United Nations stamps commemorating World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day – observed each year on 19 November – raises awareness about the 3.6 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation.
Did you miss the UN Library’s reading rooms?
Welcome back to the Dag Hammarskjöld Library! The Library's reading rooms and in-person research services are now available from Monday to Friday.
Woman Police Officer of the Year represents ‘best of the UN'
This year’s UN Woman Police Offer of the Year Award goes to Superintendent Sangya Malla for her groundbreaking work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Outcomes of the 2nd global Open Science Conference
The three-day Open Science Conference: From Tackling the Pandemic to Addressing Climate Change was hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and DESA.
Women, Peace and Security at the core of peacekeeping
The Department of Peace Operations recently hosted an event to strengthen women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peace and political processes in peacekeeping contexts.
Team UN “Keeping the Promise” at Dash to the Finish Line 5K Race
Nearly seven thousand runners, including some two hundred diplomats and UN staff returned to the streets of New York for the annual Dash to the Finish race.
Report shows impact of COVID-19 on environmental footprint of UN
"Greening the Blue Report 2021" provides data on the UN system’s environmental footprint and recent efforts to reduce it.
United Nations issues new 'Celebrations' stamps
We are excited to announce the issuance of three new “Celebrations” personalized stamp sheets – just in time for the holiday season!
UNITAR: Conflict Resolution in the Age of Burnour
For Experts, Officials, and Delegates, to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
UNITAR Series: Leadership and self-awarenes - 17 Nov.
For Experts, Officials, and Delegates, to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
World Heritage forests releasing more carbon than they absorb
Forests in at least ten World Heritage sites have become net sources of carbon, due to pressure from human activity and climate change, according to a new report released by UNESCO.
