COP28 highlights from UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen

“Member States didn’t agree to the phase out fossil fuel, but they’ve been negotiating a deal to transition away from it. Let’s not forget that science tells us that we have to phase out now."

The 1968 International Conference on Human Rights is now online

For the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library digitized the full documentation of the 1968 International Conference on Human Rights in Teheran.

Holiday Gift Guides from the UN Bookshop

This holiday season let the UN Bookshop be your guide to thoughtful, personalized gifts that resonate with the values and passions of your loved ones.

‘Saving Seas, One Swim at a Time’ – An interview with Lewis Pugh

“Everything relies on us being able to drink clean water and breathe fresh air and live and take care of this planet so it's habitable. Everything else is secondary."

UN Stamps promote Climate Action Superheroes

These superheroes educate children on how to help limit global warming and take care of our environment.

Diplomatic Pulse: Find Member State press releases and more!!

DPPA has released the second iteration of Diplomatic Pulse, a search engine for diplomatic press statements from UN Member States and intergovernmental organizations.

UN Dispute Tribunal judges briefed on Victims’ Rights Approach

The Victims’ Rights Advocate and UNHCR Senior Victim Care Officer spoke about upholding victims’ rights in adjudicating cases of sexual exploitation and abuse or sexual harassment.

Diplomatic Pulse: Find Member State press releases and more

DPPA has released the second iteration of Diplomatic Pulse, a search engine for diplomatic press statements from UN Member States and intergovernmental organizations.

Children’s rights in jeopardy 34 years after landmark UN treaty

"Children are living in a world that is increasingly hostile to their rights,” says the head of UNICEF, Catherine Russell.

COP-5 adopts 21 decisions to make mercury history

The fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention adopted 21 decisions to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of mercury.