library by the numbers in 2022
In 2022, the Library stayed true to its mission of providing credible information, data, and human knowledge to Member State delegations, UN staff, researchers, and citizens of the world.
May is Bike Month: get ready!
Every May, the NYC-based non-profit Transportation Alternatives organizes the TA Bike Month, a 100% free city-wide cycling (and micromobility) challenge. Last year, the UN ranked 13th among all participating organizations! To repeat this great experience register (https://bikemonth.nyc/register) under label "United Nations."
UN Web TV is now available in all six official languages
We are pleased to announce the launch of the global UN Web TV streaming platform in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish in addition to the existing English version.
Promote the Young Professionals Programme and bring young talent to the Organization!!
The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) team has developed a YPP 2023 Communications Toolkit for focal points in participating countries, with the aim of attracting participants and guiding them through the application process.
UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety
“To build thriving and inclusive societies, regardless of population size, we must radically rethink how we talk about and plan for population change,” says UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem.
Library Building to temporarily close, online services stay open
On 24 April, the entire Library Building at 42nd Street and 1st Avenue will temporarily close for asbestos removal as part of an ongoing maintenance plan.
United Nations Stamps celebrate World Art Day
The stamps feature artwork from the UNESCO art collection, including works by Rosa Maria Pujol-Avellana, Toshihiro Hamano, and Pablo Picasso.
UNITAR: Data Diplomacy - tools and decision-making
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York office is organizing a side event together with a team of Brazilian scholars (professors and Ph.D. student) to bring data-intensive insight into the United Nations processes. The tools will support information gathering and decision-making in areas crucial to the Organization, its Member States, and civil society on energy, security, and multilateralism.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury in 2022
The Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury, has released a progress report on its latest developments.
Annual Conference of the UN International School
There was a moment in which the question was posed, “Who wants to be here, in the General Assembly, when they grow up?” A sea of hands rose in the General Assembly.
Keynote lecture on Museums and Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery is pleased to invite you to join on-line keynote lecture by Bryan Stevenson & Panel Discussion about Museums and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The event also takes place in-person but the registration for in-person seating has closed.
Elsie Initiative Fund High-Level Launch Event, 30 March
The Elsie Initiative Fund and Canada are pleased to invite you to the high-level event: