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Imagine a space where everything you need is organized, easy to find, and just a few clicks away. Now, meet the new UN Languages website.
The United Nations is currently accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for Spanish translators, editors and verbatim reporters.
The Trust Fund in Support of Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse calls for additional support and for more countries to contribute in solidarity with the victims.
On Tuesday, the Secretary-General announced the appointment of Ian Martin of the United Kingdom as Head of the Strategic Assessment of UNRWA, as part of his UN80 initiative.
For 30+ years, UNPA has issued stamps in support of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora to raise awareness of the benefits that conservation...
In this interview, Niatou Maria Mingou shares her strong passion for her work but also her firm belief that we all have something special to bring to the table, and for this, we are stronger...
The largest global gathering of Indigenous Peoples opened this week at UN Headquarters in New York.
The UN declared this year the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, along with their proclamation of 21 March as the World Day for Glaciers starting in 2025.
The card succinctly shows how the work of the United Nations and its agencies affects the lives of people around the globe.
Can’t find a specific UN document? Doubting the information provided by ChatGPT? Need the latest General Assembly or Security Council voting datasets? Chat with the UN’s research librarians!
Countries finalized a draft global agreement aimed at improving how the world prepares for and responds to pandemics, marking a historic step that will be submitted to the World Health Assembly in...
As ceasefires grow more fragile and conflicts more unpredictable, UN peacekeeping is having to adapt faster amid rising political tensions, disinformation and confusion over mandates.
More than 100 million people worldwide are at risk from landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices.
The 2025 London Book Fair drew around 30,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors, creating a vibrant platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and discuss pressing global issues.
On 6 April, the United Nations Postal Administration celebrated the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with the issuance of six stamps and three souvenir sheets.
Applications for the 2026 UNPSA are invited in four categories: 1) Delivering inclusive and equitable services to leave no one behind; 2) Gender-responsive public services; 3) Transparent and...
Last week, the Integrated Training Service of the Department of Peace Operations finished the very first training of trainers on the new Core Pre-deployment Training Materials in Nairobi...
“We have to continue walking…We still have to cover a long distance, but we are in the right direction.”
Mariia, the tech coordinator of the UHF Data Hub project, and Yurii, OCHA’s IM Unit, after the successful presentation of the UHF Data Hub to the UHF Advisory Board members, and while at work....
This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods,” connects forests to global efforts to combat hunger, protect biodiversity, and address climate change.
Layla Haso from OCHA tells us about the new “validation mechanism” that places affected communities at the center of decision-making.
In this interview, Civil-Military Coordination Officer Sara Rijavec shares how, despite challenges, her motivation and faith in the humanitarian system have never faltered.
The UN is prioritizing reform to ensure it remains effective, cost-efficient and responsive, the Secretary-General announced, as part of a continued push to modernize the Organization.
Zein Tayyeb, a Humanitarian Affairs Officer with OCHA's Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa, plays a key role in access and civil-military coordination efforts in the region.
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A team headed up by United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate Najla Nassif Palma prioritizes the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse.
The annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets in March each year to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face all around the world.
The head of UN peacekeeping operations on Thursday, 27 February, called for more investment in the UN Police service, highlighting the mounting challenges officers face in conflict affected...
On the opening day of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Secretary-General António Guterres scorned the world’s “warmongers” for trampling on people’s most fundamental rights.
Jennifer Lukania shares her experience working in information management in peacekeeping missions and OCHA. And why she always tells her daughters, “Dream big, and you will accomplish big things...
Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne, is the second oldest international organization worldwide.
Data Manager Marème Thiam and Web Analyst Elhadji Chamsidine Maréna Mané tell us about DAVIS, a platform that provides access to humanitarian data in West and Central Africa.
The Organizing Committee, led by the Mission of Turkmenistan, is pleased to announce that the next United Nations Games will take place in April 2025 in New York.
The United Nations is starting a new chapter in its relationship with libraries, researchers, and knowledge institutions worldwide.
Security Council members recently immersed themselves in the lifesaving work of the Blue Helmets through virtual reality.
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.
Here are some updates of the Resident Coordinators work on the ground...
During their Global Town Hall on 29 January, UNEP experts shared insights that promise to shape the environmental agenda in 2025.
“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...
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.
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.
The ten $1.65 denominated stamps and background design show four snakes intimately embracing and coiling around each other.
“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.”
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 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.
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...
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.
On Friday, UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.
Do you know how the first diplomatic passport came to exist? Have you heard of the Kadesh Peace Treaty? Why is there a pianist playing on the 1st floor of the General Assembly Building?
The 2nd Police Capacity-Building Providers Meeting in Shanghai underscored the steady progress in global police capacity-building efforts essential to peacekeeping operations.
Have you ever wanted to view all the meetings of a UN organ in a calendar view? Now you can with the Global Calendar feature of the "Journal of the United Nations".
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Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Elinor Jane Britt Hammarskjöld of Sweden as Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel.
"I am happy to share that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has adopted the Grand Bargain classification across its major funding and tracking platforms!"
In this interview, Rija Rakotoson shares the complexities of his work as the head of an OCHA Humanitarian Adviser Team in Madagascar.
“Justice is never justice if conducted in a language one does not understand.” -- Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library converted over 900 Security Council resolutions and related documents from images into searchable text. Check it out...
In line with the objectives of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the building that is housing the offices of the Secretariat is transitioning to mercury-free lighting.
Brazil’s first-ever Minister of Indigenous Peoples and an initiative promoting sustainable agriculture in Egypt are among the six recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award.
“He used to give me money, food… In exchange, I had sex several times with him. He got me pregnant, and a few months later, he left, leaving me with the child.”
"As delegates and staffers gear up to tackle another day at UN Headquarters in New York, a quiet yet stirring tradition unfolds: the raising of flags representing all Member States."
In this episode, Dr. Kluge reflects on lessons learned during COVID-19, the mental health crisis, and some surprising methods to build trust with remote communities.
"Being here and feeling that energy filled us with optimism for a future that's more inclusive and equitable; where everyone is valued and no one is left behind.”
This week, meet OCHA Cameroon’s Geraldine,...
International Volunteer Day, celebrated annually on 5 December, recognizes the contribution...
“Credit goes to the men and women of the Security and Safety Services for their dedication and professionalism as ambassadors for the UN."
The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is issuing stamps today to commemorate World Sustainable Transport Day featuring six high-speed trains.
The new report presents the environmental performance and sustainability efforts of the United Nations system and its operations worldwide.
On this portal, you will find more than 800 results contained in the proposed programme budget for 2025 in all six UN languages.
The UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library has created a special research guide about this important human rights convention.
Tom Fletcher, the new Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, took office on Monday, pledging to defend humanitarian values.
Watch the trailer now to see what’s in store this season!
Red shoes represent survivors of gender-based violence in ‘Hope and healing’, a poignant mural unveiled by multiethnic artists with the support of UNMIK.
"Big data allows us to base our decisions and solutions to the most pressing global crises and challenges on present and historical evidence."
"I encourage my colleagues to participate in the mobility exercise. Let’s not forget that the more people apply, the more positions become available, the more opportunities for growth for all of...
Celebrate with a festive Thanksgiving menu at the Riverview Café and Cafe de la Paix on Thursday, 21 November, from 11:00 to 15:00.
The state-of-the-art water plant is already equipped with water storage tanks, bottle de-capping, washing machines, and a testing laboratory.
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Julia Wittig, with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, helps us better understand the concept of "anticipatory action".
“We are nurturing and supporting a generation that can take over the future. We are proud of UNSOS for its contributions to this mission.”
“In a context of major global shocks, the United Nations is more needed than ever.”
One of the most enduring mysteries in UN history – the 1961 plane crash that killed Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and all on board as he sought to broker peace in the Congo – will linger on...
This is your opportunity to share your experiences and help shape the future of the services of the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library in New York.
The Journal has covered thousands of UN meetings since its inception. Here is a closer look at this decades-old publication.
On 29 October, the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards will honour remarkable global efforts to turn the vision of a sustainable future in to reality.
“The fellowship offers an invaluable experience for emerging journalists from developing countries. It provides an opportunity that many may not otherwise afford, to cover the UNGA in New York."...
Following the successful opening of the UN Postal Administration in New York in 1951, the second branch of the UNPA opened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva in 1969.
On 16 October, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) recognized over 100 personnel who delivered exceptional performance toward addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Interested UNHQ staff members across Secretariat entities, agencies, funds and programmes, as well as permanent missions, can bid on the four used UN vehicles by 11 am on 8 November.
UNIFIL has been operating along the “Blue Line” which separates Lebanon and Israel since the 1970s, and its mandate was just renewed for another year by the Security Council.
"The past few months have been difficult for everyone, but more so for national staff because this is their country. They have all been affected and some were directly in harm’s way."
Drawing from desk research, good practice interviews, and data provided by 55 Member States, this report paints a picture of the current status of women in defence.
Amani Abdelghani, OCHA Yemen, explains how the Humanitarian Notification System works, why it’s such a critical tool for safe aid delivery, and what keeps her motivated during challenging times....
The platform covers several regions, including the Middle East, West Africa, and Central Africa, providing decades of climate data to support informed decision-making in these vulnerable areas....
The Council gave a “unanimous expression of support” to peacekeepers in Lebanon remaining in position along the Blue Line that separates south Lebanon from Israel, says
At the event, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Morocco Nathalie Fustier called the Summit of the Future a pivotal moment for multilateralism and global governance.
How does a Security Council resolution get adopted?
The 79th session of the General Assembly is in full swing – and the Dag Hammarskjöld Library is here to help you navigate it with a variety of multilingual resources.
The United Nations Postal Administration issued three new stamp sheets and a souvenir card.
Sandra Guillaume, a Humanitarian Affairs Officer in Chad, shares the heartbreak of seeing people not getting the help they need and how she learned to transform frustration into motivation.
The world is locked in a “purgatory of polarity” with a growing number of governments and others feeling entitled to a “get out of jail free card”, says Secretary-General António Guterres.
Umar Yusuf, Head of OCHA's Information Management Unit in Sudan, explains how his team developed the new Planning Bridge Tool.
"Focus on the Future" is a podcast mini-series, taking listeners behind the scenes during the busiest week of the year at UNHQ.
Looking for the perfect gift to bring back from UNGA week that also aligns with the values of the United Nations? The UN Bookshop has curated a collection of thoughtful gift guides.
The report presents how the United Nations Secretariat has translated resources into results over the course of the past year.
The United Nations will mark the International Day of Peace and the Summit of the Future Action Days by harnessing the innovative energy of street art.
The UN Bookshop proudly offers an exclusive Summit of the Future pin and lanyard as symbols of unity, global cooperation, and our collective effort toward a sustainable future.
The Information Management Team in the country developed a "dashboard" to present pre-crisis information to local communities, governments, and humanitarian organizations.
Is there another way the world could be run? This September, a major event at UN Headquarters is being billed as once in a generation opportunity for the international community to forge a new...
Driven by the unprecedented humanitarian needs that the world is witnessing, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has been transforming its Financial Tracking Service.
Last week, more than 160 children had fun finding the answer to that question during the 2024 Ferienspiel ("Holiday Games") held at the UN in Vienna under the title "Birds of Peace".
An agreement between the UN and the Austrian government enabled the Vienna office of the UN Postal Administration to issue the first UN stamps in Austrian schillings on 24 August 1979.
New CERF allocations will now be managed online, from allocation request, to project development, to approval and interim reporting, all on the same platform that manages Country-based Pooled...
"Like many of my Syrian colleagues, I know exactly what it is like to lose your home, your livelihood, your loved ones. And this is why helping others became my calling," says Al-Mouthana...
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“Our 'raison d’être' is to save and improve lives,” says Noelia Blascovich. “We must always remain humble, because it is not about us - it is about the people we serve.”
Delegates, UN staff, and researchers can now readily explore how gender representation has changed over time, identify trends, and analyze progress toward gender equality in global governance.
One in three victims of human trafficking is a child. In sub-Saharan Africa, children represent more than 60 per cent of detected trafficking victims.
As we marked World Humanitarian Day, the Secretary-General mourned the 219 United Nations and 172 humanitarian personnel who lost their lives while helping those in need.
The card succinctly shows how the work of the United Nations and its agencies affects the lives of people around the globe.
"On World Humanitarian Day, we demand an end to attacks on humanitarians and on all civilians."
In early June, the Secretariat of Minamata Convention on Mercury traveled to the Philippines for a week-long knowledge exchange on mercury-free practices.
Thanks to the introduction in April 2023 of a dedicated section in the Journal of the United Nations, everyone can easily follow the hearings of the International Court of Justice.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali took on fights outside the ring for civil rights and against war, bringing strong messages to the UN since the 1970s, we looked back at what he brought to the world.
"They told me that agony, 24/7. They told me what they go through from the morning until they drop asleep, out of exhaustion," says the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian...
The quarterly Peacekeeping Coffee Chat brings together military and police advisors to discuss peacekeeping topics with the Secretariat in an informal setting.
“Embody among yourselves this Organization’s ideal of a united human family, living in harmony, working not only for peace, but in peace, working not only for justice, but in a spirit of justice...
"I have seen firsthand how cash assistance helps families improve their quality of life, while receiving a more dignified type of support. I am proud to be on the frontline of the response."
This year, the Board audited the financial statements and reviewed the operations of 18 UN organizations.
Gabriel Irwing, OCHA Focal Point for Accountability to Affected Populations in the country, explains how the UN Contact Line came about and the trust that local communities put in it.
Discrimination and neglect of Colombia’s Pacific region have made Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities more vulnerable to climate change-related disasters.
“Commercial insurance has a major impact on the Organization and its operations, particularly as it relates to catastrophic events and major emergencies."
More than 50 colleagues from the United Nations, Member States, and the New York City Mayor’s Office gathered on Randall’s Island on 18 July to clear invasive Mugwort weed from the Apple Berm.
“The rains keep on changing, and our efforts to manage this, our knowledge, our experience, are no longer enough for us to cope.”
The Secretary-General’s Global Call for nominations for senior leadership positions in UN field missions has been extended until 15 August 2024.
The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has released many iconic stamps in its time. We take a look back through the history books…
“People ask me every day in Gaza: 'When will the bombs stop? When will the fighting stop? When can I go home?' We don't have the answers. But we do know that that is what's needed.”
"Delivering assistance and alleviating people’s suffering is a big source of pride for me," says Mr. Nader, who works on delivering a new cash coordination model for humanitarian aid in Syria.
On 20 July, the United Nations Postal Administration will issue postage stamps featuring lunar missions.
We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming competitive examination for Arabic-language interpreters.
"When trucks can’t move from Al-Arish, protecting supplies from looting and weather conditions are real challenges," says Alexia Guillaume, Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer, OCHA.
Conference attendees and tourists alike are flocking to the store, snatching up gifts ranging from SDG books like “Frieda makes a difference” to the adorable UN tiger plush.
As Deputy Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Beth Bechdol has returned to her roots, fighting in the corner of farmers.
The Chief of OCHA’s Intergovernmental Policy Section explains why this year’s ECOSOC came at a critical juncture in the midst of conflict and divisions.
Now you can download the meeting coverage for the specific meeting of your choosing.
Born in Brazil to German parents, Achim Steiner knows firsthand the power of cultural exchange to drive international cooperation.
Today, we take you back to the 1950s when broadcaster extraordinaire David Attenborough went from zoologist to climate activist, winning the UN’s highest environmental award.
The initiative aims to engage young talented individuals to become future leaders across environment, pollution, and climate action.
"Our Blue World" was screened at a large cultural centre in Brussels, with 800 people in attendance.
DESA’s Heather Page explains what goes into the work of collecting, monitoring, and analyzing SDG data.
We dove into our archives for a look at the world’s meeting place that has grown alongside New York’s ever-changing skyline over the past seven decades.
As the peace operations contexts become more and more complex, the goal of this training was to prepare a new generation of leaders available for potential recruitment at senior positions.
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This month will see more global observances than there are days in June, commemorating everything from bicycles to oceans.
Representatives from Central Asia and experts across the climate and clean air space came together in Kazakhstan for the Sub-Regional Workshop on Integrated Planning for Climate and Air.
“You just give somebody a little space. Everybody has purpose. Everybody has dreams, everybody wants to be seen,” says the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration.
Mr. Sadry mentored generations of international civil servants and national staff, and was admired by colleagues and well-wishers.
Although summers are supposed to be hot, it becomes a major health concern when hot days become incessant and successive.
On 1 July, the UN celebrates the German language, an official language of the host countries of the United Nations Office at Geneva and the United Nations Office at Vienna.
“Before this support was provided to me, I had no source of income and was always depending on others. Now, I gained my own source of income which builds my confidence in feeding my children."
In the garden of UN Headquarters stands a very special tree, planted five years ago in memory of Anne Frank and the victims of the Holocaust.
By the end of 2023, a staggering 363 million people needed humanitarian assistance – 30 million more people than when the year began.
The Secretary-General’s Annual Memorial Service will be held on 6 June from 9:00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. in the Trusteeship Council Chamber.
This training resource guides UN infantry battalions and other military personnel as they integrate a gender perspective into their UN peacekeeping operations.
The Department of Peace Operations recently organized a high-level event to explore how climate change impacts peace and security.
“Women’s rights are human rights” has echoed throughout the UN Commission on the Status of Women for decades.
Around the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we look at some non-traditional tools peacekeepers use to protect the communities that they serve.
“It reflects our commitment to a sustainable future and sets a benchmark for other UN agencies and organizations worldwide."
On 24 May, the Security Council adopted resolution 2730 (2024), which calls on States to respect and protect United Nations and humanitarian personnel.
"I was never told that because I was a girl, I couldn't do X, Y or Z. My parents always encouraged us to explore our passions as long as we put education first, because that was non-negotiable."...
The Secretary-General congratulated Major Radhika Sen for her service in MONUSCO, describing it as “a true credit to the United Nations as a whole”.
The UN specialized agency enables communication by setting postal standards and harmonizing policies worldwide.
The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) will help establish the sustainable development aspirations of small islands over the next 10 years.
The United Nations is currently accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for French translators, editors and verbatim reporters.
For those who haven't joined the UN Bike Month Challenge, it's not too late. For those already participating, keep the momentum going!
The e-learning tool is designed to help students and candidates prepare for United Nations competitive examinations for language positions and global language register exams.
Today, we take you back to the 1950s, when the UN deployed its first peacekeeping force to the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula to help bring an end to the Suez Canal crisis.
For the first episode of the new season of the 'Awake at Night' podcast, Melissa Fleming speaks to the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini.
This year’s Annual Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, 6 June 2024 to honour United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023.
A pioneer in the study of chimpanzees and a vocal environmental activist, Jane Goodall became a UN Messenger of Peace in 2002.
Present in almost all the world’s ecosystems, insects are essential food sources for migratory birds on their long journeys. Migratory birds often time their migrations to align with insect...
UN Peacekeeping’s 2023 flagship communications campaign, which marked the 75th anniversary, has won two prestigious awards.
May is Bike Month! Our goal is to pedal 17,000 miles, the distance from the UNHQ in New York to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok and back.
With awareness and knowledge of our world, children will be inspired to protect the animals and plants around them, says UN Publications.
The General Assembly designated 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009, but the roots of the Day go back to the 1970s.
The United Nations Postal Administration has issued twelve new flora and fauna stamps in its endangered species stamp series.
The "UN Chronicle" team would like to share with you a selection of recently published articles.
The "United Nations Strategic Framework on Multilingualism" reaffirms our commitment to multilingualism by integrating language considerations into every aspect of the Secretariat’s work.
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is one of three UN bodies addressing Indigenous Peoples' issues.
The Civil Society Unit of UNEP supports civil society engagement towards shaping environmental policies, ensuring their voices resonate loud and clear in UN meeting rooms.
UNFPA's flagship report highlights the role racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination continue to play in blocking broad gains in sexual and reproductive health for women and girls.
“The initiative stems from the need to reshape humanitarian response as we know it,” Sofie Grundin, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, explains.
Through security sector reform, Member States can realize gender equality and the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in security sector institutions.
“Stepping onto a real minefield after training made me realize my capability to do something," says Oleksandra Levdokimova, who leads a demining group in Ukraine.
During Mine Action Week, UN personnel have a unique opportunity to meet Giles Duley, the UN's first Global Advocate for People with Disabilities in Conflict and Peacebuilding,
“Working in the mine action sector showed me that traditional constraints are created to be broken!” says Dina Khuder, a deminer with the Shareteah Humanitarian Organization.
The United Nations will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda with events under the theme of “Remember. Unite. Renew.”
The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, together with related personnel and partners, according to its latest report on the issue.
Here is what is coming up for the commemoration of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April.