Bridging the gap between affected communities and decision-makers
Layla Haso from OCHA tells us about the new “validation mechanism” that places affected communities at the center of decision-making.
Why wait?
What we gain when we choose equality for women and girls.
'As a humanitarian, you see the best and worst of humanity'
In this interview, Civil-Military Coordination Officer Sara Rijavec shares how, despite challenges, her motivation and faith in the humanitarian system have never faltered.
Guterres prioritizes reform at 'UN80 Initiative' launch
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.
Women on the frontline: Zein Tayyeb, Civil-Military Coordination
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.
New from ‘UN Chronicle’: global displacement, Antarctica and more
The "UN Chronicle" team would like to share the following selection of recently published articles...
Staff Voices: Ensuring voice, assistance and justice for victims
A team headed up by United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate Najla Nassif Palma prioritizes the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Everything you need to know about CSW
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.
Police units need strong support says UN peacekeeping chief
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 regions.
World’s ‘warmongers’ must end disdain for global order
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.