VIDEO: Clearing the hidden remnants of war in Lebanon
Meet Zeina Saleh, a young woman working in mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal.
New additions to the 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: Lecture on the Relevance and Usefulness of International Humanitarian Law: The Laws of War Today in English by ICRC Director of International Law and Policy, Ms Helen Durham.
Secretary-General appoints Envoy on Technology
Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Amandeep Singh Gill of India as his Envoy on Technology.
Working with the Least Developed Countries? Visit the LDC Portal
The Least Developed Countries Portal has been revamped. Reach out to the team behind the project to share publications, news, events or any other content on least developed countries.
Plastic is forever...so it’s time to get clever about managing it
The way out of the plastic pollution crisis is through the environmentally sound management of plastic waste.
Virtual Event: 'Fighting Hate Speech: Global Perspectives'
It marks the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech on 16 June.
Interview with Major General Boughani, Head of the MINUSMA police
At the head of the MINUSMA police, Major General Bettina Patricia Boughani hopes to inspire vocations among other women. ONU Info spoke to her.
Introducing a new wheelchair accessible vehicle to the UNHQ fleet
This vehicle will enhance our ability to provide more inclusive support for meeting participant and VIP transport.
Solidarity, sustainability, science, will guide new GA President
A veteran Hungarian diplomat was appointed President of the forthcoming session of the UN General Assembly during an official ceremony in New York on Tuesday.
United Nations stamps celebrate World Bicycle Day
The United Nations Postal Administration has issued a special event stamp sheet in the denomination of CHF 1,50.
UN Geneva’s 2021 Annual Report: 'Shaping renewed multilateralism'
The new report highlights the work of UN Geneva in yet another turbulent year.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: "Peace is the prize"
"Today and every day, we salute their dedication in helping societies turn away from conflict, towards a more peaceful and prosperous future for all. We are forever in their debt."
Watch the video "UN Peacekeeping: Harnessing the power of people to secure peace, progress and prosperity"
Major Winnet Zharare 2021 Military Gender Advocate of Year Award
“Major Zharare is a role model & a trailblazer," said the Secretay-General. "Her example shows how we will all gain with more women at the decision-making table and gender parity in peace operations."
Sign of hope in the fight against malaria
The WHO has recently recommended the broad use of the world’s first effective malaria vaccine among children living in regions with moderate to high malaria transmission.