5 surprising facts about Hello Kitty
The most famous adorable kitten in the world, Hello Kitty, is an icon of pop culture, Now, she is getting a new product line at the UN Bookshop to celebrate her commitment to the SDGs.
Threats to media worker freedom ‘growing by day’, Guterres warns
Journalists and media workers are facing “increasing politicization” of their work and threats to their freedom to simply do their jobs, said the Secretary-General, marking World Press Freedom Day.
Ciné-ONU spotlights forgotten humanitarian crises
“Despite our collective efforts, the already dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated alarmingly over the past months.” – Secretary-General António Guterres
How effective are vaccines? A video history of immunization
Dr. Kate O’Brien, Immunization Director at WHO, takes us on a historical tour from the development of the first modern vaccine in the late 18th century to the vaccines combatting the COVID pandemic.
UN stamps celebrate human achievement on planet Mars
On 24 April, the United Nations Postal Administration issued six new stamps and three souvenir sheets to showcase a historic year for the exploration of the "red planet".
Catered and special events for external guests at UNHQ
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that in accordance with the latest COVID-19 mitigation measures in effect at UNHQ, catered and special events may include the participation of external guests as of Monday, 25 April 2022.
New DESA catalogues make search for sustainable data easier
In search of the latest global population trends? Or the new figures that reveal where the world economy is heading?
Facts & fashion win Sustainable Development Goal honours at MIPTV
The inaugural SDG Innovation Award was accepted by Junk Kouture, a company that encourages young people to create high-fashion clothing from recycled objects and materials.
Why mercury is still a threat to human and planetary health
According to the WHO, two groups are at particular risk: unborn babies whose mothers have high levels of mercury in their blood and those who are regularly exposed to elevated levels of mercury.
Assembly endorses compact to help least developed countries
Two years after the world began its epic struggle against COVID-19, the General Assembly met to endorse a historic new compact to support the countries whose vulnerabilities it most exposed.
Secretary-General on International Day of Mine Awareness
"The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action reminds us how far we have come in clearing the world of explosive remnants of war – and how far we still have to go."
UN Bookshop new opening hours
The UN Bookshop welcomes back UN staff and Delegates from Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, startingThursday, 7 April. The online UN Bookshop continues to be accessible 24/7 offering worldwide shipping.
Mine action 3: Giles Duley, A Champion of Victims of War
Mine Action week: Giles Duley, A keynote speaker from the Mine Action Symposium