ESCWA awarded ISO 14001 certification for the second time
“It reflects our commitment to a sustainable future and sets a benchmark for other UN agencies and organizations worldwide."
Explainer: Five practical tools for keeping peace
Around the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we look at some non-traditional tools peacekeepers use to protect the communities that they serve.
New resolution on the security of humanitarian and UN personnel
On 24 May, the Security Council adopted resolution 2730 (2024), which calls on States to respect and protect United Nations and humanitarian personnel.
‘Unlocking the Power of Youth’ with Jayathma Wickramanayake
"I was never told that because I was a girl, I couldn't do X, Y or Z. My parents always encouraged us to explore our passions as long as we put education first, because that was non-negotiable."
Indian peacekeeper is UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year
The Secretary-General congratulated Major Radhika Sen for her service in MONUSCO, describing it as “a true credit to the United Nations as a whole”.
UN stamps celebrate Universal Postal Union's 150th anniversary
The UN specialized agency enables communication by setting postal standards and harmonizing policies worldwide.
SIDS4: Charting the course towards resilient prosperity
The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) will help establish the sustainable development aspirations of small islands over the next 10 years.
Interested in a career as a French language professional?
The United Nations is currently accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for French translators, editors and verbatim reporters.
Are you riding this Bike Month? Log your miles!
For those who haven't joined the UN Bike Month Challenge, it's not too late. For those already participating, keep the momentum going!
Stories from the UN Archive: UN's first peacekeeping force
Today, we take you back to the 1950s, when the UN deployed its first peacekeeping force to the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula to help bring an end to the Suez Canal crisis.








