TODAY: Secretary-General’s Annual Memorial Service

The Secretary-General’s Annual Memorial Service will be held today from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Trusteeship Council Chamber of the UN Secretariat.

Abyei, the forgotten crossroad: Alexis Huliro Bisanukuri, OCHA

In the region of Abyei, caught between Sudan and South Sudan, a humanitarian crisis continues to deepen.

Signing for inclusion in Visitors Services

If we’re building a more inclusive world, it should start right at our front door!

International Day of UN Peacekeepers: The Future of Peacekeeping

Uniformed and civilian peacekeepers serve a vital role in maintaining and promoting peace in some of the world’s most challenging environments. This day serves to honour their dedication.

Second training on new pre-deployment materials for peacekeeping

The Department of Peace Operations conducted a training of trainers course on the new Core Pre-deployment Training Materials at the Republic of Korea Peacekeeping Operations Centre in Nonsan.

From hardship to purpose: The journey of Abdul Macangira

The UN Volunteer recounts his life as a displaced person and what it means to him to be part of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, serving the same communities he was a part of.

From surviving an atomic bomb to sprouting in the UN Food Garden

Two saplings from a persimmon tree that survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima were planted at UN Headquarters as a "symbol of peace and resilience".

'Profiles in Protection' details life-saving work of peacekeepers

This new series tells the remarkable stories of civilian, military, and police personnel who have used their roles in peacekeeping missions to save many lives.

An inspiring story of determination from OCHA in Afghanistan

Ahmadullah Kazimi started his journey with OCHA in 2014 as an office cleaner. Today, he is a member of the Humanitarian Financing Unit, contributing his expertise and passion to OCHA and his country.

Secretary-General’s Annual Memorial Service

The Annual Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, 5 June, to honour United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty between 1 January and 31 December 2024.