UN knowledge sharing: a call to libraries & research institutions
The United Nations is starting a new chapter in its relationship with libraries, researchers, and knowledge institutions worldwide.
Virtual reality provides first-hand experience of UN peacekeeping
Security Council members recently immersed themselves in the lifesaving work of the Blue Helmets through virtual reality.
Strengthening solidarity and inclusion for social development
From 10 to 14 February, the Commission for Social Development will bring together Member States, civil society, and experts to identify strategies for building equitable and united societies.
Resident coordinators: working for people and planet
Here are some updates of the Resident Coordinators work on the ground...
Environmental predictions for 2025 by UNEP experts
During their Global Town Hall on 29 January, UNEP experts shared insights that promise to shape the environmental agenda in 2025.
Protecting children in crisis with Catherine Russell
“Children just want to be children. No matter what, the bleakest situation, the most terrible things, they still want to play...that is what we all have to protect," says the UNICEF Executive Director
UN marks 80 years since death camps were liberated
Hate continues to grow at an alarming speed, and the world must do more to fight growing antisemitism said Secretary-General António Guterres on 27 January.
The psychological impact of working in a crisis: Mojgan Shadbash
A Staff Counselor with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs explains how to manage the emotions that come from witnessing immense suffering and loss.
UN Stamps celebrate the Year of the Snake
The ten $1.65 denominated stamps and background design show four snakes intimately embracing and coiling around each other.
How to save humanity from climate breakdown - Celeste Saulo
“We can see how many people are suffering...that people are running out of food, are running out of water, and the real narrative is that this will affect everyone sooner or later.”
Holocaust remembrance for dignity and human rights
The 2025 International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust falls on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on 27 January 1945.
Interview with Hiba Hanano, OCHA Aleppo
Hiba Hanano is Head of OCHA’s Aleppo sub-office. In this interview, she shares her experience following the recent Syrian insurgency in the nation’s second-biggest city.
The environmental highs - and lows - of 2024: January to April
The United Nations Environment Programme takes us on a closer look at some of the most memorable environmental moments of the first four months of 2024...
Join us for 2025 UN Kids Day!
The UN Visitor Centre is thrilled to invite all UN staff and delegates to bring your little ones, ages 5 to 10, for the 2025 UN Kids Day on Friday, 21 February.