In this video, UNEP explains why plastic has become so ubiquitous, used in everything from children’s toys and medical equipment to beauty products and airplanes.

The establishment of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance marks a step forward in global efforts to harness the benefits of the AI.

Fifteen years ago, UN Women was created with a bold mission: to become the United Nation’s powerhouse for gender equality and women’s empowerment.

"For nearly two decades, what has prevented progress hasn’t been UNIFIL's performance but the lack of political will to enforce the resolution," writes the Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations

For World Photo Day, four women photographers who contributed to the "Through Her Lens" exhibit joined in conversation with Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming.

"UN News" looks into how – and when – a famine is classified.

Lakes are one of the most vital natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of fresh water, supporting drinking water supplies, agriculture, and industry.

El Hillo has spent more than thirty years serving refugees in some of the world’s worst conflict zones. When war erupted in his hometown of Khartoum, he had to help his own family flee the violence.

From the beginning, in 1965, UNDP has worked in partnership to build the foundations for human development and create opportunities for people to thrive.

With the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year, one veteran UN aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere.