A Day in the Life of a National Cash Coordinator: Sinan Aldemir

"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."

United Nations Board of Auditors holds 78th regular session

This year, the Board audited the financial statements and reviewed the operations of 18 UN organizations.

UN Contact Line: a vital two-way channel in Venezuela

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.

Translating ancestral knowledge into risk management strategies

Discrimination and neglect of Colombia’s Pacific region have made Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities more vulnerable to climate change-related disasters.

UN hosts International Financial Institutions Insurance Forum

“Commercial insurance has a major impact on the Organization and its operations, particularly as it relates to catastrophic events and major emergencies."

Honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy through community work

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.

Climate change stresses the world's largest freshwater river

“The rains keep on changing, and our efforts to manage this, our knowledge, our experience, are no longer enough for us to cope.”

‘Racing to prevent famine in Gaza’ – Matthew Hollingworth

“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.”

Staff Voices: A snapshot of the UN Postal Administration archives

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has released many iconic stamps in its time. We take a look back through the history books…

EXTENDED: nominations for senior leadership positions in field

The Secretary-General’s Global Call for nominations for senior leadership positions in UN field missions has been extended until 15 August 2024.