‘I promised I will tell the story’ – Muhannad Hadi
"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 Territory.
Chat about Comprehensive Planning 'Performance Assessment System'
The quarterly Peacekeeping Coffee Chat brings together military and police advisors to discuss peacekeeping topics with the Secretariat in an informal setting.
Stories from the UN Archive: Pope Francis's message to the world
“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.”
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.”








