UN Digital Library awarded 2021 Jus Gentium Legal Research Award
This recognition for the contribution of the UN Digital Library to the global international law community is especially meaningful as most Dag Hammarskjöld Library staff contribute to it in some way.
Women peacekeepers a powerful image for girls in remote villages
Deputy Inspector Martina de Maria Sandoval Linares, from El Salvador, always wanted to help others. Now, working as a UN Police officer, she has found her vocation, far from home in South Sudan.
5 challenges facing the UN-backed COVAX programme
The goal is to get two billion vaccine doses into the arms of around a quarter of the population of poorer countries by the end of 2021. How can it be done?
New podcast: "She Stands for Peace"
"We have witnessed good practices that women can contribute to peace but then they are not invited to the table," said the African Union Special Envoy for Women, Peace, and Security in an episode.
Young scientists join biosecurity diplomacy workshop
The young scientists joined from 17 countries in the Global South.
UN issues endangered species stamps highlighting endemic species
The UN Postal Administration is releasing the twelve new endangered species stamps on 7 April.
Find SDG-branded items for the ECOSOC Youth Forum on shop.un.org
Following or participating in the upcoming ECOSOC Youth Forum? Show your support for sustainable development with these gifts and books.
Message to the world: Pope Francis speaks on mine action
In his “Urbi et Orbi” Easter broadcast, Pope Francis thanked "United Nations personnel and to all engaged in the dangerous work of mine-clearing".
Daniel Craig, Global Advocate for Elimination of Mines
“I add my voice to that of the Secretary-General and other leaders, activists, and concerned citizens, to call on all nations to keep their eye on the end-goal of ridding the world of landmines."
'Perseverance, Partnership, Progress' in Mine Action
“Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices disproportionally affect the vulnerable, the forcibly displaced, the dispossessed, and children." - António Guterres
UN continues to fight ‘scourge’ of sexual exploitation abuse
ON 19 March, the Secretary-General released his annual update on how the Organization is working to stamp out the “scourge” of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) through its zero-tolerance policy.
“Safe Steps” Campaign Iraq
For more than a decade, the socio-economic growth of Iraq has been undermined by conflict. Explosive remnants of war, mines and IEDs, have left many areas of the country off-limits.
Mine Action saving lives in Somalia
In 2017, Mariah joined the UNMAS team in Adado, Somalia. Today, she serves her community by delivering explosive ordnance risk education sessions at public schools, madrassas and women’s gatherings.
What to know about Mine Action Week 2021
4 April is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Find out more about a week's worth of activities around mine action awareness and leadership, led by the UN.