UN in Iraq trains 500 personnel on preventing sexual abuse
Sexual exploitation and abuse destroy the trust communities have in the humanitarian and development sector. It is a catastrophic failure to protect the people aid workers are obliged to serve.
Welcome to Mine Action Week
In the week of 4 April, the UN Headquarters in New York and mine action programmes around the world will host events.
Virtual concert for Peace for Ukraine - Humanitarian appeal - 31 March
Film depicts 18th-century slave trade through Instagram
What if a West African child in 1756 had a cell phone when he was enslaved? To learn the answer, watch “Equiano.Stories” on 29 March at 13:15 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber.
We must ‘speak as one’ against racism: Guterres
“We are committed to ensuring people of every race, ethnicity, colour, gender, creed & sexual orientation, enjoy a sense of belonging and safety, and have equal opportunity to contribute to [the UN]."
Guterres vows to improve UN's handling of sexual abuse
“I acknowledge that the Organization has not succeeded in all respects, but neither have we stood still.” - Secretary-General António Guterres
UN Stamps show endangered species of South America and Caribbean
“These new stamps will raise awareness of the region’s many endangered animals and plants and highlight the need to ensure that trade in these species is legal, traceable, and sustainable.”
Interview: UNFICYP Force Commander on Performance
"For UN peacekeepers, qualities such as patience, tolerance, flexibility, and negotiation skills are essential," says Major General Ingrid Gjerde, UNFICYP Force Commander.
Commemoration of the victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302
“We committed that day, as we commit every day, to honour their legacy and their life’s work with our work and dedication.” -- Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme
Diplomatic Pulse: New Search Engine for Diplomatic Press Releases
UN staff members conducting political analysis need to find information quickly, especially in times of crisis. Diplomatic Pulse helps you find diplomatic statements and press releases in seconds.
Int'l Women’s Day at the Audiovisual Library of International Law
In observance of International Women’s Day, the Office of Legal Affairs presents a lecture entitled “Women Refugees and Gender Persecution”.
UN Peacekeeping leads on Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
To mark International Women’s Day, the Department of Peace Operations has launched the report "Leaders and Changemakers: Women Driving Sustainable Peace and Security Outcomes".
Nations sign up to end global scourge of plastic pollution
“Today marks a triumph by planet Earth over single-use plastics. This is the most significant environmental multilateral deal since the Paris accord." -- Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP.
Interested in becoming an Arabic or a Chinese Interpreter?
The United Nations is now accepting applications for the upcoming competitive examinations for Arabic Interpreters and for Chinese Interpreters.