Deputy Head of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism holds meetings in Washington
Washington, DC, 12 January 2023 – The Deputy to the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Raffi Gregorian, visited Washington, DC, from 11 to 12 January.
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support visits Washington
Washington, DC, 11 January 2023 – United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar wrapped up a three-day visit to Washington, DC, today. During her visit, she exchanged views with the United States Government, the World Bank and civil society, on opportunities for prevention and peacebuilding across the globe.
UN office in Washington engages students, expands academic engagement
Washington, DC, 20 December 2022 – Students and young people are at the center of the United Nations’ outreach around the world, including in the United States. They serve as critical advocates in their local communities on tackling climate change, poverty, and inequality; their voices help shape leaders’ responses to pressing local, national and global challenges; and they represent hope for future generations.
UN Under Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming visits Washington
Washington, DC, 14 December 2022 – Following her visit to the United States Capitol with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 13 December, Under Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming remained in Washington today to meet with additional interlocutors.
UN Secretary-General engages with US Senate in Washington
Washington, DC, 13 December 2022 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Washington, DC, from New York on Tuesday morning, 13 December, to meet with members of the United States Senate on Capitol Hill.
UN adviser pushes for greater ambition on climate in Washington
Washington, DC, 9 December 2022 – United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General of the Climate Action Team Selwin Hart had a special engagement in Washington, DC, today.
UN Deputy Secretary-General celebrates UN-AU partnership in Washington
Washington, DC, 9 December 2022 – The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, was in Washington, DC, today, at the inaugural African Union Ambassadors Ball.
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide visits Washington
Washington, DC, 18 November 2022 – Genocide and atrocity crimes have long plagued societies around the world. To respond to these crimes, which continue to threaten peace and security around the world, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Nderitu, champions the prevention of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Time to Act
Washington D.C., 14 October 2022 – The United Nations Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres today addressed the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in the capital city and federal district of the United States.
Mental health and well-being a global priority
The World Health Organization estimates that close to one billion people have a Mental Health disorder. Despite the magnitude of mental ill health, relatively few people around the world have access to quality mental health services.
Mis- and disinformation are eroding trust
Boston, 5 October 2022 – The Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research at Boston University hosted United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Ms. Melissa Fleming, for a keynote conversation on 30 September focused on the evolving role of mis- and disinformation in the context of public health communications.
Young Americans step up to help prevent oil spill off the coast of Yemen
New York 21 September 2022 - United States, other donor governments and the United Nations honor Maryland elementary schoolers at UNGA side-event. When a humanitarian catastrophe looms, you can count on young Americans to step up and make a difference.