Our Organization now has a strategic framework on multilingualism

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The "United Nations Strategic Framework on Multilingualism" reaffirms our commitment to multilingualism by integrating language considerations into every aspect of the Secretariat’s work.

3 things to know about the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is one of three UN bodies addressing Indigenous Peoples' issues.

Driving civil society engagement on environmental issues

The Civil Society Unit of UNEP supports civil society engagement towards shaping environmental policies, ensuring their voices resonate loud and clear in UN meeting rooms.

OCHA’s Flagship Initiative reimagines humanitarian action

“The initiative stems from the need to reshape humanitarian response as we know it,” Sofie Grundin, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, explains.

UNFPA: Sexual and reproductive health progress leaves many behind

UNFPA's flagship report highlights the role racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination continue to play in blocking broad gains in sexual and reproductive health for women and girls.

Security Sector Reform and Women, Peace and Security

Through security sector reform, Member States can realize gender equality and the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in security sector institutions.

Mine Action Ukraine: Women leading efforts in making safe ground

“Stepping onto a real minefield after training made me realize my capability to do something," says Oleksandra Levdokimova, who leads a demining group in Ukraine.

Photo Exhibition "Witnessing a Way Forward: Protecting Lives. Building Peace" by Giles Duley

During Mine Action Week, UN personnel have a unique opportunity to meet Giles Duley, the UN's first Global Advocate for People with Disabilities in Conflict and Peacebuilding,

De-mining stereotypes in Iraq

“Working in the mine action sector showed me that traditional constraints are created to be broken!” says Dina Khuder, a deminer with the Shareteah Humanitarian Organization.

United Nations remembers 1994 genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda

The United Nations will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda with events under the theme of “Remember.  Unite.  Renew.”